1 00:00:04,094 --> 00:00:05,890 In the criminal justice system, 2 00:00:05,915 --> 00:00:07,255 sexual crimes 3 00:00:07,280 --> 00:00:09,632 are considered particularly hateful. 4 00:00:09,657 --> 00:00:12,046 In New York City, dedicated investigators 5 00:00:12,094 --> 00:00:13,835 who investigate these vicious crimes 6 00:00:13,860 --> 00:00:15,296 they are members of an elite team 7 00:00:15,321 --> 00:00:17,406 known as the Special Victims Unit. 8 00:00:17,431 --> 00:00:19,171 These are their stories. 9 00:00:25,329 --> 00:00:27,702 Here she is... Kelsey Sommers, my favorite journalist. 10 00:00:27,727 --> 00:00:29,627 Mario, my guardian angel. 11 00:00:29,652 --> 00:00:31,082 Mwah, mwah. 12 00:00:31,390 --> 00:00:33,130 There's a piece waiting for you at your table. 13 00:00:33,160 --> 00:00:34,500 Is this some kind of interview? 14 00:00:34,530 --> 00:00:36,370 It's actually a date. 15 00:00:36,400 --> 00:00:38,170 A date? Oh. 16 00:00:38,200 --> 00:00:39,600 I'm happy to see him you're finally getting it 17 00:00:39,640 --> 00:00:42,240 yourself out there. 18 00:00:42,270 --> 00:00:44,010 Here you are. 19 00:00:46,040 --> 00:00:48,310 - You must be Tyler. - Nice to meet you, Kelsey. 20 00:00:48,340 --> 00:00:49,580 Your waiter will be with you soon. 21 00:00:49,610 --> 00:00:50,950 Thank you. 22 00:00:50,980 --> 00:00:53,020 Would you like to sit down? 23 00:00:57,190 --> 00:00:59,120 - Everything OK? - Yes. 24 00:00:59,160 --> 00:01:02,360 This is my first date in a while. 25 00:01:02,390 --> 00:01:05,390 Well, you know, you're even more beautiful in person 26 00:01:05,430 --> 00:01:06,630 than you are on TV. 27 00:01:06,660 --> 00:01:09,270 Honestly. 28 00:01:09,300 --> 00:01:11,630 - Sancerre? - Your drink, right? 29 00:01:11,670 --> 00:01:13,970 Did you really read my profile? 30 00:01:14,000 --> 00:01:17,240 - Can I pour you a glass? - That would be nice. 31 00:01:34,660 --> 00:01:37,060 I take it for granted Did your date go well? 32 00:01:37,090 --> 00:01:38,530 Is it that obvious? 33 00:01:38,560 --> 00:01:40,160 You're wearing the same dress since yesterday. 34 00:01:40,200 --> 00:01:42,170 I'll get something from the closet. 35 00:01:42,200 --> 00:01:44,300 So how was it? 36 00:01:44,330 --> 00:01:48,170 Be on the market for a year after your engagement imploded. 37 00:01:48,200 --> 00:01:50,040 He was a gentleman. 38 00:01:50,070 --> 00:01:51,740 The exact opposite of Jake. 39 00:01:51,770 --> 00:01:55,040 - I'm sorry, who? - Oh, well played. 40 00:01:55,080 --> 00:01:56,550 Yes, I'm on team Kelsey, 41 00:01:56,580 --> 00:01:58,980 even if you haven't make me swear never to do it 42 00:01:59,020 --> 00:02:01,180 say his name again. 43 00:02:01,220 --> 00:02:03,390 - Oh, wow. - What? 44 00:02:03,420 --> 00:02:06,020 Uh, is this normal? for online dating? 45 00:02:08,360 --> 00:02:11,660 Honey, this isn't normal everywhere except porn. 46 00:02:11,690 --> 00:02:15,770 What are you doing here? I would have called in sick. 47 00:02:15,800 --> 00:02:18,600 - It's pretty cute. - Well yes. 48 00:02:18,630 --> 00:02:20,100 No, not that. 49 00:02:23,040 --> 00:02:26,010 I was waiting a really long time. 50 00:02:26,040 --> 00:02:27,710 - Can I take another peek? - No, it's mine. 51 00:02:27,740 --> 00:02:29,610 Oh, come on. 52 00:03:06,820 --> 00:03:09,590 Kels, are you here? 53 00:03:09,620 --> 00:03:10,790 Yes, what's happening? 54 00:03:10,820 --> 00:03:12,820 There was a train derailment. 55 00:03:12,860 --> 00:03:14,260 Subway? 56 00:03:14,290 --> 00:03:16,090 LIRR, I'm going in Jamaica, Queens. 57 00:03:16,130 --> 00:03:17,330 Dozens injured. 58 00:03:17,360 --> 00:03:18,630 See you in the van. 59 00:03:22,570 --> 00:03:25,370 The crews worked tirelessly to eliminate the damage 60 00:03:25,400 --> 00:03:27,100 as an authority attempt to determine 61 00:03:27,140 --> 00:03:29,170 what caused this accident. 62 00:03:29,210 --> 00:03:31,140 From Jamaica, My name is Kelsey Sommers for 1NYC. 63 00:03:39,150 --> 00:03:40,520 Kelsey! 64 00:03:40,550 --> 00:03:41,820 You're on TV. 65 00:03:41,850 --> 00:03:43,290 I can rewind. Watch with me. 66 00:03:43,320 --> 00:03:44,550 Mom, do you understand? a message from someone? 67 00:03:44,590 --> 00:03:46,720 - What text? From whom? - Where's your phone? 68 00:03:46,760 --> 00:03:50,260 Honey, what's happening? 69 00:03:50,290 --> 00:03:52,630 Did you eat anything? 70 00:03:58,091 --> 00:04:00,091 I need some air. 71 00:04:01,177 --> 00:04:02,570 Kelsey. 72 00:04:02,610 --> 00:04:04,670 Tyler, why are you? are you doing this to me? 73 00:04:04,710 --> 00:04:07,849 Please message me please. 74 00:04:11,727 --> 00:04:13,537 My God. 75 00:04:25,479 --> 00:04:27,819 Kelsey? 76 00:04:35,270 --> 00:04:37,670 Kelsey, what are you doing? 77 00:04:37,779 --> 00:04:40,607 Please get down from there. You're scaring me. 78 00:04:41,555 --> 00:04:44,655 I swore I would never allow it someone check me again. 79 00:04:48,554 --> 00:04:50,294 He has more. 80 00:04:50,520 --> 00:04:53,260 He says he will send them to everyone I know. 81 00:05:51,616 --> 00:05:53,068 Do we have identification of the jumper? 82 00:05:53,090 --> 00:05:55,250 - I'm Kelsey Sommers. - The journalist? 83 00:05:55,290 --> 00:05:57,520 ESU says she was sextorted. 84 00:05:57,560 --> 00:05:59,160 His mother is the right one who called him. 85 00:05:59,190 --> 00:06:00,784 She says she went on a date with some clowns, 86 00:06:00,809 --> 00:06:02,542 and now he is threatening her. - What do you have on her? 87 00:06:02,567 --> 00:06:05,511 The way the mother tells it, graphic nude photos. 88 00:06:05,536 --> 00:06:07,005 He says he will send them to everyone 89 00:06:07,030 --> 00:06:08,842 he knows unless he pays. - All right. 90 00:06:08,867 --> 00:06:10,737 All right, guys, I'm going up. 91 00:06:17,077 --> 00:06:18,217 Kelsey. 92 00:06:18,315 --> 00:06:20,985 All we want to do is help. 93 00:06:21,010 --> 00:06:25,150 Leave me alone. 94 00:06:25,180 --> 00:06:27,990 Kelsey... 95 00:06:28,020 --> 00:06:32,590 I'm Captain Benson of SVU. 96 00:06:32,620 --> 00:06:35,430 Sex crimes? 97 00:06:35,460 --> 00:06:37,430 Who called you? 98 00:06:37,460 --> 00:06:41,170 So what is this I'm hearing? of being extorted? 99 00:06:41,200 --> 00:06:43,300 I got it from here, boss. - Captain. 100 00:06:43,340 --> 00:06:45,200 Understood. 101 00:06:45,240 --> 00:06:46,340 Let's go, guys. 102 00:06:48,640 --> 00:06:51,210 How much do you know? 103 00:06:52,610 --> 00:06:56,310 Except you were betrayed 104 00:06:56,350 --> 00:06:59,020 from someone who you I thought I could trust you. 105 00:06:59,050 --> 00:07:01,550 Wait, Kelsey. No, no, no, no. 106 00:07:01,590 --> 00:07:04,320 Listen to me. Kelsey, look at me. 107 00:07:04,360 --> 00:07:05,590 Let me help you. 108 00:07:09,190 --> 00:07:12,000 Let me help you. Come on. 109 00:07:13,770 --> 00:07:16,330 Come here. 110 00:07:16,370 --> 00:07:19,500 I got you. 111 00:07:19,540 --> 00:07:21,510 I got you. 112 00:07:21,540 --> 00:07:24,110 I got you. 113 00:07:28,580 --> 00:07:31,220 I can't believe I actually am I'll get to the bottom of it. 114 00:07:31,250 --> 00:07:32,650 Thank you. 115 00:07:32,680 --> 00:07:35,620 I'll never do anything like this again, I promise. 