Duffy discovers a possible suspect, Leonard Patz, a convicted sexual predator, but Andy is advised against bringing him in until they find solid evidence. While questioning Jacob privately about Ben, Jacob tells Andy and Laurie that Ben was unlikable and later expresses frustration to Andy over the exaggerated false sympathy from his classmates over Ben's death.
Andy and Detective Pam Duffy question students at the school, but are unable to discern a motive for the murder. When a classmate of Jacob's, Ben Rifkin, is found stabbed to death in the park near their middle school, Andy is assigned the case over Loguidice's objections that Andy's presence could present a conflict of interest. Months earlier, Andy is himself a respected ADA and lives a content, suburban life with his wife Laurie and their 14-year old son Jacob in Newton, Massachusetts. William Xifaras as Father James O’LearyĪssistant District Attorney Neal Loguidice questions Andy Barber before a grand jury.Evan Risser as Young Andy Barber (flashbacks).Lizzie Short as Marianne Barber (flashbacks).Christopher Buckner as Young William "Bloody Billy" Barber (flashbacks).Chris Evans as Andrew "Andy" Stephen Barber.Defending Jacob tells the story of a family dealing with the accusation that their 14-year-old son may be a murderer.
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