Jeffrey Schecter

And The Empire Strikes Back. Benson's loyalty to Garland is tested. Rollins and Carisi try to keep their witnesses on board when the congressman is identified as a suspect.

Controlled Burn. Rollins investigates an assault by a masked man at an underground party. Benson uncovers a suspect who may be valuable as a witness.

Bend The Law. Carisi must tread carefully when Maxwell's husband becomes a person of interest in an SVU investigation. Benson sends Velasco to take an old friend into custody.

Counselor, It's Chinatown. The SVU joins an undercover task force in busting a human trafficking ring.

Swimming With The Sharks. The female CEO of a popular wellness company says she was raped but her business partner claims the accusation is part of an embezzlement coverup.

Third Man Syndrome. A brutal assault in the street leads Carisi to pursue hate crime charges. Benson must support a homebound witness who is too scared to speak up.