116 00:07:35,650 --> 00:07:37,360 We are so happy to hear that. 117 00:07:37,390 --> 00:07:40,360 Ma Kelsey, noi... noi continuiamo a farlo I have some questions, okay? 118 00:07:40,390 --> 00:07:43,200 All right. 119 00:07:43,230 --> 00:07:45,360 You said hai incontrato questo ragazzo online? 120 00:07:45,400 --> 00:07:47,430 Tyler Camden. 121 00:07:47,470 --> 00:07:49,130 He was so charming. 122 00:07:49,170 --> 00:07:51,100 Sembrava esattamente uguale his profile photo. 123 00:07:51,140 --> 00:07:53,410 I'm new to this, quindi forse è per questo che il mio... 124 00:07:53,440 --> 00:07:55,340 la mia guardia era abbassata. 125 00:07:55,370 --> 00:07:56,780 And where did you go? on this date? 126 00:07:56,810 --> 00:07:58,710 Harry's. Sono un cliente abituale lì. 127 00:07:58,740 --> 00:08:02,080 - And who paid? - Tyler l'ha fatto, in contanti. 128 00:08:02,110 --> 00:08:03,420 Ha lasciato una buona mancia. 129 00:08:03,450 --> 00:08:05,280 And after? 130 00:08:05,320 --> 00:08:10,090 Normally I wouldn't do that, but I got a hotel room. 131 00:08:10,120 --> 00:08:12,590 - Nobody judges. - He let me go at my own pace. 132 00:08:12,620 --> 00:08:14,660 He didn't force anything. 133 00:08:14,690 --> 00:08:17,260 We slept late. We had room service. 134 00:08:17,300 --> 00:08:20,130 We had sex one last time before work. 135 00:08:20,170 --> 00:08:22,400 And then he sent me a naked photo. 136 00:08:22,430 --> 00:08:24,540 And I assume he asked for one back. 137 00:08:24,570 --> 00:08:26,810 And the next thing I know, I'm taking an upskirt photo 138 00:08:26,840 --> 00:08:28,840 in the bathroom at work. - All right. 139 00:08:28,870 --> 00:08:31,410 So what is he asking? from you? 140 00:08:31,440 --> 00:08:34,350 50,000 in cash 141 00:08:34,380 --> 00:08:36,850 or send photos to all my contacts. 142 00:08:36,880 --> 00:08:38,780 Tyler did this do you give yourself a deadline? 143 00:08:38,820 --> 00:08:40,290 No. No, not yet. 144 00:08:40,320 --> 00:08:43,490 I mean, it's like he's playing with me. 145 00:08:43,520 --> 00:08:45,660 God, I'm worried about this story it will come out anyway. 146 00:08:45,690 --> 00:08:47,260 I mean, me in the psych ward? 147 00:08:47,290 --> 00:08:49,360 And you're used to it to tell the story, 148 00:08:49,390 --> 00:08:52,560 Don't be the story. 149 00:08:52,600 --> 00:08:55,830 Nobody will hear anything from us, Kelsey. 150 00:08:55,870 --> 00:08:57,570 We can assure you of this. 151 00:08:57,600 --> 00:09:01,170 I assume you always are did you want to be a journalist? 152 00:09:01,210 --> 00:09:05,440 - Yes. Yes, since I was little. 153 00:09:05,480 --> 00:09:09,310 So keep your head high do your job, 154 00:09:09,350 --> 00:09:12,580 and you don't let anyone derail you, 155 00:09:12,620 --> 00:09:14,590 especially this guy. 156 00:09:20,490 --> 00:09:22,430 Hey, how's the victim? 157 00:09:22,460 --> 00:09:23,900 You know, as you might expect. 158 00:09:23,930 --> 00:09:25,430 For now there are no leaks from the press. 159 00:09:25,460 --> 00:09:27,400 Has she been contacted? once again by the criminal? 160 00:09:27,430 --> 00:09:29,170 Um, not yet. 161 00:09:29,200 --> 00:09:33,170 So he has an Instagram account and a dating app profile. 162 00:09:33,210 --> 00:09:34,540 And us again can't find this guy? 163 00:09:34,570 --> 00:09:35,810 Is it nowhere in the system? 164 00:09:35,840 --> 00:09:38,480 Big tech is holding us back so we could use a court order. 165 00:09:38,510 --> 00:09:40,750 - Yes, it's not a problem. Anything else in the meantime? 166 00:09:40,780 --> 00:09:42,480 She met him at Harry's. 167 00:09:42,510 --> 00:09:45,250 He paid the bill in cash, then they went to the hotel. 168 00:09:45,280 --> 00:09:48,220 So I hope we get lucky with DNA or fingerprints. 169 00:09:48,250 --> 00:09:50,490 - I do not understand. This guy is a male model type. 170 00:09:50,520 --> 00:09:52,760 Usually these scammers, they spend their time 171 00:09:52,790 --> 00:09:54,160 in his mother's basement 172 00:09:54,190 --> 00:09:55,490 licking the Cheeto dust from their fingers. 173 00:09:55,530 --> 00:09:57,460 Well, certainly He doesn't fit that profile. 174 00:09:57,500 --> 00:09:58,500 Captain. 175 00:10:00,270 --> 00:10:03,770 - Kelsey, what's going on? - He recorded us having sex. 176 00:10:09,610 --> 00:10:11,740 I am hungry. Do you want to have breakfast? 177 00:10:11,780 --> 00:10:14,380 Mm. 178 00:10:14,410 --> 00:10:16,310 I have a better idea. -Ah. 179 00:10:18,420 --> 00:10:20,850 So he did do you have any other requests? 180 00:10:20,890 --> 00:10:24,390 Which I have 48 hours to pay or this goes directly to 1NYC. 181 00:10:24,420 --> 00:10:26,260 Okay, we'll do it find it first. 182 00:10:26,290 --> 00:10:27,390 I never should have let your guard down. 183 00:10:27,430 --> 00:10:29,290 Kelsey, Kelsey, this is not up to you. 184 00:10:29,330 --> 00:10:31,260 - Truly? Because I have to have a type. 185 00:10:31,300 --> 00:10:32,800 When I left my ex, he took everything... 186 00:10:32,830 --> 00:10:35,370 the apartment, the dog. It emptied my bank account. 187 00:10:35,400 --> 00:10:37,400 My job was the only thing I was gone 188 00:10:37,440 --> 00:10:39,840 that was purely mine. I built it. 189 00:10:39,870 --> 00:10:43,017 I was the face people could trust. 190 00:10:43,660 --> 00:10:46,890 Who will he trust my opinion now? 191 00:10:58,654 --> 00:10:59,846 How's Kelsey? 192 00:11:00,920 --> 00:11:02,620 Hang in there for now. 193 00:11:02,650 --> 00:11:04,635 48 hours isn't a lot. 194 00:11:04,772 --> 00:11:05,942 Where are we at with TARU? 195 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:07,470 I tracked down the number, but no luck. 196 00:11:07,500 --> 00:11:09,040 He looks like the guy is using some kind 197 00:11:09,070 --> 00:11:10,756 of a second app number. - All right. 198 00:11:10,781 --> 00:11:12,670 And what about prints? DNA in the hotel? 199 00:11:12,710 --> 00:11:14,077 There were no games in the system. 200 00:11:14,102 --> 00:11:16,520 So you're telling me our single point of connection 201 00:11:16,545 --> 00:11:18,675 with this guy it's a fake number 202 00:11:18,950 --> 00:11:20,720 that he is using text Kelsey? 203 00:11:20,750 --> 00:11:21,944 More or less, yes. 204 00:11:21,969 --> 00:11:23,765 I called a friend of mine who works in the Bronx. 205 00:11:23,790 --> 00:11:25,620 He says they had an eruption of these 206 00:11:25,650 --> 00:11:26,819 sextortion cases lately. 207 00:11:26,844 --> 00:11:29,684 All young, female victims capable of moving upwards. 208 00:11:29,778 --> 00:11:31,165 Any chance this is our man? 209 00:11:31,190 --> 00:11:34,030 They sent the photos, but he was a different boy. 210 00:11:34,060 --> 00:11:37,170 One of the victims killed himself. 211 00:11:37,200 --> 00:11:40,670 I managed to get in touch to another victim, Ruby Conzo. 