Law & Order season 9 episode 16 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Kenneth Slattery, a retired divorce lawyer working pro bono on child custody cases, is found unconscious at home. Initially suspected of being attacked due to his work, the investigation leads to his former client, Ms. McFarland, who admits to assaulting him in a rage over a financial dispute involving her ex-husband Dr. Weiss's pension. Concurrently, a malpractice case involving Dr. Weiss and his associate Rudnick unfolds, revealing unethical practices in their medical practice and the use of unsanctioned equipment leading to a patient's death. The trial exposes the corruption and malpractice, resulting in convictions and a deeper insight into medical negligence.

Full Episode S09E16 Recap

### Scene: Opening Monologue - The show opens with a monologue explaining the criminal justice system's two main components: the police who investigate crime and the district attorneys who prosecute the offenders. ### Scene: The Slattery Residence - Alex, a young boy, is sent to wake up his grandfather, Kenneth Slattery, but finds him unresponsive. - Kenneth Slattery, a retired divorce lawyer and mediator in child custody cases, is found unconscious at home by his daughter. - Police discover Slattery was attacked with a beer stein from Harvard, his alma mater. ### Scene: Police Investigation Begins - Detectives Lennie Briscoe and Rey Curtis start investigating the case, learning Slattery had been working pro bono. - They discover no signs of forced entry, indicating the attacker was familiar with Slattery. ### Scene: Interviews with the Hernandez Family - The detectives interview Javier and Linda Hernandez, clients of Slattery involved in a contentious custody battle. - Javier displays a hostile attitude towards compromise in his divorce, while Linda shares her frustrations about Slattery missing a custody conference. ### Scene: Interview with Slattery's Daughter - Slattery's daughter reveals her father retired five years ago and was mediating child custody cases pro bono. - She mentions Slattery had cancelled a custody conference for an emergency in New Jersey, which was unusual for him. ### Scene: Discovery of Legal Files in Storage - The detectives find Slattery had legal files in a storage unit, requested by someone from his old firm, Peckinpah and Greene. ### Scene: Interview with Ms. McFarland - McFarland, Slattery's former client, is involved in a financial dispute with her ex-husband, Dr. Weiss. - The dispute centers around a significant amount from a pension plan, which McFarland believes she's entitled to. ### Scene: Investigation Leads to Weiss - The detectives learn that Slattery's testimony in a deposition could impact a large financial settlement between McFarland and Weiss. - They investigate further into the financial and personal motivations behind the attack on Slattery. ### Scene: Confrontation and Arrest of McFarland - After a confrontation, McFarland admits to assaulting Slattery in a rage during an argument about her case. - She is arrested, potentially facing charges of attempted murder. ### Scene: Legal Proceedings and Investigation into Weiss and Rudnick - The legal focus shifts to Dr. Weiss and his involvement in the malpractice case related to Maureen Gerard's death. - The detectives uncover questionable practices and potential criminal acts in Weiss and Rudnick's medical practice. ### Scene: Discovery of a Second Laparoscopic Laser System - Investigations reveal the use of an unsanctioned laparoscopic laser system in Gerard's surgery, leading to her death. - The case takes a turn as evidence points to a cover-up involving Dr. Weiss, Rudnick, and a medical equipment sales rep. ### Scene: Trial and Consequences for Involved Parties - The trial exposes the unethical practices and negligence of the doctors and the sales rep. - The case concludes with convictions and revelations of deeper corruption and malpractice in the medical field.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Kenneth Slattery?

Kenneth Slattery is a retired divorce lawyer and mediator in child custody cases.

How was Kenneth Slattery found?

He was found unconscious at home by his daughter.

What was the murder weapon used on Kenneth Slattery?

A beer stein from Harvard, his alma mater.

What type of work was Kenneth Slattery doing post-retirement?

He was working pro bono on child custody cases.

Who are Javier and Linda Hernandez?

They are a couple involved in a contentious custody battle, clients of Slattery.

What was unusual about Slattery's behavior according to his daughter?

He had cancelled a custody conference for an emergency in New Jersey, which was unusual for him.

What is significant about the legal files found in Slattery's storage?

They were requested by someone from his old law firm, Peckinpah and Greene, and are related to a financial dispute.

Who is Ms. McFarland and her connection to Slattery?

Ms. McFarland is Slattery's former client, involved in a financial dispute over her ex-husband Dr. Weiss's pension.

What led to McFarland's arrest?

She admitted to assaulting Slattery in an argument about her case.

What was the outcome of the investigation into Dr. Weiss and Rudnick?

It led to the discovery of unethical practices and potential criminal acts in their medical practice.

What was the key evidence in the medical malpractice case related to Maureen Gerard's death?

The use of an unsanctioned laparoscopic laser system in Gerard's surgery.

What was Dr. Weiss's involvement in the malpractice case?

He was implicated in a cover-up involving the unsanctioned use of medical equipment and potential corruption.

What was the result of the trial involving the medical malpractice case?

It exposed the unethical practices of the doctors and the sales rep, leading to convictions.

What was revealed about the medical practices of Weiss and Rudnick?

Investigations uncovered deeper corruption and malpractice in their medical field.

What charges did McFarland face?

She potentially faced charges of attempted murder for assaulting Slattery.

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