The team discovers that Malik fabricated evidence using a false "deathbed confession" from William Sutter. This leads to Malik's own arrest for evidence fabrication, clearing Harvey and Cahill.
Just as Harvey celebrates his legal win, Donna informs him that his mother, Lily Specter , has died of a heart attack. [S9E8] Prisoner's Dilemma
This episode features several returning characters and guest stars: The team discovers that Malik fabricated evidence using
Andrew Malik arrests both Harvey and Sean Cahill, alleging they conspired to illegally release Mike Ross from prison. Malik attempts to turn them against each other in a literal "prisoner's dilemma". Donna informs him that his mother
Louis helps his sister, Esther, confront her former mentor, Paul Richmond, regarding a past sexual assault. With the help of Samantha and Katrina, they force Richmond to resign.