[s9e7] Blinded -

Novak had a former fiancé who suffered from schizophrenia and tragically passed away. She subconsciously projects her desire to "save" her former partner onto the violent suspect, Picard.

She actively works against her own prosecutorial interests and even enlists a top defense attorney to represent Picard to ensure he goes to a mental health facility rather than prison. 3. Olivia Benson's Vengeful Blindness [S9E7] Blinded

Stabler is literally blinded for most of the episode due to his head injury. This triggers a protective, vengeful streak in his partner, Olivia Benson. 2. Casey Novak's Emotional Blindness Novak had a former fiancé who suffered from

Novak desperately wants to prove that Picard is incompetent to stand trial due to his mental illness. vengeful streak in his partner

Benson is furious that Novak is attempting to help the man who severely injured her partner.