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This episode of Law & Order: Criminal Intent begins with a retirement party for a Hudson University department chair, Professor Winthrop. Winthrop disparages a fellow professor, Sanders, for being a media hound and even turning his subject matter into a rap video. He is then pestered by a graduate student Mark Bayley, who asks for more time to finish his dissertation. Two female professors, Fellows and Hitchens disparage Bayley. Prof. Sanders is pissed and confronts Winthrop in his office. Sanders then talks to Bayley and promises to grant him more time for his thesis - if he is made the new department chair.

Soon after, the department head and his secretary are found dead in his office.

The detectives investigate the scene and determine that the murder weapon is a gavel - implying that the killer thought he was getting justice by murdering Winthrop. They talk to the secretary’s roommate, who reveals that she was starting and stopping a CD on her Diskman. The detectives don’t find the CD, but they do find the words transcribed. The lyrics of the song point to an older African American man, most likely a professor at Hudson U. Which leads them to Sanders.

Sanders states that he was grading papers all night, but the detectives bust that alibi by noticing one paper with an obvious error that the professor should have caught were he actually grading papers. His assistant though, gives him a stronger alibi. The detectives then look into Mark Bayley, the grader of the paper and notice that his shoes are way too nice compared to the rest of his clothes. They find out from the exclusive store that sells those shoes, that a woman named Hitchens bought them from him.

Goren and Hitchens seem to verbally dance around each other. Hitchens is shown comforting Bayley before going to bed with him. The next day, she gets into a car and kisses Prof. Fellows, who now seems to be a lock for the department chairmanship.

Goren and Eames interrogate Bayley. When confronted with the insults that Hitchens uttered about him to Goren, Bayley appears ready to confess and implicate her too. But he goes into shock and dies.

An autopsy and medical records reveal that Bayley was allergic to peanut products. Medical records also show that he was recently rushed to the ER from a Thai restaurant. When the detectives question the hostess at that restaurant, they find out that he was there with an Australian woman who ordered for him in Thai, so he wouldn’t know the dish had peanuts. Upon further inquiry, the hostess reveals that the Australian woman spoke fluent but low class Thai and claimed to have lived in a town that has a large women’s prison. Detectives find out “Hitchens”’ real name - Nicole Wallace, and find out she had been convicted of aiding a Frenchman who murdered eight tourists to rob them.

The detectives trick Prof. Fellows into firing Hitchens/Wallace, then detain and interrogate her. The professor realizes she’s been played by the cops, re-hires “Hitchens” and sends a lawyer to spring her from detention. The police then discover that the real Prof. Hitchens had embezzled money from a foundation in Sydney. This was why Nicole had fled to the US - because financial crimes aren’t covered in the extradition treaty between the US and Australia.

But the cops discover that Hitchens cleared out her apartment and has fled, leaving a weeping Prof. Fellows.

This episode contains examples of the following tropes

• Armor-Piercing Question : Nicole tries to rattle Goren by asking when he realized his mother was abnormal. Goren fires back by asking her whether sexual abuse by her father led her to prey on men.
• Artistic License – Law : Getting terminated while on a work visa doesn’t immediately make your presence in the country illegal. You have a 60 day grace period to find a new job. Also, even a visa overstayer or undocumented migrant has the same legal protections that arrested US citizens have - the right to counsel, right to remain silent, right against detention without charges or a trial.
• Citizenship Marriage : Of sorts. Nicole has shacked up with Prof. Christine Fellows so that the latter will sponsor her work visa and eventually an Employment based Green Card.
• Depraved Bisexual : Nicole is involved in at least 9 murders, and sleeps with men and women.
• Failed a Spot Check : A paper that Prof. Sanders supposedly graded during the time of the murder, attributed a quote to T S Elliot when Sanders himself states later that it was Ezra Pound who stated that quote. This tips the detectives off to the fact that Sanders’ teaching assistant was grading those papers instead of him. Later, they use the same mistake to zero in on Mark Bayley.
• Kill and Replace : While it isn’t confirmed for sure, it is heavily implied that Nicole Wallace killed Dr. Elizabeth Hitchens and assumed her identity.
• Malcolm Xerox : Professor Sanders is a textbook example. He takes umbrage at his unorthodox teaching methods being characterized as a “rap video” and even calls the university a “plantation” and the department chair as a “massa”.
• Manipulative Bitch : Nicole Wallace manipulated Mark Bayley into murdering the head of the department. With him gone and the black professor as the prime suspect, her lover Dr. Fellows has a clear path to take over the department.
• Meaningful Appearance : Mark Bayley’s classy shoes don’t match his otherwise slovenly clothes and appearance. This tips the detectives off that someone else is buying him stuff, presumably female.
• Passed-Over Promotion : Sanders was a shoo-in to succeed Winthrop as department chair. Until Winthrop scuttled Sanders’ candidacy as well as his ability to get hired on at any other prestigious university, by raising a stink about the “rap video”.
• Perfect Poison : Nicole uses Mark Bayley’s peanut oil allergy to kill him - by spiking his nicotine gum. That said, an autopsy immediately identifies peanut oil as the method and Goren zeroes in on Nicole as the culprit.
• Ridiculous Procrastinator : Mark Bayley has been working on his doctoral thesis for ten years. And he is still nowhere close to being done. This is presumed to be the motive for murdering the Department Head - so a different one will give him yet another extension.
• The Sociopath : Nicole. Charming, manipulative and homicidal.
• Spanner in the Works : Nicole had a good thing going, having assumed the identity of Dr. Elizabeth Hitchens from Sydney Australia. Too bad, the real Elizabeth Hitchens had embezzled money and the Sydney police were closing in on her. This forced Nicole to run to the US.
• Secret Relationship : Between Nicole and Prof. Fellows. Also between Nicole and Bayley.
• Weaponized Allergy : "Hitchens" ordered Bayley a dish with peanuts, in order to trigger Bayley's allergy.
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Law & Order: Criminal Intent – Season 2, Episode 3

