: Following the arrest, Carville publicly confesses to her affairs on her show, while the defense argues there is a deeper story behind the victim's death. Key Cast & Guest Stars
Season 20, Episode 12, titled " Blackmail ," originally aired on January 15, 2010. The episode centers on the investigation into the death of a journalist and a subsequent high-stakes extortion plot involving a famous talk show host. Episode Summary [S20E12] Blackmail
: Plays the blackmailer, Dennis di Palma. Esparza later joined Law & Order: SVU as a series regular, ADA Rafael Barba. : Following the arrest, Carville publicly confesses to
: Detectives Lupo and Bernard discover the body of Megan Kerik, a journalist for a celebrity gossip site, at an abandoned construction site. Episode Summary : Plays the blackmailer, Dennis di Palma
: Portrays the talk show host, Vanessa Carville. Tom Lipinski : Appears as Derek Fanning. Alexandra Silber : Guest stars as Sara Bradley. Critical Reception