Episode
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Legitimate Rape
Overview
A popular sports reporter accuses a cameraman of rape and stalking; when the victim learns she is pregnant as a result of the rape, the defense employs controversial tactics in hope of gaining favor with the jury.
Details
- Series
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
- Season
- Season 14
- Episode
- Episode 18
- Air date
- 2013-03-27
- Runtime
- 43 min
Episode context
Legitimate Rape is Episode 18 in Season 14 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. It aired on 2013-03-27. The runtime is 43 min.
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A woman claims that Brian Cassidy raped her while he was working under cover; when Cassidy and his lawyer utilize surprising defense methods, Detective Amaro is affected.
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