Ep 4. Coming Down Hard

In Law & Order season 15 episode 4, titled "Coming Down Hard," the team investigates the death of a college student who jumped off a balcony at a public rave. The team initially assumes that the student's death was a result of drug use at the rave, but when they discover that the student was actually pushed off the balcony, they delve deeper into the investigation to uncover the truth.

Detective Green and Detective Fontana interview witnesses at the rave in an attempt to find out what happened leading up to the student's death. They meet with the event organizer, who is uncooperative, and a DJ who claims to have seen someone push the victim.

As the investigation progresses, the team learns that the victim and her roommate were both using drugs, which leads them to suspect that the drug dealer they purchased from may have had some involvement in the death. They trace the drugs back to a nearby off-campus apartment complex and identify the dealer as a college student named Jake.

The detectives find evidence linking Jake to the victim and also discover that he is in possession of the victim's phone, which was thought to be lost. They also find a photo on Jake's phone that shows him and the victim at the rave, which solidifies their case against him.

As they work to build their case against Jake, the detectives are confronted with challenges such as a lack of evidence and a witness who refuses to testify in court. However, with the help of Assistant District Attorney Branch, they are able to put together a strong case and bring Jake to trial.

In the courtroom, the defense argues that their client was not responsible for the victim's death and that the victim herself was responsible for her actions. However, the prosecution presents a compelling case and is ultimately successful in securing a guilty verdict.

Overall, Law & Order season 15 episode 4 is a tense and gripping episode that showcases the team's dedication to bringing justice to those who have been wronged. The investigation is fraught with challenges and obstacles, but the detectives demonstrate their skill and determination as they work tirelessly to uncover the truth behind the victim's death.