| "Military Justice" | ||
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| ← | SVU, Episode 15.08 | → |
| Production number: 15008 First aired (US): 13 November 2013 First aired (UK): 8 December 2013 First aired (CAN): 13 November 2013 First aired (AUS): 21 November 2013 | ||
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| Written By Lawrence Kaplow Directed By Tom DiCillo | ||
The SVU investigates the brutal gang rape of a military officer.
Summary[]
Junior officer Amelia Albers is arrested for DUI while on leave in New York City, but her ripped clothes and injuries lead the police to call Detective Benson for help. When a group of soldiers from her unit are named as suspects in her rape, Amelia refuses to cooperate with the SVU for fear of damage to her reputation in the military. When her commanding officer also hinders the investigation, Detective Amaro asks his ex-wife to dig up information on the case, and learns the grim reality that every female officer faces.
Plot[]
On the stand, Graver confesses the details of the gang rape and how it was orchestrated by Taverts. He is soon questioned why he participated and he reveals his sexuality, as well as fear of being hazed for getting outed. He then apologizes to Amelia for the role he played in her rape.
Afterwards, Benson, Barba, and Admiral Albers questioned what their next move is. Soon Taverts goes up to Admiral Albers, and claims that Graver was lying while Albers is enraged by his audacity to approach him in the midst of him being accused. Benson tries to have Albers walk away but Albers gives in to his anger after Taverts asserts that his daughter was not suited to be in the military and only advanced because of her family ties, this causes Albers to punch him in the face, which knocks him to the floor.
The Judge then asks the jury what their verdict is. The jury find Taverts and his cohorts guilty of their crimes, to the satisfaction of the detectives and the Albers family.
Outside the courthouse, the Albers family thanks the squad and Barba for getting them justice. Benson comforts Amelia on what she endured and tells her that it will get better with time. Amelia then tells Barba how the Coast Guard dropped charges and how she was generally discharged while voicing her regrets that she wasn't able to become a decorated officer like her father. However, Vincent tells his daughter that speaking about her rape took courage and that he was proud of her. This comment left Amelia happy with his support.
Cast[]
Main Cast[]
- Mariska Hargitay as Detective Olivia Benson
- Danny Pino as Detective Nick Amaro
- Kelli Giddish as Detective Amanda Rollins
- Ice-T as Detective Odafin Tutuola
- Raúl Esparza as A.D.A. Rafael Barba
- Dann Florek as Captain Donald Cragen
Recurring Cast[]
- Delaney Williams as Defense Attorney John Buchanan
- Laura Benanti as Maria Grazie
- Aida Turturro as Judge Felicia Catano
- Jolly Abraham as Dr. Patel
- Johnny Wu as Officer Mills
- Joanne Baron as Defense Attorney Diane Schwartz
- Alison Fernandez as Zara Amaro
- Lauren Noble as Carmen
Guest Cast[]
- Shiri Appleby as Junior Officer Amelia Albers
- John Getz as Admiral Vincent Albers
- Will Janowitz as Officer Scott Graver
- Aaron Dean Eisenberg as Officer Matthew Wooten
- Terry Serpico as Lieutenant Commander William Taverts
- Kate Levy as Cynthia Alberts
- Phillip James Brannon as Petty Officer Zeke Lipitt
- Kyle Nunn as Coast Guard Officer
- Danielle Ferland as Tori
- Aldo Uribe as Ozzie
- Hector Lincoln as Jesus
- Michael Crowe as Waiter
- Keola Simpson as Male I.O.
- C.E. Smith as Jury Foreman
References[]
Quotes[]
- Cragen: An admiral's daughter comes into our city and gets gang-raped.
- Benson: Well, they're not gonna get it from her.
- Rollins: And what about the guys she came in with?
- Benson: Oh, they're back on their base.
- Amaro: Well, military and rape. They won't be happy to see us.
- Cragen: Well, that's too bad. We're investigating an assault on one of their own. They'll cooperate.
Background information and Notes[]
- The fact that an officer in the United States Coast Guard was assaulted by fellow members of the Coast Guard means that this case would also be investigated by agents from the Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS), which is the law enforcement division of the US Coast Guard, they investigate crimes committed by and against members of the US Coast Guard.
Episode scene cards[]
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3rd Precinct |
Sea Horse Bar & Grill |
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Supreme Court |
| Previous episode: "Dissonant Voices" |
"Military Justice" Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 15 |
Next episode: "Rapist Anonymous" |