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In the Gunsmoke episode 'Second Arrest', the tension in Dodge City escalates when U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon discovers that Will Hunter, a key witness in the trial against Mort Sealy for horse theft, has failed to appear in court. Dillon knows that without Hunter's testimony, Sealy will be released, and the law will not be able to hold him accountable for his crimes. This situation not only threatens justice but also the safety of the community, as Sealy is known for his violent tendencies.
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