As morning shift Personnel arrived Darius caught fragments of conversations pieces of the puzzle falling into place another arrest means we'll hit our quota for the month. The feds can't argue with our numbers now Reynolds says this one's perfect successful enough to have cash no local connections a door opened and officers. Langley and Decker entered looking fresh and ready for another day of corruption they were accompanied by two detectives Darius hadn't seen. Before their badges marking them as part of the drug task force ready to make this easy on yourself Langley asked pulling out a typed conf profession sign. This and maybe you'll see daylight again before you're too old to enjoy it Darius didn't even glance at the paper I want my phone call still playing.
That game Decker sneered maybe another few hours in here will change your mind the detectives exchanged glances the taller one spoke up. We could expedite his processing if he cooperates the DA's office is pushing for quick resolutions on these cases quick resolutions. Darius repeated you mean railroad innocent people into guilty pleas to pad your statistics innocent Langley laughed we found drugs in your car multiple Witnesses saw you acting suspiciously at the gas. Station and with your record my manufactured record Darius corrected created some time between my arrest and da Clayton's arrival a flicker of unease crossed one detective's face. He pulled Langley aside their whispered conversation just bar ly audible are you sure about this one he seems different.
Langley waved off the concern they all think they're special at first he'll break the morning wore on more officers paraded past. His cell each trying different tactics good cop bad cop threats promises a well rehearsed performance that had probably broken many others. Before him through it all Darius maintained his composure watching and listening he noticed how certain officers deferred to others how information flowed. Through specific channels how the hierarchy of corruption operated around noon da Clayton returned this time with a court appointed defender in tow. The lawyer was a nervous man named Frank Wilson whose rumpled suit and defeated expression suggested he was either part of the scheme or had long ago given up fighting.
It Mr Carter Wilson began his voice lacking any real conv conviction I've reviewed your case and given the evidence against you I strongly recommend accepting. The DA's plea deal evidence Darius raised an eyebrow you mean the planted drugs and fabricated criminal record have you even looked at the arrest report checked for body camera. Footage verified the chain of custody for the alleged evidence Wilson shifted uncomfortably the officer's testimony will be interesting to hear under oath. Darius fin especially when they have to explain why their body cameras weren't functioning why they searched my vehicle without consent or probable cause and why. Their arrest report contradicts basic facts that any decent investigation would reveal Clayton stepped forward his patients visibly wearing thin you're only making.