Judge Turner rules on the motion to suppress
The judge credits Mickey's points and doubts the detective, then denies the motion anyway.
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5 moments.
Judge Turner lets De Marco testify
At sidebar Mickey argues third-party culpability and the judge finally allows the DEA agent on the stand, on a short leash.
The judge refuses a mistrial and Lorna earns her stripes
After Mickey's promise and Lorna's point on judicial discretion, the judge lets the trial go on; then the team ribs Mickey's tie.
Drucker concedes the wallet existed; the judge gives 48 hours
After the break the detective admits a wallet likely vanished at the coroner's; Mickey says his defense depends on it and Stone orders the People to find it.
The judge makes Mickey choose: freedom or a fast trial
The court offers a split: keep bail and waive the speedy trial, or go into custody with the trial date intact.