S01E01 · SCENE 8/36 · 08:35
The Target · Courtroom
D'Angelo Acquitted

D'Angelo is acquitted of murder charges.

08:35→10:14
in the episode · 1m 39s · S01E01

What happens

08:35–10:14

The jury acquits D'Angelo of murder in the first and second degrees. Judge Phelan thanks the jury, and the Barksdale Organization members celebrate while Detective Barlow threatens Stringer Bell.

WhereCourtroom
DriverDetective Barlow
Positionpayoff · [object Object]
ThreadHomicide Investigation and Barksdale Organization

Key lines

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08:36

Yeah, Detective Barlow on May 13th at 2:00.

09:39

l say we wait, shithead.

10:00

Mike come back with the money.

10:07

-l don't want no foot chase. -Copy.

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Beats

08:19D'Angelo acquitted

Scene in the episode

08:35–10:14
A · Homicide Investigation and Barksdale Organization
B · Narcotics Unit and Drug Trade
C · Legal System and Courtroom Drama

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D'Angelo BarksdaleLarry Gilliard, Jr.27 episodes · drives 18 scenes

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