Ep 17. Black, White and Blue

In Law & Order season 10 episode 17, titled "Black, White and Blue," the detectives of the 27th precinct are tasked with investigating the brutal murder of a young African-American boy named Jerome. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they discover that the murder may have been racially motivated, with tensions running high between the police and the African-American community.

The case is further complicated when the detectives discover that Jerome was a member of a street gang, and may have been involved in criminal activity himself. As they try to piece together what happened the night of the murder, they are met with resistance from both the police department and the community, each side accusing the other of wrongdoing.

Meanwhile, Assistant District Attorney McCoy must navigate the delicate political landscape surrounding the case, as he tries to push for justice while also not alienating either side. He is also faced with the difficult decision of whether or not to pursue the death penalty against the accused, who maintains his innocence.

As tensions continue to rise, both within the police department and the community, the detectives must work quickly to solve the case before more lives are lost. Will they be able to uncover the truth behind Jerome's murder? And will justice be served in the face of mounting racial tensions?

With gripping performances from the cast, including Jerry Orbach as Detective Lennie Briscoe and Sam Waterston as ADA Jack McCoy, "Black, White and Blue" is a powerful episode that tackles timely and important issues surrounding race and policing in America.