Talking Points - [s17e13]

Attorney Bernie Adler uses inflammatory racial epithets in court to shock and test the jury, which creates a high-tension courtroom scene.

The character of Judith Barlow is a clear nod to polarizing real-world media figures of the mid-2000s. [S17E13] Talking Points

Yates claims he targeted Barlow because her public stance against stem cell research was a direct threat to his hope for a cure. Notable Cast & Characters Jesse L. Martin Senior Detective Milena Govich Nina Cassady Junior Detective Sam Waterston Jack McCoy Executive ADA Charlotte Ross Judith Barlow Guest Star (The Pundit) Louis Cancelmi Malcolm Yates Guest Star (The Shooter) Ron Silver Bernie Adler Guest Star (Defense Attorney) Key Talking Points Attorney Bernie Adler uses inflammatory racial epithets in