Works to flip one of the suspects, Neil, to testify against the ringleader. Octavio Pisano

Leads the squad and provides critical emotional support to the victim. Senior officer assisting in the investigation. ADA Sonny Carisi Peter Scanavino

Goes undercover as a wealthy venture capitalist to lure out the extortionists. Kevin Kane Now a series regular, he assists in questioning suspects. Det. Kate Silva Juliana Aidén Martinez

A new detective in Season 26 who helps with the undercover sting. Elizabeth Alderfer Guest star playing the TV reporter and primary victim.

: A local TV reporter, Kelsey Sommers, is targeted by a predator who threatens to release compromising photos of her if she doesn't pay a large sum of money.

: Captain Benson helps the reporter reclaim her power by turning her experience into a public news story to expose the criminals, while the squad uses undercover operations to take down the ringleaders. Cast and Characters Capt. Olivia Benson Mariska Hargitay

: The episode explores the psychological impact of digital exploitation, the "economics" of victimhood, and the legal challenges surrounding revenge porn and sextortion.

In of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (originally aired October 31, 2024), titled " Economics of Shame ," the squad investigates a high-stakes sextortion ring. Episode Overview