(Episode 24)
Congratulations, Judge Lee.
I heard that the petition for retrial was granted.
Thank you.
It's all thanks to your support.
I didn't do anything. I just added a few lines.
I think Judge Sah played a big role.
I know.
It's not an easy task to answer so brazenly like it's nothing.
It's not that hard.
What are your opinions on the bail hearing?
My questioning at the hearing...
wasn't enough to evaluate if it meets the conditions of the bail,
so I'd like to visit the hospital the daughter is admitted to...
and examine the facts.
If we allow a murderer to be released through bail,
average citizens won't be able to...
understand from their point of view.
Therefore, it's necessary for us...
to check the reasons of her motion for bail more thoroughly.
Since you're a woman, accompany him as a commissioned judge, Judge Lee.
Yes, I will. I felt bad when I read the case file too.
Seeing for myself will help deciding to grant or dismiss the motion.
You must be busy with your brother's retrial.
But we have more work at the end of the year.
Jang Soon Book...
claimed that she was innocent for the past 10 years,
but your brother served time without declaring his innocence,
so it must be harder for you to prove his innocence.
Since it would impose pressure on the court...
if two rulings are overturned in a row,
they might take strict measures on Choi Kyung Ho's case.
Catching the real murderer would solve all problems.
Anyway, good luck.
That's all the support I can give you.
A word of encouragement is trustworthy enough for me.
I am the trustworthy type to my associate judges, right?
But I can't speak for a competent judge like Judge Sah though.
Sorry?
I also think...
you are trustworthy.
It's good to be in the same panel with you, Chief Oh.
Is that so?
Since both of you think myself as trustworthy,
I will treat you...
for lunch tomorrow since I have a lunch appointment today.
Then I will treat you lunch today, Judge Sah.
What do you think?
- Sure. - What would you like to eat?
Well, anything but jjajangmyeon.
Enjoy.
When are you going go to the hospital?
If you're taking your car,
- can you give me a lift? - Let's go separately.
- Pardon? - We don't have to go together.
I can go there by myself.
I don't know why Chief Oh wanted you to accompany me.
It's because she's a girl.
She would like a lady judge because she's a girl?
That's the anachronistic idea that divides men and women.
If you want to go alone, suit yourself.
I will talk to Chief Oh and get myself out of this task.
Sure.
Tell your reassuring chief...
that one commissioned judge is enough.
Sure, sure. I'll do that.
Okay.
Judge Sah, I didn't peg you...
to be quite small-minded.
"Small-minded"?
I've never heard that before.
I'm sure it just fell on deaf ears.
I'm sure you were too busy listening to yourself to hear people complain.
I see.
You know, you tend to be thoughtless with your words too.
Thoughtless?
If you were going to say everyone was trustworthy,
you shouldn't have said it to me.
Why not? I was simply speaking the truth.
I find you trustworthy, especially since we share our chamber.
Exactly. If you felt the same way toward the chief,
you shouldn't have said it like it was only me.
You were saying how you couldn't say it to my face.
So naturally, I thought you said it only to me,
and misunderstood.
Let's not bother. Go on, and eat.
Oh, my gosh.
Still, you bring water only for yourself?
It may make you look petty on top of being cheap.
Since I'm petty anyway, may I say something else?
A few days ago, you couldn't get through to Han Joon, correct?
Yes.
I'm sure you knew I was with him.
- Yes. - Why didn't you call me then?
Pardon?
Rationally speaking,
Han Joon and I left you together.
You called Han Joon, but he didn't pick up.
Then naturally, shouldn't you call me, who was with...
I tried to, but stopped.
I was going to call you first, but called him instead...
because he may be offended...
by seeing you talking with me on the phone.
And I didn't call you after he didn't pick up because...
I felt bad for some reason...
about asking how Han Joon is doing...
and worrying about him.
Because I didn't want...
to be a nuisance to you in order to be considerate of Han Joon.
Because to me, your feelings...
are just as important as Han Joon's. Happy now?
Where are you going?
To call the chief and tell him...
- I won't go to the hospital. - You should go.
Sit down. Sit back down.
Come to think of it, I haven't questioned many young girls.
I think it would be better if you'd accompany me. Also,
this water was for you.
I don't drink water when I eat jjajangmyeon.
I eat pickled daikon instead.
