One of the most infamous hate crimes of the 1990s was the source for this episode. Even jaded New York detectives Briscoe (
Jerry Orbach) and Curtis (
Benjamin Bratt) are shocked by the brutal murder of a black man who was dragged behind a car to his death. Prosecuting the crime proves to be a difficult task, thanks to the reluctance of the only known eyewitness and the evasive behavior of certain NYPD cops. The outcome of the case is as startling as the crime was senselessly vicious. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide