At Savannah watching as the weight of Revelation settled on her shoulders she entered his courtroom believing she was defending her Authority now she was witnessing. The collapse of everything she'd been taught to believe about that Authority late in the afternoon an unexpected witness appeared Captain Robert Drake himself accompanied. By his attorney Captain Drake Carter addressed him I understand you've reached an agreement with the District Attorney's Office yes your honor Drake's voice was tired but Resolute. In exchange for immunity I'm prepared to testify about the Department's handling of misconduct complaints and digital evidence What followed was a devastating account of systematic corruption Drake detailed how certain officers were selected. For protection how evidence was manipulated and how whistleblowers were silenced officer Mitchell he said at one point was exactly the kind of rookie we looked for ambitious Authority oriented and willing to follow.
The unwritten rules we Ed her with training officers who would reinforce those Tendencies and the missing records from River Creek Carter prompted we had contacts there. When we learned about this hearing we reached out asked them to minimize certain aspects of her record as Drake's testimony continued Savannah felt. The awe last pieces of her worldview crumbling every certainty she'd held about her role her Authority her place in the system all of it was built on a foundation of corruption and Prejudice. Judge Carter called for a brief recess before the days Final witness in the hallway Darnell Washington stood with his family listening to their attorney explained. The broadening implications of the case this isn't just about your arrest anymore Williams told them judge Carter is going to use this case to force a complete overhaul of the Department's oversight systems.
And officer Mitchell Patricia Washington asked Williams glanced toward where Savannah sat alone on a bench staring at nothing she's a small piece of a bigger problem but sometimes it takes a small piece. To bring down the whole structure when Court resumed judge Carter addressed the packed Gallery given today's Revelations this hearing will be expanded into a full investigation of departmental practices Mr. Morton I understand the city council has requested time to prepare a formal response yes your honor they're prepared to announce a complete review of all affected cases and Implement new oversight procedures that's. Not enough Carter replied firmly I'm appointing a special Master to oversee this investigation every case involving corrupted evidence will be reviewed every officer named. In Captain Drake's testimony will be investigated and every victim of this systemic abuse will have their day in court he turned to where.
Savannah sat looking lost in her now wrinkled uniform officer Mitchell while you are not solely responsible for this institutional failure you are not absolved of your actions I'm ordering your immediate suspension pending. A full review of your conduct Additionally you will participate in the investigation sharing everything you know about these practices Savannah nodded numbly understanding. That her career in law enforcement was effectively over as for Mr Washington's case Carter continued all charges are dismissed with prejudice Mr Williams you may file your civil suit. At your convenience the evidence presented here will be preserved for those proceedings as the judge prepared to adjourn Savannah suddenly stood your honor may I say something. Carter studied her for a moment before nodding briefly Savannah turned to face the Washington family her voice trembled but grew stronger as she spoke I'm sorry not just for what I did to Mr.