The next day Jordan visited Dr. Stiles, and much to her chagrin agreed to see him every other week for at least the next two months. That day she also assisted on her first autopsy in over four months, and much to Garret's annoyance she stayed well after midnight studying the case over and over. She would have stayed later, but already had good basic evidence against her suspect. Needless to say she canceled her date with Woody, though he didn't mind. Jordan was just getting back into her groove, and he welcomed anything that brought her spark back. The following day, after arguing with the detective on the case until he accepted her findings, Jordan left with Woody for their first real, official date. It would take a lot of time, strength, and the support of her family, but Jordan would get her life back.

After the PBS special on Jordan aired, most of the reporters gave up their harassment. Jordan had revealed her story, in as much entirety as anyone could expect. There was nothing else people could ask to know about her miserable four months. Though Angie called after a few days, and asked Jordan for a follow-up interview in a year, which she agreed to. A few days after the first segment aired Jordan began receiving letters and cards from people who'd seen it, commending her for her courage and conviction.

In the end twelve people were indicted in what became known at that time as the "Bad Justice" case, though only nine people went to trial. Three of the five low-level dirty-work men rolled and testified against the remaining nine, in exchange for pleading to two counts each of murder, one count of attempted murder and one count of arson, sentences to be served concurrently, totaled to only twenty-five years to life. The three judges, and two laywers, Calamae and his partner, were sentenced to over 93 years in prison each for two counts of conspiracy to commit murder, two counts of conspiracy to attempt murder and multiple counts of racketeering and accepting bribes. The cigarette man, finally identified as Henry Mitchell, and his top aide were sentenced to 76 years in prison, two counts conspiracy to commit murder, conspiracy to attempt murder and conspiracy to commit arson. The remaining two low-level men were sentenced to each 79 years in prison, two counts murder, two counts attempted murder, and one count arson.