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January
6, 2006 Transcript Alexis: I'm not surprised that he didn't show up for his deposition -- Jason. Ric: Oh, don't worry about it. We'll subpoena him as a hostile witness -- wouldn't be the first time. Alexis: That could work to our advantage. Ric: Hmm, well, let's not get overconfident. Alexis: We have a lot of precedents on our side. Ric: Yeah, but we also don't have too many things on our side. Durant is on the warpath; he's out for blood. I just think it's going to be an uphill battle trying to get Manny Ruiz acquitted. Alexis: Jason's testimony could make the jury see things our way. Justus: Well, there you are. Your strategy for the Manny Ruiz case is going to need a little tweaking. Alexis: What is this? Justus: A motion I filed with the court stating that Jason Morgan has nothing relevant to add to your case and should therefore be dropped from the witness list. Ric: So Jason’s refusing to testify. [Knock on door] Sam: Oh. Jason: Man, this is -- Ric: Hi. We're here to take your deposition. Jason: I thought you got me off the witness list. Justus: I filed the motion and Ric got it denied and the judge ordered you to give your deposition. Alexis: The judge thinks you're a flight risk, so he asked us to do it now. Alexis: Before Manny Ruiz had surgery, you had several encounters with him -- is that correct? Jason: Yes, it is. Alexis: During those encounters, was my client hostile or angry? Jason: I don't remember. Alexis: Don't be absurd, Jason. Justus: He's entitled to his answer. Alexis: He broke into your home in Hawaii -- is that correct? Jason: Yes. Alexis: Did he harm you? Jason: He shot me. Alexis: Were you concerned that he would harm Sam? Jason: He didn’t. Alexis: And did you call the police? Jason: They arrested Manny and it was over. Alexis: I'd appreciate a truthful answer. Jason: I'm giving them to you. Alexis: Ok. Did you see any contrast in Mr. Ruiz's behavior before his surgery versus after? Jason: I don't know. Alexis: Broad strokes, basic impressions? Jason: I don't know. Alexis: Do you believe it's possible for his behavior to be significantly altered? Jason: I couldn't tell you. I'm not a doctor. Alexis: He's all yours. Ric: Ok. Mr. Morgan, did you suffer a total memory loss following a car accident 10 years ago? Jason: Yes. Ric: What was your legal name prior to the accident? Jason: Jason Quartermaine. Ric: Mm-hmm. And what was it following? Jason: It was Jason Morgan. Ric: Ok. When did you change it? Jason: 9 1/2 years ago. Ric: Ok. Why did you change it? I mean, is it safe to say that you changed your name because you felt that you were a different person, that as a result of the brain trauma, you -- you didn't feel you were Jason Quartermaine any longer, Mr. Morgan? Mr. Morgan, why did you change your name? Jason: I changed it to honor my grandmother. Ric: Oh. Jason: Lila Morgan Quartermaine. Ric: Mm-hmm. Alexis: Can you please advise your client that if he doesn't answer the questions truthfully, it will look like he's being evasive to a jury. It could also lead to a contempt citation if he ignores the orders that a judge gives to answer the questions. Justus: You handled that perfectly. Jason: Thanks. I'll call you later. Justus: All right. Ric: We'll be taking Sonny's deposition next, so you might want to warn him so he can come up with some answers as clever as yours. Alexis: I know you think you're being smart, but your strategy is not going to work. Jason: I -- I told you what I know. Alexis: If you refuse to get on the stand and give real answers to the questions that you're asked, you are going to put me in a position where I'm going to have to charge Sam with perjury. Now, if you want to protect your fiancée, I suggest you cooperate. Sam: Don't even think about using me to get to Jason. Alexis: Sam, your boyfriend is putting me in a very difficult situation. Jason: Leave her alone -- Sam: Hey. Jason: Alexis. Sam: Can I talk to her for a minute, Jason, please? Alexis: He's given me no choice. I'm going to have to discredit you, and I don't want to, because you have omitted, you have exaggerated, you have -- Sam: In other words, you're willing to do just about anything to free your evil, twisted client, correct? Alexis: I am obligated by law to defend my client. I suggest you convince Jason to tell the full and honest truth and to obey the law. Ric: You know, depositions are just dress rehearsals, Jason. Once Alexis and I get into court, it's a whole different ballgame. Jason: You get Alexis to back off Sam or I'll back her off myself.
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