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
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.
Neal sees Peter wearing a ring identical to the one worn by the man seen with Kate in surveillance footage. [S1E9] Bad Judgment
To gather evidence, Neal and Mozzie orchestrate a daring break-in at the judge's chambers. They discover that Judge Clark is working with , an agent from the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR), to exploit homeowners. The Setup and Counter-Con
By the end of the episode, Neal is convinced that Fowler is the one manipulating Kate and tapping Peter's phones. To save Peter's career, Neal must pull off
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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 To gather evidence, Neal and Mozzie orchestrate a
White Collar (2009–2014): Season 1, Episode 9 - Bad Judgment