Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999–…): Season 2, Episode 7 - Asunder - full transcript

In the criminal justice system,

sexually-based offenses
are considered especially heinous.
In the criminal justice system,

sexually-based offenses
are considered especially heinous.

In New York City,
sexually-based offenses
are considered especially heinous.

In New York City,

the dedicated detectives who investigate
these vicious felonies are members
In New York City,

the dedicated detectives who investigate
these vicious felonies are members

of an elite squad known
as The Special Victims Unit.
the dedicated detectives who investigate
these vicious felonies are members

of an elite squad known
as The Special Victims Unit.

These are their stories.
of an elite squad known
as The Special Victims Unit.

These are their stories.



- Yes, I am!
- No! You're not!

Shut up, you witch!
- Yes, I am!
- No! You're not!

Shut up, you witch!

What the hell are you doing,
going through my things for?
Shut up, you witch!

What the hell are you doing,
going through my things for?

You're a liar! You said
you'd never do that again!

This is the last time,
you creep.
You're a liar! You said
you'd never do that again!

This is the last time,
you creep.

I can't wait till you die,
so I can spit on your corpse, you freak!

No. No. No!

Come here.

You want to talk?

Let go of me.

SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT
SQUAD ROOM
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25



Think of your body
as part of the crime scene.
SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT
SQUAD ROOM
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

Think of your body
as part of the crime scene.

Time and body fluids
erode evidence.
Think of your body
as part of the crime scene.

Time and body fluids
erode evidence.

The procedure is we head
to the hospital,
Time and body fluids
erode evidence.

The procedure is we head
to the hospital,

and then
I'll take your statement.
The procedure is we head
to the hospital,

and then
I'll take your statement.

So basically the bastard rapes me,
and you waste time.
and then
I'll take your statement.

So basically the bastard rapes me,
and you waste time.

- That's the procedure?
- Ma'am...
So basically the bastard rapes me,
and you waste time.

- That's the procedure?
- Ma'am...

- Look here, Officer...
- Det. Munch.
- That's the procedure?
- Ma'am...

- Look here, Officer...
- Det. Munch.

Perhaps you'd be more comfortable
with a female detective.
- Look here, Officer...
- Det. Munch.

Perhaps you'd be more comfortable
with a female detective.

I'd be happy to talk
to anyone with a brain.
Perhaps you'd be more comfortable
with a female detective.

I'd be happy to talk
to anyone with a brain.

There are five stages of grief.

Try not to go through them
all at once.
There are five stages of grief.

Try not to go through them
all at once.

Cute.
Try not to go through them
all at once.

Cute.

I'll talk slower.

I don't need SOP explained to me...

I don't need a rape kit...
I don't need SOP explained to me...

I don't need a rape kit...

and I really don't need you
to hold my hand!

Look, it doesn't matter
if you've had prior

- consensual sex with this man.
- Sure.
Look, it doesn't matter
if you've had prior

- consensual sex with this man.
- Sure.

Doesn't even matter
if you're still in a relationship with him.
- consensual sex with this man.
- Sure.

Doesn't even matter
if you're still in a relationship with him.

He's my husband.

You and I need
to see a doctor.

As soon as you give me an address...

we can pick up your husband.
As soon as you give me an address...

we can pick up your husband.

He's at Manhattan South.
Sgt. Lloyd Andrews, Homicide.

Law & Order SVU
2x07. Asunder

ORIGINAL AIR DATE ON NBC: 2000/12/01

You care to join us, Detective?

I'd love to,
but I've got reports to file
You care to join us, Detective?

I'd love to,
but I've got reports to file

and coffee to make.
I'd love to,
but I've got reports to file

and coffee to make.

Regardless of your personal feelings,

I want you on my team.
Regardless of your personal feelings,

I want you on my team.

But only for as long
as you want to be here.
I want you on my team.

But only for as long
as you want to be here.

It's nice to be wanted.
But only for as long
as you want to be here.

It's nice to be wanted.

Well, these aren't going
to file themselves.
It's nice to be wanted.

Well, these aren't going
to file themselves.

So? / Patricia Andrews claims
her husband raped her this morning.

She's got a sprained wrist, but nothing
much else to suggest physical abuse.
So? / Patricia Andrews claims
her husband raped her this morning.

She's got a sprained wrist, but nothing
much else to suggest physical abuse.

She doesn't need the beat-up
to prove it.
She's got a sprained wrist, but nothing
much else to suggest physical abuse.

She doesn't need the beat-up
to prove it.

It's gonna need
more than her word,
She doesn't need the beat-up
to prove it.