This is the trial for case numbers 2017135 for rape and assault,
2017851 for murder,
and 20173315 for hostage taking.
- Let's go. - Defendant,
Kim Joo Hyung.
We will now begin the trial.
The defendant, Kim Joo Hyung,
(Defendant: Kim Joo Hyung)
raped several young boys,
and during trial for those crimes,
he took the prosecutor hostage...
and caused her physical harm.
Furthermore, while serving time in prison,
he murdered a fellow inmate,
Choi Kyung Ho, disguising it...
as self-defense.
Thus, the crimes are very grave.
Therefore, he is sentenced as follows.
By order of the court, Kim Joo Hyung is sentenced...
to life in prison.
What? Why are you letting this scumbag live?
He should be executed!
A lowlife like this should be executed!
Life in prison?
Wasn't I supposed to get off for insanity?
It's been so long since I've felt this way.
Hello. Come take a look.
How pretty.
What do you think?
Isn't it a bit too mature for a second-grader?
By any chance, was that meant for yourself?
No.
I'm too old to wear something like this.
Let's go to the hospital.
I have to look after my family too,
but I felt terrible about their situation,
so I'm looking after her.
But what will that poor thing do now?
Who are you?
I know your mommy.
Then would you please tell my mommy...
to come visit me soon?
I need to stay alive until my mommy comes,
but I don't know if I can do that.
Do you have a card here too?
(Even if I die...)
- This one. - May I take a look?
Even if I die,
please don't let my mom be too sad.
Please let her cry only a little.
Mommy cried too much...
when Daddy died.
I see.
I miss Mommy.
You do?
You need to be diligent with your treatments until you see Mommy.
This is a gift from Mommy, so...
Mommy said you have to get better and wear this.
Okay. It's pretty.
Do you like it?
I can wear it now too.
It's pretty.
Life is so unfair.
How could it give a nine-year-old such a harsh...
The doctor said...
they can't predict what will happen with children.
Even when everyone says it's hopeless,
miracles do happen.
I really hope that miracle would come to Ji Sun.
That's right.
I bought another one while buying Ji Sun's.
You seemed to want it.
Are you giving it to me?
Yes.
Now that I look at it,
it isn't so bad.
It's kind of cute too.
Are you saying it looks pretty?
Yes.
- Hey, what's up? - Hey, my best friend.
What is it that I couldn't see?
Hey, have you been drinking?
Yes, I drank. So what?
If I drank, I thought I could see something else.
But I can't see anything. It's even more vague now.
Where are you now?
So Eui Hyun,
I'm going to see only things that are in front of me now.
I asked where you are.
If you know where I am,
will you come?
Answer me right now.
No, I won't.
You can't come here.
I used to come here often with Jung Joo,
but I'm not sure if we can come here together again.
My strength to face her is disappearing little by little.
But I'm going to see her again, right?
It's not like I have the strength to stay away from her.
Han Joon.
Is there a bar that you and Han Joon often went to?
Sorry?
You are my sunshine.
Trust me only
I will make.
You happy.
It will never change.
The love between.
You and I
I will.
Protect you until the end.
You are my sunshine.
- My - Han Joon.
- Only - Han Joon, are you all right?
Hey, my Jung Joo.
No. Why are you here? This is embarrassing.
Darn it.
Hey, Jung Joo.
I told you...
that...
you don't have to like me back.
But that was a lie. A lie.
After I told you that...
After...
After that,
my heart...
broke into a million pieces.
There were holes in my heart.
There was...
There was this piercing cold coming through the holes.
It was so cold.
My heart feels so cold.
Why did you drink so much?
Let's get you home first.
Try to stand up.
No, don't come near me. Don't.
No, don't.
No, I won't go.
I don't want to!
Hello.
Put him down on the couch.
I'm sorry.
Don't be. You shouldn't be.
I was going to call you anyway.
Can we talk for a moment?
You're going to stand in as a witness?
Yes.
The petition has been granted, and the trial will be held.
This might as well be a war now.
Use me as your bullet.
Professor Yoo.
My testimony...
can be your finishing blow.
("Rape and Murder Case of Choi Kyung Ho, Innocent or Guilty")
During my visit, I found out that her nine-year-old daughter's...
radiation therapy for the brain tumor is scheduled for next week.
Taking the condition of the patient and the age into account,
it's her doctor's expert opinion that her mother should...
take care of her to overcome the sequela of the treatment.
