WITNESS by Earl W. Wallace William Kelley Pamela - Screenplay.com

ANGLE THOUGH GLASS CASE
As Samuel moves along, only half interested in what his eyes are
taking in, not really old enough to comprehend anyway.
Until suddenly he freezes.
SAMUEL'S POV – NEWSPAPER ACCOUNT
Enlarged, prominently displayed. The headline reads: "Division
Chief McElroy Honored For Youth Project". Accompanying the item is
a large sidebar mug-shot of McElroy – clearly the black man who
murdered the young cop in the train station men's room.
BACK TO SAMUEL
He stares, transfixed.
A long beat, then Book, lowering himself to one knee next to
Samuel, ENTERS FRAME.
He's watching Samuel, knowing from the boy's expression that
they've found their man. Samuel slowly raises his hand to point at
the photograph. Book gently takes the boy's small hand in his,
concealing the accusation from watchful eyes. He smiles gently at
the boy.
INT. BOOK'S CAR (MOVING) – PHILADELPHIA – DUSK
Rachel is curled tight in her corner of the front seat holding
Samuel close. Book glances at her:
RACHEL
Why don't you arrest that man? Are you
protecting him because policeman?
BOOK
(snaps)
Listen, I'm the cop that polices the
police. I'm not in the business of
protecting crooked cops .
(eases up)
I'll make an arrest when I know everybody
involved.
Rachel shakes her head.
RACHEL
But why would they murders...