| "Censure" | ||
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| ← | L&O, Episode 4.14 | → |
| Production number: 69026 First aired: 2 February 1994 | ||
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| Written By William N. Fordes Directed By Ed Sherin | ||
Plot[]
Kincaid resigns from Schiff's office because of an affair in her past.
Cast[]
Main cast[]
- Jerry Orbach as Detective Lennie Briscoe
- Chris Noth as Detective Mike Logan
- S. Epatha Merkerson as Lieutenant Anita Van Buren
- Michael Moriarty as Executive A.D.A. Benjamin Stone
- Jill Hennessy as A.D.A. Claire Kincaid
- Steven Hill as D.A. Adam Schiff
- Carolyn McCormick as Dr. Elizabeth Olivet (credit only)
Recurring cast[]
- George Grizzard as Defense Attorney Arthur Gold
- Roberta Wallach as Defense Attorney Michele Selig
- John Ramsey as Judge Walter Schreiber
- Gia Galeano as Detective Gia
Guest cast[]
- David Groh as Judge Joel Thayer
- Kip Niven as Dan Rudman
- Baxter Harris as Chief Counsel
- Jane Kaczmarek as Janet Rudman
- Lee Bryant as Melissa Thayer
- Mike Cicchetti as John Blanchard
- Enrico Colantoni as Ron Blocker
- Janna Silver-Smith as Laura Rudman
- Leslie Denniston as Sara Felder
- Bruce Adler as Art Diamond
- Karen Williams as Christen
- Christopher Misiano as Billy Spiros
- Lewis Gould as Brian Pike
- Isabel Segovia as Olivia Taylor
- Linda Froehlich as Reporter #1
- Cedric Young as Reporter #2
- Dick Roberts Chief Tribunal Attorney
- Sally Andrews as Clerk
References[]
- Simmons v. US
- Barbados
- Andrew Jackson
Quotes[]
Background information and notes[]
- This episode is based on the Sol Wachtler case. Wachtler was a New York Chief Judge when the news of his affair with associate Joy Silverman hit the news. Wachtler was arrested for threatening not only Silverman's life but also that of her daughter. Wachtler eventually pled guilty to harassment and was sentenced to jail time. During his career on the bench, Wachtler made numerous landmark decisions, including presiding on a case where he ruled that a married man could indeed be charged with rape if his wife wasn't willing. (Sol Wachtler)
- Goof: One of the scene cards reads, "Home of Michele Selig, Attorney of Jill Kincaid" in this episode. However, Selig is speaking to Claire Kincaid (portrayed by actress Jill Hennessey).
Episode scene cards[]
| 1 | 2 | 3 |
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Bromley Art Gallery |
Police Audio & Video |
Chambers of |
| 4 | 5 | 6 |
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Home of |
Disciplinary Committee |
Office of |
| 7 |
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Supreme Court |
| Previous episode: "Breeder" |
"Censure" Law & Order Season 4 |
Next episode: "Kids" |