212 00:11:40,700 --> 00:11:42,540 He is only 19 years old. 213 00:11:44,407 --> 00:11:46,837 I'll talk to her. 214 00:11:48,813 --> 00:11:51,753 Ruby, look at this man? is this familiar to you? 215 00:11:55,537 --> 00:11:59,520 No, it's not the boy who extorted me. 216 00:11:59,717 --> 00:12:01,790 Think about my case again it's related to that 217 00:12:01,827 --> 00:12:03,045 what are you working on now? 218 00:12:03,070 --> 00:12:05,190 Well, that's who we are trying to understand. 219 00:12:05,405 --> 00:12:07,850 Well, the guy who extorted me, 220 00:12:07,875 --> 00:12:10,375 I met him online bereavement forum. 221 00:12:10,780 --> 00:12:12,147 Mourning? 222 00:12:13,123 --> 00:12:17,873 My parents were killed in a car accident a few years ago. 223 00:12:18,662 --> 00:12:20,940 Commercial truck they caught them off guard. 224 00:12:20,980 --> 00:12:24,210 Ruby, I'm so sorry. 225 00:12:24,584 --> 00:12:28,050 I was depressed, alone. 226 00:12:28,080 --> 00:12:30,327 This guy said his name was Nick. 227 00:12:30,897 --> 00:12:33,084 His girlfriend told me he just died of cancer. 228 00:12:33,381 --> 00:12:36,520 So you've started communicate on the forum? 229 00:12:36,850 --> 00:12:37,459 Yes. 230 00:12:37,484 --> 00:12:40,380 And after a few weeks, I felt quite comfortable 231 00:12:40,405 --> 00:12:41,830 on FaceTime for him. 232 00:12:42,203 --> 00:12:46,866 And can I ask you When did it become sexual? 233 00:12:50,390 --> 00:12:54,334 After, um, a few weeks of outings, 234 00:12:54,822 --> 00:12:58,392 I asked him to come to watch a movie. 235 00:12:59,850 --> 00:13:02,550 We sat right here on this couch, 236 00:13:02,580 --> 00:13:06,405 and brought a bottle of wine. 237 00:13:07,194 --> 00:13:09,295 We had sex in my bedroom. 238 00:13:10,160 --> 00:13:12,381 And he secretly filmed it. 239 00:13:14,630 --> 00:13:16,428 The next day, he sent me the video. 240 00:13:20,970 --> 00:13:23,952 He asked for 50,000 241 00:13:24,310 --> 00:13:26,397 or he would have sent it to everyone I knew, 242 00:13:26,866 --> 00:13:29,489 all the friends I've made on our bereavement forum, 243 00:13:29,514 --> 00:13:32,850 relatives, my little sister. 244 00:13:34,053 --> 00:13:36,180 I should settle down an example for her. 245 00:13:36,220 --> 00:13:38,250 Ruby, listen to me. 246 00:13:41,467 --> 00:13:44,319 You didn't do anything wrong. 247 00:13:45,850 --> 00:13:48,230 You are the victim of a crime. 248 00:13:50,132 --> 00:13:52,053 You didn't do anything wrong. 249 00:13:55,400 --> 00:13:57,340 I went to Bronx SVU, but... 250 00:13:57,370 --> 00:13:59,740 it didn't seem like it as if they could help me. 251 00:13:59,770 --> 00:14:02,040 Not before time ran out. - So you paid for it. 252 00:14:02,080 --> 00:14:04,045 I understand. 253 00:14:05,410 --> 00:14:09,620 But how did you do it? took out all that money? 254 00:14:11,695 --> 00:14:15,545 The settlement since the death of my parents. 255 00:14:16,198 --> 00:14:19,194 And you told Nick about it online? 256 00:14:22,760 --> 00:14:26,800 - On the forum. It was so stupid. 257 00:14:27,975 --> 00:14:29,608 I am home. 258 00:14:30,540 --> 00:14:32,870 HI. I'm Olivia. 259 00:14:33,110 --> 00:14:36,180 - I got you Shake Shack, Josie. It's on the counter. 260 00:14:43,194 --> 00:14:47,623 I don't think I'll be able to never trust anyone again. 261 00:14:48,875 --> 00:14:51,397 Let's see if we can try to change it. 262 00:14:56,475 --> 00:14:58,730 Hey, some luck tracking him down the telephone number 263 00:14:58,770 --> 00:15:00,440 Ruby's killer was FaceTiming with her? 264 00:15:00,470 --> 00:15:02,740 TARU did a track and trace, but the number is dead. 265 00:15:02,770 --> 00:15:04,140 And we checked the bereavement forum, 266 00:15:04,170 --> 00:15:05,440 but the boy played the ghost. 267 00:15:05,470 --> 00:15:08,240 And since Ruby canceled his photos of this boy, 268 00:15:08,280 --> 00:15:10,240 there is no way to escape facial recognition. 269 00:15:10,280 --> 00:15:12,110 Unless TARU can find him those photos, 270 00:15:12,150 --> 00:15:13,720 It's as if he never existed. 271 00:15:13,750 --> 00:15:15,280 That's because he never did. 272 00:15:16,880 --> 00:15:22,020 Guys, is there any connection? between this ghost and Tyler? 273 00:15:22,060 --> 00:15:23,790 Not that we can find it, no. 274 00:15:25,360 --> 00:15:27,100 What's our next move? here, Captain? 275 00:15:27,130 --> 00:15:30,000 Well, I hoped so I wouldn't go that far, but I... 276 00:15:30,030 --> 00:15:33,970 I think we have to have Kelsey get in touch with Tyler. 277 00:15:36,070 --> 00:15:38,170 - Tyler, it's me. I have the cash. 278 00:15:38,210 --> 00:15:40,210 Where do you want me? leave him? 279 00:15:40,240 --> 00:15:42,340 Please call me back. 280 00:15:42,380 --> 00:15:44,480 Directly to the answering machine, automated outgoing message. 281 00:15:44,510 --> 00:15:46,950 If you want that money, will answer you. 282 00:15:46,980 --> 00:15:49,820 Oh, we made fun of him. 283 00:15:49,850 --> 00:15:51,950 Here we are. 284 00:16:04,900 --> 00:16:06,900 All right. Where? Where? 285 00:16:33,060 --> 00:16:36,030 All right. First step, wait. 286 00:16:36,060 --> 00:16:37,470 Got it, Captain. 287 00:16:47,240 --> 00:16:50,380 Someone is heading towards us. 288 00:16:53,180 --> 00:16:54,480 He's not our man. 289 00:16:54,520 --> 00:16:57,220 - Then we have a problem. He's taking the cash. 290 00:16:57,250 --> 00:16:58,850 It must be a two-person operation. 291 00:16:58,890 --> 00:17:00,050 Let's move! 292 00:17:06,030 --> 00:17:08,300 New York Police. Hands where we can see them. 293 00:17:08,330 --> 00:17:09,830 - Who the hell are you? Where's Tyler? 294 00:17:09,860 --> 00:17:12,000 - Hey, hey, hey, hey, Kelsey. - Who is Tyler? 295 00:17:12,030 --> 00:17:13,430 We'll fix it down at the station. 296 00:17:13,470 --> 00:17:15,040 Station? Am I under arrest? 297 00:17:15,070 --> 00:17:16,500 Good guess. 298 00:17:16,540 --> 00:17:19,440 - Hey, I asked you a question. - Kelsey, not now. 299 00:17:19,470 --> 00:17:21,340 - But I need an answer. - I understand that, right? 300 00:17:21,380 --> 00:17:23,510 But you have to let us do our job. 301 00:17:23,540 --> 00:17:25,410 - Come on. Come on. - All right? 302 00:17:27,676 --> 00:17:29,682 - Captain. - Excellent, thanks. 303 00:17:31,753 --> 00:17:32,659 So, Ruby... 304 00:17:34,350 --> 00:17:36,119 I've never seen this guy before. 305 00:17:36,260 --> 00:17:37,815 Is he the one behind the scam? 306 00:17:37,840 --> 00:17:41,721 Well, we're trying to fix things, 307 00:17:42,015 --> 00:17:46,791 but we organized a sting, and this is the boy 308 00:17:46,816 --> 00:17:48,166 who withdrew the money. 309 00:17:48,572 --> 00:17:50,541 From the trunk of a car? 310 00:17:50,566 --> 00:17:53,346 It's the same thing I left the money. 311 00:17:53,371 --> 00:17:56,416 Yes, and that's why I need you to tell me 312 00:17:56,441 --> 00:17:59,784 exactly how it ended. 313 00:18:00,130 --> 00:18:03,541 Nick, or who I thought was Nick, 314 00:18:03,566 --> 00:18:06,436 he texted me to leave the money in the trunk of a rental car. 315 00:18:06,490 --> 00:18:08,530 And how did you know? Was it the right car? 316 00:18:08,560 --> 00:18:10,800 He sent me a message the license plate number. 