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Reg E. Cathey

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The 10 Best 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' Episodes

Take a look back at some of the best episodes from this underrated 'Law & Order' spin-off!

One of the many Law & Order spinoffs , Law & Order: Criminal Intent first premiered in 2001 and ran for ten seasons, ending in 2011 after 195 episodes. For its first six seasons, it aired on NBC, then moved to sister network USA for the duration of its run. Like its predecessor, it was created by Dick Wolf and set in New York City, but Criminal Intent centered around the Major Case Squad, which focused on the most high-profile murders and took a more psychological approach to solving them, including scenes from the killers' perspective.

It initially starred Vincent D'Onofrio and Kathryn Erbe , with a cast that sometimes included Chris Noth , Jeff Goldblum , Saffron Burrows , and Courtney B. Vance . Much like the original show which preceded it, Criminal Intent often featured cases inspired by actual events with some famous faces as guest stars. At its best, the cases are complex and delve into the detectives' personal lives, drawing impressive performances from the cast.

10 "To the Boy in the Blue Knit Cap" (Season 10, Episode 8)

After filing a lawsuit against an online dating company that could damage its reputation, twin brothers are found dead. “To the Boy in the Blue Knit Cap” was Criminal Intent ’s series finale and included a guest appearance from James Van Der Beek .

RELATED: The 10 Best 'Law & Order' Episodes of All Time, Ranked

It was a timely episode that alluded to social-networking sites like Facebook, and it was a fitting sendoff — Detective Goren’s (D'Onofrio) own psychological problems were a running theme throughout the series. After getting help, he proved he could still solve a case.

9 "In the Wee Small Hours" (Season 5, Episodes 6 and 7)

In the two-part “In the Wee Small Hours,” Logan (Noth) and Barek ( Annabella Sciorra ) work with Goren and Eames (Erbe) to find a teenager who went missing while on a school trip. The evidence implicates a judge, who lashes out by digging into the detectives’ pasts. Notably, the cast includes Alexandra Daddario in a very early role.

The episode is thrilling from beginning to end as the case becomes increasingly disturbing and keeps viewers guessing the whole time. Part of what makes it such a solid episode is the detectives — it’s a rare glimpse at everyone working together, highlighting their different personalities.

8 "Badge" (Season 1, Episode 20)

In “Badge,” a city auditor and his family are murdered in what is staged as a murder-suicide after he uncovered a scheme involving police pensions. All evidence points to a group of retired cops who didn’t want the truth to come out. Viola Davis guest stars as one of the corrupt officers.

“Badge” is a classic Criminal Intent episode that showcases Goren and Eames’ different personalities and policing styles and features a fantastic guest star. The episode is an excellent example of Davis’ range and skill as an actor.

7 "To the Bone" (Season 5, Episode 20)

Someone is targeting well-to-do art collectors with a machete in “To the Bone,” and the detectives discover that it’s a group of former foster children who all lived with the same foster mother, played by Whoopi Goldberg .

