Ep 7. The Boxer

For the People season 2 episode 7, titled "The Boxer," follows the lawyers of the Southern District of New York as they take on a case involving a boxer who is accused of killing his opponent in the ring.

The episode begins with Sandra and Ted working on a case involving a man who was convicted of a crime he did not commit. As they work to prove his innocence, they are approached by a woman who claims that her husband, a professional boxer, was wrongfully accused of killing his opponent during a fight. Sandra and Ted are hesitant to take the case, as they are not familiar with the world of boxing and fear that they may not be able to successfully defend their client.

Meanwhile, Kate and Leonard are dealing with a case involving a group of prisoners who are suing the prison for inhumane treatment. They are struggling to gather enough evidence to prove their clients' claims, and tensions between the two begin to rise as they disagree on the best way to move forward with the case.

As Sandra and Ted delve into the world of boxing, they discover that there is much more at stake than they initially realized. The boxer's reputation, his livelihood, and even his freedom are on the line, and they must put all of their legal skills to the test in order to prove his innocence.

Throughout the episode, the lawyers are faced with ethical dilemmas and must make difficult decisions about how to proceed with their cases. The tension between Kate and Leonard continues to simmer, and their personal and professional lives begin to blur together.

In the end, the lawyers must come together and use all of their resources to win their cases and defend their clients. "The Boxer" is an intense and thought-provoking episode that explores the complexities of the legal system and the challenges that lawyers face on a daily basis.