317 00:18:10,830 --> 00:18:13,570 I... I heard a chirping. The trunk opened. 318 00:18:13,600 --> 00:18:15,800 I left the cash and I got out of there. 319 00:18:15,830 --> 00:18:19,610 This is exactly the same MO as the case we are working on. 320 00:18:21,367 --> 00:18:24,607 So are they connected? 321 00:18:24,840 --> 00:18:27,610 It's starting to feel like it. 322 00:18:27,650 --> 00:18:29,080 Can you get the money back? 323 00:18:29,110 --> 00:18:30,650 I would have used it for my college, 324 00:18:30,680 --> 00:18:31,980 and the rest is for Josie. 325 00:18:32,020 --> 00:18:34,820 So I can't do it some promise in this moment, 326 00:18:34,850 --> 00:18:36,720 but I want you to know what we are doing 327 00:18:36,760 --> 00:18:39,990 everything we can capture whoever is behind all this. 328 00:18:42,060 --> 00:18:44,700 As the deadline approaches, says the UFT president 329 00:18:44,730 --> 00:18:46,970 teachers are ready to come Let's go back to the negotiating table... 330 00:18:47,000 --> 00:18:48,870 Sorry, I won't be ready. 331 00:18:48,900 --> 00:18:49,970 I'm Kelsey Sommers... - HEY. 332 00:18:50,000 --> 00:18:51,570 For 1New York. 333 00:18:51,600 --> 00:18:53,070 I see our sextorter already legal. 334 00:18:53,110 --> 00:18:54,770 So who is this guy? 335 00:18:54,810 --> 00:18:57,810 His name is Neil Marsh, and he is an unemployed copywriter. 336 00:18:57,840 --> 00:19:00,510 - So in other words, not Tyler. - Oh, they're working together. 337 00:19:00,550 --> 00:19:02,720 So Tyler was the bait, and this boy is what, 338 00:19:02,750 --> 00:19:04,450 the accountant? 339 00:19:04,480 --> 00:19:06,150 50 thousand, huh? Not bad for a day's work. 340 00:19:06,190 --> 00:19:08,150 Fin and Bruno will take a statement, 341 00:19:08,190 --> 00:19:10,560 and Velasco e Silva they are searching his apartment. 342 00:19:10,590 --> 00:19:12,420 More importantly, How's Kelsey? 343 00:19:12,460 --> 00:19:14,090 You know, is trying to maintain 344 00:19:14,130 --> 00:19:16,460 his on-air personality from his appearance, 345 00:19:16,500 --> 00:19:18,960 but, you know, I feel robbed of his sense of control. 346 00:19:19,000 --> 00:19:20,600 I can't say I blame her. 347 00:19:20,630 --> 00:19:22,940 But for the moment, at least the sex tape 348 00:19:22,970 --> 00:19:24,440 was not released. 349 00:19:24,470 --> 00:19:25,970 Look, the clock it's still ticking. 350 00:19:26,010 --> 00:19:28,440 And at least we have it a known accomplice. 351 00:19:28,470 --> 00:19:30,040 I don't see an unemployed copywriter 352 00:19:30,080 --> 00:19:33,180 willing to go through hard times, right? 353 00:19:33,210 --> 00:19:35,580 A woman like Kelsey I would never go to a hotel 354 00:19:35,610 --> 00:19:36,720 with a guy like me. 355 00:19:36,750 --> 00:19:38,180 So what is your role in all this? 356 00:19:38,220 --> 00:19:41,720 - I'm just a spokesperson. - And the bag man, evidently. 357 00:19:41,750 --> 00:19:43,190 I was forced to do it. 358 00:19:43,220 --> 00:19:45,890 As I was trying to tell you, the victim is my client 359 00:19:45,930 --> 00:19:47,530 also of sextortion. 360 00:19:49,130 --> 00:19:50,600 We are listening. 361 00:19:54,100 --> 00:19:57,200 Go ahead, Neil. 362 00:19:57,240 --> 00:19:59,910 Six months ago, a woman contacted me on Instagram. 363 00:19:59,940 --> 00:20:01,170 It was warm. 364 00:20:01,210 --> 00:20:03,510 I'm talking about a New York ten. 365 00:20:03,540 --> 00:20:05,610 At the beginning, I thought it was just a bot, 366 00:20:05,640 --> 00:20:07,850 but it seemed legitimate, especially when 367 00:20:07,880 --> 00:20:09,250 he agreed to meet me in person. 368 00:20:09,280 --> 00:20:12,120 She was everything I searched... 369 00:20:12,150 --> 00:20:16,020 Sweet, Midwestern, a good conversationalist. 370 00:20:16,060 --> 00:20:19,190 - Are you two having sex? - No, I've never gotten to this point. 371 00:20:19,230 --> 00:20:22,230 - But let me guess. He sent you some nudes. 372 00:20:23,830 --> 00:20:26,800 Then he asked for me. 373 00:20:26,830 --> 00:20:30,140 Look, tell them what happened when you sent the photos. 374 00:20:30,170 --> 00:20:33,670 - My mom sent one first. - So what? 375 00:20:33,710 --> 00:20:36,240 I was told all my LinkedIn contacts 376 00:20:36,280 --> 00:20:38,940 I'd get one unless I paid $50,000. 377 00:20:38,980 --> 00:20:40,210 I knew I would never work again. 378 00:20:40,250 --> 00:20:42,150 The problem was that I didn't have the cash. 379 00:20:42,180 --> 00:20:44,720 So in exchange did you have to fix it? 380 00:20:44,750 --> 00:20:46,990 Browsing Instagram and dating apps 381 00:20:47,020 --> 00:20:48,650 for anyone who has a blue check mark, 382 00:20:48,690 --> 00:20:51,120 anyone with influence or a good career. 383 00:20:51,160 --> 00:20:53,660 I would hit them, capture them. 384 00:20:53,690 --> 00:20:56,130 So if Tyler was eye candy, 385 00:20:56,160 --> 00:20:58,960 and you were just kind of sick Cirano de Bergerac, 386 00:20:59,000 --> 00:21:01,000 who will get all the money? 387 00:21:01,030 --> 00:21:04,000 - His name is Costantino. He lives in Queens. 388 00:21:04,040 --> 00:21:06,240 That's all I know. 389 00:21:06,270 --> 00:21:10,040 - Do we believe this guy? - I mean, the story is true. 390 00:21:10,080 --> 00:21:11,580 TARU took his laptop and iPad. 391 00:21:11,610 --> 00:21:13,810 No photos or videos by Kelsey about them. 392 00:21:13,850 --> 00:21:15,580 And he's unemployed. 393 00:21:15,610 --> 00:21:18,280 He worked at a prestigious one advertising agency until artificial intelligence came along. 394 00:21:18,320 --> 00:21:19,920 Another occupation on life support. 395 00:21:19,950 --> 00:21:22,250 Well, explain why this guy in Queens 396 00:21:22,290 --> 00:21:24,720 let Neil put his layaway sextortion case. 397 00:21:24,760 --> 00:21:27,160 But why chase him? first? 398 00:21:27,190 --> 00:21:29,090 I mean, Kelsey is a professional woman. 399 00:21:29,130 --> 00:21:30,260 It is on an upward trajectory. 400 00:21:30,300 --> 00:21:32,600 He's calculating six figures. 401 00:21:32,630 --> 00:21:34,700 He just won the Press Club Award. 402 00:21:34,730 --> 00:21:37,140 Yes, but Neil is a lousy man without a job. 403 00:21:37,170 --> 00:21:39,740 Well, his Instagram account says the opposite. 404 00:21:39,770 --> 00:21:41,740 Let me see. 405 00:21:41,770 --> 00:21:45,010 Exotic trip, sports cars, yachts... 406 00:21:45,040 --> 00:21:46,680 probably rented. 407 00:21:46,710 --> 00:21:48,750 So this guy is intact Is digital life a mirage? 408 00:21:48,780 --> 00:21:50,350 Oh, you should see his apartment. 409 00:21:50,380 --> 00:21:52,150 500 square meter studio in Hoboken. 410 00:21:52,180 --> 00:21:53,950 Okay, so what do we do with him? 411 00:21:53,990 --> 00:21:56,020 I could accuse him grand theft and coercion, 412 00:21:56,060 --> 00:21:57,620 but if he really is a victim... 