: Gibbs calls Mike's former best friend, Trevor, as a witness. Harvey successfully discredits him by highlighting his history as a drug dealer and his personal vendetta against Mike.
To settle the dispute, they hold a high-stakes at the firm. [S5E14] Self Defense
By the end of the episode, the defense has suffered a major blow due to Donna’s testimony. Seeing the jury's reaction, Harvey makes a drastic shift in strategy, finally agreeing to step down and let Mike take over his own defense for the remainder of the trial to win back the jury's favor. Suits Recap – Season 5, Episode 14: Self Defense : Gibbs calls Mike's former best friend, Trevor,
While the trial rages, other partners deal with the fallout: By the end of the episode, the defense
The episode opens with a fundamental disagreement: wants to represent himself to show the jury he has nothing to hide, while Harvey Specter insists on taking the lead, believing Mike's emotions and lack of trial experience will lead to a conviction.
As the actual trial commences, immediately puts the firm on the defensive.
: Harvey calls Rachel Zane to the stand and "eviscerates" her, proving to Mike that he isn't emotionally ready to handle the personal attacks Gibbs will surely launch during the real trial.
: Gibbs calls Mike's former best friend, Trevor, as a witness. Harvey successfully discredits him by highlighting his history as a drug dealer and his personal vendetta against Mike.
To settle the dispute, they hold a high-stakes at the firm.
By the end of the episode, the defense has suffered a major blow due to Donna’s testimony. Seeing the jury's reaction, Harvey makes a drastic shift in strategy, finally agreeing to step down and let Mike take over his own defense for the remainder of the trial to win back the jury's favor. Suits Recap – Season 5, Episode 14: Self Defense
While the trial rages, other partners deal with the fallout:
The episode opens with a fundamental disagreement: wants to represent himself to show the jury he has nothing to hide, while Harvey Specter insists on taking the lead, believing Mike's emotions and lack of trial experience will lead to a conviction.
As the actual trial commences, immediately puts the firm on the defensive.
: Harvey calls Rachel Zane to the stand and "eviscerates" her, proving to Mike that he isn't emotionally ready to handle the personal attacks Gibbs will surely launch during the real trial.