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Law & Order - S15E09 - All in the Family
 

Law & Order season 15 episode 9

All in the Family

 
When the investigation into the contract killing of a jeweler uncovers his plan to roll over on his Russian mob connections to a federal prosecutor, as well as an unhappy wife whom he refused to divorce, McCoy must determine who financed the hit.
 
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Law & Order / S15E09 : All in the Family
Season 15, Episode 9 | Aired on November 24, 2004 | TV-14 | 45 min. | NBC
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Law & Order season 15 episode 9 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

Roman Rybakov, a diamond merchant, is murdered in a public area, sparking a complex investigation. Rybakov's involvement in a Russian diamond smuggling scheme and his cooperation with federal authorities are revealed. His wife, Zina Rybakov, desperate for a religious divorce and fearful for her family, anonymously tips off the Russian mob about his activities. Contract killers Stefano Granados and Paolo Clemente are linked to the murder. The trial exposes Zina's indirect role in her husband's death, but legal technicalities lead to her charges being withdrawn, leaving her moral culpability ambiguous.

Full Episode S15E09 Recap

### Opening Scene: "Law and Order" - **Narrator** describes the criminal justice system's two key groups: police and district attorneys. - A **crowd** gathers for a theater show in Chicago. **Bob** complains about their late arrival. ### Crime Scene Unfolding - **Bob** and another person argue; suddenly, gunshots are heard, causing panic. - **Officers** find two victims: one DOA, one wounded but conscious. The DOA is identified as **Roman Rybakov**, a Queens resident. - Detectives **Green** and **Fontana** meet with **Lieutenant Marley** and two actresses from a buddy movie on a ride-along who witnessed the incident. ### Eyewitness Accounts - The actresses give a vague description of the shooter. - Various witnesses provide conflicting accounts: some mention a blue SUV, others recall multiple shooters. ### Investigation Begins - **Detective Green** and **Fontana** dig into Rybakov's background, learning he's a diamond merchant with missing diamonds from his store. - They discover Rybakov was supposed to meet with **Terry and Natalie Donner** for lunch. ### Further Clues and Suspects - **Mrs. Rybakov** is grief-stricken and unaware of her husband's plans. - **Ballistics** reveals two different guns were used, indicating two shooters. - **Rybakov's dentist** confirms he had no dental issues, contradicting his claim to the Donners. - **Rybakov's connections** to the Bukharan Jewish community and potential Russian mob ties are explored. ### Delving into Rybakov's World - **Isaacson**, Rybakov's lawyer, hints at Rybakov's cooperation with authorities. - **U.S. Attorney Mike Warner** reveals Rybakov's involvement in a diamond smuggling scam with Russian mobster **Serge Andropov**. - **Warner** explains the smuggling operation and Rybakov's role in it. ### Confronting Andropov and Ludovic - **Detectives** confront Andropov and Ludovic about their connection to Rybakov. - Andropov feigns ignorance about Rybakov's murder. ### Unraveling the Murder Plot - **Zina Rybakov's** hiring of a divorce lawyer and her secret funding are revealed. - **Stefano Granados**, a contract killer, is linked to the murder. - **Granados** cooperates with the authorities, providing information on the other shooter, **Paolo Clemente**. ### Trial and Twists - The trial reveals that Zina Rybakov anonymously tipped off the Russians about her husband's cooperation with the feds. - Zina denies direct involvement in the murder but admits to her desperation due to her husband's actions and lack of religious divorce (get). - The trial ends with the charges against Zina being withdrawn, leaving her moral culpability ambiguous but legally free.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Roman Rybakov?

Roman Rybakov was a diamond merchant from Queens and a victim in the episode, shot dead in a public area.

What was Roman Rybakov's connection to the Russian mob?

Rybakov was involved in a diamond smuggling scam with Russian mobster Serge Andropov.

Were there any witnesses to Rybakov's shooting?

Yes, several eyewitnesses, including two actresses on a police ride-along, provided accounts of the shooting.

How many shooters were involved in Rybakov's murder?

Ballistics evidence indicated two shooters were involved.

What did the U.S. Attorney reveal about Rybakov?

U.S. Attorney Mike Warner revealed Rybakov's involvement in a Russian diamond smuggling operation.

Who hired Stefano Granados and why?

Stefano Granados, a contract killer, was hired to murder Rybakov. He was linked to the murder through investigation.

What role did Zina Rybakov play in her husband's murder?

Zina Rybakov anonymously tipped off the Russians about her husband's cooperation with federal authorities.

Why did Zina Rybakov want a divorce?

Zina Rybakov wanted a divorce due to her husband's infidelity, criminal activities, and her inability to obtain a religious divorce (get).

What was the outcome of the trial for Zina Rybakov?

The charges against Zina Rybakov were withdrawn, leaving her moral culpability ambiguous but legally free.

How did Rybakov's wife contribute to his murder?

Zina Rybakov anonymously informed the Russian mob about Rybakov's cooperation with the authorities, indirectly leading to his murder.

Did Zina Rybakov pay for her husband's murder?

While it was suggested that Zina paid the Russians, there was no conclusive evidence to prove this in court.

What was the significance of the religious divorce (get) in the episode?

The get was significant as it represented Zina Rybakov's struggle to free herself from her marriage within her religious community.

Who was Paolo Clemente?

Paolo Clemente was identified as the other shooter involved in Rybakov's murder.

What was the motive behind Rybakov's murder?

The motive was tied to his involvement in diamond smuggling and his cooperation with federal authorities, which led to a contract hit on him.

Was Zina Rybakov guilty of her husband's murder?

Legally, Zina Rybakov was not found guilty, but her indirect role in her husband's murder left her moral culpability in question.

 
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