Goldberg has proven her dramatic skills time and time again, and she’s especially chilling as manipulative criminal foster mom Chelsey, making her one of the most memorable guest stars. Fear the Walking Dead ’ s Colman Domingo also makes an appearance.

6 "Amends" (Season 7, Episode 1)

The lines between personal and professional are blurred in “Amends” when Eames’ late husband’s former partner is killed, leading the detectives to take another look at his murder case, too, and consider the possibility that the man who was convicted of the killing didn’t actually do it.

While many of the best episodes of Criminal Intent center around Goren, this time, Eames is the focus. Erbe delivers one of her best performances of the series, especially as things get tense between the two detectives as Goren becomes convinced an innocent man was blamed for Eames’ husband’s murder.

5 "Anti-Thesis" (Season 2, Episode 3)

When the university president is killed, the detectives single out a few suspects, including Nicole Wallace, who had been working at the university under a different name. “Anti-Thesis” marks the first of a few appearances of Wallace , played by Olivia d’Abo , who would become a recurring character and a nemesis for Goren in particular.

The end of the episode reveals Wallace fled, leaving her fate open-ended — and indeed, she would return not once but a few times throughout the series. It’s no wonder why, as her episodes are always exciting ones fans love.

4 "A Person of Interest" (Season 2, Episode 23)

Nicole Wallace returns for "A Person of Interest," the Season 2 finale. This time, she may be involved in an anthrax terrorist plot, and on top of that, Goren is blamed for a suspect’s suicide.

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Once again, parts of the plot of “A Person of Interest” mirrored actual events at the time, but its real strength is in the interplay between Goren and Wallace and the ways they toy with each other. Each is determined to bring the other down, and it’s fun to see what it takes for Goren to come out on top.

3 "Grow" (Season 5, Episode 1)

Nicole Wallace is back again. This time, she’s not the suspect, but instead, she has ties to the victim, and the detectives need her help to trap the actual killer. Still, she may have ulterior motives, and her soon-to-be stepdaughter is at risk of becoming the next victim.

As always, the episode keeps viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. Nicole Wallace is also great to watch, and this time, it’s not just because of her manipulation and homicidal tendencies — “Grow” shows a softer, more vulnerable side to her, giving her more dimension.

2 "Frame" (Season 7, Episode 22)

In the Season 7 finale “Frame,” Goren’s brother is murdered, and a picture left next to his mother’s grave indicates nemesis Nicole Wallace is back yet again. Not only is she the killer, but she's also manipulating things to toy with Goren.

RELATED: TV’s Best Detective Duos of the 21st Century, Ranked

“Frame” is a fan-favorite that also serves as the end of Nicole’s storyline. But what truly makes it stand out is D’Onofrio. He often delivered memorable performances as Goren, but “Frame” is among his best, as his professional and personal lives collide in a devastating reminder of what’s sometimes at stake in his career.

1 "Endgame" (Season 6, Episode 21)

In the aptly titled “Endgame,” a prisoner leads Goren to his scrapbooks detailing unsolved murders and previously unknown victims, hoping that the information will change his sentence. After Goren finds a picture of his mother among the scrapbooks, he makes a shocking discovery about the killer.

“Endgame” is regarded by some fans as the best episode of the series and is among the highest-rated on IMDb . It’s another spectacular episode for D’Onofrio in particular and guest star Roy Scheider , most famous for his role in Jaws .

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Detectives Goren and Eames investigate the case of an ADA who is in danger because there might be a contract out on his life. Their investigation leads to an unlikely suspect with a complex motive of revenge.

Main cast [ ]

• Vincent D'Onofrio as Detective Robert Goren
• Kathryn Erbe as Detective Alexandra Eames
• Jamey Sheridan as Captain James Deakins
• Courtney B. Vance as A.D.A. Ron Carver

Guest cast [ ]

• Edward Blanchard as Artie Kahn
• John Boyle as Bill Stanton
• Jim Bracchitta as Vince Quitoriano
• T. Scott Cunningham as Jerry Selwyn
• Susan Floyd as Defense attorney Linda Bonham
• Jason Furlani as Detective Ponds
• David Marshall Grant as A.D.A. Peter Bonham
• Joe La Piana as John Alfonzo
• Nashawn Kearse as Eric Walters
• Carlos Leon as JoJo Martinez
• Christopher Mann as Eddie Wallace
• Sean McCourt as Jay Nowak
• Aura Vence as Suzie Valdez
• Jason Weinberg as Rodney Brooks
• Orville Mendoza as Mr. Sanchez
• Olga Merediz as Mrs. Martinez
• Margaret Reed as Allison Selwyn
• Liberty Jean as Prison Librarian
• Anney Giobbe as Lori
• Keith Randolph Smith as Jailhouse Attorney

