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March
5, 2004 Transcript Walker: The hearing's about to resume. Everyone, take your seats. Judge: Who's your next witness, Ms. Davis? Alexis: Courtney Morgan, but she doesn't seem to be present. Faith walks in. Judge: (referring to Faith) Is this Mrs. Morgan? Alexis: No, Your Honor. I have no idea what happened to her. Judge: Ms. Davis, it is your obligation to see that the persons on your witness list are present in the courtroom and prepared to testify when you call for them. If your second witness is a no-show, it doesn't bode well for the rest of these proceedings. Sonny: Did Alexis call Faith as a witness? Justus: She's not on the list. Sonny: Well, what is she doing here? Justus, if you know something, you need to tell me. Justus: Faith has been leaning on Courtney to work with her. Sonny: And? Justus: I advised Courtney to agree in order to keep the peace between you and Faith. (Sonny rises from his seat) Sonny, don't. Sonny: (yelling at Faith) What did you do to my sister? [Judge pounds gavel] Judge: Be seated! Order in the court! [Judge pounds gavel] [judge pounds gavel] Judge: Order in this court! Sonny: Where's Courtney? [Judge pounds gavel] Judge: Order in the court! Sonny: She was supposed to show up. Justus: Sonny, you have to stop. You're tanking your case. Judge: Mr. Ward, get your client under control! Sonny: You better pray -- Justus: Stop it, sonny! [Judge pounds gavel] Sonny: You better pray that my sister's all right. Judge: Order in the court! Justus: You stop it. Sonny: You better pray. [Judge pounds gavel] Sonny: I'm sorry, your honor. Judge: Mr. Corinthos, if this is your attempt to show the court you're a model citizen, you're failing spectacularly. Justus: Sit down, sit down. Sonny: I'm sitting down. All right. Judge: Mr. Ward? Justus: Yes, your honor? Judge: I'll give you a few minutes to resolve this. Otherwise, I rule on custody right now. Court is in recess. [Judge pounds gavel] Alexis: You just caught a break. Sonny's tantrum makes the tantrum that you had about Ric pale in comparison. Carly: Were you paying attention? Faith could've done something to Courtney. Alexis: Stay out of it. It has to do with Sonny and his dangerous lifestyle. I do not want this judge thinking that you are involved in any way. Courtney enters the courtroom. Alexis: There she is. Are you certain that Courtney's going to testify in your favor? Carly: Yes. Alexis: What if Sonny got to her? Carly: Courtney won't back down for Sonny. Alexis: Are you sure? Because it's not too late to remove her from the witness list. Carly: Yes, just leave her on the list. I am sure there is a reasonable explanation as to why she's late. Walker: The court is now in session. Judge: Ms. Davis, is your witness present? Alexis: Yes, your honor. Judge: Then let's get on with it. You may call your witness. Alexis: I'd like to call Courtney Morgan, please. Courtney makes her way to the witness stand. Walker: Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you god? Courtney: I do. Alexis: As Mr. Corinthos' sister, you must have had many opportunities to witness the danger and violence that surround his life. Justus: Objection, your honor. Question is vague and misleading. Judge: Sustained. Ms. Davis, please rephrase your question. Alexis: Isn't it true that when Mrs. Corinthos was recovering in the hospital after Mr. Corinthos shot her in the head -- Justus: Objection, your honor! Police records indicate that Mrs. Corinthos was injured only after Mr. Corinthos attempted to defend her life. Ms. Davis is well aware of these facts and is deliberately using inflammatory language. Judge: Sustained. Ms. Davis, I'm going to have to ask you to rephrase -- again. Alexis: All right. Mrs. Morgan, you were so concerned about Michael and Morgan's welfare while their mother was incapacitated that you actually took them out of town. Isn't that correct? Courtney: Yes. Alexis: So you didn't think it was right to leave the children in the hands of their father because they may be exposed to his violent life? Justus: Oh, objection! Counsel is leading the witness again. Judge: Sustained. This is becoming a habit, Ms. Davis. Break it. Alexis: In your opinion, Mrs. Morgan, wouldn't it be best for the boys' happiness and safety if Mrs. Corinthos had full custody? Courtney: No. I believe that Sonny and Carly should share custody. Michael and Morgan belong with both their parents. Carly: No. Carly: Tell them the truth, Courtney. Tell them that Michael and Morgan need their mother. [Judge pounds gavel] Alexis: Ok, that's two outbursts to Sonny's one. [Judge pounds gavel] Alexis: Keep that up, you're going to lose your children. Sit down. Judge: Ms. Davis, Mr. Ward, if you can't keep your clients under control, I'll hold them in contempt. Alexis: I apologize for my client, your honor. It won't happen again. I'm confused, Ms. Morgan. You just got through testifying that you removed the children from Mr. Corinthos' home because you were worried that they would be harmed by Mr. Corinthos' violent life. How is it that you can now promote joint custody? Courtney: When I took the boys away, Carly was in the hospital and she was in no condition to take care of her children. Sonny stayed with her day and night, trying to help her get well, and he didn't have time to spend with the kids. So, yes, I -- I took care of them for a while. Look, Sonny is a good father. He's never put his children in danger. He -- I'm confident that he will always protect them with his life. Look, you -- you asked for my opinion, ok, and I truly believe what is best for the children is for them to be with both their parents. Alexis: I have no more questions for this witness. Alexis goes back to her seat. Sonny: All right, here's your chance to get Courtney to testify that Alcazar kidnapped her. He's dangerous. He's a monster. You do that, ok? Justus: No further questions, your honor. Walker: The court is called to order. Judge: Ms. Davis, call your next witness, please. Alexis: I'd like to call Jason Morgan.
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