Richard Wheatley was arrested and faced trial for his crimes on “Law & Order: Organized Crime.”
In the series “Law & Order: Organized Crime,” Richard Wheatley, portrayed by actor Dylan McDermott, is a sophisticated criminal mastermind and the CEO of a pharmaceutical company who becomes the primary antagonist in the first season. His character is involved in various illegal activities, including cybercrime and the drug trade. Wheatley’s storyline is particularly entangled with that of Detective Elliot Stabler, played by Christopher Meloni, as Wheatley is implicated in the murder of Stabler’s wife, Kathy.
Throughout the season, Wheatley’s criminal empire is progressively dismantled by Stabler and the Organized Crime Control Bureau. Despite his attempts to evade justice through manipulation and leveraging his resources, Wheatley is ultimately arrested and brought to trial. His fate is a central plot point, with various twists and turns as he faces the legal consequences of his actions. The show delves into the complex relationship between Wheatley and Stabler, as well as the impact of Wheatley’s actions on his family and the criminal underworld.