Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Why did you attack Mellie?" Verna died following her reveal, with the report being that complications of her disease killed her. Verna had to have Fitz shot (in her head) because he wasn’t a rightful President elect. With the cast’s individual personalities and lively discussions on every-day subjects, the show creates a powerful emotional bond with its audience and covers topics that moms and daughters alike want to hear. In the episode, "Blown Away," Verna was confronted by Acting President Langston regarding the revelation of her illness, which was leaked by Hollis. The conspiracy involved Hollis having the voting machines in Defiance, Ohio rigged during the Presidential Election, which resulted in Fitz Grant being elected President over Democratic opponent Samuel Reston. Verna's debut appearance in the aforementioned episode, "The Other Woman," had her hiring Olivia to help her out with a TV interview, as well as hide the fact that she was battling lung cancer, as news of her illness would result in requests for her to step down. She was given an order to either step down or have her illness exposed publicly; however, the evil Verna decided to identify Huck as Fitz's attempted killer to Langston, doing so to keep her seat. End of: “What Fitz should have said”. Olivia assured her that there was nothing to worry about. Fitz), looks back on 'The West Wing' and the show's "magnificent" writing. However, President Grant wasn't aware of the deal, instead offering Sally Langston the opportunity to put together a list of nominees for the Justice slot when she signed on to be his pick for Vice President. She stated that his charm led to her covering up the tampering, and she later stated that she would confess to a prosecutor before she dies. The murder-for-hire was due to Jesse demanding more money from Hollis, and under Hollis' order, Becky planted a bomb in the Cytron building, which killed Jesse and four other employees. Fitz: I killed Verna Thorton. Reston (Tom Amandes) -- the guy who should have been president -- returns. Except you can't, can you? Tell them about the election rigging. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Quinn (Katie Lowes) goes full badass, ... Gov. John Amos, who played Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Percy Fitzwallace (a.k.a. Sally threatened to release information to the press if she didn't step down. But, the obsession with the Unabomber that Fitz has in the show isn't quite as true to real life, Fitzgerald says. (Verna Thornton's callous defense of her attempt to kill President Fitz Grant), "(Olivia: "This isn't about saving America. As revealed during the course of the show's second season, Verna was part of the Defiance Conspiracy, which was led by Hollis Doyle. You did something, sir. Go ahead. However, Olivia and Cyrus would go on to smear the good name of Langston's candidate, ensuring Verna's naming to the nation's top court. Becky was a CIA operative as well as an assassin-for-hire, and as revealed in episode 2.12, "Truth or Consequences," Becky was hired by Hollis Doyle to kill Jesse Tyler, a Cytron employee who was paid by Hollis to rig the voting machines in Defiance, Ohio; leading to Fitz Grant being elected President. As Marvel TV's inaugural project, the recent ending of the ABC series also marked the end of an era for the supposed small screen branch of the MCU. (Pg.20) 3. A country built on trust, where a vote actually means something! They were separated until Fitz was shot. Agents of SHIELD's creators explain why Fitz was missing for the most part of the show's final season. Sad face. He had the Ivy League degree, the decorated military service, the perfect wife an… She knew what Verna was planning!" Verna expressed her concerns about Quinn being able to take down the entire administration. Verna Thornton (Debra Mooney) was a recurring villainess during the second season of Scandal. Chin up, Olivia. Google has many special features to help you find exactly what you're looking for. So turn me in. Not like I'm getting away with it." ... You are not the president! She knew you were going to be shot Fitz! Some have described Fitz’s show as a radio hybrid of “The Tonight Show” and “Saturday Night Live” with parody songs and comedy bits. Actor (White Hat's Off), A couple of weeks later Olivia met with - now client - Verna. Leopold Fitz was born in Scotland, United Kingdom on Wednesday, August 19, 1987. I was the one that sent that woman to assassinate you. Upon arriving, Huck did not find Becky but saw a radio-controlled sniper rifle fire off five shots at the president. For its final run on TV, Agents of SHIELD has been quite literally delving into its back catalog. After learning about the investigation, instead of confessing, Verna decided to plot to kill Fitz, hiring and paying assassin Becky Flynn to do the job. Screw my conscience! In Season 2, Episode 13, Fitz commits his most memorable, heinous act by killing Supreme Court Justice Verna Thornton. Did you see that coming?! 