References [ ]

• People v Williams

Background information and notes [ ]

• Actors David Marshall Grant and Susan Floyd also had recurring roles on Law & Order as an Assistant district attorney ( Charlie Harmon ) and a defense attorney ( Jessica Sheets ) respectively.
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• 2 Olivia Benson
• 3 Elliot Stabler

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Every Law & Order: SVU ADA, Ranked

The SVU detectives have received help from many ADAs across the drama's 24-season run, including Rafael Barba and Alexandra Cabot.

Law & Order is an incredibly popular franchise that has spawned several spin-offs, including Special Victims Unit, which has become the longest-running primetime U.S. live-action series. While SVU detectives, like Detectives Benson and Tutuola, are the heart of the series, the Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) have also become staples in SVU .

Throughout the years, these ADAs have provided the squad with the necessary search warrants and legal advice before an arrest. The Assistant District Attorneys are vital to the process, as criminals could walk free without the legal knowledge and advice the SVU ADAs provide the detectives. Once the criminal is in custody, ADAs have the difficult job of securing a sentence for the criminal. While this is no easy feat, every ADA in SVU proves that they are up to the task.

Updated on April 9, 2024, by Florencia Aberastury: Law & Order SVU features many popular and iconic characters, and the SVU ADAs have left a special mark on fans. This article has been updated to include more information about every Law & Order SVU ADA, as well as to bring the article up to current CBR standards.

14 Abbie Carmichael Was The First SVU ADA

Abbie was introduced in the original law & order, in season 9.

• Angie Harmon gave life to Abbie Carmichael in a total of 72 episodes of Law & Order , and 6 episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

10 Best Law And Order SVU Recurring Characters

While she didn't stay for long, Abbie Carmichael left her mark on SVU after prosecuting cases for six episodes in Season 1. Viewers were already familiar with Carmichael from Law & Order , and her knowledge of the law was helpful during her time with the unit. Abbie Carmichael's time as one of the SVU ADAs was short-lived, but she left a bigger impression on the original Law & Order series.

Fans of Law & Order: SVU didn't get much background on Carmichael, as most of her storyline developed in the original Law & Order series. However, SVU audiences responded negatively to her stubborn nature, cold demeanor, and staunch political beliefs, which included favoring the death penalty and being anti-abortion.

13 Sherri West Was An SVU ADA Who Later Became A Defense Attorney

Svu ada sherri west was introduced in season 12.

• Francie Swift played the SVU ADA Sherri West for only 5 episodes.

Sherri West made her first appearance in the Season 12 episode "Bullseye." The ADA office brought in West as a temporary SVU ADA for the squad, and she worked with the detectives in a few cases. Sherri West's time as an SVU ADA was short yet memorable, as she had a witness who was murdered right before testifying and a tricky assault case.

She eventually changed sides and became a Defense Attorney. Although her time as an SVU ADA wasn't very impactful, she came back for an SVU episode to defend a criminal — and this time, West worked against the squad.

12 Michael Cutter Clashed With Some SVU Detectives

Michael cutter first appeared in the original law & order, in season 18.

• Linus Roache appeared as Michael Cutter in 63 episodes of Law & Order , and 4 episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

Michael Cutter is a veteran of the franchise, starting his ADA career in the original Law & Order before appearing in Special Victims Unit . Although he was only on SVU for four episodes, Cutter was a memorable SVU ADA thanks to his dogged pursuit of justice and unorthodox tactics.

Michael Cutter's controversial methods caused him to clash with the detectives, particularly with Detective Nick Amaro. His willingness to manipulate a witness and bend a few rules to secure a conviction got him in trouble a couple of times, even if his motivations were correct.

11 Gillian Hardwicke Was A Fan Of Benson And Stabler

Gillian hardwicke became an svu ada in svu's season 12.

• Melissa Sagemiller played Gillian Hardwicke in 10 episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

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Gillian Hardwicke, like many viewers, was a fan of the work Detective Benson and Stabler did on SVU . As such, she requested a transfer to their unit to work with them. She was the 8th SVU ADA, replacing Mikka Von. Hardwicke had a high conviction rate and was proud of it, and even if she might seem tough, her heart was in the right place.

