Upon learning he murdered the man who tried to save him, a devastated Fallon is found guilty by the jury. 🎬 Cast & Key Credits Law & Order Season 22 Episode 8 Review: Chain of Command

Price eventually discovers that Lockett had actually fought to protect his men from the burn pits, sacrificing his own career in the process.

In Season 22, Episode 8, titled " Chain of Command ," the series tackles the heavy moral and physical toll of military service. 🔎 The Case: A Hero Betrayed?

The investigation reveals a tragic motive: the suspect, , is a veteran suffering from terminal brain cancer, which he blames on exposure to toxic burn pits during his service under Lockett’s command. ⚖️ The Trial: Following Orders

District Attorney Jack McCoy pushes Price to use a potentially fabricated military report to secure a conviction, leading to significant friction between the two.

In the courtroom, and ADA Samantha Maroun face a complex defense centered on Fallon’s declining mental state and "military mind," where following orders is absolute.

The episode begins with the murder of , a decorated military veteran found dead in his home. Detectives Frank Cosgrove and Jalen Shaw work with the victim's daughter to uncover a trail that leads back to Lockett’s former unit.

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