: The case becomes a legal minefield when the suspects seek refuge. The prosecution, led by Jack McCoy, must navigate a complex prisoner exchange with the Russian embassy to ensure justice is served. Themes & Analysis
: The episode explores the ethics of "dirty" legal deals. McCoy and the prosecutors agree that extraditing Karl Rostov to face a brutal Russian justice system is a necessary evil, despite the lack of due process by American standards.
The story begins with the murder of a Russian businessman, Peter Rostov, who is found shot to death. Detectives Ed Green and Nina Cassidy initially investigate the death as a professional hit but soon uncover a dark underworld of human trafficking and international espionage.