ADA Hardwicke had a few arguments with Benson during her time on Law & Order: SVU , as she found it challenging to see past her black-or-white view of the law. Although she initially had some trouble fitting in with the squad, Hardwicke eventually managed to earn her place and became a trustworthy SVU ADA.

10 Elizabeth Donnelly Was An SVU ADA Who Later Became A Judge

Elizabeth donnelly first appeared in svu season 3.

• Judith Light portrayed Elizabeth Donnelly in a total of 25 episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

Elizabeth Donnelly was the Bureau Chief who supervised both ADA Alexandra Cabot and ADA Casey Novak. Donnelly eventually became a judge and presided over several SVU cases. Her strong morals and passion for upholding the law made her incredibly successful in the courtroom.

Audiences never found out much about Elizabeth Donnelly's life outside of her successful career, except for one time when she took a leave of absence to prosecute a cold case as an Executive ADA. This murder case provided many twists and ultimately showed that Donnelly's harsh approach didn't always work as an ADA.

9 Kim Greylek Was Constantly Clashing With Detective Stabler

Ada kim greylek joined svu in season 10.

• Michaela McManus played Kim Greylek in a total of 13 episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

Kim Greylek came to the Special Victims Unit as ADA Casey Novak's replacement. Her first appearance was during the premiere episode of Season 10, titled "Trials." Greylek had a strong, hands-on approach, which the detectives found difficult to work with. As an SVU ADA, Greylek preferred to be part of the investigations and was constantly at odds with Detective Stabler.

Kim Greylek's unwavering determination meant she did everything in her power for every victim she represented. However, she had a hard time adjusting to the SVU squad and eventually left for DC. Still, Greylek managed to leave a mark as a memorable SVU ADA.

8 Jo Marlowe Was Detective Stabler's Partner Before Becoming An ADA

Ada jo marlowe appeared during svu's season 11.

• Sharon Stone appeared as Jo Marlowe in 4 episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

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ADA Jo Marlowe joined the series after Casey Novak and Sonya Paxton had departed. She was only involved in a few episodes of SVU , but she left a lasting impression. After joining the team in Season 11, viewers soon learned that Marlowe had a history with Detective Stabler, as they used to be partners.

Jo Marlowe's time in the Special Victims Unit eventually dredged up her past. In "Shattered," Marlowe and the team were held hostage. To get herself and her colleagues to safety, Marlow tried to bond with the kidnapper by revealing that she had previously battled cancer and lost everything. By connecting with the criminal in this way, Marlow managed to defuse the situation.

7 Sonya Paxton Had A Shocking End To Her Story

Ada sonya paxton was introduced in svu season 11.

• Christine Lahti played Sonya Paxton in 7 episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit .

Sonya Paxton joined the team after ADA Alexandra Cabot left SVU . During her time with the squad as one of the SVU ADAs, Paxton had a hard time working alongside Detective Stabler, as they would often disagree and argue. Paxton's personal struggles came to light in Season 11 and revealed that she had an alcohol addiction.

Sonya Paxton's alcoholism threatened a couple of her cases, and she was encouraged to admit herself to a rehab facility to overcome her addiction. Her time as an SVU ADA came to a shocking end when she began investigating a cold case from 1986 and was brutally murdered by the killer. Luckily, Paxton bit the criminal, which allowed the SVU team to catch him.

6 David Haden Dated Detective Olivia Benson

David haden first appeared in svu season 13.

• Harry Connick, Jr. portrayed David Haden in 4 episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

ADA David Haden worked with the SVU squad in a few cases, but fans mostly remember him for the romantic relationship he developed with Detective Olivia Benson. However, when Haden became the Bureau Chief of a new unit investigating the SVU, their work was a conflict of interest, forcing them to break up.

While prosecuting criminals, ADA David Haden proved he was ready to take on some of the more disturbing SVU cases. Like the actor himself, Haden came from a family of district attorneys, and his knowledge and experience was always on show. This made ADA Haden stand out from previous SVU ADAs, leaving an impression on fans.

5 Peter Stone Is Part Of Dick Wolf's Chicago Universe

Peter stone first appeared in chicago p.d. season 3.

