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Judge Elizabeth Donnelly
- Judge Elizabeth Donnelly: [while in court] Detective First Grade Elliot Stabler has been a dedicated officer of the NYPD for the last 18 years. He has an impressive case closure rate of 97%. Senior Assistant District Attorney Casey Novak has been a prosecutor for the last 6 years. She has a conviction rate of 71%, much better than the national average of 44. They have commendations, awards, medals, letters from grateful victims who have received justice because of their hard work. But none of that matters 'cause that man, Paddy Kendall has come before you to tarnish their good name and their impeccable record of service to the people of this city. He is a liar, a violent man, a batterer. I don't believe a word he says and by the time we're through here, neither will you.
- [an abusive father is suing Stabler and Novak]
- Judge Elizabeth Donnelly: According to the suit, you conspired with Detective Stabler to deprive Paddy Kendall of his civil and constitutional rights, didn't you?
- Casey Novak: No
- Judge Elizabeth Donnelly: Pity. Guy sounds like a douchebag.
- Judge Elizabeth Donnelly: [to Paddy Kendall at Civil Court trial] Congratulations on keeping your record. I'm sure you'll agree that just means you haven't been caught.
- Judge Cutress: Elizabeth, you know better.