[s1e9] Bad Judgment <Real>

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To save Peter's career, Neal must pull off a complex "counter-con." He successfully tricks the judge into incriminating herself on camera, exposing her ties to Fowler and the fraudulent mortgage ring. The Kate and Music Box Mystery [S1E9] Bad Judgment

In the episode " Bad Judgment " (Season 1, Episode 9), the story follows Peter Burke and Neal Caffrey as they investigate a corrupt federal judge involved in a mortgage fraud scheme. The Fraud Investigation For more details on the cast and plot,

White Collar (2009–2014): Season 1, Episode 9 - Bad Judgment It is revealed that Fowler is obsessed with

The tension escalates when Fowler attempts to frame Peter. After Peter tries to trick Judge Clark into offering him a bribe, Fowler uses a wiretap to record the conversation and turn the tables, accusing Peter of corruption.

Neal sees Peter wearing a ring identical to the one worn by the man seen with Kate in surveillance footage.

It is revealed that Fowler is obsessed with finding a specific "music box" that Neal supposedly stole, which Kate also claims is the key to her freedom.