Considering the effort of the mother to look after her daughter,
it is unlikely that she would flight after abandoning her daughter.
Since she used the deposit of her house to pay...
for her daughter's hospital bills and her mother-in-law's caretaker,
she is not capable of paying the bail with cash.
I'd like to suggest releasing her on bail after adding some conditions...
by applying Article 96 of Criminal Procedure Code.
Release her on bail with conditions, so she can tend to her daughter.
Yes, Chief Oh.
Prosecutor Do has been quiet for a while now.
I know. He hasn't called after that day.
You should give him a call.
Should I?
(Han Joon)
Speak of the devil.
Yes.
How did you answer my call after just one ring?
It's like you've been waiting for my call like a lover.
Yes, I've been waiting.
What? You've been waiting for my call?
My gosh, no way. Are you feeling okay?
Should I put Judge Lee on the phone?
Jung Joo?
Is she with you?
Hold on.
Hi, Han Joon.
Hi, Jung Joo.
Is your preparation for the trial coming along well?
Yes.
Do you want to have a meal with me?
Sorry?
Eat with me.
Eat with you?
Sure, sure.
Then come with Eui Hyun. I'll be at the restaurant.
Okay.
Sure.
Why are you all so serious? What's up with the air?
Since when was it awkward among us?
Hey, Jung Joo.
I get that you need to prepare for the trial, but look at you.
She looks terrible since she hasn't seen me only for a few days.
I don't look that bad.
I told you to take care of Jung Joo. Look how much she lost weight.
Since you guys always eat meals together,
don't let her eat ramyeon. Have her eat bone soup, you know?
Have her eat something that will invigorate her health.
I didn't make her eat ramyeon.
She did that all on her own.
Hey, shut it. Eat a lot. Come on, eat.
Let's keep the spirit alive,
and the three of us should never meet together again, okay?
Why?
What is it?
I love both of you to death,
but I don't think the three of us should hang out and get attached.
What do you mean?
I don't think I can meet the two of you together like this.
Come on. Eat up, will you?
Eat. You suggested that we should eat together.
Eat.
Come on, just eat up.
Don't look so serious. Goodness.
Your dad was a good father at least to you.
What are you doing, Mom?
Hey.
This statue of Lady Justice.
You said she resembled me, right?
Yes. I got it for you because she resembled you.
When I was a judge,
if I got stuck while reading a case file or writing a decision,
I'd look at this.
That would clear everything up.
I...
wanted to be a great judge...
that would be able to make even Lady Justice cry.
It's not too late. You can go back.
I think we should give this to Jung Joo now.
After helping Jang Soon Bok to be found not-guilty,
the future presidential candidate, Assemblyman Do Jin Myung,
will be a witness at this trial...
Isn't that Professor Yoo Myung Hee?
Assemblyman Do Jin Myung...
has not appeared in the courtroom yet.
The reporters are split with their opinions...
about whether or not Assemblyman Do will appear.
What will you do?
Reporters are camping out...
and waiting for you in the lobby downstairs.
If you don't appear after being called as a witness,
people will suspect you more.
Case number 201725.
We will now begin the retrial of Choi Kyung Ho.
Before starting this trial,
our judges conducted several hearings...
to determine...
whether or not to grant this retrial.
We will now begin analyzing the evidence for the retrial.
Witness, Yoo Myung Hee.
Yes.
You earnestly requested this court...
to let you testify to the defendant's innocence,
so the court called you as a witness.
Please take the stand.
Please read the Witness' Oath.
Oath.
I solemnly swear I will tell the truth, the whole truth,
and nothing but the truth.
I affirm
that I will face penalties of perjury if I falsely testify.
Witness Yoo Myung Hee.
Will the defense like to question the witness first?
Hello, Mr. D.
Ask your questions.
You said...
there was something you had to say on the stand, correct?
- Yes. - What was that?
Please tell us.
Proof that Choi Kyung Ho was innocent.
Kim Ga Young's underwear, in which Choi Kyung Ho's DNA was found,
was fabricated.
Can you prove it?
Yes.
This...
is the underwear that Kim Ga Young wore on the day of the incident.
And this...
(National Forensic Service, DNA Test Report)
This is the DNA test report of the sample...
found from the real underwear.
Whose DNA was found on that underwear?
Kim Ga Young's...
and Do Jin Myung's.