Law & Order (TV Series)
Baby, It's You (1997)
Dan Frazer: Judge Barry McLellan
Quotes
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Defense Attorney Leslie Drake : Your Honor, my clients are not defendants, and they are not named in any indictment that I am aware of, therefore I or they can speak to the press whenever we choose to.
Jack McCoy : Your Honor, I've initiated a grand jury proceeding. I am now serving Mr. and Mrs. Janaway with subpoenas to appear before the grand jury. Miss Ross.
[Jamie presents subpoenas to judge]
Jack McCoy : I ask Your Honor to order Mr. and Mrs. Janaway and their attorney not to speak about this case to anyone.
Defense Attorney Leslie Drake : This is absurd. This has nothing to do with my clients' testimony, and everything to do with shutting them up!
Jack McCoy : These subpoenas are valid on their face. Why they were issued is not up for discussion.
Defense Attorney Leslie Drake : This is an abuse of his office!
Jack McCoy : If Mr. Drake wants to quash, he has 30 days to move. Until then, Your Honor has the authority to order all parties and/or witnesses to remain silent, and to cite anyone who violates your order for criminal contempt.
Judge Barry McLellan : Mr. Drake, once your clients have been subpoenaed, it's all done.
Defense Attorney Leslie Drake : Your Honor, in all due deference, any order of this kind is tantamount to an unconstitutional gag order, and I intend to appeal!
Judge Barry McLellan : Appeal all you want. Now, I'm issuing the order, and I strongly advise you and your clients to stay off the 6:00 news.
Jack McCoy : Your Honor, Mr. Drake's clients have also posted a $250,000 reward.
Judge Barry McLellan : Well, I'm ordering that withdrawn right now.