[s12e21] Foul Play Direct

: The investigation reveals that the victim was killed during a struggle involving Miguel's father. It is eventually disclosed that the father intended only to threaten the victim but the gun accidentally discharged during the fight.

: A recurring Law & Order theme where a confrontation escalates beyond the perpetrator's original intent. Law & Order S12E21 "Foul Play" Recap - TV Tropes [S12E21] Foul Play

: District Attorney Jack McCoy shifts focus toward a scout named Leahy , who stood to profit significantly from Miguel’s career. McCoy argues that Leahy exploited the family’s desperate situation and manipulated the father into confronting the victim to protect the scouting "investment". : The investigation reveals that the victim was