[s5e13] Parallel Construction, Bitches Apr 2026

: Critics argue this violates the Fourth Amendment and the "fruit of the poisonous tree" doctrine, as it bypasses the need for warrants by pretending the investigation started with the parallel event. Discussion Highlights Reviewers and fans often point out:

: Lemond Bishop is arrested based on information that Alicia and Cary suspect came from an internal leak at Florrick/Agos. They eventually realize the NSA has been wiretapping them and passing tips to the DEA. [S5E13] Parallel Construction, Bitches

: Agents receive a tip from classified sources (like the NSA). Since they cannot use classified data in court without revealing sources, they "construct" a parallel investigation—such as a routine traffic stop—to "discover" the evidence legally. : Critics argue this violates the Fourth Amendment

The episode's title refers to a real-world tactic used by the DEA's Special Operations Division (SOD). : Agents receive a tip from classified sources

: The investigation into Peter’s gubernatorial election intensifies when an agent from the Office of Public Integrity (OPI) pressures Marilyn Garbanza to hand over video of a stuffed ballot box.