[s17e13] Talking Points -

The character of Judith Barlow is a clear nod to polarizing real-world media figures of the mid-2000s.

The story centers on the murder of a college student during a chaotic protest at a university event. [S17E13] Talking Points

Yates claims he targeted Barlow because her public stance against stem cell research was a direct threat to his hope for a cure. Notable Cast & Characters Jesse L. Martin Senior Detective Milena Govich Nina Cassady Junior Detective Sam Waterston Jack McCoy Executive ADA Charlotte Ross Judith Barlow Guest Star (The Pundit) Louis Cancelmi Malcolm Yates Guest Star (The Shooter) Ron Silver Bernie Adler Guest Star (Defense Attorney) Key Talking Points The character of Judith Barlow is a clear

" Talking Points " is the 13th episode of the 17th season of the original (Series). It first aired on February 2, 2007 . Episode Overview Notable Cast & Characters Jesse L

In the middle of the stage rush, a gun is fired, killing an 18-year-old student.

Detectives Green and Cassady discover the intended target was actually Barlow, and the shooter is Malcolm Yates , a PhD student suffering from Parkinson's disease .

While this episode focuses on political violence, the SVU episode of the same number (S17E13, "Forty-One Witnesses") is often confused with it, as it deals with the "bystander effect" based on the Kitty Genovese murder.