4. It doesn't mean you don't deserve to be happy. And why did Lane best friend of Rory on the Gilmore Girls have to die (press Secretary) I need someone to take out Hollis (aka Mitchum Huntsberger asshat from Gilmore Girls) I just can’t no more. Verna Thorton But most of the hour was actually a series of flashbacks that gave hungry Liv-Fitz fans new sexy scenes to drool Fitz finds out that Verna (Debra Mooney) was behind the assassination and kills her. Verna had knowledge of the tampering, as well as Cyrus Beene, eventual First Lady Melli… 'Scandal' shooter revealed. Killing Fitz means you never have to admit what you did.") At the funeral, he reveals to Olivia that he does not want a divorce as he is devastated after learning about the rigging from Verna. As the season progressed, bits and pieces of the Defiance Conspiracy began to be revealed by attorney David Rosen, who was working on exposing those involved in the conspiracy. The second arc focuses on finding the mole who is leaking classified information from the White House. I may diiiieeee (Blown Away), Not long after Verna officially died from complications of liver cancer but her death was caused by none other than the President of the United States, Fitz Grant. She asks if she'll ever se… That is why after pushing Fitz away over and over again, Fitz finally let her go. Last appearance It was later revealed that this occurred because Olivia called in a favor with Verna, who then asked the presiding judge to grant the defense's motion for acquittal. "Olivia I'm talking to you Fitz yells. The President's shot upon arriving at what is supposed to be his birthday party. Behind the scenes Because confessing solves nothing! With Huck's assistance, Verna helped Olivia Pope assist with Lindsay Dwyer's escape from California after Hollis Doyle and Becky Flynn set her up to take the fall for the explosion of her boyfriend, Jesse Tyler, and six of his co-workers. Fitz killed Verna. And she recalls moments from her days in the White House. The Female Villains Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. The way Cyrus described Fitz was absolutely incredible. Why were they murdered? (Beltway Unbuckled, All Roads Lead to Fitz), Verna was a part of the Grant campaign, as well as one of the conspirators in the Defiance Conspiracy. In assassinating Fitz, the Republic and the notion of the electoral votes is set to rights. Do it! In actuality, as shown in flashbacks in the end of the episode (during Fitz's eulogy), Verna had confessed everything to Fitz: the election rigging and masterminding his attempted assassination. Acting President Langston visited Verna in her hospital room and blackmailed her into giving up her seat on the Supreme Court. Verna's reveal as a murderous villainess came in episode 2.13, "Nobody Likes Babies," coming after Hollis was accused and later cleared of the attempt to assassinate Fitz in the previous episode, "Truth or Consequences." ABC. A genius-level engineer, whose only other relative is his mother, after his father, Alistair Fitz, left him at age 10. Debra Mooney. It doesn't make sense to me!") Because, just like me, you know confessing does more harm than good. The murder-for-hire plot took place days before the events of the episode, "Happy Birthday, Mr. President," which later saw the shooting take place. The plan was to frame Huck, a former assassin and one of Olivia's associates, for the attempt on the POTUS' life, with Huck arriving at the scene playing into the plan. This is about saving your legacy. At the end of the day, it’s all about whether you care about the characters. Although he has shown a tendency towards homophobia, a certain intolerance has not been shown, and … In a stunning turn, the federal judge granted the defense's motion for acquittal, an extremely rare decision that even Harrison Wright found impossible. Olivia saw through Verna's facade and stated that her actions were cowardly and done to save her legacy, with Verna agreeing with the latter part of the statement. And even though Olivia's office was extremely busy with clients Olivia still stayed to sit with her good friend and also to come to her rescue when she was admitted to the hospital after feeling faint. But she underestimated Fitz' reaction to being given such news. (The Other Woman), While Verna was receiving her chemotherapy treatments under the name "Olivia Pope" the "real" Olivia Pope came to visit her in the hospital out of concern. Directed by Oliver Bokelberg. As revealed during the course of the show's second season, Verna was part of the Defiance Conspiracy, which was led by Hollis Doyle. She may not have planned it but she damn sure didn't warn you or stop it. Fitzgerald Thomas Grant is an American politician who served as the 44th President of the United States. They put him there like some sort of dauphin, or boy prince. She was a Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as a client of Olivia Pope during her first appearance in