A rape victim will face a dilemma of whether to testify or not in episode 14 of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" season 18.
In the previous episode titled "Genes," the team also worked on a rape case. The suspect claimed that he raped his victim because of his genes. However, Lieutenant Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay), whose father was a rapist, did not accept this reason. She knew that a "rape gene" does not exist and it was a just the suspect's way out of his crime. In the end, justice was served and Benson also somehow made peace.
The official synopsis for the upcoming episode titled "Net Worth" reveals that a high-ranking investment banker, played by Missy Peregrym, will accuse one of his billionaire clients, portrayed by Tate Donovan, of rape.
In the promotional preview of episode 14, a man confronts the billionaire that he saw him on top of the girl. The witness also reveals that he heard the victim yell "Stop!" However, the case may not progress at all as the clip hints that the victim may or may not testify.
Peregrym's character faces a dilemma and may choose not to testify. She admits to Benson that the suspect is willing to pay her $5 million in order to keep her quiet. However, Detective Fin Tutuola (Ice-T) tries to convince the woman to change her mind. He tells her, "We have another victim and I think she deserves justice." Will the victim testify against the billionaire?
Meanwhile, a summary from TVbythenumbers reveals that episode 13 of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" recorded 5.19 million viewers in its timeslot. This is about 1.2/4 rating/share in the 18–49 years old category. The numbers adjusted a tenth of a point upward from the show's initial rating, but the same report notes that the scores are still a bit low.
Episode 14 of season 18 airs on Wednesday, March 29, at 9 p.m. EDT on NBC.
