Rosetta Jardine
Rosetta Jardine is a jaguar and the replacement prosecutor from the Special Prosecution Unit who takes over the Lynxley family trial after Louis Grazella's removal for corruption in We Can Fix Pawbert. She arrives 45 minutes before court resumes and is immediately ready---demonstrating the kind of professional competence that Grazella conspicuously lacked.
"Pawbert Lynxley is not a perfect witness... But his testimony isn't what makes this case. The evidence is what makes this case." --- Rosetta Jardine, closing argument (S01E23)
Personality
Jardine is sharp, prepared, and unflappable. She steps into a high-profile trial with minimal preparation time and performs flawlessly. Her closing argument reframes the case away from witness credibility and toward the overwhelming physical evidence---a strategic pivot that neutralizes Ryshard Vale's attacks on Pawbert's character.
Series History
Season 1
S01E23 "The Trial"
Jardine replaces Grazella after Judge Stone removes him from the case for corruption. She arrives with 45 minutes before court resumes and immediately takes command of the prosecution.
Key actions:
- Direct examination of Pawbert: Jardine conducts Pawbert's direct examination, guiding his testimony through the evidence.
- Closing argument: She delivers the prosecution's closing, acknowledging Pawbert's imperfections as a witness while arguing that the physical evidence---not testimony---is what makes the case.
- Sentencing: She does not oppose the defense's sentencing recommendation for Pawbert, implicitly acknowledging his cooperation and the circumstances of his involvement.
Key Relationships
Pawbert Pawthorne
Jardine's handling of Pawbert's testimony is professional and respectful. Her closing argument protects him by redirecting the jury's focus from his credibility to the evidence, ensuring the case does not rest solely on his shoulders.
Louis Grazella
Jardine replaces Grazella, and the contrast between them is stark. Where Grazella was passive, compromised, and uninspired, Jardine is active, competent, and principled. Her arrival represents the system correcting itself.
Ryshard Vale
Jardine faces Vale's defense with a strategic approach that neutralizes his primary weapon---attacking Pawbert's character---by pivoting the case to physical evidence.
Key Quotes
| Quote | Context |
|---|---|
| "Pawbert Lynxley is not a perfect witness... But his testimony isn't what makes this case. The evidence is what makes this case." | Closing argument (S01E23) |
Trivia
- Jardine has only 45 minutes to prepare before stepping into one of the most significant trials in Zootopia's history.
- Her decision not to oppose the defense's sentencing recommendation for Pawbert is a quiet but significant moment---the prosecution acknowledging Pawbert's role as both witness and victim.