In the season premiere of NBC's Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Captain Olivia Benson (played by Mariska Hargitay) takes the stand during a high-stakes trial. Known for her deep expertise and years of experience, Benson provides critical testimony as an expert witness, adding weight to the prosecution's case. Meanwhile, ADA Dominick Carisi (Peter Scanavino) questions his longtime colleague, balancing professionalism with the intensity of the courtroom. This gripping scene sets the tone for the season, highlighting the moral complexities and emotional tensions that have defined the show for decades.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Cast:
Christopher Meloni, Mariska Hargitay, Kelli Giddish, Peter Scanavino, Richard Belzer, Greg Grunberg, Dann Florek, Michelle Hurd, Stephanie March, Ice-T, BD Wong and Diane Neal
Stream Law & Order: SVU Season 26 now on Peacock!
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Cast:
Christopher Meloni, Mariska Hargitay, Kelli Giddish, Peter Scanavino, Richard Belzer, Greg Grunberg, Dann Florek, Michelle Hurd, Stephanie March, Ice-T, BD Wong and Diane Neal
Stream Law & Order: SVU Season 26 now on Peacock!
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00:00People's Exhibit 7, Captain Benson, do you recognize this?
00:04Yes, I do. This was Shelley's private testimonial
00:08at a local female empowerment group called Rise and Radiate.
00:13Again, Your Honor, objection. This is hearsay.
00:16An exception to the hearsay rule, this video reflects the victim's state of mind
00:20and a future intent to contact the defendant.
00:22I've already allowed this evidence. Your objection is on the record.
00:25I'll instruct the jury how to consider it in the final charge.
00:30How long did the victim attend this empowerment group?
00:36Approximately three months, and this video was recorded on the last day
00:41that she attended the group.
00:43When was that?
00:44The day before she was murdered.
00:46Thank you, Captain Benson.
00:50Any questions?
00:52No, Your Honor.
00:53The prosecution rests.
00:55Defense?
00:56I need a recess to talk to my client.
00:59I respectfully request the opportunity to contextualize this evidence now
01:03while it's fresh in the jury's mind.