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Law & Order - S22E16 - Deadline
 

Law & Order season 22 episode 16

Deadline

 
When a celebrated journalist is killed, Cosgrove and Shaw explore an unpublished report involving a prominent politician. Price and Maroun fight an uphill battle when their only credible witness is currently awaiting trial for another heinous crime.
 
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Law & Order / S22E16 : Deadline
Season 22, Episode 16 | Aired on March 23, 2023 | TV-14 | 45 min. | NBC
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Law & Order season 22 episode 16 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

Jacob Ackerman, a renowned journalist, is found murdered, sparking an investigation that uncovers a web of deceit and corruption. Initial suspicions fall on Lamar Cordell, a controversial podcaster, but his al

Full Episode S22E16 Recap

### Introduction - The episode opens with the iconic introduction of the criminal justice system, highlighting the police and district attorneys. ### Crime Scene Discovery - Detectives arrive at a crime scene. The victim, Jacob Ackerman, appears to have been stabbed, possibly puncturing his lungs. - The scene suggests a struggle took place. Ackerman is identified as a Pulitzer-winning reporter. ### Initial Investigation - Ackerman's phone is found with an unsent 911 call. There's no sign of forced entry, and a neighbor reports the door was open. - The detectives hypothesize Ackerman interrupted a vandal, leading to a fatal altercation. ### Eyewitness Account - A neighbor describes seeing someone fleeing Ackerman's house. The suspect wore a dark green jacket with bright orange accents. ### Family Connection - Ackerman's son is informed of his father's death. He accuses Lamar Cordell, a controversial podcaster, of the crime due to a recent feud. ### Confronting Lamar Cordell - Cordell denies involvement, claiming his feud with Ackerman was for publicity. His alibi for the murder time is confirmed. ### Further Leads - A knife with a 7-8 inch serrated blade is suspected as the murder weapon. - Online hate towards Ackerman is discovered, including a doxxing incident. - Lucas Hobbs, linked to a white supremacist group, is identified from a partial fingerprint on a spray paint can at the scene. ### Arrest of Lucas Hobbs - Hobbs is arrested but denies killing Ackerman. He admits to defacing the property as a hate crime against Ackerman's Jewish heritage. ### Investigating Ackerman's Partner - Ackerman's business partner reveals they were selling their journalism venture. Ackerman opposed the sale, leading to tension. - Ackerman's partner provides an alibi and mentions Ackerman's relationship with a younger woman, Julia McAllister. ### Julia McAllister's Involvement - McAllister, a colleague, denies a personal relationship with Ackerman. They were investigating a scandal involving a fake company, SiteShield, embezzling city funds. ### Deputy Mayor's Connection - Deputy Mayor Patricia Simonian, connected to the SiteShield scandal, goes missing and is later found murdered, establishing a link to Ackerman's murder. ### Identifying the Killer - David Costa, involved in the SiteShield scandal, becomes a prime suspect. His jacket matches the eyewitness description from Ackerman's murder scene. ### Costa's Arrest and Trial - Costa is arrested. Evidence includes the matching jacket and a knife with Ackerman's blood. - The prosecution faces challenges in court, losing key evidence and struggling to prove Costa's guilt. ### Turning Point: Neo-Nazi's Testimony - Lucas Hobbs, the neo-Nazi previously arrested, provides crucial testimony identifying Costa at the crime scene. - Despite ethical concerns, Hobbs' testimony is used in exchange for leniency on his charges. ### Verdict and Aftermath - Costa is found guilty of Ackerman's murder. The episode concludes with mixed feelings about the moral compromises made to secure the conviction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Jacob Ackerman?

Jacob Ackerman is a Pulitzer-winning reporter and the victim in the murder investigation.

What led the detectives to suspect Lamar Cordell in Ackerman's murder?

Ackerman's son accused Cordell due to a recent feud over an op-ed Ackerman wrote criticizing Cordell.

Was Lamar Cordell responsible for Ackerman's murder?

No, Cordell had an alibi and was not the killer.

What was the suspected murder weapon?

A knife with a 7-8 inch serrated blade.

What hate crime was discovered in relation to Ackerman?

Ackerman was a victim of online hate and doxxing, likely due to his Jewish heritage.

Who is Lucas Hobbs?

Lucas Hobbs is associated with a white supremacist group and was found to have vandalized Ackerman's property.

What key evidence linked David Costa to the murders?

A jacket matching an eyewitness description and a knife with Ackerman's blood were found in Costa's possession.

Why was Costa suspected of murdering Deputy Mayor Patricia Simonian?

Both were involved in the SiteShield scandal, and their murders were closely timed and connected.

What ethical dilemma did the prosecution face during Costa's trial?

They used testimony from a neo-Nazi, Lucas Hobbs, in exchange for leniency on his hate crime charges.

What was the outcome of David Costa's trial?

David Costa was found guilty of Jacob Ackerman's murder.

 
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