Characters
The older of the two men accused of being in the store at the time of the murder. He has a past record of drug related crimes. He testifies against King and Steve in exchange for a lighter sentence.
Richard "Bobo" Evans
Osvaldo Cruz, Sal Zinzi, and Bobo Evans are all testifying for the prosecution because:
They are trying to cut a deal and get a lesser sentence
Who says, "It was me, I thought as I tried not to throw up, that had wanted to be tough like them."
Steve Harmon
Who allegedly asked Steve to be the lookout for his "getover"?
James King
Where does the novel take place? (City and State)
Harlem, New York
An inmate in prison who testified he heard another prisoner talking about buying cigarettes from a guy who held up a drugstore where the owner was killed. He claims he is being sexually assaulted in prison.
Sal Zinzi
Why does O’Brien call George Sawicki to the stand?
To allow the jury to listen to someone who knows Steve’s character
Who says, "They are all equally guilty. The one who grabbed the cigarettes, the one who wrestled for the gun, the one who checked the place to see if the coast was clear.”
Sandra Petrocelli
According to Bobo, what did he and King do after the robbery and death of Mr. Nesbitt?
Went out to eat for fried chicken and wedgies
What piece of evidence did George Nipping provide to James King and his defense?
that King is left-handed
A prisoner who testified that he bought cigarettes from Bobo Evans. He also testified that Bobo told him a man was killed during the drugstore robbery.
William Bolden
Why did Briggs object to Bobo Evans’s appearance in court?
Bobo was wearing a prison uniform
Who says, "I never thought of seeing you in a place like this. It just never occurred to me that you'd ever be in any kind of trouble"
Mr. Harmon
What is the prison sentence Steve is facing? (in years- not "the death penalty")
25-Life
Why can't James King testify?
He lied about knowing Bobo when he was arrested
The detective testified there were no fingerprints found at the crime scene
Detective Karyl
In the trial, Petrocelli is the prosecuting attorney and O'Brien and Briggs are the defense attorneys. Steve and James King are called...
Defendents
Who says, "It is my belief that to make an honest film one has to be an honest person."
Mr. Sawicki
Why did Osvaldo say he participated in the robbery?
He felt pressured because he was scared of Bobo, Steve, and James King
Why does Steve think there are so many fights in prison?
all they have going for them is the surface stuff, their pride and how people see them, and they have to protect it
The person who testified as to how the murder victim likely died- drowning in his own blood
medical examiner (James Moody)
What does Petrocelli do on a Friday that O’Brien calls a “cheap trick”
Shows the jury the crime scene photos again
Who says, "My job is to make sure the law works for you as well as against you, and to make you a human being in the eyes of the jury."
O'Brien
What were Steve’s and James King’s reactions to hearing the details of how Mr. Nesbitt died?
Steve gasped (was upset/shocked) and King did not react
What is the name of the gang of which Osvaldo Cruz is a member?
Diablos