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D.A. Kate Brunner is a fictional character portrayed by Anna Deavere Smith in the TV series The Practice.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Summary Judgments (season 5), they were 50 years old.
They appear in 4 episodes out of a total of 167 aired

D.A. Kate Brunner

by Anna Deavere Smith

character

Episodes4

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    Summary Judgments
    episode S5.E1 october 2000
    Bobby is called to defend his close friend, Scott Wallace, who is accused of killing his wife, and becomes overly involved in the case. Helen is concerned Richard has crossed the line in the case, when a witness coached by him lies on the stand.
  • 7.6
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    Germ Warfare
    episode S5.E2 october 2000
    Ellenor and Lindsay represent parents against the EPA, when their children are all diagnosed with cancer from a chemically treated playground. But no matter how tough the case is to prove to the jury, the real threat comes from the judge. Meanwhile, Bobby tries to get the Wallace verdict overturned, and Helen struggles with what she knows about the star witness for the prosecution.
  • 7.8
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    We Hold These Truths...
    episode S5.E5 november 2000
    Defending a young man accused of drug use, Jimmy faces an ego-maniacal judge, who determines punishment according to his mood. Eugene goes up against Helen in a trial where attacking a closeted policeman is the only way to win. Meanwhile, Bobby prepares for Scott Wallace's retrial by trying to convince Judge Hiller not to allow the damaging video tape into evidence.
  • 8.6
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    The Deal
    episode S5.E9 december 2000
    Bobby is torn between ethics and morality, when serving his client means letting a kidnapped little girl die. Meanwhile, an emotionally unstable Scott Wallace returns, asking the firm's help after being fired from his job, only to get himself into big trouble yet again. Finally, being acquitted of 9 murder charges, William Hinks returns much to Lindsay's horror, who still believes he is guilty.