Plain Truth (2004 TV Movie)

Robert Bockstael: George Calloway

Quotes 

• Judge : Well, Ms. Harrison makes a compelling argument, but with murder one, I'm not comfortable with a family member supervising the defendant.

  George Calloway : Thank you, Your Honor.

  Ellie Harrison : Well, the court can appoint an outside guardian.

  Judge : Fine. I'll appoint you, Ms. Harrison.

  Ellie Harrison : What?

  George Calloway : What?

  Judge : And I'm not talking about chaperoning her to the prom. I'm talking about supervising this young woman on their farm 24/7.

  Ellie Harrison : Your Honor, as much as I would like to honor the court's request, that would be impossible. I'll be busy preparing my client's case.

  Judge : Either you're the guardian, or there's no bail.

  Ellie Harrison : Fine, Your Honor. I accept.

  Judge : So ordered.

• Ellie Harrison : My client pleads not guilty.

  Judge : Mr. Calloway, is there a bail recommendation from the State?

  George Calloway : Pennsylvania law requires bail be denied in first-degree murder cases. I see no reason not to comply.

  Ellie Harrison : Your Honor, the law requires that bail be denied where proof is evident or presumption is great. In this case, neither exists.

  George Calloway : This does not obviate the flight risk inherent in first-degree murder defendants.

  Ellie Harrison : Are you serious? Your Honor, she's Amish. Violence among them is virtually nonexistent, not to mention the strong ties that they have with their community. She's the least likely flight-risk candidate that I've ever encountered. Thus, bail should be granted.

  [seeing his look] 

  Ellie Harrison : With certain conditions, of course.

  Judge : Such as?

  Ellie Harrison : That Ms. Fitch be sequestered at her parents' farm, under the supervision of a family member at all times.

  George Calloway : That's absurd, Your Honor. This is a murder one. The-the... we don't know what this young woman is capable of.

• Det. Lisa Munro : Thought you were on a diet.

  George Calloway : I've reached my goal weight. Can't you tell? Listen, we can tie this Amish girl to the birth, but we can't get a lock on motive.

  Det. Lisa Munro : Well, 90% of murders are committed by somebody with a personal relationship to the victim. And when it's a newborn, it goes up to about 100, so...

  George Calloway : Yeah, well, I can't argue numbers to a jury. I need evidence. So go out there and so some of that police work you're so famous for, huh?

  Det. Lisa Munro : You're good for the ego, George.

  George Calloway : Yeah, like you need help there.

  Det. Lisa Munro : I heard that.

• Ellie Harrison : The defense calls Adam Sinclair.

  George Calloway : Objection! This witness is not on my list.

  Ellie Harrison : I only just learned of his whereabouts.

  George Calloway : That's no excuse. He still has to be on the list.

  Judge : Ms. Harrison, who is he?

  Ellie Harrison : He's the father of the child.

  George Calloway : Hey, fine by me. Objection withdrawn.