1 00:00:09,661 --> 00:00:11,315 - In the criminal justice system, 2 00:00:11,359 --> 00:00:12,708 sexually based offenses 3 00:00:12,751 --> 00:00:15,145 are considered especially heinous. 4 00:00:15,189 --> 00:00:17,321 In New York City, the dedicated detectives 5 00:00:17,365 --> 00:00:19,236 who investigate these vicious felonies 6 00:00:19,280 --> 00:00:20,716 are members of an elite squad 7 00:00:20,759 --> 00:00:23,066 known as the Special Victims Unit. 8 00:00:23,110 --> 00:00:25,329 These are their stories. 9 00:00:26,809 --> 00:00:29,246 - Single mothers in subsidized housing are being trafficked 10 00:00:29,290 --> 00:00:31,683 in exchange for apartments. 11 00:00:31,727 --> 00:00:34,251 - Congressman Howard's Chief of Staff was there. 12 00:00:34,295 --> 00:00:35,513 - My client has knowledge 13 00:00:35,557 --> 00:00:37,341 of complicit individuals at nonprofits 14 00:00:37,385 --> 00:00:39,343 and government agencies. 15 00:00:39,387 --> 00:00:41,215 - You've heard of a Dr. Catalina Machado? 16 00:00:41,258 --> 00:00:43,217 - Yeah, the founder of Proud Life. 17 00:00:43,260 --> 00:00:44,609 - Catalina knew. 18 00:00:44,653 --> 00:00:46,611 - Every single man that Ortiz named 19 00:00:46,655 --> 00:00:49,571 had a direct connection to Proud Life. 20 00:00:49,614 --> 00:00:51,181 - What else does she have to offer? 21 00:00:51,225 --> 00:00:54,228 - Well, a Deputy Mayor, three congressmen... 22 00:00:54,271 --> 00:00:56,143 - The old guard is coming for me. 23 00:00:56,186 --> 00:00:57,535 - What I see? 24 00:00:57,579 --> 00:00:59,537 Failure written all over you. 25 00:00:59,581 --> 00:01:01,583 - Crazy. 26 00:01:05,108 --> 00:01:06,544 - Pretty good-looking couple. 27 00:01:06,588 --> 00:01:09,547 - She's a cop. His first partner. 28 00:01:18,817 --> 00:01:20,167 - You think anybody at the wedding saw us? 29 00:01:20,210 --> 00:01:21,690 - Nobody saw us. 30 00:01:21,733 --> 00:01:22,821 - This is not a great idea. 31 00:01:22,865 --> 00:01:24,345 - It's the courthouse at 10:00 p.m. 32 00:01:24,388 --> 00:01:26,390 It's not like the cleaning crew is gonna bust us. 33 00:01:29,437 --> 00:01:30,873 ♪ 34 00:01:30,916 --> 00:01:34,137 - Look. 35 00:01:34,181 --> 00:01:37,227 - Is this even real? 36 00:01:37,271 --> 00:01:40,100 - It seems like it is. 37 00:01:42,232 --> 00:01:44,800 - And tomorrow? 38 00:01:48,369 --> 00:01:51,154 - All of them? I live in a studio. 39 00:01:51,198 --> 00:01:53,113 Phoebe wants you and Céline to enjoy them. 40 00:01:53,156 --> 00:01:54,810 - Tell Phoebe they're lovely. 41 00:01:54,853 --> 00:01:55,854 - That was kind of nice, right? 42 00:01:55,898 --> 00:01:57,160 - The best! 43 00:01:57,204 --> 00:01:58,509 - What's next? 44 00:01:58,553 --> 00:02:00,729 You guys going on a we-didn't-get-married-moon? 45 00:02:00,772 --> 00:02:02,861 - Not yet. Catalina's flippin'. 46 00:02:02,905 --> 00:02:05,429 Captain wants all hands on deck, all weekend. 47 00:02:05,473 --> 00:02:07,779 - Copy that. 48 00:02:07,823 --> 00:02:09,651 - Counselor Carisi? - Yeah, sorry I'm late. 49 00:02:09,694 --> 00:02:10,826 - Anya Avital, Southern District. 50 00:02:10,869 --> 00:02:12,132 - Good to meet you. 51 00:02:12,175 --> 00:02:13,742 - The rest of the team is waiting. 52 00:02:13,785 --> 00:02:15,918 Oh. Lipstick. 53 00:02:15,961 --> 00:02:17,180 - What? 54 00:02:17,224 --> 00:02:19,922 - You had fun at the wedding, huh? 55 00:02:21,228 --> 00:02:22,316 - Got it, Chief. 56 00:02:22,359 --> 00:02:23,621 CompStat first thing Tuesday morning. 57 00:02:23,665 --> 00:02:24,883 I'll be there. 58 00:02:24,927 --> 00:02:26,189 - CompStat? 59 00:02:26,233 --> 00:02:27,843 So Chief McGrath can bully you again? 60 00:02:27,886 --> 00:02:29,410 - That's not what this is, Lamai. 61 00:02:29,453 --> 00:02:32,717 Catalina Machado is with the Southern District right now. 62 00:02:32,761 --> 00:02:33,762 We thought she was the ring leader, 63 00:02:33,805 --> 00:02:34,763 but if she's just the middleman, 64 00:02:34,806 --> 00:02:37,505 who knows how high this goes? 65 00:02:37,548 --> 00:02:39,637 SVU takes the lead on this case. 66 00:02:39,681 --> 00:02:44,207 Politicians, congressmen involved in sex trafficking? 67 00:02:44,251 --> 00:02:46,688 This is the break I need at NYPD. 68 00:02:49,299 --> 00:02:51,823 - My colleagues, U.S. Attorneys Carstairs and Atwood. 69 00:02:51,867 --> 00:02:55,610 And of course, you know Catalina Machado. 70 00:02:55,653 --> 00:02:57,525 - We've met. 71 00:02:57,568 --> 00:02:58,700 - Where's Captain Benson? 72 00:02:58,743 --> 00:03:00,484 - She's en route, Counselor. 73 00:03:00,528 --> 00:03:01,833 - My boss already punched out; now I've missed 74 00:03:01,877 --> 00:03:03,487 the last ferry to the Jersey Shore. 75 00:03:03,531 --> 00:03:06,273 Can we get started here before I miss the entire weekend? 76 00:03:06,316 --> 00:03:08,579 - Let me call her again. 77 00:03:08,623 --> 00:03:09,972 - It was a great night. 78 00:03:10,015 --> 00:03:12,540 Everything that's been going on, it's just... 79 00:03:12,583 --> 00:03:14,542 It's nice to get a break. - It really was. 80 00:03:15,586 --> 00:03:16,848 Hold on a second. 81 00:03:16,892 --> 00:03:18,198 I've got Carisi on the other line. 82 00:03:18,241 --> 00:03:19,329 - Yeah, take it. I'll be right here. 83 00:03:19,373 --> 00:03:20,678 - Liv, where are you? 84 00:03:20,722 --> 00:03:22,202 I got half the Southern District waiting here. 85 00:03:22,245 --> 00:03:24,595 - On my way, on my way. - Okay, see you soon. 86 00:03:26,293 --> 00:03:27,685 She may be a few more minutes. 87 00:03:27,729 --> 00:03:29,339 Why don't we get started? 88 00:03:29,383 --> 00:03:31,515 - I was supposed to be at the DA's office an hour ago, 89 00:03:31,559 --> 00:03:34,605 so I gotta go. - I know you do. 90 00:03:35,998 --> 00:03:37,565 - Except that I've got some idiot 91 00:03:37,608 --> 00:03:39,480 with his brights on behind me. 92 00:03:39,523 --> 00:03:40,742 - Eh, pull over. 93 00:03:41,917 --> 00:03:43,875 Hey, Liv, let him pass. 94 00:03:43,919 --> 00:03:45,703 - I'm trying. 95 00:03:47,749 --> 00:03:49,707 ♪ 96 00:03:49,751 --> 00:03:53,015 - Liv? Liv? Liv! 97 00:03:53,058 --> 00:03:55,322 I got you. 98 00:03:55,365 --> 00:03:57,802 Stay with me. 99 00:03:57,846 --> 00:03:59,326 - Elliot. 100 00:03:59,369 --> 00:04:01,284 - Hey, I'm here. 101 00:04:01,328 --> 00:04:06,376 ♪ 102 00:04:06,420 --> 00:04:08,378 - Hang in there, ma'am. You're going to be okay. 103 00:04:08,422 --> 00:04:09,945 We got you. 104 00:04:09,988 --> 00:04:17,039 ♪ 105 00:04:22,740 --> 00:04:29,791 ♪ 106 00:05:06,654 --> 00:05:08,482 - You scared the hell out of us, Liv. 107 00:05:08,525 --> 00:05:10,614 - Guys, I'm fine. Air bags. 108 00:05:10,658 --> 00:05:13,356 - How about that ankle? 109 00:05:13,400 --> 00:05:14,923 - Well, they want me to get an MRI, but... 110 00:05:14,966 --> 00:05:16,881 Like I have time. 111 00:05:16,925 --> 00:05:18,883 - No, you got to see an orthopedist. 112 00:05:18,927 --> 00:05:19,928 You don't mess around with an ankle. 113 00:05:19,971 --> 00:05:21,756 - Thank you, Doctor Carisi. 114 00:05:21,799 --> 00:05:23,932 - Crash investigations get anything? 115 00:05:23,975 --> 00:05:26,543 - Stabler and the OC are looking into it. 116 00:05:26,587 --> 00:05:28,763 Going through my car, looking at traffic cams. 117 00:05:28,806 --> 00:05:31,853 But so far the working theory is drunk driver, hit and run. 118 00:05:31,896 --> 00:05:33,855 - By someone who knew just how hard to hit you 119 00:05:33,898 --> 00:05:35,422 and just how fast to run. 120 00:05:35,465 --> 00:05:38,773 - Fin, if there's anything there, they will find it. 121 00:05:38,816 --> 00:05:40,949 How did it go with Catalina? Was she helpful? 