Season 17 episode 9 law and order svu

Benson seeks justice in the trial of child abductor Lewis Hodda, but when a plea deal is rejected, Barba must rely on decades-old evidence to make his case and faces off against former SVU colleague Dr. After Lewis Hodda rejects a plea bargain in his murder trial for the death of 7-year-old Hector Rodriguez, he accuses Benson of coercing his confession.

On the last episode, the detectives looked for a teenage girl who was abducted and find crucial DNA evidence about her kidnapper. As the search progressed, the case deeply affected Sgt. Did you watch the last episode? If you missed it, we have a full and detailed recap right here for you. While you wait for our recap hit the comments and let us know how excited you are about the new season?

Season 17 episode 9 law and order svu

In trying a prior case the team runs into many obstacles, including recalcitrant witnesses and an overreaching volunteer cop. Carisi job-shadows Barba and Rollins runs into problems at the h Read all In trying a prior case the team runs into many obstacles, including recalcitrant witnesses and an overreaching volunteer cop. Carisi job-shadows Barba and Rollins runs into problems at the hospital. Olivia Benson : [to Barba] Hold on, Hassler did what? She made me look too conscientious? Rafael Barba : She implied you were so desperate to get closure for Delores, you manufactured a suspect. Olivia Benson : That's ridiculous. And you let her get away with it? Rafael Barba : I couldn't shoot her. She's just doing her job. She's good at it. Olivia Benson : So you let her hang me out to dry. Rafael Barba : Table that. You're up after lunch.

Apparently, the jury thinks that Olivia was too cruel to Hodda. He portrayed the role of Gary Munson, a correctional officer who holds a reputation of being a family man, along with a history of corruption and violence against women. Whoopi Goldberg was cast in a guest starring role for the October 7 episode "Institutional Fail".

In most episodes of SVU the jury proceedings are quick and decisive. This installment of the series certainly did not follow that formula, and with interesting results. The episode opens with the taped confession of Lewis Hodda, the suspect in the kidnapping of young Wyatt Morris and the murder of Hector Rodriguez. Well, close the case on her end anyway. Ironically, the murder case, while a much more heinous crime, was a weaker pursuit since so much time had passed since the crime and due to a distinct lack of evidence in the case. With only the tenuous murder charge in play, Barba was all too aware that he would have a harder time securing a conviction.

Fin Tutuola. After 17 seasons, she's in a class of her own. It was announced at the end of the sixteenth season that star Danny Pino who portrayed Detective Nick Amaro would be departing the cast; however, the producers did not kill off his character, leaving open the possibility of a return. Leight said to The Hollywood Reporter on character departures, "I try to leave that door open. I would like to be able to bring [Pino] back. At this point, it depends on where he is and what he's doing and what the story needs. That's one of the advantages of not killing a character that you like. Carisi , as well as Benson Hargitay being promoted to Lieutenant.

Season 17 episode 9 law and order svu

In trying a prior case the team runs into many obstacles, including recalcitrant witnesses and an overreaching volunteer cop. Carisi job-shadows Barba and Rollins runs into problems at the h Read all In trying a prior case the team runs into many obstacles, including recalcitrant witnesses and an overreaching volunteer cop.

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Barba is not sure he will try the case again. Retrieved November 4, My memories of the episode were not too great, loving the performances but disliking the pacing of the outcome and the character of Hassler. TV Guide. However, she does not show up and Zack is, instead, kidnapped by his wrestling coach, who has a history of molesting his athletes. Archived from the original on August 25, George Huang to testify for the defense. Retrieved March 22, Betsy Aidem Dr. Download as PDF Printable version. Nat also refuses to testify but goes to the coach's house, determined to get a confession from him. Huang said Hoda was damaged by his abusive father, so if threatened by an authority figure threatened him he would do what he was told in order to survive. Archived from the original on March 5, As they struggle with leads, Tucker's cousin is discovered to have a dark secret that may help Benson and Tucker keep their jobs, along with arresting the criminals involved. New Customer?

Huang who was on the defense's side this time! I was glad that we saw Rollins at all in this episode.

Defense attorney says he's gloating before a fall and thanks him before walking off. Declan Murphy Donal Logue is the father of Rollins' baby. Current Wiki. Season 17 U. She says Hector wanted to walk to school by himself. Kelli Giddish Detective Amanda Rollins. Christopher Sieber and Geneva Carr guest starred in the episode "Patrimonial Burden" as the parents of a large, religious family known for their reality show. When the parents of the kidnapped boy refuse to let him testify, Barba must try Hodda on murder charges for a abduction that Benson also handled. It was interesting to see her feel so assured in her methods. May 4,