Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series)

Burned (2007)

Peter Gerety: Judge Harrison

Quotes 

• Judge Harrison : There were no grounds to issue the order of protection in the first place, but these days jurists feel so pressure by femi-Nazis, they just hand them out like candy.

  Detective Olivia Benson : Well, I read the court transcript. Valerie Sennet feared for her life and you just dismissed her.

  Judge Harrison : She probably watched too many women in jeopardy movies. There's no history of violence or abuse in this case.

  Detective Olivia Benson : Well, explain the assault last night. Her husband raped her.

  Judge Harrison : If you had the evidence to prove that, you wouldn't be here. Or do you always jump to conclusions?

  Detective Elliot Stabler : It's our job to believe the victims, Your Honor.

  Judge Harrison : I work in family court. It's my job to believe whoever's lying the least.

• Detective Olivia Benson : Valerie Sennet has no reason to lie.

  Judge Harrison : Sure, she does. For the spoils of war. Accuse your husband of abuse and tip the balance in your favor.

  Detective Elliot Stabler : The silver bullet strategy.

  Judge Harrison : Also known as sexual assault in divorce. It's very popular these days.

  [to Stabler] 

  Judge Harrison : You have personal experience?

  Detective Elliot Stabler : A divorce lawyer suggested my wife go in that direction, but she didn't hire him.

• Judge Harrison : I'm not saying there aren't terrified women in need of protection, but there are a lot of vindictive ones who abuse the system under the guide of a divorce strategy. I think your alleged victim is one of them.

  Detective Olivia Benson : Do you have any evidence to support that or are you just making it as you go along?

  Judge Harrison : Accusing me of judicial misconduct without proof will get you time in a cell, Detective. If I were you, I'd watch my tongue.