413 00:21:57,660 --> 00:21:59,890 He's not the only one we should go look for him. 414 00:21:59,930 --> 00:22:02,800 I mean, Constantine is where does the money go, 415 00:22:02,830 --> 00:22:05,330 therefore he must be in control of all the photos. 416 00:22:05,360 --> 00:22:07,270 Which means it's him that we should upload. 417 00:22:07,300 --> 00:22:09,340 So what's the game here? 418 00:22:09,370 --> 00:22:13,770 Flip Neil over and it comes the head of the operation? 419 00:22:13,810 --> 00:22:16,210 I have another idea. 420 00:22:17,680 --> 00:22:19,780 It sounds like you're having It's a bad day, Neil. 421 00:22:19,810 --> 00:22:21,150 Who is this guy? 422 00:22:21,180 --> 00:22:22,850 I'm just a humble civil servant 423 00:22:22,880 --> 00:22:23,650 on a mission of mercy. 424 00:22:23,680 --> 00:22:25,320 Weren't you listening? Advisor? 425 00:22:25,350 --> 00:22:28,950 My client is also a victim. - No, I heard, I heard. 426 00:22:28,990 --> 00:22:30,220 But, um, we have no one else 427 00:22:30,260 --> 00:22:31,620 currently in custody. 428 00:22:31,660 --> 00:22:33,130 What we have is your customer, 429 00:22:33,160 --> 00:22:35,330 in the register, admitting the extortion. 430 00:22:35,360 --> 00:22:37,200 And we caught him red-handed collect the ransom. 431 00:22:37,230 --> 00:22:39,930 So, just out of my head, 432 00:22:39,970 --> 00:22:42,170 coercion, grand theft. 433 00:22:42,200 --> 00:22:43,670 You see, Neil, you went as a victim 434 00:22:43,700 --> 00:22:45,700 the second is an accomplice you extorted Kelsey. 435 00:22:45,740 --> 00:22:48,170 You'll never understand those accusations to be attacked. 436 00:22:48,210 --> 00:22:51,380 My client doesn't have it sexual photos or videos. 437 00:22:51,410 --> 00:22:53,310 Well, I'm willing to talk about an agreement, 438 00:22:53,350 --> 00:22:56,180 until it gets there whoever has possession of it. 439 00:23:01,120 --> 00:23:02,420 What do you want me to do? 440 00:23:02,450 --> 00:23:03,960 You have to have a way to get in touch 441 00:23:03,990 --> 00:23:06,860 with Constantine. - We communicate via Snapchat. 442 00:23:06,890 --> 00:23:08,190 Okay, we'll get you your phone back 443 00:23:08,230 --> 00:23:09,200 then you can contact him. 444 00:23:09,230 --> 00:23:10,400 And tell him what? 445 00:23:10,430 --> 00:23:12,230 He will ask for information Kelsey is $50,000. 446 00:23:12,260 --> 00:23:14,100 Just tell him you're still working on it. 447 00:23:14,130 --> 00:23:15,830 But in the meantime, you trapped 448 00:23:15,870 --> 00:23:18,170 a young and rich venture capitalist 449 00:23:18,200 --> 00:23:20,270 from Mexico City. - Mexico City? 450 00:23:20,310 --> 00:23:22,010 Yes, and he is married. 451 00:23:22,040 --> 00:23:23,380 He's in New York for a few days. 452 00:23:23,410 --> 00:23:25,010 He's trying to get laid. 453 00:23:33,420 --> 00:23:38,290 He will cooperate but with a caveat. 454 00:23:38,320 --> 00:23:41,730 I also want my nude photos back. 455 00:23:41,760 --> 00:23:43,900 Not only that sent to my mom. 456 00:23:46,770 --> 00:23:49,000 So Neil didn't have my photos? 457 00:23:49,030 --> 00:23:50,300 No, he didn't, 458 00:23:50,340 --> 00:23:53,270 but it put us on the right track of those who do it. 459 00:23:53,310 --> 00:23:54,440 So what was his involvement? 460 00:23:54,470 --> 00:23:59,410 So Neil is a victim 461 00:23:59,450 --> 00:24:01,750 of sextortion, just like you, 462 00:24:01,780 --> 00:24:04,780 only he didn't have it the money to pay. 463 00:24:04,820 --> 00:24:07,220 So whoever is behind all this did you make him work on it? 464 00:24:10,360 --> 00:24:12,190 And what about Tyler? 465 00:24:12,220 --> 00:24:13,830 The local police just caught him. 466 00:24:13,860 --> 00:24:16,930 As of now, apparently who was hired 467 00:24:16,960 --> 00:24:21,230 to seduce you and record yourself having sex. 468 00:24:21,270 --> 00:24:23,470 I was raped? 469 00:24:23,500 --> 00:24:26,440 I certainly understand how would you feel that way, 470 00:24:26,470 --> 00:24:30,310 and you were definitely a victim. 471 00:24:30,340 --> 00:24:33,380 Tyler is going to prison. 472 00:24:33,410 --> 00:24:35,010 And what about the video? 473 00:24:35,050 --> 00:24:37,780 I mean, there's less than one day left on the clock. 474 00:24:37,820 --> 00:24:40,190 We are working on a way to catch whoever is behind it 475 00:24:40,220 --> 00:24:43,060 before the time runs out. 476 00:24:43,090 --> 00:24:45,060 What if you don't? 477 00:24:45,090 --> 00:24:48,760 Kelsey, we're putting every effort in this. 478 00:24:48,790 --> 00:24:51,430 Unfortunately, I can't make any promises, 479 00:24:51,460 --> 00:24:54,830 but we will find it. 480 00:25:00,240 --> 00:25:03,780 All right. Everything is ready. 481 00:25:05,510 --> 00:25:08,310 - Try it. - One, two. 482 00:25:08,350 --> 00:25:10,050 One, two, three, four, five, six. 483 00:25:10,080 --> 00:25:11,080 You're good. You're good. 484 00:25:13,350 --> 00:25:16,360 Oh, is that your date? 485 00:25:16,390 --> 00:25:18,460 - Yes, Audra. Neil just sent it. 486 00:25:19,890 --> 00:25:21,430 Tough night at work, detective. 487 00:25:21,460 --> 00:25:23,760 - He's sexy. - Okay, you're funny. 488 00:25:25,130 --> 00:25:30,270 You just don't really look like a venture capitalist. 489 00:25:30,300 --> 00:25:32,870 The NYPD couldn't afford it Armani, okay? 490 00:25:34,240 --> 00:25:36,910 What? You don't think Does he look the part? 491 00:25:36,940 --> 00:25:39,380 - How the hell do I know? I've never dated a rich guy. 492 00:25:39,410 --> 00:25:42,920 Women like Audra notice watches. 493 00:25:44,320 --> 00:25:45,890 How much do you pay for this? 494 00:25:45,920 --> 00:25:49,390 Much more than the NYPD paid for that lawsuit. 495 00:25:57,000 --> 00:25:58,560 - Audra? - HI. 496 00:25:58,600 --> 00:26:01,130 You must be Juan Pablo. 497 00:26:01,170 --> 00:26:03,300 Pleased to meet you. 498 00:26:05,870 --> 00:26:07,610 I like the place you chose. 499 00:26:07,640 --> 00:26:10,210 You know, I spend a lot of time in Tokyo and London, 500 00:26:10,240 --> 00:26:12,410 but never New York. 501 00:26:12,440 --> 00:26:15,050 Well, we need to change that. 502 00:26:16,966 --> 00:26:18,480 How about a drink? 503 00:26:18,520 --> 00:26:20,490 I see they got my tequila here. 504 00:26:22,364 --> 00:26:23,528 - Your tequila? - Yes. 505 00:26:23,553 --> 00:26:25,923 My family were the first investors. 506 00:26:26,060 --> 00:26:29,060 Mm, let's have a bottle. 507 00:26:29,090 --> 00:26:31,200 Hermano. 508 00:26:35,005 --> 00:26:36,450 Thank you. 509 00:26:37,966 --> 00:26:40,440 Hmm, it's pretty smooth. 510 00:26:40,470 --> 00:26:42,370 Velasco left in undercover work. 511 00:26:42,410 --> 00:26:44,280 Yes I know. 512 00:26:44,310 --> 00:26:46,180 I checked it before the transfer 513 00:26:46,210 --> 00:26:47,450 from the Brooklyn murder. 514 00:26:47,480 --> 00:26:50,620 Did you check me too? 515 00:26:50,650 --> 00:26:53,620 So you know about my lawsuit? - Against the NYPD? 516 00:26:53,650 --> 00:26:55,090 Yes. 517 00:26:55,120 --> 00:26:57,990 My father is... not exactly a fan of yours. 518 00:27:02,390 --> 00:27:04,230 Ready for another? 