122 00:05:40,992 --> 00:05:42,951 - And then some. She's a font. 123 00:05:42,994 --> 00:05:44,474 - Chief McGrath will be happy. 124 00:05:44,518 --> 00:05:46,389 - Even when he's happy, he's not happy. 125 00:05:46,433 --> 00:05:48,391 Bring me up to speed? 126 00:05:48,435 --> 00:05:49,914 - Here it is. 127 00:05:52,003 --> 00:05:54,963 - Our investigation started with a prostitution complaint 128 00:05:55,006 --> 00:05:56,486 from a neighbor. 129 00:05:56,530 --> 00:05:58,749 And we quickly ascertained that homeless mothers 130 00:05:58,793 --> 00:06:01,448 were being given subsidized housing 131 00:06:01,491 --> 00:06:02,797 and then threatened with eviction 132 00:06:02,840 --> 00:06:04,973 if they didn't provide sexual services. 133 00:06:05,016 --> 00:06:07,018 - And how did that get us to Catalina Machado? 134 00:06:07,062 --> 00:06:09,586 - We picked up Ruben Ortiz, 135 00:06:09,630 --> 00:06:12,676 who was the aide to Congressman George Justin Howard. 136 00:06:12,720 --> 00:06:15,505 - He gave up Catalina. 137 00:06:15,549 --> 00:06:17,725 She in turn named co-conspirators, 138 00:06:17,768 --> 00:06:19,117 including a former HUD secretary 139 00:06:19,161 --> 00:06:21,555 and two former assemblymen and-- 140 00:06:21,598 --> 00:06:23,818 - I'm hearing a lot of formers. 141 00:06:23,861 --> 00:06:26,777 So who is your highest-raking public servant 142 00:06:26,821 --> 00:06:29,040 who still has a job? 143 00:06:29,084 --> 00:06:31,565 - Congressman Howard. 144 00:06:39,834 --> 00:06:41,575 - Nothing sadder than 145 00:06:41,618 --> 00:06:44,926 white people congratulating themselves. 146 00:06:44,969 --> 00:06:46,710 - That bulldog is Howard's handler? 147 00:06:46,754 --> 00:06:48,146 - That's Myron Gold. 148 00:06:48,190 --> 00:06:50,497 That's Howard's lawyer turned political consultant. 149 00:06:50,540 --> 00:06:52,890 Word is Gold is gonna make Howard the next president. 150 00:06:52,934 --> 00:06:54,457 - That happens, 151 00:06:54,501 --> 00:06:56,851 Céline and I are moving to France. 152 00:06:56,894 --> 00:06:59,114 - Justin Howard was born in Westchester. 153 00:06:59,157 --> 00:07:02,378 He is the only son of a prominent New York family. 154 00:07:02,422 --> 00:07:04,119 - Can we cut to the chase? 155 00:07:04,162 --> 00:07:06,513 You've got Catalina and Ortiz wearing wires? 156 00:07:06,556 --> 00:07:07,862 - Yes. 157 00:07:07,905 --> 00:07:09,472 - And neither of them knows the other is wired. 158 00:07:09,516 --> 00:07:12,388 - Even better. 159 00:07:12,432 --> 00:07:13,955 - Victims? - Yeah. 160 00:07:13,998 --> 00:07:16,653 - Phone records? 161 00:07:16,697 --> 00:07:18,046 When do we pick him up? 162 00:07:18,089 --> 00:07:19,482 - There is a fundraiser this weekend. 163 00:07:19,526 --> 00:07:22,877 - Well, to be fair, we're still building the case. 164 00:07:22,920 --> 00:07:26,097 We're going over NDAs; we're following online payments. 165 00:07:26,141 --> 00:07:28,012 - I don't want this investigation to stall out, 166 00:07:28,056 --> 00:07:31,494 like the Feds with that-- that Ken doll, Gaetz. 167 00:07:33,017 --> 00:07:35,019 You reel this guy in, 168 00:07:35,063 --> 00:07:36,847 that's a win for us. 169 00:07:36,891 --> 00:07:39,546 And for you, Chief Garland... 170 00:07:39,589 --> 00:07:41,025 ♪ 171 00:07:41,069 --> 00:07:44,638 Everything will be forgiven. 172 00:07:44,681 --> 00:07:49,904 ♪ 173 00:07:49,947 --> 00:07:53,429 - I saw you on the news this morning, ringing the bell. 174 00:07:53,473 --> 00:07:54,778 Good for you! 175 00:07:54,822 --> 00:07:57,477 - Big things are happening. - Absolutely. 176 00:07:57,520 --> 00:08:00,088 And wherever I go, there's a place for you, Catalina. 177 00:08:00,131 --> 00:08:02,090 - Aw, God bless you, Congressman. 178 00:08:02,133 --> 00:08:03,526 Whatever I can do. 179 00:08:03,570 --> 00:08:05,136 - Oh, since you mentioned it, 180 00:08:05,180 --> 00:08:07,661 I went by Holt Tower to visit my mother, 181 00:08:07,704 --> 00:08:11,186 and I couldn't find my friend Paulie, the maintenance guy. 182 00:08:11,229 --> 00:08:14,015 - He had a family emergency. 183 00:08:14,058 --> 00:08:15,843 - But I miss my sweet Rosa. 184 00:08:15,886 --> 00:08:18,106 - Rosa's been a little difficult. 185 00:08:18,149 --> 00:08:20,630 She's worried about what her son might know. 186 00:08:20,674 --> 00:08:22,153 - So we need another NDA. 187 00:08:22,197 --> 00:08:23,938 - I'm already on it, boss. 188 00:08:23,981 --> 00:08:25,592 - The problem is these young mothers, 189 00:08:25,635 --> 00:08:27,463 always worried about their little kids. 190 00:08:27,507 --> 00:08:29,465 Aren't there deserving homeless families 191 00:08:29,509 --> 00:08:31,728 with, uh, teenage daughters? 192 00:08:31,772 --> 00:08:33,948 - I'm sure we can find some. 193 00:08:33,991 --> 00:08:36,254 - Thank you, Catalina. 194 00:08:36,298 --> 00:08:37,778 - What a piece of crap. 195 00:08:37,821 --> 00:08:41,129 - I do love to, uh, mentor. - Mm. 196 00:08:41,172 --> 00:08:42,696 - So maybe you can let me know by Saturday? 197 00:08:42,739 --> 00:08:44,698 - Chief McGrath. 198 00:08:44,741 --> 00:08:46,874 - Don't get up. You stay off of that leg. 199 00:08:46,917 --> 00:08:48,049 - It's not a big deal. 200 00:08:48,092 --> 00:08:50,138 - We're all lucky that it wasn't worse. 201 00:08:50,181 --> 00:08:52,140 Especially Chief Garland. 202 00:08:52,183 --> 00:08:55,273 I am well aware that this is more your case than his. 203 00:08:55,317 --> 00:08:56,492 - Oh, I wouldn't say that. 204 00:08:56,536 --> 00:08:59,582 I've been working closely with him on this. 205 00:08:59,626 --> 00:09:01,715 - That's good to hear. 206 00:09:01,758 --> 00:09:06,850 So, between us, I have a very good UC who I trust. 207 00:09:08,286 --> 00:09:10,027 - Howard is going to a fundraiser, 208 00:09:10,071 --> 00:09:13,596 and I have two CIs in the room with him. 209 00:09:13,640 --> 00:09:15,119 - Mm, even so, 210 00:09:15,163 --> 00:09:17,252 can't hurt to bolster their testimony. 211 00:09:17,295 --> 00:09:19,559 So who can, uh-- who can middle that? 212 00:09:19,602 --> 00:09:22,997 - Uh, maybe Dr. Machado. I'll let Garland know. 213 00:09:23,040 --> 00:09:25,782 - Eh, eh, eh, don't. 214 00:09:27,175 --> 00:09:28,785 Department's a little worried 215 00:09:28,829 --> 00:09:30,004 about Garland's prior relationship 216 00:09:30,047 --> 00:09:32,702 to Catalina Machado. 217 00:09:35,096 --> 00:09:37,794 - I can assure you 218 00:09:37,838 --> 00:09:41,929 that Garland's loyalty is to the Department. 219 00:09:41,972 --> 00:09:43,539 - Mm-hmm. 220 00:09:43,583 --> 00:09:46,847 There's still the matter of his judgement. 221 00:09:46,890 --> 00:09:51,199 I'm trusting you not to mention this UC to him, okay? 222 00:09:52,896 --> 00:09:55,072 Or anyone else on your squad, for that matter. 223 00:09:55,116 --> 00:09:57,161 - Chief, this could be dangerous for your guy. 224 00:09:57,205 --> 00:10:00,295 - So make sure it isn't. 225 00:10:00,338 --> 00:10:05,909 ♪ 226 00:10:09,957 --> 00:10:12,350 - So the Holt Tower trafficking case is now focused 227 00:10:12,394 --> 00:10:14,352 on Congressman Howard's involvement. 228 00:10:14,396 --> 00:10:16,659 Rosa, Lulu, and Denise have all disclosed 229 00:10:16,703 --> 00:10:19,096 that Howard paid them multiple visits. 