The LE were just plain stupid! They thought DW was their man and the Van Dams fueled the flames.
By the time serious change of stories by the VD's were brought forth, it was just too late to call the show off, I think.
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I agree. But there is more. I believe the LEO's were caught between the VD's LIES, Diane Halfman's directions, and the DA's need for a quick arrest to assure his re-election bid.