• Philip Winchester played Peter Stone in 2 episodes of Chicago P.D. , 13 episodes of Chicago Justice , 1 episode of Chicago Med , and 28 episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

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Peter Stone was first introduced in Chicago P.D. and Chicago Justice before joining the SVU cast. Stone joined the series in Special Victims Unit Season 19, Episode 13, "The Undiscovered Country," as Special Counsel. After Rafael Barba left SVU , Stone replaced him as the ADA assigned to the squad.

At first, Stone seemed to clash with Detective Benson, but they soon developed a friendship. He took on some important cases throughout his career and was even attacked while prosecuting a criminal network. Stone's emotions gradually got the better of him, and he chose to resign as an SVU ADA. While he didn't last long, Peter Stone left a mark not only on SVU but on Dick Wolf's ever-expanding universe, earning him a spot as one of the best SVU ADAs.

4 Dominick Carisi, Jr. Began As An SVU Detective

Dominick carisi joined the svu squad in season 16.

• Peter Scanavino currently stars as ADA Carisi in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and has appeared in over 180 episodes.
• Scanavino has also appeared as Carisi in one episode of Chicago PD, three episodes of Law & Order: Organized Crime , and one episode of the original Law & Order series.

Dominick Carisi, Jr. was the first ADA to begin his work within the Special Victims Unit as a detective. During his career as a detective, he mentioned that he attended law school at night. Carisi annoyed ADA Barba frequently by giving him unsolicited law advice, often to the amusement of the rest of the detectives.

After leaving his detective career behind, Carisi became an SVU ADA in Season 21. He had a hard time adjusting to this new dynamic with his former colleagues, as his new responsibilities often clashed with the detectives'. Still, he managed to prove his talent as an ADA and earn the approval of the SVU squad.

3 Casey Novak Is One Of The Most Successful ADAs

Casey novak began her work as an svu ada in season 5.

• Diane Neal played Casey Novak in over 100 episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit .
• Neal also appeared as SVU ADA Novak in an episode of Law & Order: Trial by Jury.

Casey Novak was assigned to the SVU precinct after ADA Cabot left. Her debut was in the Season 5 episode, "Serendipity." During her first case, Novak struggled with the emotional toll of the job and even asked for a transfer. However, she stuck with it and soon showed that she was more than capable of taking every criminal to justice.

SVU ADA Novak is pretty naive, but her fresh outlook on law worked to her advantage. While she may seem strong and unaffected on the outside, the cases Novak worked on still impacted her. She developed a strong bond with the SVU detectives and even took charge of some investigations.

2 Alexandra Cabot Was The First Permanent SVU ADA

Ada alexandra cabot joined the svu squad in season 2.

• Stephanie March portrayed SVU ADA Alexandra Cabot in 97 episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit , as well as 13 episodes of Conviction .

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Alexandra Cabot was the first permanent ADA in Special Victims Unit. She made her debut alongside iconic detective Fin Tutuola in the first episode of Season 2, "Wrong is Right." While assigned to SVU, ADA Cabot showcased her strong morals and legal ethics, which earned the detectives' respect.

SVU ADA Cabot was incredibly compassionate to victims, notably children and victims of assault. She was strong-willed and determined, and her relationship with detective Olivia Benson was beloved by the fandom. Even after her departure, Cabot remained an important part of SVU and appeared in a few other episodes in different seasons.

1 Rafael Barba Is The Longest-Serving SVU ADA

Rafael barba first appeared in svu season 14.

• Raúl Esparza is credited in over 100 episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as ADA Rafael Barba, but appears in only 90 episodes.
• After his departure from SVU, Esparza returned as Rafael Barba for one episode of Law & Order: Organized Crime.

Rafael Barba became a fan favorite thanks to his practical approach and refusal to back down against tough criminals. ADA Barba made his debut in the Season 14 episode "Twenty-Five Acts" and left an impression on viewers from the start. He was so determined to seek justice that he often came across as ruthless and cutthroat.

During his time as a Law & Order: SVU ADA, Rafael Barba clashed with the detectives due to his aggressive prosecuting style. However, Barba slowly earned the squad's respect and became close friends with Olivia Benson. Barba eventually became the most beloved SVU ADA thanks to his strong morals and sense of justice, which makes him the best SVU ADA. Rafael Barba also continues to be the second longest-serving ADA in the Law & Order franchise, only behind Law & Order's Jack McCoy.

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Prosecutors and Defense Lawyers Begin to Seat Jurors for Trump Trial

The prospective jurors questioned on Tuesday mirrored their city: diverse, opinionated and with strong views about the former president.