230 00:10:19,140 --> 00:10:21,142 So, are they all solid? 231 00:10:24,449 --> 00:10:25,929 Guys, is there a problem? 232 00:10:25,973 --> 00:10:28,540 - Lulu's not talking until she gets her daughter back. 233 00:10:28,584 --> 00:10:31,065 And I don't blame her--she's already been burned twice. 234 00:10:31,108 --> 00:10:34,590 - I'm working with protective services on that, Fin. 235 00:10:34,634 --> 00:10:38,159 - And Denise is out. - Not worth another run? 236 00:10:38,202 --> 00:10:39,377 - No, I mean out. Out of the city. 237 00:10:39,421 --> 00:10:41,118 Can't find her. 238 00:10:41,162 --> 00:10:42,946 - Okay, that leaves Rosa. 239 00:10:42,990 --> 00:10:44,644 - We promised to leave her alone, 240 00:10:44,687 --> 00:10:46,689 so she and her son could have a fresh start. 241 00:10:46,733 --> 00:10:49,692 - We did, but you two have a good rapport, 242 00:10:49,736 --> 00:10:52,347 so ask her about Howard and see where it leads. 243 00:11:01,704 --> 00:11:03,401 - Rosa? 244 00:11:03,445 --> 00:11:05,273 - I told you that you can't be here. 245 00:11:05,316 --> 00:11:07,231 I was on a school field trip. - I know. 246 00:11:07,275 --> 00:11:09,625 - Pequeño, mijo. And bring me back my change. 247 00:11:09,669 --> 00:11:11,714 - Look, things are moving quickly, all right? 248 00:11:11,758 --> 00:11:13,716 We're looking to make a case against Mr. Howard. 249 00:11:13,760 --> 00:11:15,457 - No. 250 00:11:15,500 --> 00:11:18,155 Your own captain told me after I helped with Catalina 251 00:11:18,199 --> 00:11:19,591 that I could keep the apartment. 252 00:11:19,635 --> 00:11:20,680 She said it was over. 253 00:11:20,723 --> 00:11:23,465 - And it is over...for you. 254 00:11:23,508 --> 00:11:25,293 But he's hurting other women. 255 00:11:25,336 --> 00:11:28,383 Raping girls. 256 00:11:29,558 --> 00:11:30,733 - I believe it. 257 00:11:30,777 --> 00:11:32,474 The man's a pig, the worst of them all. 258 00:11:32,517 --> 00:11:34,694 - We need your help to put him away. 259 00:11:34,737 --> 00:11:37,609 - By testifying? Against Howard? 260 00:11:37,653 --> 00:11:40,395 Are you crazy? You know who he is. 261 00:11:40,438 --> 00:11:42,745 - I do. But we can protect you. 262 00:11:42,789 --> 00:11:45,313 - Ma! You want some? 263 00:11:45,356 --> 00:11:46,662 - I have to go. 264 00:11:46,706 --> 00:11:48,316 - Hey, at least think it over? 265 00:11:48,359 --> 00:11:51,493 - Let me be with my son. 266 00:11:55,192 --> 00:11:58,021 - Are you nuts? 267 00:11:58,065 --> 00:11:59,675 Bad enough I had to rat out Catalina. 268 00:11:59,719 --> 00:12:01,198 But Howard? 269 00:12:01,242 --> 00:12:02,678 That guy's gonna be president someday. 270 00:12:02,722 --> 00:12:04,767 Got a machine behind him. Think they're gonna let 271 00:12:04,811 --> 00:12:06,073 a mamaluke like me blow that up? 272 00:12:06,116 --> 00:12:07,509 - We can drive you. Say it's a medical issue. 273 00:12:07,552 --> 00:12:09,337 No one here has to know. 274 00:12:09,380 --> 00:12:11,339 - Grand jury. 275 00:12:11,382 --> 00:12:13,254 I told you already. 276 00:12:13,297 --> 00:12:16,518 I took Howard to Lulu's apartment, Denise's apartment, 277 00:12:16,561 --> 00:12:18,563 and Rosa's apartment. 278 00:12:18,607 --> 00:12:21,784 - Well--well, now we need you to testify to that. 279 00:12:24,308 --> 00:12:26,484 - How are we doing on the afterparty for the fundraiser? 280 00:12:26,528 --> 00:12:28,095 I haven't heard back from Catalina. 281 00:12:28,138 --> 00:12:30,271 - She's working on it. - Not fast enough. 282 00:12:30,314 --> 00:12:33,056 It's been a busy week, and we need to unwind. 283 00:12:33,100 --> 00:12:36,146 What about those girls who interned last summer? 284 00:12:36,190 --> 00:12:37,669 - They were still in high school, boss. 285 00:12:37,713 --> 00:12:39,802 - Just make sure they have IDs. 286 00:12:39,846 --> 00:12:42,762 Ooh, the petite blonde. She was like a colt. 287 00:12:42,805 --> 00:12:44,720 - Colt's the male horse. 288 00:12:44,764 --> 00:12:47,157 Filly's the female. - 289 00:12:47,201 --> 00:12:48,550 - You getting confused, partner? 290 00:12:48,593 --> 00:12:51,074 - Well, she was flat and sleek. 291 00:12:51,118 --> 00:12:52,815 That's all I know. None of that mama fat. 292 00:12:52,859 --> 00:12:54,208 - Oh, Jenna. 293 00:12:54,251 --> 00:12:55,731 - That's her. That's my little pony. 294 00:12:55,775 --> 00:12:57,080 - 295 00:12:57,124 --> 00:13:00,040 And her cute friend. - Hayden. 296 00:13:00,083 --> 00:13:02,694 - So Ortiz needed a law degree to become a pimp. 297 00:13:02,738 --> 00:13:04,435 - Jenna, how old is she? 298 00:13:04,479 --> 00:13:06,481 - Ortiz said she's a sophomore. 299 00:13:06,524 --> 00:13:08,396 - So high school. What, 16? 300 00:13:08,439 --> 00:13:10,572 - Yeah, or maybe even 15. 301 00:13:10,615 --> 00:13:13,227 I've got three girls at Sacred Heart. 302 00:13:13,270 --> 00:13:15,533 God, this makes me sick. 303 00:13:15,577 --> 00:13:18,841 Make sure Ortiz gets this Jenna to the fundraiser 304 00:13:18,885 --> 00:13:21,670 and catch Howard in the act and arrest him on-site, okay? 305 00:13:21,713 --> 00:13:23,759 - Um, again, Chief, the thinking here 306 00:13:23,803 --> 00:13:26,153 is that maybe we let this play out a bit more. 307 00:13:26,196 --> 00:13:27,589 - Why? 308 00:13:27,632 --> 00:13:29,809 - Well, some of our witnesses are a bit reluctant. 309 00:13:29,852 --> 00:13:31,854 And we're thinking if we give them more time-- 310 00:13:31,898 --> 00:13:33,725 - Tell your witnesses to grow a pair. 311 00:13:33,769 --> 00:13:35,336 I want this guy to go down now. 312 00:13:35,379 --> 00:13:37,338 You understand me? - With all due respect, 313 00:13:37,381 --> 00:13:39,079 we're only gonna get one shot at Congressman Howard. 314 00:13:39,122 --> 00:13:40,558 - And the Eighth Floor agrees. 315 00:13:40,602 --> 00:13:43,605 - Yeah, well, they got no balls, either. 316 00:13:44,562 --> 00:13:46,347 Correct me if I'm wrong, Counselor, 317 00:13:46,390 --> 00:13:48,740 but as soon as Howard announces his exploratory committee 318 00:13:48,784 --> 00:13:50,307 for presidency, 319 00:13:50,351 --> 00:13:52,309 then any arrest is gonna be perceived as political. 320 00:13:52,353 --> 00:13:53,354 Am I right? - Agreed. 321 00:13:53,397 --> 00:13:54,659 But that's still a ways off. 322 00:13:54,703 --> 00:13:58,141 - What's not is a new mayor. 323 00:13:58,185 --> 00:13:59,403 And after the year that we've just had, 324 00:13:59,447 --> 00:14:01,101 Howard is the perfect target. 325 00:14:01,144 --> 00:14:02,450 - You mean white? 326 00:14:02,493 --> 00:14:03,930 - And privileged, yeah. 327 00:14:03,973 --> 00:14:07,368 And that is just the kind of headline that makes us-- 328 00:14:08,760 --> 00:14:12,329 Captain, are you with us? 329 00:14:12,373 --> 00:14:14,505 - I'm sorry. 330 00:14:14,549 --> 00:14:15,898 Something's come up. 331 00:14:15,942 --> 00:14:18,205 I have a situation and I need to leave. 332 00:14:18,248 --> 00:14:20,163 Excuse me. 333 00:14:22,557 --> 00:14:23,819 - Where's the captain? 334 00:14:23,863 --> 00:14:26,343 - Don't know. Still haven't heard from her. 335 00:14:26,387 --> 00:14:29,564 - That did not feel right, pressuring Rosa today. 336 00:14:29,607 --> 00:14:31,435 I feel like we're rushing this, you know? 337 00:14:31,479 --> 00:14:33,176 Maybe she'll talk to McGrath about it. 338 00:14:33,220 --> 00:14:35,396 - Good luck. 339 00:14:35,439 --> 00:14:38,312 - I know the job is not supposed to be easy, but... 340 00:14:38,355 --> 00:14:41,706 today is the first day where it just felt wrong. 