519 00:27:04,260 --> 00:27:07,630 How about bringing it? this bottle in the room? 520 00:27:09,070 --> 00:27:11,940 Um, which room? 521 00:27:11,970 --> 00:27:16,040 What you will give us, Right now. 522 00:27:16,080 --> 00:27:18,940 Believe me, I would like to, but I... 523 00:27:18,980 --> 00:27:21,180 I already got a suite uptown. 524 00:27:21,210 --> 00:27:23,880 Great, I'll find you a ride. 525 00:27:25,080 --> 00:27:28,690 You're making it really difficult 526 00:27:28,720 --> 00:27:32,990 but I have a meeting with my table in the morning. 527 00:27:33,030 --> 00:27:34,560 I respect that. 528 00:27:34,590 --> 00:27:37,960 I'll tell you what, I'm here for three more days, 529 00:27:38,000 --> 00:27:40,330 and I would like it to see you again. 530 00:27:40,370 --> 00:27:41,500 Me too. 531 00:27:41,833 --> 00:27:44,570 How about we exchange numbers? 532 00:27:44,600 --> 00:27:46,610 - Give me your phone. I'll send you a message. 533 00:28:00,420 --> 00:28:02,560 Hey, they're coming out. 534 00:28:18,200 --> 00:28:19,575 Nice work. 535 00:28:19,652 --> 00:28:21,452 Give me back the watch. 536 00:28:25,239 --> 00:28:26,425 Okay, stay with her. 537 00:28:26,450 --> 00:28:27,739 Mm-hmm. 538 00:28:29,340 --> 00:28:30,809 Is he our man? 539 00:28:31,159 --> 00:28:33,294 I can smell the air deodorant from here. 540 00:28:36,907 --> 00:28:39,430 There is his payment for put Juan Pablo in difficulty. 541 00:28:39,460 --> 00:28:40,590 Okay, turn them on. 542 00:28:45,560 --> 00:28:46,958 Hey! 543 00:28:47,430 --> 00:28:48,505 Hey, move! 544 00:28:49,004 --> 00:28:50,700 Hey, get out of my way! 545 00:28:51,724 --> 00:28:52,710 New York Police. 546 00:28:53,059 --> 00:28:55,070 Get out of the car. 547 00:28:55,110 --> 00:28:57,780 Now! Come on. 548 00:28:58,075 --> 00:28:59,403 You ain't got nothing on me, brother. 549 00:28:59,428 --> 00:29:01,498 How about the solicitation, to begin with? 550 00:29:01,780 --> 00:29:03,278 Is this some kind of joke? 551 00:29:03,303 --> 00:29:06,173 You know a lot of cops with a sense of humor? 552 00:29:06,490 --> 00:29:08,067 I want my lawyer, brother. 553 00:29:08,732 --> 00:29:11,216 You can tell him to meet you to the 16th district. 554 00:29:17,182 --> 00:29:18,833 Okay, so what do we know? about him? 555 00:29:18,858 --> 00:29:20,739 Constantine Koutris, 38 years old. 556 00:29:20,831 --> 00:29:22,777 I owned a cell phone store in Astoria. 557 00:29:22,802 --> 00:29:23,670 Used to? 558 00:29:23,710 --> 00:29:25,870 Closed by fire, May '23. 559 00:29:25,910 --> 00:29:27,940 How much do you want to bet Was it an insurance job? 560 00:29:27,980 --> 00:29:30,750 Well, based on looks alone, I wouldn't bet against it. 561 00:29:30,780 --> 00:29:32,380 And what is his criminal record? 562 00:29:32,410 --> 00:29:35,620 A couple of quotes from reformatory, some errors. 563 00:29:35,650 --> 00:29:38,820 He's a small guy. - With his extortion ring. 564 00:29:38,850 --> 00:29:41,760 I guess we all have our dreams. 565 00:29:41,790 --> 00:29:42,960 I have to tell you, Constantine, 566 00:29:42,990 --> 00:29:44,390 you look terrible laid back for a guy 567 00:29:44,430 --> 00:29:46,430 face a serious moment for extortion. 568 00:29:46,460 --> 00:29:49,330 - Not to mention the blackmail. - And illegal surveillance. 569 00:29:49,360 --> 00:29:50,570 They have a word for something 570 00:29:50,600 --> 00:29:51,800 like that, right? What am I thinking? 571 00:29:51,830 --> 00:29:53,270 Asshole. 572 00:29:53,300 --> 00:29:55,340 - That's it. - Asshole. 573 00:29:55,370 --> 00:29:56,670 Nice try. 574 00:29:56,710 --> 00:29:58,410 You can try to shake my client 575 00:29:58,440 --> 00:30:01,840 everything you want from this bad cop, lawyer routine. 576 00:30:01,880 --> 00:30:04,010 But the simple fact is that you have nothing 577 00:30:04,050 --> 00:30:06,310 substantial about him. - We have his address. 578 00:30:06,350 --> 00:30:07,850 Yes, and so are the cops on the road right now. 579 00:30:07,880 --> 00:30:09,620 With a mandate for all your devices. 580 00:30:09,650 --> 00:30:11,390 And if we find something, 581 00:30:11,420 --> 00:30:12,990 is looking to ten years per count. 582 00:30:13,020 --> 00:30:16,530 Look, guys, my house is my sanctuary, okay? 583 00:30:16,560 --> 00:30:17,960 I'm married. 584 00:30:17,990 --> 00:30:20,000 I would never bring a woman like Audra in my house. 585 00:30:20,030 --> 00:30:22,360 Right, that's why did you meet her at your car? 586 00:30:23,600 --> 00:30:26,670 All I did was give it to a woman he needs some money. 587 00:30:26,700 --> 00:30:29,340 Yes? 588 00:30:29,370 --> 00:30:32,610 This is not the story he's telling. 589 00:30:32,640 --> 00:30:36,010 Look, I'm not trying to cause you some trouble. 590 00:30:36,040 --> 00:30:38,910 - Truly? It doesn't seem that way to me. 591 00:30:38,950 --> 00:30:41,350 So I can just go home, Are you going to sleep? 592 00:30:41,380 --> 00:30:42,980 Yes, as soon as you tell us 593 00:30:43,020 --> 00:30:44,550 how the scam works from your end. 594 00:30:44,590 --> 00:30:45,890 Who are we? 595 00:30:47,860 --> 00:30:50,530 Ugh. You? 596 00:30:50,560 --> 00:30:52,330 Are you a policeman? 597 00:30:52,360 --> 00:30:54,500 It's nice to see you again, Audra. 598 00:30:54,530 --> 00:30:57,630 I thought you were a married guy from Mexico. 599 00:30:57,670 --> 00:30:59,370 You lied to me. 600 00:30:59,400 --> 00:31:00,640 Yes, well, this is not against the law. 601 00:31:00,670 --> 00:31:02,740 You, on the other hand... - I don't talk to cops. 602 00:31:02,770 --> 00:31:03,910 Oh, and I get it. 603 00:31:03,940 --> 00:31:05,470 But first you do it, 604 00:31:05,510 --> 00:31:07,440 as soon as possible you can get out of here. 605 00:31:10,410 --> 00:31:13,050 I get paid to go on dates, take the guy's number 606 00:31:13,080 --> 00:31:15,350 so they can start texting him. 607 00:31:15,380 --> 00:31:17,390 - That's all? - That's all. 608 00:31:17,420 --> 00:31:19,520 And you don't any of those who communicate? 609 00:31:19,550 --> 00:31:22,390 It's compartmentalized organization. 610 00:31:22,420 --> 00:31:24,490 Yes, you're really good to your work, 611 00:31:24,530 --> 00:31:26,400 I'll give you that. 612 00:31:26,430 --> 00:31:28,800 Look, the real goal is just to get their number. 613 00:31:28,830 --> 00:31:31,500 Then some other guy texts him and has them sent 614 00:31:31,530 --> 00:31:33,500 compromising images of themselves. 615 00:31:33,540 --> 00:31:35,400 So every time Costantino wants to hire you, 616 00:31:35,440 --> 00:31:36,640 send messages? 617 00:31:36,670 --> 00:31:38,370 Usually, but let's go back in time. 618 00:31:38,410 --> 00:31:40,840 I will meet him sometimes at Basilio's house. 619 00:31:40,880 --> 00:31:42,010 Basil? 620 00:31:46,980 --> 00:31:49,550 There are many of you trouble here, Audra. 621 00:31:49,580 --> 00:31:53,560 Extortion, for starters. 622 00:31:53,590 --> 00:31:56,630 Unless you got it an address of that house. 623 00:32:10,940 --> 00:32:13,080 Mm. 624 00:32:13,110 --> 00:32:15,480 I'll take it to the captain. 