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Mark Wilkes: Almost twenty-one years with the LAPD.
Defense: Thank you for your service.
Mark Wilkes: It’s the only thing I’ve ever wanted to do. It’s a pleasure to serve our city.
Defense: Before you became a detective, what did you do for the LAPD?
Mark Wilkes: I worked in the GND.
Defense: The Gang and Narcotics Division?
Mark Wilkes: That’s correct. I was there a decade. Started as a beat cop before that. Worked my way up.
Defense: Would you say you’ve dealt with your fair share of bad men?
Mark Wilkes: That’s part of the job description. Yeah, I’d say I’ve seen a few bad guys.
Defense: Do the bad guys always get justice?
Mark Wilkes: That’s our goal. Of course, sometimes, they get away.
Defense: What if you know someone is guilty of a crime but you can’t prove it?
Mark Wilkes: We both know that occasionally happens. As a lawyer, I’m sure you’ve experienced it, too. My answer? Innocent until proven guilty.
Defense: How do you feel about vigilante justice?
Mark Wilkes: Er, I’m not sure what you mean. I am a law enforcement officer. I believe in the system. I believe in justice through the system.
Defense: What if things get personal?
Mark Wilkes: I would go to the police and follow standard procedure like anyone else.
Defense: Play along with me, Detective. Let’s say you discovered that your wife was being black mailed. Earlier this afternoon, you stated that you love your wife, yes?
Mark Wilkes: Of course I do.
Defense: You’d do anything for her?
Mark Wilkes: I suppose. Yes.
Defense: Would you kill for her?
Mark Wilkes: I see where you’re going with this, and no, I’m not your man. I didn’t kill anyone.
Defense: Have you ever killed someone while on duty?
Mark Wilkes: I have. I’m sure you know that as it’s public record.
Defense: The truth is, Detective, that you’ve killed a man before. How do we know it didn’t happen again?
Mark Wilkes: For starters, there’s no proof. Secondly, I had no motive.
Defense: Did your wife tell you she was being blackmailed by Roman Tate?
Mark Wilkes: No, she did not.
Defense: Did your wife tell you she killed Roman Tate?