341 00:14:41,750 --> 00:14:43,230 You know? 342 00:14:43,273 --> 00:14:45,754 - That's part of the job, too. You gotta get past that. 343 00:14:50,280 --> 00:14:53,414 - Morales was a cop gone bad. He was distressed. 344 00:14:54,763 --> 00:14:56,939 Couldn't handle it. 345 00:14:56,983 --> 00:15:00,508 - So what happened next? 346 00:15:00,551 --> 00:15:03,859 - He put a gun to his head. 347 00:15:03,903 --> 00:15:05,905 Sergeant Bell was trying to talk him down. 348 00:15:08,385 --> 00:15:10,692 - No. You do not go out this way. 349 00:15:10,735 --> 00:15:13,956 - Ayanna, I need you right now. 350 00:15:14,000 --> 00:15:15,610 - I'm here. - I need you. 351 00:15:15,653 --> 00:15:17,264 - I'm here. 352 00:15:17,307 --> 00:15:20,267 - Morales finally lowers his weapon 353 00:15:20,310 --> 00:15:23,226 and we all took a breath. 354 00:15:23,270 --> 00:15:25,881 - You have your--no! 355 00:15:25,925 --> 00:15:27,578 - Everything happened so quickly. 356 00:15:27,622 --> 00:15:29,363 He aimed his gun at us, 357 00:15:29,406 --> 00:15:32,235 and Sergeant Bell used force to fire first. 358 00:15:33,933 --> 00:15:37,545 It was a good shooting. Textbook. 359 00:15:37,588 --> 00:15:39,590 Suicide by cop. 360 00:15:39,634 --> 00:15:42,898 - Anything else you want to add? 361 00:15:42,942 --> 00:15:46,249 - No. 362 00:15:46,293 --> 00:15:48,686 - Why were you at the hospital, Captain Benson? 363 00:15:49,905 --> 00:15:52,560 - I received a text from Detective Stabler. 364 00:15:52,603 --> 00:15:54,431 But I know now that he didn't send it. 365 00:15:54,475 --> 00:15:56,912 - How? - He told me. 366 00:15:56,956 --> 00:16:00,742 - And you have no reason to doubt him? 367 00:16:00,785 --> 00:16:03,745 - He was my partner for-- for 12 years. 368 00:16:03,788 --> 00:16:07,749 - Then who was it from? - Richard Wheatley. 369 00:16:07,792 --> 00:16:11,492 It's all part of his vendetta against Detective Stabler. 370 00:16:11,535 --> 00:16:15,278 Any woman who's close to him is a target. 371 00:16:16,323 --> 00:16:18,238 - Wheatley wanted to kill you? 372 00:16:18,281 --> 00:16:22,024 - I was run off the road a week before. 373 00:16:22,068 --> 00:16:23,895 That may have been a warning shot. 374 00:16:23,939 --> 00:16:25,810 - I'm aware. But at the hospital, 375 00:16:25,854 --> 00:16:27,682 it was my understanding he sent Morales 376 00:16:27,725 --> 00:16:29,597 to kill his ex-wife, Angela Wheatley. 377 00:16:29,640 --> 00:16:32,295 - Or both of us. 378 00:16:35,081 --> 00:16:39,955 - Liv. Olivia Benson. 379 00:16:42,392 --> 00:16:44,655 Wow. 380 00:16:44,699 --> 00:16:46,962 Elliot, now I completely understand. 381 00:16:47,006 --> 00:16:49,617 She's a knock out. Poor Angela, though, huh? 382 00:16:49,660 --> 00:16:52,968 Such a pleasure to meet you, Liv. 383 00:16:53,012 --> 00:16:55,449 - Get him out of here. 384 00:17:03,457 --> 00:17:06,242 - How'd it go at IAB? - It went. 385 00:17:06,286 --> 00:17:08,201 Are we all set up for Howard's fundraiser? 386 00:17:08,244 --> 00:17:09,680 - Everything's in motion. 387 00:17:09,724 --> 00:17:14,076 - Fin, help me understand. What is it with these men? 388 00:17:14,120 --> 00:17:15,904 Wheatley, Howard-- 389 00:17:15,947 --> 00:17:18,080 - Too much money. Too much power. 390 00:17:18,124 --> 00:17:20,039 They think they can do whatever they want. 391 00:17:20,082 --> 00:17:22,432 - Ow! 392 00:17:24,565 --> 00:17:27,089 - You okay? 393 00:17:27,133 --> 00:17:29,265 - I just-- I tweaked my ankle again. 394 00:17:29,309 --> 00:17:31,528 I'm fine. - No, you're not. 395 00:17:31,572 --> 00:17:33,095 I'm taking you to the doctor. 396 00:17:39,536 --> 00:17:41,495 - Looks like a full house. 397 00:17:41,538 --> 00:17:44,367 - Just make sure Howard gets to the suite with the girls. 398 00:17:44,411 --> 00:17:45,542 We'll do the rest. 399 00:17:45,586 --> 00:17:47,109 - Will he know I set him up? 400 00:17:47,153 --> 00:17:49,416 - We'll burn that bridge when we get to it. 401 00:17:49,459 --> 00:17:51,418 Meanwhile, just keep rocking him to sleep. 402 00:17:51,461 --> 00:17:52,897 - You don't understand. 403 00:17:52,941 --> 00:17:55,030 Howard gave me my first job out of law school. 404 00:17:55,074 --> 00:17:56,858 He's been my friend since college. 405 00:17:56,901 --> 00:17:58,164 I-I can't do this. 406 00:17:58,207 --> 00:18:00,296 - You want to continue that friendship in jail? 407 00:18:00,340 --> 00:18:01,428 - If the roles were reversed, 408 00:18:01,471 --> 00:18:02,951 he wouldn't think twice about you. 409 00:18:02,994 --> 00:18:05,345 - Showtime. Let me walk you out. 410 00:18:09,000 --> 00:18:10,263 - Ortiz gonna keep it together? 411 00:18:10,306 --> 00:18:12,482 - Don't worry, Counselor. 412 00:18:17,487 --> 00:18:20,142 ♪ 413 00:18:20,186 --> 00:18:22,318 - You ready? A lot riding on this. 414 00:18:22,362 --> 00:18:23,580 - Yep. And if it all goes well, 415 00:18:23,624 --> 00:18:25,234 my bosses will take all the glory. 416 00:18:25,278 --> 00:18:26,453 - If it doesn't? 417 00:18:26,496 --> 00:18:28,803 - Maybe we open up our own agency 418 00:18:29,934 --> 00:18:31,414 Actually, I like the sound of that. 419 00:18:33,024 --> 00:18:35,070 - What a waste of a good hotel room. 420 00:18:37,899 --> 00:18:40,293 Mm. Oh, hold that thought. 421 00:18:40,336 --> 00:18:42,033 It's on. 422 00:18:47,604 --> 00:18:49,432 - Good evening. 423 00:18:49,476 --> 00:18:52,261 Welcome, everybody. I'm Catalina Machado. 424 00:18:52,305 --> 00:18:54,481 Whenever Proud Life has needed help, 425 00:18:54,524 --> 00:18:57,962 Congressman Howard has always answered the call. 426 00:18:58,006 --> 00:18:59,616 And so when he called me to ask me 427 00:18:59,660 --> 00:19:03,098 to introduce him tonight, I was honored. 428 00:19:03,142 --> 00:19:04,882 Congressman? 429 00:19:14,544 --> 00:19:18,418 - Thank you, my dear friend. Amiga mío. 430 00:19:18,461 --> 00:19:21,421 Our partnership with Proud Life proves that we have 431 00:19:21,464 --> 00:19:24,206 bipartisan support to end homelessness. 432 00:19:24,250 --> 00:19:27,644 And who better to lead that charge than Catalina Machado? 433 00:19:27,688 --> 00:19:29,951 Alliances like ours prove that 434 00:19:29,994 --> 00:19:34,216 results are more important than petty politics. 435 00:19:34,260 --> 00:19:36,610 They're what real Americans want. 436 00:19:37,698 --> 00:19:39,395 - Mm, he's got his rap down. 437 00:19:39,439 --> 00:19:42,050 - Give him that much. 438 00:19:42,093 --> 00:19:44,008 - The divisions in this country break my heart. 439 00:19:44,052 --> 00:19:47,098 We need to stop the blaming, finger-pointing, 440 00:19:47,142 --> 00:19:50,493 the demonization of corporate America, the overregulation. 441 00:19:50,537 --> 00:19:53,670 - Congressman is aware of the obstacles facing your company. 442 00:19:53,714 --> 00:19:54,976 - When he becomes president, 443 00:19:55,019 --> 00:19:57,065 pharma will have a friend in the White House. 444 00:19:57,108 --> 00:19:58,371 - I don't know about all that, 445 00:19:58,414 --> 00:20:01,417 but, uh, I do hope you consider me an ally. 446 00:20:02,418 --> 00:20:04,681 All this tax talk must be boring for you two. 447 00:20:04,725 --> 00:20:06,944 - No, not at all, Congressman. 448 00:20:06,988 --> 00:20:09,251 You had me at lowering capital gains rate. 449 00:20:09,295 --> 00:20:11,384 - Justin, take it easy tonight. 