Herbert Kumagai is a character in the Apple TV+ streaming series Presumed Innocent. He is portrayed by James Hiroyuki Liao.
Biography[]
Herbert is the snide and snippy coroner at the Kindle County DA's office.
Appearances[]
Bases Loaded[]
Rusty visits the DA's medical area to ask for information concerning Carolyn's case, but Herbert is standoffish and blows him off completely.
People vs. Rozat Sabich[]
When Rusty finds a second semen sample on the body of Bunny, Herbert again brushes it off, claiming the sample was inconclusive and had no effect on the case. Upset by this critical piece of information that could compromise the case, Rusty acts apprehensive toward Herbert, but leaves soon after.
Tommy mentions the incident to Nico in his office.
The Burden[]
In the courtroom, Herbert practiced how he'd deliver his testimony the day he was called to testify, much to his annoyance. Once that was over, he promised to give Tommy what he wanted, and eventually, he did.
The Elements[]
Herbert testified during the second day of the trial. During his testimony, he lost his cool, which was provoked by Raymond's cross-examination.
The Witness[]
Herbert was in the audience when Rusty took the stand, and Tommy tried to argue that he tried to strangle Herbert. However, Rusty clarified that while he did act physically toward Herbert, he denies the accusation of strangulation and is frustrated by his commission of a key piece of evidence in a case.
The Verdict[]
Herbert is briefly mentioned in Tommy's closing arguments.
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