A child's collapse in school from mortal injuries leads to an investigation that uncovers a family steeped in horrific abuse.A child's collapse in school from mortal injuries leads to an investigation that uncovers a family steeped in horrific abuse.A child's collapse in school from mortal injuries leads to an investigation that uncovers a family steeped in horrific abuse.
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- TriviaThis episode is based on the 1987 Lisa Steinberg case. Joel Steinberg, a disbarred New York criminal defense attorney, attracted international media attention when he was accused of murder and then convicted of manslaughter in the November 1, 1987, death of a six-year-old girl, Elizabeth (Lisa Steinberg). He and his live-in partner Hedda Nussbaum had illegally adopted the girl. Steinberg had reportedly been hired by a single mother to locate a suitable adoptive family for Lisa, but he instead took the child home and raised her with Nussbaum. Having never filing formal adoption papers, Steinberg and Nussbaum were therefore never scrutinized as adoptive parents.
- GoofsThroughout the trial, objections aren't handled properly. Whenever an objection is raised, the judge must make a ruling on its validity before testimony can continue--unless the questioner withdraws the question. If the judge overrules an objection, the question must be answered. Many questions remain unanswered even after the judge has overruled the objections.
In addition, throughout the trial, the judge allow ADA Stone to make arguments (rather than ask questions) after the defense has objected to a specific question. A judge isn't likely to allow either side to make arguments until the judge has ruled on the validity of the objection in question. An appeal to the defendant's conviction could be made based on the judge's mishandling of Mr. Stone--while objecting to more than one objection, Mr. Stone makes arguments that belong in opening or closing arguments, not the presentation of evidence.
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Executive A.D.A. Ben Stone: I didn't hear you knock.
Shambala Green: That's 'cause I didn't. If I'd have knocked, you would've heard it.
Executive A.D.A. Ben Stone: I don't doubt that.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1991)
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The Reason L&O Got A Season 2
You cannot find pre-season 13 of Law and Order on a streaming service. It's even harder finding the DVDs. But, in my opinion, this episode is worth the $1.99 Prime charges. I bought it after I started watching Season 15, Episode 11 "Fixed", because it felt like I was missing something. Like I'd walked in on the middle of the conversation. I was definitely missing something. This episode definitely helped the show get renewed. It's sad, maddening, and leaves you feeling...everything. I felt uneasy well after I watched. Other reviews say it is reminiscent of SVU and I agree. More of the earlier seasons than the more recent ones. If you've watched 15,11 on Peacock and you didn't have specific emotions about Dr. Lowenstein, go back and watch this episode. I will say it is an adjustment not having the familiar detectives/prosecutors on the case. You do get Captain Cragen, who's very much the same guy in 1990 as he is in 1999 for SVU. The episode plays out pretty much the same way as all others. However the lighting, the music, the camera angle all work to keep you off balance- like you are constantly running to get there in time. It is worth the watch. It is worth the $1.99.
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