450 00:20:11,427 --> 00:20:13,560 Tomorrow's an early day. 451 00:20:13,603 --> 00:20:16,606 Gold. 452 00:20:16,650 --> 00:20:18,260 - Congressman Howard, 453 00:20:18,304 --> 00:20:21,045 meet Danny Quiñones, AKA "Q." 454 00:20:21,089 --> 00:20:22,133 I told you about him. 455 00:20:22,177 --> 00:20:23,483 - Oh, yes! Of course. 456 00:20:23,526 --> 00:20:25,049 I'm glad you decided to make it. 457 00:20:25,093 --> 00:20:27,226 Catalina tells me you're a major influencer. 458 00:20:27,269 --> 00:20:29,271 - He is. He reps a clothing line, 459 00:20:29,315 --> 00:20:32,100 a vape brand, um, a photo-sharing app? 460 00:20:32,143 --> 00:20:33,275 - For what it's worth, 461 00:20:33,319 --> 00:20:35,059 I got about 40 million Insta followers. 462 00:20:35,103 --> 00:20:36,104 - There's a lot of teenagers 463 00:20:36,147 --> 00:20:38,324 that'll be vote eligible in '24. 464 00:20:38,367 --> 00:20:40,282 - Know this guy? 465 00:20:40,326 --> 00:20:43,024 - Well, it looks like he's got a net worth of $120 million, 466 00:20:43,067 --> 00:20:45,113 he guest DJs at Triller, 467 00:20:45,156 --> 00:20:48,464 and he's followed by Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Billie Eilish... 468 00:20:48,508 --> 00:20:51,380 Oh, Olivia Rodrigo. - Who? 469 00:20:51,424 --> 00:20:55,123 - Treat Q right, he'll lead us to the Promised Land. 470 00:20:55,166 --> 00:20:57,473 - I'm all about the youth, you know what I'm saying? 471 00:20:57,517 --> 00:21:00,128 And I don't see a lot of it here. 472 00:21:00,171 --> 00:21:04,306 - I have some young activists in our hospitality suite. 473 00:21:04,350 --> 00:21:06,308 - Care to "caucus"? 474 00:21:06,352 --> 00:21:10,443 - If that means party, hell freaking yes. 475 00:21:14,229 --> 00:21:16,100 - Amazing how these guys find each other. 476 00:21:16,144 --> 00:21:19,452 - Players always do. 477 00:21:22,498 --> 00:21:24,761 - It's on. - It's about time. 478 00:21:33,727 --> 00:21:35,381 - Welcome to politics, 479 00:21:35,424 --> 00:21:38,166 where the men are fours and the women are tens. 480 00:21:39,385 --> 00:21:42,475 - Wow, those girls look like-- 481 00:21:42,518 --> 00:21:44,346 - Girls? 482 00:21:44,390 --> 00:21:46,087 Bother you? 483 00:21:46,130 --> 00:21:49,003 - No. I peaked in high school. 484 00:21:49,046 --> 00:21:51,658 - Well, they're just peaking today. 485 00:21:51,701 --> 00:21:52,876 They'll do anything you want, 486 00:21:52,920 --> 00:21:55,183 and anything you haven't even thought of. 487 00:21:57,228 --> 00:22:00,275 - May I present Jenna and Hayden. 488 00:22:00,319 --> 00:22:01,581 - It's good to see you again. 489 00:22:01,624 --> 00:22:03,322 - Hi. - And this is Q. 490 00:22:03,365 --> 00:22:05,715 You might recognize him from the interwebs. 491 00:22:05,759 --> 00:22:08,370 - I want to be on that "Teens Run the World" platform. 492 00:22:08,414 --> 00:22:10,241 - Those interviews are cool. 493 00:22:10,285 --> 00:22:13,810 - Maybe you two can be next. Take my info. 494 00:22:16,726 --> 00:22:18,467 Where are you guys coming from? 495 00:22:18,511 --> 00:22:21,731 - Jersey. Not too far. 496 00:22:23,429 --> 00:22:25,474 - Transporting a minor across state lines 497 00:22:25,518 --> 00:22:27,520 for immoral purposes. That's a felony. 498 00:22:27,563 --> 00:22:29,217 Absolutely. 499 00:22:29,260 --> 00:22:30,697 - You know, you two play your cards right, 500 00:22:30,740 --> 00:22:33,221 and you could be the next Fiddle and Faddle. 501 00:22:33,264 --> 00:22:35,223 - Who's that? 502 00:22:35,266 --> 00:22:37,356 - Interns JFK used to frolic with 503 00:22:37,399 --> 00:22:39,270 at the White House pool during lunch. 504 00:22:39,314 --> 00:22:40,707 Those are code names. 505 00:22:40,750 --> 00:22:42,665 - The White House? 506 00:22:42,709 --> 00:22:43,753 I'll drink to that. 507 00:22:50,325 --> 00:22:52,675 You feeling okay? 508 00:22:52,719 --> 00:22:55,591 If you need to lay down... 509 00:23:12,782 --> 00:23:14,741 Ooh, got you. 510 00:23:14,784 --> 00:23:18,222 - I feel funny. 511 00:23:18,266 --> 00:23:19,528 What was in my drink? 512 00:23:19,572 --> 00:23:21,530 - That's just bubbles. 513 00:23:21,574 --> 00:23:24,446 Lots and lots of little bubbles. 514 00:23:24,490 --> 00:23:25,795 - He roofied her drink. 515 00:23:25,839 --> 00:23:28,581 Assault in the second degree. Felony number two. 516 00:23:31,279 --> 00:23:33,107 - No, wait! - It's all right, hey. 517 00:23:33,150 --> 00:23:34,413 - Now we're looking at attempted rape. 518 00:23:34,456 --> 00:23:35,805 That's all I need. - We gotta go. 519 00:23:35,849 --> 00:23:37,154 We gotta stop this. - Go 520 00:23:37,198 --> 00:23:39,287 - I don't want to do this. No, I-- 521 00:23:42,333 --> 00:23:43,465 ♪ 522 00:23:43,509 --> 00:23:46,207 - Go. 523 00:23:47,295 --> 00:23:51,430 - NYPD, hands up. Hands up. 524 00:23:51,473 --> 00:23:55,738 ♪ 525 00:23:55,782 --> 00:23:57,392 Party's over, Congressman. - She's of age. 526 00:23:57,436 --> 00:24:00,134 I did nothing wrong. - Up against the wall. 527 00:24:00,177 --> 00:24:01,788 Face the wall! 528 00:24:01,831 --> 00:24:03,137 - Easy, easy. 529 00:24:03,180 --> 00:24:04,660 Don't do something you'll regret later. 530 00:24:04,704 --> 00:24:06,314 - Jenna. 531 00:24:06,357 --> 00:24:07,489 Jenna. - What's going on? 532 00:24:07,533 --> 00:24:09,578 - You're okay. He's in trouble. 533 00:24:09,622 --> 00:24:10,797 You'll be fine. 534 00:24:10,840 --> 00:24:13,669 - Ah, ah. - You good? 535 00:24:19,370 --> 00:24:20,850 - The hell is this? You set me up? 536 00:24:20,894 --> 00:24:22,635 - Not a word, Q. Lawyer up. 537 00:24:22,678 --> 00:24:23,940 They can't prove a thing. 538 00:24:23,984 --> 00:24:25,159 - It was just a dance, I swear to God. 539 00:24:25,202 --> 00:24:27,770 You can ask her. - Yeah, just keep talking. 540 00:24:27,814 --> 00:24:29,424 - I was invited! He set me up. 541 00:24:29,468 --> 00:24:30,512 - Get him out of here. 542 00:24:30,556 --> 00:24:33,646 - He set me up! - Hey. 543 00:24:33,689 --> 00:24:35,430 - All right, guys. Take off these bracelets. 544 00:24:35,474 --> 00:24:36,605 And make sure you bag those flutes. 545 00:24:36,649 --> 00:24:38,520 The champagne was probably laced. 546 00:24:41,218 --> 00:24:44,613 Oh, sorry, Joe Velasco. 547 00:24:44,657 --> 00:24:46,963 I'm on the job. - Nice try. 548 00:24:47,007 --> 00:24:48,661 - We didn't know anything about a UC. 549 00:24:48,704 --> 00:24:50,619 - Hey, hey, hey, it was a "need to know." 550 00:24:50,663 --> 00:24:53,448 Call Tommy. 551 00:24:53,492 --> 00:24:56,233 Chief McGrath? 552 00:25:05,242 --> 00:25:07,941 - Yes, Chief, we're maintaining your UC's cover. 553 00:25:07,984 --> 00:25:10,900 He's in holding with Congressman Howard. 554 00:25:12,075 --> 00:25:14,469 I will let them know. You're welcome. 555 00:25:16,079 --> 00:25:18,821 Chief McGrath sends his thanks to the entire team. 556 00:25:18,865 --> 00:25:21,737 - Would have been nice to know who the entire team was. 557 00:25:21,781 --> 00:25:23,260 There's a UC on the job, 558 00:25:23,304 --> 00:25:25,088 McGrath, Garland, don't let us know? 559 00:25:25,132 --> 00:25:28,831 - Close the door. 560 00:25:29,876 --> 00:25:32,095 Garland didn't know. 561 00:25:32,139 --> 00:25:35,142 McGrath told me not to tip anyone off. 562 00:25:35,185 --> 00:25:37,840 The UC's name is Joe Velasco. 563 00:25:37,884 --> 00:25:39,799 McGrath's apparently his rabbi. 