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By Ben Protess ,  Jonah E. Bromwich ,  Maggie Haberman and Wesley Parnell

The daunting work of selecting a jury for the first criminal trial of a former American president rapidly gained momentum on Tuesday as seven New Yorkers were picked to sit in judgment of Donald J. Trump, accelerating a crucial phase of the case that many had expected to be a slog.

The judge overseeing the case said that if jurors continued to be seated at this pace, opening arguments would most likely begin Monday.

The first seven members of the panel that will decide whether Mr. Trump falsified records to cover up a sex scandal involving a porn star were picked in short order after the lunch break. The lawyers quizzed them on their politics, views about the former president and ability to remain impartial in a case that could offend their sensibilities.

And Mr. Trump’s lawyers examined their digital footprints, bringing several jurors into the courtroom one by one to ask them about past social media posts that seemed as if they could betray a negative opinion of the former president.

The wrangling underscored the importance and challenge of picking a jury in a city where the defendant is deeply unpopular — and not just any defendant, but the presumptive Republican nominee for president. Jury selection is pivotal: The outcome of the case could depend on who ultimately serves on the panel, which will include 12 jurors and most likely six alternates.

The two sides reached agreement on four men and three women whose lives will forever be shaped by the landmark trial, and who in turn may shape American political history. They include a man originally from Ireland who will serve as foreman, an oncology nurse, a grandfather originally from Puerto Rico, a middle-school teacher from Harlem, two lawyers and a software engineer for Disney.

While of different ages and ethnicities, the chosen seven had one thing in common: They vowed to give Mr. Trump a fair shake.

And although prosecutors might have the upper hand in Manhattan, one of the nation’s most Democratic counties, there were glimmers of hope for Mr. Trump. Just one stubborn juror can torpedo a case and hang a jury, an outcome that would be a victory for Mr. Trump.

The Harlem teacher, a young Black woman who hails from a family of police officers, said she appreciated Mr. Trump’s bombastic style and referred to him as “President Trump,” a title of respect and one his own lawyers use in court.

“President Trump speaks his mind, and I’d rather that than someone who’s in office who you don’t know what they’re thinking,” she said.

Other potential jurors presented red flags for the former president. Mr. Trump’s lead lawyer, Todd Blanche, quickly sought the dismissal of several for their online activity. One woman, he noted, had heralded a court decision overturning a travel ban Mr. Trump enacted as president and had at one point written “Get him out, and lock him up.” The juror was excused.

When another potential juror was being interviewed about her old Facebook posts, Mr. Trump began to mutter and gesture, drawing a rebuke from the judge, Juan M. Merchan.

“I won’t tolerate that,” the judge said, raising his voice once the potential juror had left the room. “I will not have any jurors intimidated in this courtroom.”

Leaving court, Mr. Trump criticized Justice Merchan, saying he was “rushing the trial.” But later, he withheld judgment of the jurors themselves, remarking, “We’ll see what happens.”

Mr. Trump, who was charged by the Manhattan district attorney’s office with 34 felony counts and may take the witness stand in his own defense, has denied all wrongdoing. But during the 2016 presidential campaign, prosecutors say, Mr. Trump directed his fixer, Michael D. Cohen, to pay hush money to the porn star, Stormy Daniels . And while serving as president, he had his company falsify records to hide his reimbursement of Mr. Cohen, according to the charges.

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Prosecutors say it was a pattern for Mr. Trump: Faced with stories that could have doomed his campaign, he concealed them to influence the election. If the jury convicts him, he faces up to four years behind bars.

Over much of his life, Mr. Trump has measured the world in terms of whether it is treating him “unfairly.” Such grievance was at the heart of his appeal to voters who propelled his political rise and his efforts to overturn the 2020 election that he lost.

Now, the question of fairness — how people view Mr. Trump’s treatment by prosecutors, and whether they can judge him impartially — is at the heart of the jury selection.

The pool of possible jurors came from an initial group of 96, more than half of whom were dismissed immediately Monday after indicating that they could not fairly reach a decision. Others who returned on Tuesday had changed their minds after taking a night to think about it. “I don’t think I can be as impartial and unbiased as I hoped I could be,” one admitted. Another claimed to have recognized an “unconscious bias” against the former president.

Tuesday’s batch of potential jurors mirrored their city of 8.4 million, the most populous in the nation: They were diverse, opinionated, hard to pigeonhole. There was an Upper East Side investment banker, a high school teacher who likes to sew, a Mexico-born man who listens to podcasts about gay issues, and a bookseller who believes “no one is above the law.”

