Fin returns to his military roots when a fellow Army ranger attempts to recover from a sexual assault.Fin returns to his military roots when a fellow Army ranger attempts to recover from a sexual assault.Fin returns to his military roots when a fellow Army ranger attempts to recover from a sexual assault.
- Detective Odafin 'Fin' Tutuola
- (as Ice T)
- ADA Rafael Barba
- (credit only)
- Jose Marquez
- (as a different name)
- Judge Colin McNamara
- (as Stephen Bradbury)
- General Brad Fuller
- (as Christopher LaPanta)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaBenson mentions her extensive work helping rape victims, Mariska Hargitay actually is a trained rape crisis counsellor. She was inspired to pursue her certification, and founded the Joyful Heart Foundation in 2004, after she began receiving mail from fans disclosing, many for the first time, that they were survivors of sexual assault and/or abuse.
- GoofsWhen Captain Williams is seen in the first few minutes, it's mentioned that she was awarded the "Silver Star". It is seen on her uniform in the appropriate position. She wears the Silver Star, Army Commendation, and Army Achievement ribbons in the top row. In the closing scenes, the Silver Star is gone. She is only wearing the Commendation and Aceivement ribbons in the top row.
- Quotes
[last lines]
Captain Beth Williams: Good afternoon. As you know, Michael Reid was just indicted for rape. I instructed the court to not refer to the victim as Jane Doe. I feel it is my duty to step forward, to tell the world the truth. My name is Captain Beth Williams. On January 8th, I was raped. This does not lessen my ability or worth as a soldier. It will not define me. It will not break me. I'm not ashamed of what happened. I stand here with one mission only: to encourage other survivors of sexual assault to do the same. There is only honor in being a survivor.
- ConnectionsReferences Superman (1978)
This episode is equally impressive and gripping. It's not a very strong episode, it's an average episode. The soldier this time is as hard as an iron, very, very sharp. She sees the recovery in her military duty. Olivia has a hard time reaching her.
The story progresses in Svu format until the last few minutes. In the last minutes, however, we see that the female soldier has been persuaded. This persuasion is more formal, very militaristic. Recent statements sound like a patriotic informative public announcement... not sincere. It could have been more candid.
However, instead of being ashamed, I support being a role model and an example of courage in the society.
It is tragic and ironic that Fin's phrase Rangers lead the way was uttered by the female soldier victim.
- yazguloner
- Feb 22, 2022