564 00:25:39,842 --> 00:25:42,323 - McGrath doesn't even trust Garland? 565 00:25:42,366 --> 00:25:45,195 That's not good. 566 00:25:45,239 --> 00:25:47,720 - How long are we keeping "Q" in holding? 567 00:25:47,763 --> 00:25:49,983 - Until Congressman Howard's lawyer gets here. 568 00:25:50,026 --> 00:25:51,506 I mean, maybe he'll get him talking. 569 00:25:51,550 --> 00:25:53,160 - Would that be admissible? 570 00:25:53,203 --> 00:25:55,205 - Let's let the lawyers sort it out. 571 00:25:58,121 --> 00:26:01,516 Kat. Okay. 572 00:26:01,560 --> 00:26:04,040 Rollins is on her way to meet you. 573 00:26:04,084 --> 00:26:05,868 They gave Jenna fluids and a sedative. 574 00:26:05,912 --> 00:26:07,478 She's lucid. 575 00:26:07,522 --> 00:26:09,002 - All right, we need to make sure that they run her urine. 576 00:26:09,045 --> 00:26:10,133 Is her family there? 577 00:26:10,177 --> 00:26:11,744 - The mother's on her way from Jersey. 578 00:26:11,787 --> 00:26:13,093 Talk to Jenna before she gets there. 579 00:26:13,136 --> 00:26:14,921 I'll have Carisi get a warrant for her phone. 580 00:26:17,967 --> 00:26:19,839 - Captain? 581 00:26:19,882 --> 00:26:21,710 - Yes. - Howard's lawyer is here. 582 00:26:21,754 --> 00:26:22,885 He says he'll only talk to you. 583 00:26:22,929 --> 00:26:25,932 - Put him in Interrogation. 584 00:26:29,283 --> 00:26:32,068 - So, what'd the doctor say about your ankle? 585 00:26:34,897 --> 00:26:36,899 - It's fractured. 586 00:26:36,943 --> 00:26:40,381 He had to reset it, and that was...crunchy. 587 00:26:41,556 --> 00:26:43,514 It's too swollen for them to do surgery on it. 588 00:26:43,558 --> 00:26:44,733 - And that's why you should go home. 589 00:26:44,777 --> 00:26:45,952 I can handle this. 590 00:26:45,995 --> 00:26:47,431 - I know you can, Fin. 591 00:26:47,475 --> 00:26:48,911 But I can't tell McGrath 592 00:26:48,955 --> 00:26:50,957 that I have a sitting Congressman in holding 593 00:26:51,000 --> 00:26:53,350 and I need a sick day. 594 00:26:53,394 --> 00:26:55,962 - Ahh. 595 00:26:57,485 --> 00:26:59,443 Hey! What's the big deal? 596 00:26:59,487 --> 00:27:01,358 We were just partying. - I'll ask again. 597 00:27:01,402 --> 00:27:02,838 You need me to get you a lawyer? 598 00:27:02,882 --> 00:27:06,102 - I got one. And this won't stick. 599 00:27:06,146 --> 00:27:07,887 If the girls brought the drugs. 600 00:27:07,930 --> 00:27:10,367 Two phone calls from you, we're out of here! 601 00:27:10,411 --> 00:27:11,934 - Compadre, listen. 602 00:27:11,978 --> 00:27:13,457 These guys are looking to take me out. 603 00:27:13,501 --> 00:27:15,285 Don't say anything. 604 00:27:15,329 --> 00:27:17,853 - There's nothing to say. 605 00:27:17,897 --> 00:27:20,508 - Congressman, your lawyer's here. 606 00:27:25,426 --> 00:27:26,906 - Hey. Hey! 607 00:27:26,949 --> 00:27:28,951 I still need to make a call. - I'll be back. 608 00:27:30,170 --> 00:27:31,824 - Ahh, Sarge, Sarge, Sarge. 609 00:27:31,867 --> 00:27:32,955 Can't you put me somewhere else? 610 00:27:32,999 --> 00:27:34,957 - Sorry. 611 00:27:40,354 --> 00:27:42,791 - You called my parents without asking me? 612 00:27:42,835 --> 00:27:44,140 - You're 16, Jenna. 613 00:27:44,184 --> 00:27:45,751 - I wasn't doing anything. 614 00:27:45,794 --> 00:27:49,493 - You had Rohypnol, alcohol, pot, and MDMA in your system. 615 00:27:49,537 --> 00:27:52,018 - I don't do Ecstasy. 616 00:27:52,061 --> 00:27:54,324 All I take is Addy. I bought it online. 617 00:27:54,368 --> 00:27:55,891 I have ADHD. 618 00:27:55,935 --> 00:27:58,807 - So how do you know Congressman Howard? 619 00:27:58,851 --> 00:28:01,157 - I met him on a class trip to D.C. 620 00:28:01,201 --> 00:28:03,333 He took photos with all of us. 621 00:28:03,377 --> 00:28:07,294 He asked for my number to text me the pictures. 622 00:28:07,337 --> 00:28:08,599 He follows me on Insta. 623 00:28:08,643 --> 00:28:10,601 - Did you live in his district? 624 00:28:10,645 --> 00:28:12,429 - No, I'm from Bayonne. 625 00:28:12,473 --> 00:28:15,171 I told him I was interested in politics, 626 00:28:15,215 --> 00:28:16,825 solving climate change. 627 00:28:16,869 --> 00:28:19,001 He said he could get me an internship. 628 00:28:19,045 --> 00:28:22,526 - How often did you see him? 629 00:28:22,570 --> 00:28:25,442 - Mostly in the summer. 630 00:28:25,486 --> 00:28:28,924 He'd send a car service. Parties at his house. 631 00:28:28,968 --> 00:28:31,361 He had a Fourth of July party on a yacht. 632 00:28:31,405 --> 00:28:33,494 - Did he ever get physical with you? 633 00:28:33,537 --> 00:28:36,627 - What do you mean? - You know what we mean. 634 00:28:36,671 --> 00:28:39,935 - Jenna, you are not in any trouble, okay? 635 00:28:39,979 --> 00:28:41,676 Whatever happened, that's on him. 636 00:28:41,720 --> 00:28:45,114 - Nothing happened. 637 00:28:45,158 --> 00:28:46,333 - He drugged you. 638 00:28:46,376 --> 00:28:49,075 He took you back to his bedroom. 639 00:28:49,118 --> 00:28:50,554 Have you two ever had sex? 640 00:28:50,598 --> 00:28:53,862 - Not "sex" sex. 641 00:28:53,906 --> 00:28:55,864 I give him massages. 642 00:28:55,908 --> 00:28:58,954 That's not illegal. He told me so. 643 00:28:58,998 --> 00:29:01,522 He went to law school. 644 00:29:01,565 --> 00:29:03,263 - You guys had your fun. 645 00:29:03,306 --> 00:29:05,613 Keeping my client, a United States congressman, 646 00:29:05,656 --> 00:29:07,136 in a holding cell overnight? 647 00:29:07,180 --> 00:29:10,183 - He's under arrest, Mr. Gold. - On what probable cause? 648 00:29:10,226 --> 00:29:12,446 - Well, the girl that he drugged and put in his bed, 649 00:29:12,489 --> 00:29:13,926 she was 16 years old. 650 00:29:13,969 --> 00:29:16,406 - First of all, anything she took must have been hers. 651 00:29:16,450 --> 00:29:18,495 And her vaccination card said she was 18. 652 00:29:18,539 --> 00:29:20,149 - Come on, as a lawyer, you gotta know that 653 00:29:20,193 --> 00:29:22,586 that's no excuse. - Nothing happened. 654 00:29:22,630 --> 00:29:25,415 She must have taken something. She seemed dizzy. 655 00:29:25,459 --> 00:29:27,374 I helped her lie down, administered CPR-- 656 00:29:27,417 --> 00:29:29,593 - With your pants unzipped. - Let's just stop right here. 657 00:29:29,637 --> 00:29:31,987 - Do you always party with teenage girls 658 00:29:32,031 --> 00:29:33,336 after a fundraiser? 659 00:29:33,380 --> 00:29:36,165 - My client is single. He has a spotless record. 660 00:29:36,209 --> 00:29:37,993 We all know this is a political witch hunt. 661 00:29:38,037 --> 00:29:41,127 - All right, let's move on from the girl, then. 662 00:29:41,170 --> 00:29:43,564 You're a regular visitor at the Holt Tower apartments 663 00:29:43,607 --> 00:29:45,174 in Manhattan. 664 00:29:45,218 --> 00:29:46,654 - Yes, I am. My mother has a pied-à terre 665 00:29:46,697 --> 00:29:47,698 overlooking the park. 666 00:29:47,742 --> 00:29:51,485 - Okay. So which one of these 667 00:29:51,528 --> 00:29:53,443 is your mother? 668 00:29:53,487 --> 00:29:54,488 - I don't know any of these women. 669 00:29:54,531 --> 00:29:57,447 - Really? Because they know you. 670 00:29:57,491 --> 00:29:59,536 And we have security footage of you on their floor. 671 00:29:59,580 --> 00:30:01,234 So can you explain that to me, please? 672 00:30:01,277 --> 00:30:04,280 - Due diligence. Inspecting their apartments. 673 00:30:04,324 --> 00:30:06,413 Part of my duty as a member of the housing sub-committee. 