625 00:32:17,480 --> 00:32:19,980 - Has the address been verified? - Yes, McMansion in Queens. 626 00:32:20,020 --> 00:32:22,020 Registered owner It's Basil Koutris. 627 00:32:22,050 --> 00:32:23,690 Maybe they are brothers. 628 00:32:23,720 --> 00:32:25,920 We found nothing in Constantine's house. 629 00:32:25,950 --> 00:32:27,460 So hopefully Kelsey pics 630 00:32:27,490 --> 00:32:29,120 I'm on a thumb drive at his brother's house. 631 00:32:29,160 --> 00:32:31,130 I'm going to get Carisi started with a mandate. 632 00:32:31,160 --> 00:32:32,830 Go to this McMansion, take the brother 633 00:32:32,860 --> 00:32:36,060 before he has the chance to make good on his threat. 634 00:32:41,070 --> 00:32:43,110 Nice place, if you have no taste 635 00:32:43,140 --> 00:32:45,610 There is a lot of money in the shame of others. 636 00:32:49,540 --> 00:32:50,350 YES? 637 00:32:50,380 --> 00:32:52,150 We're looking for Basil Koutris. 638 00:32:52,180 --> 00:32:54,120 - He's not here. - It does not matter. 639 00:32:54,150 --> 00:32:56,920 We have a mandate. 640 00:32:56,950 --> 00:33:00,520 - Do you know where Basil went? - He just left for the airport. 641 00:33:00,560 --> 00:33:02,820 - Was it a planned trip? -How do I know? 642 00:33:02,860 --> 00:33:04,090 I'm his housekeeper. 643 00:33:04,130 --> 00:33:05,060 Do you think that someone did you inform him? 644 00:33:05,090 --> 00:33:07,830 - Did he drive alone? - I took a quick tour. 645 00:33:07,860 --> 00:33:09,460 Okay, get the cop cars out 646 00:33:09,500 --> 00:33:11,630 at JFK, Newark, and LaGuardia Airports. 647 00:33:11,670 --> 00:33:14,200 Notify Homeland Security and Port Authority. 648 00:33:14,240 --> 00:33:15,670 All right, I'll call the station. 649 00:33:15,700 --> 00:33:17,210 Maybe we can be demanding information about QuikRide. 650 00:33:19,510 --> 00:33:22,040 - Captain, Kelsey is here. - What's happening? 651 00:33:22,080 --> 00:33:23,180 One of my sources he told me you got it. 652 00:33:23,210 --> 00:33:24,580 You? 653 00:33:24,610 --> 00:33:26,920 - Not yet, but we are... we are very close. 654 00:33:26,950 --> 00:33:28,950 We have half the strength on it. 655 00:33:28,980 --> 00:33:30,590 And my video? 656 00:33:30,620 --> 00:33:31,420 We have mandates 657 00:33:31,450 --> 00:33:32,320 for his phones, for your computers. 658 00:33:32,350 --> 00:33:34,660 They are looking that house right now. 659 00:33:34,690 --> 00:33:35,990 Do you have Basilio? 660 00:33:36,020 --> 00:33:37,730 The officers stopped him heading towards 661 00:33:37,760 --> 00:33:39,190 the JFK departure ramp. 662 00:33:39,230 --> 00:33:40,660 That son of a bitch tried running. 663 00:33:40,700 --> 00:33:42,760 - Nothing about him? - No weapons. 664 00:33:42,800 --> 00:33:44,000 Not even a boarding pass. 665 00:33:44,030 --> 00:33:45,200 Yes, he didn't have time to book a flight. 666 00:33:45,230 --> 00:33:46,470 And his luggage? 667 00:33:46,500 --> 00:33:50,870 We only found $85,000 in cash tied to his person. 668 00:33:50,910 --> 00:33:52,510 How are you doing, Basil? 669 00:33:52,540 --> 00:33:53,980 Where are you going? in such a hurry? 670 00:33:54,010 --> 00:33:55,210 To visit my family in Greece. 671 00:33:55,240 --> 00:33:56,980 Well, I hope you bought travel insurance, 672 00:33:57,010 --> 00:33:58,980 because you're not do some flying today. 673 00:34:01,212 --> 00:34:03,720 Thanks, Fin. 674 00:34:03,876 --> 00:34:05,990 We got it. 675 00:34:06,020 --> 00:34:07,601 I'll start on the accusations 676 00:34:07,626 --> 00:34:09,517 for both Koutris brothers. 677 00:34:09,542 --> 00:34:12,957 If this were to go to court, you may still have to testify. 678 00:34:13,157 --> 00:34:14,827 But no one will he ever see that video? 679 00:34:14,960 --> 00:34:16,009 NO. 680 00:34:16,575 --> 00:34:18,689 - That's all that matters. - YES. 681 00:34:23,888 --> 00:34:25,447 Kelsey, what's wrong? 682 00:34:27,610 --> 00:34:29,780 - He sent it. - What? 683 00:34:32,908 --> 00:34:35,111 Lisette, how serious is it? 684 00:34:36,676 --> 00:34:38,783 Who understood this? - Um... 685 00:34:45,798 --> 00:34:46,800 Everyone. 686 00:34:46,970 --> 00:34:48,860 It arrived in our inboxes at the same time. 687 00:34:48,900 --> 00:34:50,830 It must have been a scheduled shipment. 688 00:34:51,384 --> 00:34:52,770 The head of the net is on the floor. 689 00:34:52,800 --> 00:34:54,775 You probably should come back here as soon as possible. 690 00:34:54,998 --> 00:34:57,438 I'm so sorry, Kelsey. 691 00:35:02,910 --> 00:35:04,462 It's over. 692 00:35:05,697 --> 00:35:06,880 I am very sorry. 693 00:35:07,376 --> 00:35:10,790 You never should have he convinced me to come down from that roof. 694 00:35:10,820 --> 00:35:12,850 - Kelsey, don't say that. Don't say it. 695 00:35:13,025 --> 00:35:15,509 - God, what will I do? - Listen to me. 696 00:35:15,850 --> 00:35:17,020 Listen to me. 697 00:35:17,160 --> 00:35:19,130 We will understand something out. 698 00:35:19,160 --> 00:35:21,860 Like what? It's done. 699 00:35:21,900 --> 00:35:23,200 I finished. 700 00:35:26,332 --> 00:35:28,204 I might know how to reverse the situation. 701 00:35:29,405 --> 00:35:30,589 Sorry for the interruption, lawyer, 702 00:35:30,613 --> 00:35:33,736 but there is someone Mr. Koutris might want to see. 703 00:35:35,531 --> 00:35:37,401 Basil. Vasili! 704 00:35:37,426 --> 00:35:39,266 Hey, Vasi... Vasi! 705 00:35:39,614 --> 00:35:42,064 What is he doing here? - He tried to abandon you. 706 00:35:42,381 --> 00:35:43,564 Oh, didn't he tell you? 707 00:35:43,589 --> 00:35:46,056 He left with $85,000, headed towards the motherland. 708 00:35:46,081 --> 00:35:46,845 What are you talking about? 709 00:35:46,870 --> 00:35:49,173 That kind of money would last a terribly long period in Greece. 710 00:35:49,198 --> 00:35:51,698 It seemed like it was thinking of staying a while. 711 00:35:51,906 --> 00:35:54,746 So maybe you would like to have it a conversation, 712 00:35:54,771 --> 00:35:57,341 or we should talk to your brother first? 713 00:36:00,825 --> 00:36:02,181 Right. 714 00:36:03,309 --> 00:36:05,493 My brother he would never cheat on me. 715 00:36:05,518 --> 00:36:06,829 I hate to tell you, Constantine, 716 00:36:06,854 --> 00:36:07,634 but he already did it. 717 00:36:07,659 --> 00:36:09,454 And aside from the cash, 718 00:36:09,479 --> 00:36:11,819 he cleared out your crypto accounts. 719 00:36:14,851 --> 00:36:15,954 That son of a bitch. 720 00:36:15,979 --> 00:36:17,243 Don't listen to them, Constantine. 721 00:36:17,268 --> 00:36:17,908 They're lying. 722 00:36:17,933 --> 00:36:19,478 It doesn't seem like it the lawyer is looking outside 723 00:36:19,503 --> 00:36:21,595 for your best interest here. - Excuse me? 724 00:36:21,620 --> 00:36:23,860 - What are you talking about? - Who called her for you? 725 00:36:23,995 --> 00:36:27,195 Better yet, who pays it? 726 00:36:27,220 --> 00:36:29,090 Let me guess, your brother? 727 00:36:29,115 --> 00:36:30,743 Okay, this interview is over. 728 00:36:30,768 --> 00:36:32,438 I don't think so she represents you. 729 00:36:32,775 --> 00:36:35,087 But we want to help you, Constantine. 