"#StayWoke" is the sixth episode of Conviction. It was written by Jewel McPherson and Lynne E. Litt. It was directed by Christine Moore. It aired on November 14, 2016.
Press Release[]
The accidental death of a young African American boy, shot by a cop, sparks a racial firestorm and inspires Hayes to re-examine the controversial case of Porscha Williams. Williams, a devoted African-American civil-rights activist and leader, is serving time for killing a white female cop at a race equality rally five years ago. Conflict erupts among the CIU team when personal experiences shape their differing perspectives of the Black Lives Matter movement. Meanwhile, Maxine finds herself torn between her racial identity and her chosen profession, as she follows the case to its shocking conclusion.[1]
Plot[]
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After a black teenager is killed by a cop which causes an argument among the team, Hayes decides to choose the case of Porscha Williams, a black activist who was convicted of the shooting murder of Sergeant Kelsey Blake during a protest. Maxine feels conflicted as she is both black with a son and an ex-cop. Meanwhile, Hayes meets with Naomi, Wallace's lawyer, who flirts with Hayes. Tess tells Frankie about being an eyewitness to her aunt's murder at age 12 and identifying the wrong man. The man, Matty Tan, was cleared by DNA after five years in prison and that she has been going to his coffee-cart frequently without him knowing her connection. The team finds that one eyewitness lied under oath and that other witnesses may have confused Porscha with another woman. Then they discover that the Medical Examiner's van was near the scene longer than necessary, and that the entry and exit wounds may have been mixed up, meaning that Kelsey may have been shot from behind. Using the new angle, the team discovers that one of the other witnesses, George Stayner, was responsible. George, when confronted, says it was an accident and then commits suicide. After Porscha is released, Hayes finds Naomi and Wallace kissing each other.
Cast[]
Starring[]
Guest Starring[]
- Nigel Gibbs as John Bohen
- Ilfenesh Hadera as Naomi Golden
- Susan Heyward as Porscha Williams
- Nick Coleman as Officer Daniel Blake
- Ian Paola as Rey Armas (credit only)
Co-Starring[]
- David Patrick Flemming as Charlie Rossmore
- Ho Chow as Jin Lee
- Ashleigh McCarthy as Officer Kelsey Blake
- Maria Nash as Sophie Williams
- Alex Mallari Jr. as Matty Tan
Multimedia[]
Promo Images[]
Videos[]
Music[]
- Peace of My Heart - Molly Moore
Links[]
| Episodes |
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| "Pilot" • "Bridge and Tunnel Vision" • "Dropping Bombs" • "Mother's Little Burden" • "The 1% Solution" • "#StayWoke" • "A Simple Man" • "Bad Deals" • "A Different Kind of Death" • "Not Okay" • "Black Orchid" • "Enemy Combatant" • "Past, Prologue & What's to Come" |
External links[]
- "#StayWoke" at IMDb