674 00:30:06,456 --> 00:30:09,982 - Enough, Justin, this is a goddamn fishing expedition. 675 00:30:10,025 --> 00:30:12,985 I understand it's every ADA's wet dream 676 00:30:13,028 --> 00:30:15,204 to take down a presidential contender, 677 00:30:15,248 --> 00:30:16,466 but we're done. 678 00:30:16,510 --> 00:30:18,207 - Hey, actually, one more question. 679 00:30:18,251 --> 00:30:21,080 Who put you up to this? My party or theirs? 680 00:30:21,123 --> 00:30:24,561 - Oh, nobody us up to this. You see, we're SVU. 681 00:30:24,605 --> 00:30:28,348 You're a sexual predator. So guess what happens next? 682 00:30:32,265 --> 00:30:33,527 - Congressman Howard. 683 00:30:33,570 --> 00:30:36,356 On the charges of sex trafficking, rape 3, 684 00:30:36,399 --> 00:30:39,272 facilitating a sex offense with a controlled substance, 685 00:30:39,315 --> 00:30:41,665 and attempted rape, how do you plead? 686 00:30:41,709 --> 00:30:44,451 - Not guilty, Your Honor. As I've said repeatedly, 687 00:30:44,494 --> 00:30:47,628 this is a political move by the NYPD and the DA's office. 688 00:30:47,671 --> 00:30:50,065 - Not the time nor the place, Counselor. 689 00:30:50,109 --> 00:30:52,459 People on bail? - We ask for remand. 690 00:30:52,502 --> 00:30:54,635 - Remand? For a sitting congressman? 691 00:30:54,678 --> 00:30:56,811 He has an obligation to his constituents. 692 00:30:56,855 --> 00:30:58,465 - He's looking at 20 years in prison. 693 00:30:58,508 --> 00:31:01,207 - If it will help you sleep better, Counselor Carisi, 694 00:31:01,250 --> 00:31:04,819 I'll ask the congressman to surrender his passport. 695 00:31:10,129 --> 00:31:13,045 - Uh, ten seconds, folks. 696 00:31:13,088 --> 00:31:15,525 - Chief. Garland's not here yet. 697 00:31:15,569 --> 00:31:17,353 - Well, maybe that's for the best. 698 00:31:17,397 --> 00:31:18,702 We don't need any questions about his relationship 699 00:31:18,746 --> 00:31:20,052 with Catalina Machado. 700 00:31:20,095 --> 00:31:21,531 - Okay, Chief. 701 00:31:24,491 --> 00:31:25,840 Good afternoon. 702 00:31:25,884 --> 00:31:29,191 I'm joined by Captain Benson of SVU, ADA Carisi, 703 00:31:29,235 --> 00:31:31,715 and attorneys from the SDNY. 704 00:31:31,759 --> 00:31:33,413 After an exhaustive investigation, 705 00:31:33,456 --> 00:31:34,805 today we announce the arrests 706 00:31:34,849 --> 00:31:37,721 of Proud Life director Dr. Catalina Machado, 707 00:31:37,765 --> 00:31:40,028 congressional aide Ruben Ortiz, 708 00:31:40,072 --> 00:31:43,858 and New York state congressman George Justin Howard, 709 00:31:43,902 --> 00:31:46,687 who, along with other unnamed co-defendants, 710 00:31:46,730 --> 00:31:48,732 will be charged with sexual assault 711 00:31:48,776 --> 00:31:50,256 and sex trafficking. 712 00:31:50,299 --> 00:31:51,648 - Celia? - We know that there are 713 00:31:51,692 --> 00:31:53,520 more victims out there 714 00:31:53,563 --> 00:31:55,565 who were given subsidized housing... 715 00:31:55,609 --> 00:31:57,872 - Why isn't this on my schedule? 716 00:31:57,916 --> 00:32:01,180 - We are asking you to come forward. 717 00:32:01,223 --> 00:32:03,312 - I'm sorry, I didn't know. 718 00:32:03,356 --> 00:32:06,141 - No one notified you? - No. 719 00:32:06,185 --> 00:32:08,535 - Are you--are you sure you didn't miss an email? 720 00:32:08,578 --> 00:32:10,885 - We are convening... - I'll check. 721 00:32:10,929 --> 00:32:13,105 Maybe it went to spam. 722 00:32:13,148 --> 00:32:14,410 Should I call McGrath's office? 723 00:32:14,454 --> 00:32:17,761 - No. Thank you, Celia. 724 00:32:17,805 --> 00:32:21,156 - To uphold the public trust. Thank you. 725 00:32:21,200 --> 00:32:25,552 - Okay, um, we can take some questions, if you like. 726 00:32:29,251 --> 00:32:33,647 ♪ 727 00:32:40,349 --> 00:32:43,657 - Mm. Chief. 728 00:32:43,700 --> 00:32:45,702 - Good morning. How are you feeling? 729 00:32:45,746 --> 00:32:47,617 - I'll live. 730 00:32:47,661 --> 00:32:49,097 Listen... 731 00:32:49,141 --> 00:32:50,969 about the press conference. 732 00:32:51,012 --> 00:32:52,231 I never would have gone 733 00:32:52,274 --> 00:32:53,710 if I knew that you weren't coming. 734 00:32:53,754 --> 00:32:55,756 - All good. I spoke to McGrath. 735 00:32:55,799 --> 00:32:57,018 - You did? 736 00:32:57,062 --> 00:32:59,325 - He was surprised I wasn't there, too. 737 00:32:59,368 --> 00:33:01,066 He apologized. 738 00:33:01,109 --> 00:33:04,112 Must have been a communication error from his office. 739 00:33:04,156 --> 00:33:05,853 Things are moving pretty fast. 740 00:33:05,896 --> 00:33:07,986 He said that's probably why he didn't tell me 741 00:33:08,029 --> 00:33:10,901 we had a UC at the fundraiser. 742 00:33:10,945 --> 00:33:13,774 - He said that? 743 00:33:14,993 --> 00:33:19,258 That's, uh, not exactly what happened. 744 00:33:19,301 --> 00:33:21,173 - Water under the bridge. 745 00:33:21,216 --> 00:33:22,913 We play this right, 746 00:33:22,957 --> 00:33:25,177 plenty of attaboys for everybody. 747 00:33:25,220 --> 00:33:27,266 How close are we to an indictment? 748 00:33:27,309 --> 00:33:30,051 - Well, we're prepping Catalina and Ortiz today 749 00:33:30,095 --> 00:33:31,705 for the grand jury tomorrow. 750 00:33:31,748 --> 00:33:33,837 - We trust Catalina? 751 00:33:33,881 --> 00:33:38,233 - She's looking at 20 to life if she doesn't cooperate. 752 00:33:38,277 --> 00:33:39,756 - I'm still trying to wrap my head around 753 00:33:39,800 --> 00:33:41,671 somebody who's done so much good, 754 00:33:41,715 --> 00:33:43,891 yet she got caught up in this. 755 00:33:43,934 --> 00:33:48,069 - Chief... she didn't get "caught up." 756 00:33:48,113 --> 00:33:50,767 She orchestrated it. 757 00:33:50,811 --> 00:33:52,291 - I know, I know. 758 00:33:52,334 --> 00:33:54,684 I was having a conversation with my wife last night, 759 00:33:54,728 --> 00:33:58,079 talking about my own blind spots. 760 00:33:58,123 --> 00:34:00,908 - Well, we all have them. 761 00:34:03,954 --> 00:34:07,088 ♪ 762 00:34:07,132 --> 00:34:09,917 - If I haven't made it clear, 763 00:34:09,960 --> 00:34:13,442 I appreciate you pointing them out for me. 764 00:34:13,486 --> 00:34:15,662 And for having my back? 765 00:34:15,705 --> 00:34:17,316 - Always. 766 00:34:17,359 --> 00:34:24,410 ♪ 767 00:34:29,067 --> 00:34:32,026 - Congressman Howard invited me to his suite to party. 768 00:34:32,070 --> 00:34:35,421 He said, some men like melons, some men like mangoes. 769 00:34:35,464 --> 00:34:38,206 He told me he likes cherries. 770 00:34:39,903 --> 00:34:42,341 Hey, I'm sorry. That's the way he talks. 771 00:34:42,384 --> 00:34:45,083 - So you get to his suite, and who's there? 772 00:34:46,432 --> 00:34:49,478 - He asked me to make sure that two former interns, 773 00:34:49,522 --> 00:34:53,700 Jenna Evans and Hayden Smith, were in the suite. 774 00:34:53,743 --> 00:34:55,223 - Do you remember what you told him? 775 00:34:55,267 --> 00:34:58,226 - I reminded him that they were still in high school. 776 00:34:59,793 --> 00:35:02,970 He told me, just make sure they have IDs. 777 00:35:03,013 --> 00:35:05,146 - Did Congressman Howard ever express any interest 778 00:35:05,190 --> 00:35:07,931 in high school girls before? 779 00:35:07,975 --> 00:35:10,369 - That's when Congressman Howard told me he was tired 780 00:35:10,412 --> 00:35:11,935 of the young mothers. 781 00:35:11,979 --> 00:35:14,199 He asked me to find apartments 782 00:35:14,242 --> 00:35:15,722 for mothers with teenage daughters. 