Patricia "Patty" Wilson is an attorney and the mother of Lonnie Wilson. She briefly represented Hernán Álvarez during his proffer deal.
Biography[]
Raising Lonnie Wilson[]
Patricia Wilson came down to Pop's Barber Shop to pick up her son Lonnie, who was getting his haircut from Pop. He jokingly called Wilson a "counselor," to which she asked Pop not to jinx her, since she was yet to pass the bar. Wilson then told Lonnie that he had Kumon, so they need to get going. Wilson then spoke to Luke Cage, asking when does his shift at the barbershop ends, but Cage menioned that he had a second job afterwards. She was disappointed to hear that but still acknowledged Cage's hardworking nature as positive.
Wilson then offered Cage to get coffee with her some time and left a note with her number written on it, giving it to Cage. She also mentioned that one day, Cage might need her help as a lawyer, to which Cage replied that hopefully, Wilson will get herself actual business cards by that point. Wilson then waved her goodbye to Pop and left the barbershop with Lonnie, while Shameek Smith was astonished that a woman like her could be attracted to Cage.[1]
One day, when Lonnie was getting his haircut, the barbershop was shot up by unidentified attackers, which resulted in Pop's death. Wilson rushed to the barbershop to make sure her son was okay, when the NYPD secured the area. Lonnie assured his mother that he was unharmed, as Cage shielded him from the bullets and told him to play dead, so the attackers would not suspect anything. Wilson asked Lonnie if he had seen the faces of people responsible for the shootout but Lonnie said that he did not, before the police officer approached Wilson.[2]
Police Violence in Harlem[]
- "You'd think a sister in charge would change things. But you're blue, which makes you as white as everybody else!"
"Luke Cage is a suspect in large for murder, a number of other crimes."
"Luke Cage may be bulletproof, but my boy isn't. Can't y'all understand that?" - ―Patricia Wilson and Priscilla Ridley[src]
Wilson and Mariah Dillard confront the NYPD
In the wake of the hunt for Luke Cage, the New York City Police Department apprehended Lonnie Wilson and interrogated him about his association with Cage, which resulted in Dorsey brutally beating him. Wilson with Mariah Dillard rushed to the 29th Precinct Police Station and confronted Priscilla Ridley on the wave of police violence towards Harlem youth. Wilson scoffed at the thought that with Ridley in charge, the police would do better, but she was just as complicit as all other officers in the precinct.
Wilson argues with Priscilla Ridley
Ridley claimed that Cage was a dangerous suspect, but Wilson refused to accept the fact that the police resorts to violence to catch him. Although Ridley assured them that Dorsey was suspended from the active duty in the NYPD, both Wilson and Dillard were not satisfied, claiming that the police is not competent enough to protect people of Harlem. Misty Knight asked Wilson about Lonnie's condition, and although Wilson told Knight to keep her son's name out of her mouth, she informed Knight that Lonnie was taken to hospital where the doctors are checking on his injuries. Wilson then stated that the NYPD will face consequences for what happened to her son, as Dillard continued to rail people against both the police and Cage.[3]
Respresenting Hernán Álvarez[]
Wilson eventually passed the New York bar test and became a lawyer. In 2017, Wilson was assigned to represent Hernán Álvarez, when he agreed to testify against Mariah Dillard and the Stokes Crime Family, in exchange for the immunity. Wilson was present at the 29th Precinct Police Station with Misty Knight and Colin Dunbar, when Álvarez officially agreed to provide the NYPD with incriminating information on Dillard he possessed. Proceeding with the testimony, Álvarez started with the Seagate Penitentiary incident that made Luke Cage bulletproof, before moving on to more recent events, such as the attack on the Pop's Barber Shop.
Wilson refuses to represent Hernán Álvarez
Alvarez claimed that Tone disobeyed Cottonmouth's orders and took it upon himself to get to Chico Diaz, so he opened fire on the barbershop. Wilson remembered the incident and that her son could have died in the shootout, if Cage did not shielded him from bullets. Álvarez told Wilson that Tone was punished by Cottonmouth, but it barely helped, as Wilson lost her composure, knowing that her client was involved in the attack on her son. Wilson then recused herself as Álvarez's lawyer and said that he deserves to burn in hell for what he did, and as Knight assured him that his deal was still good, Álvarez told Wilson that he does not need her anyway.[4]
Personality[]
- "Let's get moving. Don't make me repeat myself."
- ―Patricia Wilson to Lonnie Wilson[src]
Wilson is a strict, but loving mother, who puts the well-being of her son Lonnie before anything else. Deeply concerned for his safety, Wilson joined Mariah Dillard to hold the New York City Police Department responsible when her son was injured by the detective. Being a woman with a strong sense of justice, Wilson agreed to represent Hernán Álvarez when he was testifying against the Stokes Crime Family. However, once she found out that Álvarez was involved in the attack that almost cost Lonnie his life, Wilson immediately recused herself, expressing his disdain to Álvarez and hoping that he burns in hell.
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Appearances[]
In chronological order:
Luke Cage | Episode 1.01: Moment of Truth- Luke Cage | Episode 1.02: Code of the Streets
- Luke Cage | Episode 1.10: Take It Personal
- Luke Cage | Episode 2.06: The Basement (mentioned)
- Luke Cage | Episode 2.12: Can't Front on Me
- Luke Cage | Episode 2.13: They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.) (mentioned)
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