episode 2.02, "The Other Woman.". The country they deserve! When asked why Verna would resort to murder instead of coming clean, Verna callously stated that confessing wouldn't solve anything, and ranted that she wanted to "give America its country back" and make votes mean something. Olivia who's there, goes to the hospital. I betta take my blood pressure pills before the show next week. She framed Lindsa… Confessing tells America that the country they love is built on a lie, that it's a fallacy. ) The detail where Fitz folds Verna’s hands before he removes her oxygen is a nice touch. The Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement, and Logistics Division, better known by its acronym S.H.I.E.L.D., is an American extra-governmental military counter-terrorism and intelligence agency, tasked with maintaining both national and global security. Supreme Court delivers blow to Trump with tax ruling. Fitz was an amazing character to me. "The Other Woman" Fitz had discovered that Verna was part of a plot to rig the election that got him the White House and had tried to have him killed. https://femalevillains.fandom.com/wiki/Verna_Thornton_(Scandal)?oldid=172327, "(Olivia: "Why, when you're trying to clear your conscience, do you hire a killer, when all you had to do was pick up the phone and confess? Olivia learns that Fitz killed Verna. (Olivia: "By killing a man?") His character was once solely based on his actions as a bully, but his attention to the characters of Adam Torres, Clare Edwards, and Eli Goldsworthyhave given him a stronger personality and role in the series. Cyrus tells Tom and Hal to wait outside. Throughout the season, the SHIELD team have visited multiple eras of the organization's past, creating havoc within the timeline and learning things about history they could never have imagined. Verna Harvey was born on April 5, 1952 in London, England. She is an actress and producer, known for The Nightcomers (1971), Mafia Junction (1973) and Callan (1967). MISFITS has landed on Netflix UK with its irreverent take on the superhero genre. Did you find god or something? Occupation If you enjoy the show, and you invest in the show, then you care about the characters. Fitz told her to hold his hand while they light leaped and Sophie's heart fluttered. Yes. I'm trying to give America its country back! It means for the rest of eternity, whenever someone utters your name, it's with respect and honor. They look to Fitz for the okay. Sophie doesn't want Fitz to leave and her knees shake. A Criminal, A Whore, An Idiot, and A Liar, https://scandal.fandom.com/wiki/Verna_Thornton?oldid=71374. Verna reminded Olivia of some of the lessons she taught her. Because he killed her after hearing it. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Search the world's information, including webpages, images, videos and more. Things we bury. Scandal ABC Tony Goldwyn Happy Birthday Mr. President - H 2012 "There's some amazing sort … (Verna's arrogant statements to Olivia Pope). The President is a murderer. Did you see that coming?! Where in the world in Leopold Fitz in Agents of SHIELD season 7? Fitz stands up and moves away from Mellie. Verna Harvey, Actress: The Nightcomers. If I'm already going to Hell, why not?" Cyrus: There are things we don't tell them. (Defiance, Truth or Consequences), More than two years later, when Quinn Perkins was on trial for those seven murders and was facing the death penalty, Olivia Pope & Associates concluded that the jury was going to come to a unanimous decision to find Quinn guilty. Would she forgive me if she knew? She is married to Bryan Gindoff. Suffocated in a hospital bed. Her deal in being part of the conspiracy was that she would be President Grant's first nomination when a position on the Supreme Court came up. Sally was adamant about acquiring that seat, since it was initially supposed to be hers to give up during a liberal presidency. I'm trying to save America's soul! (Pg.19) 2. (Happy Birthday, Mr. President, A Criminal, A Whore, An Idiot, and A Liar), After the shooting of President Grant, during the interim presidency of Sally Langston, Hollis Doyle released some sensitive information about Verna to Langston: Verna's terminal cancer. "He was never truly in my head. Tell them about everything. (Nobody Likes Babies). A bank account number was discovered by Huck in the beginning of the episode, and after this, Olivia went to Verna in her hospital room (where she underwent chemo and was slowly dying) and confronted her about the bank account, which Olivia revealed was tied to Verna. Verna Thornton was an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States before her death caused by being suffocated by Fitz Grant, but it was covered up as complications from lung cancer. Verna Thornton was an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States before her death caused by being suffocated by Fitz Grant, but it was covered up as complications from lung cancer.
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