as Cara Raleigh: Received high praise for a wordless performance where she communicated entirely through her eyes.
The detectives investigate the rape and physical abuse of (played by Lisa Arrindell), a former opera singer who is non-verbal and largely immobile due to advanced Multiple Sclerosis (MS) . [S11E17] Disabled
as ADA Garrett Blaine: A rare appearance by a male ADA in the series. Critical and Fan Reception The episode remains polarizing among the SVU fanbase: as Cara Raleigh: Received high praise for a
: Many viewers appreciate the raw, "uncompromising" script and the focus on the vulnerabilities of chronically ill and disabled individuals. Critical and Fan Reception The episode remains polarizing
as Janice: Portrayed the "evil," jealous sister whose abuse was fueled by resentment of Cara's former talent. Quinton Aaron as Damien: Played Janice's sympathetic son.
: Cara eventually communicates through blinking that her caregiver was not the rapist. The detectives discover that a bus driver (Ralph Byers) used his position of trust to assault her.
"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" Disabled (TV Episode 2010)
as Cara Raleigh: Received high praise for a wordless performance where she communicated entirely through her eyes.
The detectives investigate the rape and physical abuse of (played by Lisa Arrindell), a former opera singer who is non-verbal and largely immobile due to advanced Multiple Sclerosis (MS) .
as ADA Garrett Blaine: A rare appearance by a male ADA in the series. Critical and Fan Reception The episode remains polarizing among the SVU fanbase:
: Many viewers appreciate the raw, "uncompromising" script and the focus on the vulnerabilities of chronically ill and disabled individuals.
as Janice: Portrayed the "evil," jealous sister whose abuse was fueled by resentment of Cara's former talent. Quinton Aaron as Damien: Played Janice's sympathetic son.
: Cara eventually communicates through blinking that her caregiver was not the rapist. The detectives discover that a bus driver (Ralph Byers) used his position of trust to assault her.
"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" Disabled (TV Episode 2010)