783 00:35:15,765 --> 00:35:17,506 - And you took that to mean... 784 00:35:17,550 --> 00:35:19,769 - That I was to find homeless women 785 00:35:19,813 --> 00:35:21,902 whose daughters would have sex with him 786 00:35:21,945 --> 00:35:23,904 in exchange for subsidized apartments. 787 00:35:23,947 --> 00:35:27,255 - And that was a clear quid pro quo? 788 00:35:27,299 --> 00:35:29,301 - Ortiz said he was bringing his boss, 789 00:35:29,344 --> 00:35:31,955 Congressman Howard, to Holt Tower. 790 00:35:31,999 --> 00:35:33,914 He expected the VIP treatment. 791 00:35:33,957 --> 00:35:35,916 - What did he mean by that? 792 00:35:35,959 --> 00:35:37,961 - Look, I'm not gonna say he did anything. 793 00:35:38,005 --> 00:35:40,225 - That's okay, Jenna. 794 00:35:40,268 --> 00:35:43,097 We'll just ask you to tell the grand jury your age. 795 00:35:43,141 --> 00:35:44,838 - I'm almost 17. 796 00:35:44,881 --> 00:35:47,275 - And you went to the hotel bedroom with Howard 797 00:35:47,319 --> 00:35:48,798 after he gave you a drink. 798 00:35:49,886 --> 00:35:53,281 - I had to let him do whatever he wanted to me. 799 00:35:53,325 --> 00:35:56,502 On my knees. 800 00:35:56,545 --> 00:35:59,853 Forcing me. 801 00:35:59,896 --> 00:36:02,247 And then he turned me over. 802 00:36:04,988 --> 00:36:08,775 It hurt. But I couldn't scream, 803 00:36:08,818 --> 00:36:12,518 because my son was in the next room. 804 00:36:12,561 --> 00:36:14,215 - How often did he come 805 00:36:14,259 --> 00:36:16,957 to your apartment in Holt Towers, Rosa? 806 00:36:17,000 --> 00:36:20,830 - Two or three times a week. 807 00:36:20,874 --> 00:36:23,529 He told me his mother lived in the building 808 00:36:23,572 --> 00:36:27,097 and he could come over whenever he wanted to. 809 00:36:27,141 --> 00:36:29,448 And if I didn't submit to him, 810 00:36:29,491 --> 00:36:31,537 that he would tell Catalina 811 00:36:31,580 --> 00:36:34,496 to send me back to the shelter. 812 00:36:36,281 --> 00:36:38,152 - Thank you, Rosa. 813 00:36:40,372 --> 00:36:43,157 - I'm days away from launching my political action committee. 814 00:36:43,201 --> 00:36:45,159 No one's gonna believe these "victims." 815 00:36:45,203 --> 00:36:46,291 - A grand jury will. 816 00:36:46,334 --> 00:36:48,206 - They'll believe these homeless women 817 00:36:48,249 --> 00:36:49,555 who get to keep their free apartments 818 00:36:49,598 --> 00:36:51,252 if they testify? - Or Catalina? 819 00:36:51,296 --> 00:36:53,036 She's lying to save her own ass. 820 00:36:53,080 --> 00:36:55,169 She's been robbing Proud Life blind for years. 821 00:36:55,213 --> 00:36:56,475 - So you knew that, 822 00:36:56,518 --> 00:36:57,998 and yet you still asked her to introduce you 823 00:36:58,041 --> 00:36:59,217 at your fundraiser. 824 00:36:59,260 --> 00:37:01,610 - Let's not litigate who knew what when. 825 00:37:01,654 --> 00:37:04,309 My client is willing to testify that Catalina offered 826 00:37:04,352 --> 00:37:06,006 to bribe him with sexual favors 827 00:37:06,049 --> 00:37:07,616 in exchange for supporting Proud Life. 828 00:37:07,660 --> 00:37:10,053 - Not sexual favors. They're called rapes. 829 00:37:10,097 --> 00:37:12,273 - Or these women are grifters. 830 00:37:12,317 --> 00:37:14,319 The only reason the congressman went to Holt Tower 831 00:37:14,362 --> 00:37:15,929 was to visit his mother. 832 00:37:15,972 --> 00:37:17,147 And she'll make a better witness 833 00:37:17,191 --> 00:37:19,454 than your rapist handyman or Dr. Machado. 834 00:37:19,498 --> 00:37:21,891 - Look, you asked for this meeting. 835 00:37:21,935 --> 00:37:24,503 So, you know, any deal offered means he goes on the registry, 836 00:37:24,546 --> 00:37:26,287 and he does prison time. - 837 00:37:26,331 --> 00:37:28,246 I'm not going to prison. 838 00:37:28,289 --> 00:37:29,508 I'm gonna be president. 839 00:37:29,551 --> 00:37:32,380 - You know, I've seen a lot of powerful men 840 00:37:32,424 --> 00:37:35,209 in this position, and they all thought 841 00:37:35,253 --> 00:37:37,298 that they could commit crimes with impunity. 842 00:37:37,342 --> 00:37:39,039 - I'm going to be president, 843 00:37:39,082 --> 00:37:42,085 and I will not let a politically-motivated ADA 844 00:37:42,129 --> 00:37:44,218 and a bitter woman cop who's spent her life 845 00:37:44,262 --> 00:37:45,915 getting back at men take me down. 846 00:37:45,959 --> 00:37:48,004 - Justin... - No, don't Justin me, Myron. 847 00:37:48,048 --> 00:37:49,571 Tell them. Tell them. 848 00:37:49,615 --> 00:37:51,051 Tell them who they're dealing with. 849 00:37:51,094 --> 00:37:52,574 - We're well aware who you are, Mr. Howard. 850 00:37:52,618 --> 00:37:54,141 - Are you? 851 00:37:54,184 --> 00:37:56,056 Then you know this man right here makes two calls, 852 00:37:56,099 --> 00:37:59,973 and you're gone, like that, from the ADA's office. 853 00:38:00,016 --> 00:38:01,322 And you, 854 00:38:01,366 --> 00:38:03,063 you're on traffic duty in Staten Island 855 00:38:03,106 --> 00:38:04,630 with your old boss. - Excuse me? 856 00:38:04,673 --> 00:38:07,589 - I need a moment with my client. 857 00:38:07,633 --> 00:38:11,027 - Good luck. 858 00:38:11,071 --> 00:38:12,507 - You should have kept your pants zipped. 859 00:38:12,551 --> 00:38:13,987 Now you need to keep your mouth shut. 860 00:38:14,030 --> 00:38:15,249 - I'm not going down for this, Myron. 861 00:38:15,293 --> 00:38:16,337 - Not another word. 862 00:38:16,381 --> 00:38:18,078 - You need to make this go away. 863 00:38:18,121 --> 00:38:20,950 - Shut up, you idiot. 864 00:38:21,690 --> 00:38:23,257 - Should we break this up? 865 00:38:23,301 --> 00:38:24,345 - It's a private conversation. 866 00:38:24,389 --> 00:38:26,478 We didn't see or hear any of this. 867 00:38:29,176 --> 00:38:30,264 - I know you're gonna say no, 868 00:38:30,308 --> 00:38:32,266 but we're in good shape. 869 00:38:32,310 --> 00:38:34,224 Can you take a break? 870 00:38:40,970 --> 00:38:42,320 - You know what? 871 00:38:42,363 --> 00:38:45,018 You're right. 872 00:38:45,061 --> 00:38:47,368 Let me, uh... 873 00:38:47,412 --> 00:38:50,415 let me take you to dinner. 874 00:38:50,458 --> 00:38:51,633 - Seriously? You? 875 00:38:51,677 --> 00:38:53,069 The night before your grand jury? 876 00:38:53,113 --> 00:38:56,377 - Well, I got a UC, I got two informants, 877 00:38:56,421 --> 00:38:58,074 wires, cameras... 878 00:38:58,118 --> 00:38:59,293 Congressman Howard doesn't know it yet, 879 00:38:59,337 --> 00:39:01,208 but he's a dead man walking. 880 00:39:01,251 --> 00:39:03,602 - Let's go. Yeah. 881 00:39:13,438 --> 00:39:15,744 - Rollins. - Carisi. 882 00:39:21,794 --> 00:39:29,018 ♪ 883 00:39:49,735 --> 00:39:51,650 - Guys. Please, come on! 884 00:39:51,693 --> 00:39:53,478 You don't have to do this. Please, I'm begging you. 885 00:39:53,521 --> 00:39:55,523 Please, no! No, no, no-- 886 00:40:01,529 --> 00:40:04,053 - 887 00:40:12,801 --> 00:40:17,676 - Hello? Hello! 888 00:40:17,719 --> 00:40:21,462 Stop calling me. Stop calling me. 889 00:40:21,506 --> 00:40:28,556 ♪ 890 00:40:43,397 --> 00:40:46,226 Mijo. Mijo, wake up! 891 00:40:46,269 --> 00:40:47,270 Wake up, come on. - Ma... 892 00:40:47,314 --> 00:40:50,360 - We gotta go. Get out of bed. 893 00:40:52,319 --> 00:40:53,755 - We're checking security cam footage, 894 00:40:53,799 --> 00:40:58,499 but passersby claim that they saw Catalina jump. 895 00:40:58,543 --> 00:41:01,502 - Find Rosa and find Jenna now. 896 00:41:01,546 --> 00:41:08,335 ♪