: The most damaging moment occurs when Gibbs calls Donna Paulsen . Under intense pressure, Donna is forced to admit Mike wasn't on the original Harvard interview list. To avoid further incriminating Mike or herself, she is eventually forced to plead the Fifth , which makes Mike look guilty to the jury. Internal Firm Drama
While the trial rages, other partners deal with the fallout:
: Harvey calls Rachel Zane to the stand and "eviscerates" her, proving to Mike that he isn't emotionally ready to handle the personal attacks Gibbs will surely launch during the real trial.
To settle the dispute, they hold a high-stakes at the firm.
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