Law & Order (TV Series)

The Brotherhood (2004)

Sam Waterston: Executive ADA Jack McCoy

Quotes 

• E.A.D.A. Jack McCoy : If Worley was really afraid of them, why didn't he go to his superiors or the police?

  A.D.A. Serena Southerlyn : What good would it do? These people are beyond anyone's control, Jack. You can't punish them you can't threaten them, they're not afraid to go to prison. In many ways, they actually prefer it.

• Kyle Marsden : Let's put it this way, if there was a kite out on Worley, it's been rescinded.

  E.A.D.A. Jack McCoy : Why is that, Mr. Marsden?

  Kyle Marsden : Because the only thing sweeter than a dead C.O. is one on my side of the bars. That's a gift that just keeps on giving.

• E.A.D.A. Jack McCoy : No one denies the Brotherhood is dangerous. The issue is whether the defendant was allowed to make an anticipatory strike against one of their members. And hundreds of years of jurisprudence say no.

  Rodney Fallon : A hundred years ago there was no Brotherhood. How long are you supposed to stand on the tracks with a freight train coming at you?

  Trial Judge Amanda Anderlee : Mr. Fallon's argument is a convincing one, Mr. McCoy. This is how the law evolves. The defendant's belief may well have been objectively reasonable under the circumstances. It's pushing the envelope, but I'm going to let the issue go to the jury.

• Trial Judge Amanda Anderlee : [Receiving a note]  Counsel, in my chambers.

  Trial Judge Amanda Anderlee : [Inside the Judges Chambers]  This was addressed to me. If Worley gets off, you're dead. Court officer said it was left in the gallery by a woman.

  E.A.D.A. Jack McCoy : You should have the police take custody of the note.

  Trial Judge Amanda Anderlee : They've already been called.

  Rodney Fallon : And what are we going to do about the trial?

  Trial Judge Amanda Anderlee : We're adjourned for today. I'll meet with counsel tomorrow at 9:30.