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: 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

: Louis realizes Gibbs is targeting Sheila Sazs (the woman who originally tipped off the authorities). He tries to get her out of the country to Argentina to prevent her from testifying, but Gibbs discovers his actions and accuses him of witness tampering. [S5E14] Self Defense

In the Suits episode , the central story revolves around the internal and external power struggle over who will lead Mike Ross's defense as his fraud trial officially begins. The Battle for Representation : The most damaging moment occurs when Gibbs

As the actual trial commences, immediately puts the firm on the defensive. Internal Firm Drama : Louis realizes Gibbs is

: Realizing Harvey is right about the tactical necessity of a seasoned lead, Mike agrees to let Harvey represent him as the official trial starts. The Real Trial and Anita Gibbs

By the end of the episode, the defense has suffered a major blow due to Donna’s testimony. Seeing the jury's reaction, Harvey makes a drastic shift in strategy, finally agreeing to step down and let Mike take over his own defense for the remainder of the trial to win back the jury's favor. Suits Recap – Season 5, Episode 14: Self Defense