[s17e13] Talking Points Now

💡 This episode aired during the same season that lead actors Fred Thompson (Arthur Branch) and Milena Govich (Nina Cassady) eventually departed the series. Season 17 - Talking Points (2007) - (S17E13) - Cast & Crew

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 [S17E13] Talking Points

The story centers on the murder of a college student during a chaotic protest at a university event. 💡 This episode aired during the same season

Attorney Bernie Adler uses inflammatory racial epithets in court to shock and test the jury, which creates a high-tension courtroom scene. Martin Senior Detective Milena Govich Nina Cassady Junior