730 00:36:35,191 --> 00:36:37,651 You still have an opportunity to make a deal for yourself. 731 00:36:37,980 --> 00:36:39,580 Why go down for the whole scam 732 00:36:39,610 --> 00:36:40,993 when you're just doing your brother's dirty work? 733 00:36:41,018 --> 00:36:42,540 I said enough is enough. 734 00:36:42,565 --> 00:36:44,565 This is highly unprofessional. - All right. Hey, hey. 735 00:36:44,684 --> 00:36:46,954 Why don't you just do it? go for a walk, huh? 736 00:36:46,979 --> 00:36:50,119 - But Constantine, they... - Get out! 737 00:36:52,056 --> 00:36:53,586 I said come out. 738 00:36:57,534 --> 00:37:00,574 All right. 739 00:37:00,800 --> 00:37:03,743 You want to talk, huh? 740 00:37:05,606 --> 00:37:07,508 I'm ready to listen. 741 00:37:10,380 --> 00:37:12,641 Basil Koutris, you are accused 742 00:37:12,666 --> 00:37:15,666 with three counts of illegitimacy surveillance in the second, 743 00:37:15,980 --> 00:37:18,126 seven counts of coercion in the first, 744 00:37:18,151 --> 00:37:20,352 seven counts of aggravated theft in the second. 745 00:37:20,377 --> 00:37:23,187 How do you plead? - Not guilty. 746 00:37:23,590 --> 00:37:24,643 People on bail? 747 00:37:24,668 --> 00:37:26,160 We request remand, Your Honor. 748 00:37:26,190 --> 00:37:28,650 The accused was arrested trying to flee the country. 749 00:37:28,675 --> 00:37:30,975 He has the means and the... motivation to do it again. 750 00:37:31,000 --> 00:37:32,502 My client had no prior knowledge 751 00:37:32,527 --> 00:37:34,088 of an arrest warrant against him. 752 00:37:34,113 --> 00:37:35,221 He was going to the airport 753 00:37:35,246 --> 00:37:36,463 for a trip already planned. 754 00:37:36,488 --> 00:37:37,815 The timing was pure coincidence. 755 00:37:37,840 --> 00:37:38,861 Save yourself, lawyer. 756 00:37:38,886 --> 00:37:40,586 The people's request is accepted. 757 00:37:41,020 --> 00:37:43,090 Next case. 758 00:37:48,247 --> 00:37:50,347 That judge of course don't waste time. 759 00:37:50,372 --> 00:37:52,482 Serani? No, this is his modus operandi. 760 00:37:52,507 --> 00:37:54,137 Treat every case like a hemorrhoid. 761 00:37:54,162 --> 00:37:56,032 Um, detectives? 762 00:37:56,235 --> 00:37:57,505 In the. 763 00:37:57,590 --> 00:37:59,521 I know we didn't get off on the right foot, 764 00:37:59,546 --> 00:38:01,606 but I wanted to say thank you. 765 00:38:01,730 --> 00:38:03,490 Those photos of me? 766 00:38:03,655 --> 00:38:04,555 I never saw the light of day. 767 00:38:04,789 --> 00:38:06,559 Yes, well, not everyone was so lucky. 768 00:38:06,927 --> 00:38:07,834 I know. 769 00:38:07,859 --> 00:38:09,568 I guess I played a part in this, right? 770 00:38:10,123 --> 00:38:11,146 I guess you did the right thing 771 00:38:11,171 --> 00:38:12,371 when it mattered. 772 00:38:12,625 --> 00:38:14,498 The bright side is that I was wrong 773 00:38:14,523 --> 00:38:16,451 fired from my old job. 774 00:38:17,498 --> 00:38:19,365 - Really? - Yes. 775 00:38:19,390 --> 00:38:22,030 I understood it later Kelsey interviewed me. 776 00:38:22,247 --> 00:38:24,115 Wait, Kelsey Sommers did he interview you? 777 00:38:24,140 --> 00:38:26,137 Yes, he told me I was part of a, 778 00:38:26,162 --> 00:38:28,443 er, protected class, a victim of a crime. 779 00:38:28,468 --> 00:38:31,308 So my last employer technically I couldn't quit, 780 00:38:31,481 --> 00:38:34,151 so now I'm suing. 781 00:38:35,703 --> 00:38:37,003 Congratulations. 782 00:38:39,095 --> 00:38:40,318 What is Kelsey interviewing? 783 00:38:40,343 --> 00:38:41,583 other victims, anyway? 784 00:38:41,608 --> 00:38:43,378 I guess she wasn't fired either. 785 00:38:43,497 --> 00:38:45,667 It starts innocently enough... 786 00:38:45,692 --> 00:38:49,222 a match on a dating app, a direct message on Instagram. 787 00:38:49,247 --> 00:38:50,787 And you might think you are too worldly 788 00:38:50,812 --> 00:38:54,223 get trapped, but if you have a heart, 789 00:38:54,248 --> 00:38:56,395 can be used against you by criminals 790 00:38:56,420 --> 00:38:57,865 who are experts in manipulation 791 00:38:57,890 --> 00:38:59,690 our need for human connection, 792 00:38:59,715 --> 00:39:01,076 as this reporter went undercover 793 00:39:01,101 --> 00:39:02,901 witness firsthand. 794 00:39:03,315 --> 00:39:04,475 Undercover, huh? 795 00:39:04,609 --> 00:39:06,209 Is this your idea? 796 00:39:06,318 --> 00:39:08,318 I might have had something to do with it, 797 00:39:08,467 --> 00:39:10,837 but it was Kelsey's idea to tell his bosses 798 00:39:10,862 --> 00:39:11,998 who was working on a story, 799 00:39:12,023 --> 00:39:15,130 and she's playing with it magnificently. 800 00:39:15,288 --> 00:39:16,748 Does Big Brother accept a plea? 801 00:39:16,851 --> 00:39:19,740 Oh, his lawyer too It's not reckless enough 802 00:39:19,765 --> 00:39:20,779 to let this go to court, 803 00:39:20,804 --> 00:39:22,669 not with evidence Carisi has it. 804 00:39:22,694 --> 00:39:25,724 Yes, well this isn't doing him some favors. 805 00:39:25,962 --> 00:39:27,722 From the outside the courthouse in Manhattan, 806 00:39:27,747 --> 00:39:31,847 My name is Kelsey Sommers for 1NYC. 807 00:39:32,090 --> 00:39:34,890 So did you actually catch these guys? 808 00:39:34,920 --> 00:39:36,390 Well, it turns out that they were 809 00:39:36,420 --> 00:39:40,090 extorting hundreds of people. 810 00:39:40,130 --> 00:39:45,271 You know, teenagers, single, elderly. 811 00:39:45,296 --> 00:39:46,666 Anyone who is vulnerable, 812 00:39:46,691 --> 00:39:49,631 anyone with enough money to pay them. 813 00:39:49,711 --> 00:39:52,281 And you're sure they are the guys behind my case? 814 00:39:52,306 --> 00:39:54,436 So TARU is still ongoing through electronics 815 00:39:54,461 --> 00:39:58,741 but we found the video which was used to extort you 816 00:39:59,318 --> 00:40:02,349 and we caught, uh, 817 00:40:02,374 --> 00:40:05,744 a considerable heritage. 818 00:40:05,957 --> 00:40:09,669 So will I get my money back? 819 00:40:09,694 --> 00:40:11,424 Well, it will take a little time, 820 00:40:11,656 --> 00:40:13,615 because everything that we recovered 821 00:40:13,640 --> 00:40:16,310 must be treated as evidence, 822 00:40:16,745 --> 00:40:21,560 but in the end yes. 823 00:40:21,651 --> 00:40:23,751 And the NYPD will write you a check. 824 00:40:28,229 --> 00:40:31,912 I've been in limbo for a year, 825 00:40:32,750 --> 00:40:36,450 unable to make a decision about my future 826 00:40:36,480 --> 00:40:39,950 or what it looks like. 827 00:40:39,990 --> 00:40:42,120 Ruby, when you get your money back, 828 00:40:42,160 --> 00:40:45,443 I think you will be surprised 829 00:40:45,515 --> 00:40:48,485 to all the options you have. 830 00:40:48,618 --> 00:40:50,748 Well, after what happened, his... 831 00:40:50,773 --> 00:40:53,613 it's hard to believe. 832 00:40:53,930 --> 00:40:56,970 Well, don't trust me. 833 00:40:57,000 --> 00:40:58,970 Have faith in yourself. 834 00:41:10,982 --> 00:41:14,130 subsync johnhallgeir