FBI season 1 episode 9 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Damon Cruz, a U.S. Marshal in Witness Protection, is ambushed while on a fishing trip with his wife. FBI agents Bell and Zidan investigate, uncovering his past as a money launderer for the Jairo Cartel. The trail leads to Ernesto, who ordered the hit, and a private investigator, Marino, who leaked Cruz's location. The shocking revelation is that Chief Deputy Paul Ackerman, romantically involved with a witness, was the source of the leaks. Ackerman is apprehended near the Canadian border, highlighting the ethical challenges in protecting witnesses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Damon Cruz?
Damon Cruz, formerly known as Damon Soto, was a government witness in Witness Protection, targeted by the Jairo Cartel for his testimony against them.
What was Damon Cruz's involvement with the Jairo Cartel?
Damon Cruz was involved in money laundering for the Jairo Cartel.
Who ambushed Damon Cruz and his wife?
Cruz and his wife were ambushed by a hitman hired by the Jairo Cartel.
Who are Special Agent Maggie Bell and OA Zidan?
They are FBI agents investigating the attack on Damon Cruz.
What is the significance of the fishing trip at the beginning?
The fishing trip scene establishes Damon Cruz's false identity and sets the stage for the ambush.
Who is Ernesto in relation to the case?
Ernesto is a suspect who ordered the hit on Cruz.
How did the FBI track down Ernesto?
They used evidence from the crime scene and a lead from a restaurant receipt.
Who is Vincent Marino?
Vincent Marino was a private investigator suspected of disclosing Cruz's location.
What was Chief Deputy Paul Ackerman's role in the events?
Ackerman was the leak who sold protected witness locations, including Cruz's.
How was Ackerman's betrayal discovered?
The investigation revealed his romantic involvement with a witness, Amber, and his connection to the leaked information.
Why did Ackerman sell witness locations?
Ackerman sold locations for financial gain and to protect his relationship with Amber.
How was Ackerman apprehended?
Ackerman was captured near the Canadian border following a manhunt.
What challenges do U.S. Marshals face in protecting witnesses?
They must balance the safety of witnesses with ethical responsibilities and the challenges of maintaining their secrecy.
What happens to Ackerman after his apprehension?
Ackerman faces criminal charges for his actions, including selling witness locations.
What is the ethical dilemma faced by the FBI agents?
The agents grapple with the responsibilities of protecting witnesses while upholding justice, especially in cases of internal betrayal.
