
Lives hang in the balance as detectives and prosecutors pursue justice in New York City. In cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing the evidence and questioning the suspects until someone is taken into custody. The district attorney's office then builds a case to convict the perpetrator by proving the person guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Working together, these expert teams navigate all sides of the complex criminal justice system to make New York a safer place -- and keep the worst offenders off the streets.

Detectives search for an anonymous blogger who has posted plans to blow up a school; Lt. Van Buren struggles to keep her personal issues private.

A troubled young man (guest star Wil Horneff) motivated by his religious beliefs becomes the prime suspect in a double homicide.

A man's double life comes to light after he is stabbed to death.

A rock singer's body is found in a garbage can with large amounts of heroin and cocaine in her system.