They were there involuntarily, because jury duty is an inescapable responsibility of citizenship. It can be tedious, exhausting or even exhilarating to judge a fellow American, someone a juror has never met or thought of before a trial convenes.

But everyone knows Donald Trump, the former reality television star turned polarizing president, who is once again running for that office. And in this case, the first of Mr. Trump’s four indictments to move to trial, the possible jurors are carrying a burden of history that appeared to agonize some of them.

Some acknowledged they could not be fair. The investment banker said he was just too busy to give up the next two months of his life.

Others embraced the moment, and even sought to persuade both the defense and prosecution of their bona fides.

A woman from the Upper West Side described herself as “a public servant,” adding that she had “built my entire career on trying to serve the city that I live in.” Jury duty, she proudly declared, was an extension of that, “of what’s required of me as a citizen.” She was excused nonetheless.

Mr. Blanche questioned the bookseller who argued that no one is above the law, trying to elicit his views on the former president. But the bookseller rebuffed him, saying that his opinion “has absolutely no bearing on the case.” He finally acknowledged he was a Democrat — like an overwhelming majority of Manhattan residents — but did not budge further.

He was dismissed after some anti-Trump social media posts came to light.

A white-haired woman became animated when asked whether she would hold it against Mr. Trump if he did not testify.

“That’s your right. You can’t presume that makes him guilty,” she said, waving her hands for emphasis as she uttered the words every defense lawyer wants to hear. “The prosecutor’s the one that has to present those facts and prove them,” she added.

Mr. Blanche replied, “I don’t think I could have said it better myself,” though the woman later disclosed that “politically, we have big disagreements, your client and myself,” and she was excused.

There were moments of levity. One woman, answering a question about whether she knew anyone in the legal field, said, “I dated a lawyer for a while.” She paused. “It ended fine.”

Mr. Trump did not laugh, but he did smirk when a man disclosed he was once an alternate juror in a case involving the former president and the media mogul Merv Griffin, who in the late 1980s were in a dispute about control of a casino company .

This prospective juror, who was eventually dismissed, exemplified the uniquely New York nature of the proceeding: a former photographer for the city jails, he suggested that he had known some of the Central Park Five, teenagers convicted and later exonerated in the rape of a woman in Central Park. Mr. Trump took out a newspaper ad soon after their arrests calling for them to face the death penalty.

While the former president did not visibly react to the mention of that episode, he took pleasure in hearing from a prospective juror who had enjoyed his celebrity turn on reality television. “I was a big fan of ‘The Apprentice’ when I was in middle school,” the man said, drawing a smile from Mr. Trump.

Other potential jurors told stories about how crime had affected their families, including a man whose daughter was the victim of a violent sexual assault. He said he had read “Trump: The Art of the Deal” and two other books by the former president, eliciting an approving nod from the author. The prosecution had him excused.

The man born in Mexico, who was ultimately excused, said he had become a U.S. citizen in the first year of Mr. Trump’s presidency. When asked whether anything about that experience would prejudice his role as a juror, he replied, “Feelings are not facts,” adding, “I’m very grateful to be an American.”

Although Mr. Trump’s trial absorbed much of the courthouse’s energy, plenty of people were summoned to serve on juries in other cases.

Mark DeMuro, a 71-year-old artist, said he was thankful he would not have to sit in judgment of Mr. Trump, whom he called “a loathsome character.”

“I could never serve on that jury; I would never risk the trial,” Mr. DeMuro said, adding, “I pray for the people who get selected.”

Kate Christobek , Michael Gold and Nate Schweber contributed reporting.

Ben Protess is an investigative reporter at The Times, writing about public corruption. He has been covering the various criminal investigations into former President Trump and his allies. More about Ben Protess

Jonah E. Bromwich covers criminal justice in New York, with a focus on the Manhattan district attorney’s office and state criminal courts in Manhattan. More about Jonah E. Bromwich

Maggie Haberman is a senior political correspondent reporting on the 2024 presidential campaign, down ballot races across the country and the investigations into former President Donald J. Trump. More about Maggie Haberman

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The beginning of Trump’s trial drew intense security, smothering media coverage and loud demonstrations to a dingy Manhattan courthouse that will be the unlikely center of American politics for six weeks .

Melania Trump has long referred to the case as her husband’s problem, not hers. But she has privately called the trial a “disgrace”  that could threaten his campaign.

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