Another very good episode featuring the best assistant D.A., Serena Southerlyn (Elisabeth Röhm).
An old acquaintance of Serena's, Diane Payton (Ellen McLaughlin) tries to make her career by defending her aunt and manipulating Serena into helping her get information she couldn't get otherwise.
Fortunately, Serena manages to catch her in a lie that leads to a conviction.
Jack McCoy (Sam Waterston) is his usual competent self as he manages to tear apart the mother and get that conviction.
Lt. Van Buren (S. Epatha Merkerson) was especially good in this episode.
An old acquaintance of Serena's, Diane Payton (Ellen McLaughlin) tries to make her career by defending her aunt and manipulating Serena into helping her get information she couldn't get otherwise.
Fortunately, Serena manages to catch her in a lie that leads to a conviction.
Jack McCoy (Sam Waterston) is his usual competent self as he manages to tear apart the mother and get that conviction.
Lt. Van Buren (S. Epatha Merkerson) was especially good in this episode.