Two high-powered attorneys face each other across the aisle when Casey Novak returns to the team, and Joe Dekker takes a leave of absence from his Los Angeles duties after his cousin is charged with rape. Dekker's unwavering belief in his cousin's innocence, and a court disturbance make Novak and Benson take another look at the evidence, which leads them to someone playing a very long game in the name of hatred.
Elenco: Mariska Hargitay , Ice-T , Dann Florek , Richard Belzer , Christopher Meloni , Kelli Giddish , BD Wong , Peter Scanavino , Tamara Tunie , Raúl Esparza , Danny Pino , Diane Neal , Stephanie March , Philip Winchester , Michaela McManus , Adam Beach , Demore Barnes , Jamie Gray Hyder .