Surrendering Noah

"Surrendering Noah"
←	SVU, Episode 16.23	→
Production number: 16023 First aired: 20 May 2015
	th of 502 produced in SVU
←	th of 502 released in SVU	→
	th of 1271 released in all
Written By Julie Martin & Warren Leight Directed By Michael Slovis

A dangerous career criminal returns to test the limits of the law.

Plot

Sgt. Benson and A.D.A. Barba take Johnny D to trial for sex trafficking, rape, assault and kidnapping. But when Baby Noah's adoption becomes entangled in the case, Benson fears for Noah's future and his safety. In an intense courtroom showdown, the SVU will face a threat that could change the squad forever.

Summary

Episode summary

Cast

Main Cast

• Mariska Hargitay as Sergeant Olivia Benson
• Danny Pino as Detective Nick Amaro
• Kelli Giddish as Detective Amanda Rollins
• Raúl Esparza as A.D.A. Rafael Barba
• Ice-T as Detective Odafin Tutuola
• Peter Scanavino as Detective Dominick "Sonny" Carisi, Jr.

Recurring Cast

• Robert John Burke as I.A.B. Lieutenant Ed Tucker
• Peter Hermann as Attorney Trevor Langan
• Michael Kostroff as Attorney Evan Braun
• Jefferson Mays as M.E. Carl Rudnick
• Jenna Stern as Judge Elana Barth
• Jayne Houdyshell as Judge Ruth Linden
• Laura Gomez as Selena Cruz
• Charles Halford as Johnny Drake a.k.a. Johnny D.
• Jas Anderson as Arthur Jones a.k.a. Timmer
• Jamila Velazquez as Pilar Morenas
• Danika Yarosh as Ariel Thornhill
• Emily Althaus as Jessie
• Bronwyn Reed as Lucy Huston
• Lili Taylor as Martha Thornhill
• Thedra Porter as Chantal Jackson
• Danielle Burgess as Nina Soren
• Bradley Dubow as Noah Porter
• Mario D'Leon as C.O. Jerez
• Joselin Reyes as Paramedic Martinez

Guest Cast

• Sipiwe Moyo as Officer Fox
• Sadie Scott as Elena Mays
• Zena Woody as Tanya Majia
• Ariana Groove as Juliette
• Kyanna Simone Simpson as Laura
• Wendy Gutierrez as C.O. Stella Lopez
• Adrian Matilla as Officer Gomez
• Chazz Menendez as Pimp
• Ryan Fame Quinland as Court Officer

References

• Elliot Stabler

Quotes

Episode quotes

Background information and notes

Episode scene cards

1	2	3	4	5
Rikers Island Correctional Facility Monday, April 27	Motions Court Part 21 Tuesday, April 28	Office of ADA Rafael Barba 1 Hogan Place Wednesday, April 29	Church of Saint Andrew Safe House Thursday, April 30	Supreme Court Part 21 Friday, May 1

6	7	8	9
Church of Saint Andrew Safe House Monday, May 4	Supreme Court Part 21 Tuesday, May 5	Supreme Court Part 21 Wednesday, May 6	Family Court Meeting Room Wednesday, May 20

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