Nolan Price

**E.A.D.A. Nolan Price** is an executive assistant district attorney with the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, partnered with A.D.A. Samantha Maroun.

## History

After the resignation of Michael Cutter, Price was hired by McCoy and partnered with Maroun. While prosecuting a woman named Nicole Bell who was responsible for the murder of Henry King, Price strictly told Cosgrove not to use her confession at the trial, but Cosgrove did use her confession at the trial which put the case in jeopardy. Cosgrove approached Price outside the courtroom and the two got into an argument. Cosgrove told Price to do his job before walking away. In the end, Bell was found guilty for Henry King's murder and was imprisoned.

Price and Maroun tried to make a case against Nina Ellis, a wealthy businesswoman, after she was arrested for the murder of Kyle Morrison. When Nina testified on the stand that Kyle had repeatedly raped her and abused her, Price and Maroun thought that the case would be more difficult to win. In the end, Nina was found guilty of murder and imprisoned.

Price and Maroun were approached by Dixon and Dixon persuaded them to prosecute a murder suspect, Kyle Swanson, for murder instead of manslaughter. Price then took the argument to McCoy, who agreed based on Swanson's history as a predator. Price managed to persuade the jury that Swanson was a sociopath who enjoyed committing the crimes that he committed such as rape and murder. In the end, Swanson was found guilty of murder and imprisoned. After the verdict, Dixon approached Price and congratulated him on his work. Price offered to take Dixon out for a drink, but Dixon told him that she had other work to do relating to one of Swanson's victims.

After a pharmacist named Wyatt Ackman was arrested for murder, Price became personally invested in the case which was a concern to Maroun. After Wyatt gave up his uncle, Charles Ackman, Price took Charles to trial for committing several crimes such as murder. After Price became a concern, Price revealed that his brother overdosed and the case they were investigating reminded Price of his brother.

Price informs McCoy about the evidence they have against Sirenko. McCoy tells Price and Maroun that the two murders are worth a life sentence for Sirenko. Maroun then tells McCoy that they found three bodies inside the building. McCoy tells Price and Maroun to get to work. Price and Maroun converse about Sirenko's motive to make an international political statement. Price then questions Nicole, who claims that she has no idea who the man Ava recorded was. Later, after McCoy orders for Rublev to be arrested, Price thinks that they should try Sirenko and Rublev separately. The defense makes a motion to suppress due to nobody corroborating the recording. Price thinks that it's ridiculous but since Andre wanted to remain anonymous, they can't use the evidence. Later, after Rollins gets shot in a murder attempt on Nicole, Benson explains to Price that Rollins is stable but in critical condition. Price tells Benson that they need Nicole. Benson tells Price that Nicole has been through a lot and it's too risky for her. However, Price doesn't want to ignore the fact that Nicole is their only witness. Benson tells Price that she aware of who these people are and what they do. Price then asks Benson to assist him. Later, Price comes in to see Benson and Benson tells Price that Nicole is in Toronto since she found a relative there. Price becomes angry that Rublev might walk free. Later, after Sirenko gets made a deal, Stabler approaches Price to express his thoughts on the deal made towards Sirenko. Price agrees with Stabler but before he could finish speaking, Stabler accused Price of chasing headlines. Stabler then continues to become hostile towards Price before walking away. After Sirenko testifies, Rublev wants immunity in exchange for exchanging information about Vladimir Putin. Price denies Rublev's offer. Rublev then expresses his concerns to Price about Putin. Rublev then gets shot by a person in front of them. Price tries to help Rublev but Rublev dies in front of Price. (L&O: "Gimme Shelter")

When Price was meant to meet with Rachel, Price finds Rachel's wallet before finding Rachel dead in the park. Price then calls the police and Cosgrove and Shaw arrive at the scene. Cosgrove and Shaw become surprised to find out that Price called the cops and that he found the dead body. Later, after Cosgrove and Shaw arrest Raymer for Rachel's murder, Cosgrove and Shaw meet with Price and Price becomes convinced that Raymer is the murderer but the evidence is circumstantial. After Cosgrove and Shaw mention that Raymer called his clerk two hours before, Price tells them to speak with the clerk. Price then comes with Cosgrove and Shaw to meet with Minter but Minter doesn't cooperate until Price talks to Minter himself. Minter then tells Price that Rachel broke it off with Raymer and that he dropped Raymer off at the public defender's office but he would never hurt Rachel. Price and Maroun then meet with Raymer's ex-wife who doesn't cooperate but Price threatens to hold her in contempt. At the courthouse, Strawn tries to argue to the judge against the fact that they shouldn't put Raymer's ex-wife on the stand. Price then tells the judge to recuse himself as he was close with Raymer but he doesn't listen. At the courthouse, Price gives his opening statement before Strawn gives his opening statement, claiming that Price is abusing his power. At the courthouse, Minter changes his story on the stand which angers Price who threatens to charge him with perjury. Price then gets a subpoena to testify for the defense and Strawn questions him about his conversation with Minter. Price then gets accused of murder by Strawn and reveals his intimate relationship with Rachel but the judge shuts him down. Maroun then becomes annoyed that Price didn't tell her about his relationship with Rachel but Price comes up with an idea. Price tells Minter that he will indict him for perjury if he needs to. Minter then confesses that Raymer was going to propose to Rachel in the park before she died. Eventually, Raymer gets found guilty of murder and imprisoned.

## Appearances

* Law & Order
	+ Season 21: "The Right Thing" • "Impossible Dream" • "Filtered Life" • "Fault Lines" • "Free Speech" • "Wicked Game" • "Legacy" • "Severance" • "The Great Pretender" • "Black and Blue"
	+ Season 22: "Gimme Shelter" • "Battle Lines" • "Camouflage" • "Benefit Of The Doubt" • "12 Seconds" • "Vicious Cycle" • "Only The Lonely" • "Chain of Command" • "The System" • "Land of Opportunity" • "Second Chance" • "Almost Famous" • "Mammon" • "Heroes" • "Fear and Loathing" • "Deadline" • "Bias" • "Collateral Damage" • "Private Lives" • "Class Retreat" • "Appraisal" • "Open Wounds"
	+ Season 23: “Freedom Of Expression” • “Human Innovations” • “Unintended Consequences” • "Turn The Page"