It's gonna need
more than her word,

because my partner...
conveniently forgot to mention
It's gonna need
more than her word,

because my partner...
conveniently forgot to mention

our guy's Homicide,
Manhattan South.
because my partner...
conveniently forgot to mention

our guy's Homicide,
Manhattan South.

I didn't mention it, 'cause it's not
important, at least not to me.
our guy's Homicide,
Manhattan South.

I didn't mention it, 'cause it's not
important, at least not to me.

Twenty-year vet, citations a sheet long,
high closure rate.
I didn't mention it, 'cause it's not
important, at least not to me.

Twenty-year vet, citations a sheet long,
high closure rate.

Along with making the brass very happy,
the guy's also a rapist.
Twenty-year vet, citations a sheet long,
high closure rate.

Along with making the brass very happy,
the guy's also a rapist.

- Alleged rapist, thank you.
- Ever hear of "no"?
Along with making the brass very happy,
the guy's also a rapist.

- Alleged rapist, thank you.
- Ever hear of "no"?

You ever hear of contractual abandonment?

The only reason to forsake all others
is so you don't have to hear "no."
You ever hear of contractual abandonment?

The only reason to forsake all others
is so you don't have to hear "no."

I've been married 16 years.
I hear it all the time.
The only reason to forsake all others
is so you don't have to hear "no."

I've been married 16 years.
I hear it all the time.

Okay, Munch, let me clue you in,
a wife as property went out in 1984...
I've been married 16 years.
I hear it all the time.

Okay, Munch, let me clue you in,
a wife as property went out in 1984...

when the law finally realized that even
a married woman is allowed to say no.
Okay, Munch, let me clue you in,
a wife as property went out in 1984...

when the law finally realized that even
a married woman is allowed to say no.

We get Mrs. Andrew's statement?
She sign it?
when the law finally realized that even
a married woman is allowed to say no.

We get Mrs. Andrew's statement?
She sign it?

Not yet. It's being typed.
We get Mrs. Andrew's statement?
She sign it?

Not yet. It's being typed.

Let's talk to her. Make sure
she knows what the score is.
Not yet. It's being typed.

Let's talk to her. Make sure
she knows what the score is.

Are you doubting what happened
or her commitment?
Let's talk to her. Make sure
she knows what the score is.

Are you doubting what happened
or her commitment?

I don't have his side of the story,
and this suspect is a cop.

So Internal Affairs is going
to be all over this.
I don't have his side of the story,
and this suspect is a cop.

So Internal Affairs is going
to be all over this.

I just don't think his badge should
cushion the blow.
So Internal Affairs is going
to be all over this.

I just don't think his badge should
cushion the blow.

Have you ever rubbed IAB
the wrong way?

I've never had the pleasure.
Have you ever rubbed IAB
the wrong way?

I've never had the pleasure.

Then do it my way.
I've never had the pleasure.

Then do it my way.

You two, canvass the neighbors.
Then do it my way.

You two, canvass the neighbors.

Get some background
on the happy couple.
You two, canvass the neighbors.

Get some background
on the happy couple.

John, you and your partner have
a chat with the missis.
Get some background
on the happy couple.

John, you and your partner have
a chat with the missis.

I will apprise the powers that be.
John, you and your partner have
a chat with the missis.

I will apprise the powers that be.

You know, if it turns out
that he did in fact rape her...
I will apprise the powers that be.

You know, if it turns out
that he did in fact rape her...

and we didn't follow standard op,
we're going to get buried in it.
You know, if it turns out
that he did in fact rape her...

and we didn't follow standard op,
we're going to get buried in it.

That's going to happen regardless.
and we didn't follow standard op,
we're going to get buried in it.

That's going to happen regardless.

There's no smoking
in government buildings.

Please read your statement
carefully, then sign.

Where's your husband right now?
Please read your statement
carefully, then sign.

Where's your husband right now?

Every day he plays pick-up ball with
some cop friends before his shift.
Where's your husband right now?

Every day he plays pick-up ball with
some cop friends before his shift.

Before you put pen to paper,
I want to hear it again in your own words.
Every day he plays pick-up ball with
some cop friends before his shift.

Before you put pen to paper,
I want to hear it again in your own words.

Why? / You're going to have to
get used to telling your story.

- Are you married?
- No, ma'am.

I know you're not.
Who'd have you?
- Are you married?
- No, ma'am.

I know you're not.
Who'd have you?

Are you always this pleasant?
I know you're not.
Who'd have you?

Are you always this pleasant?

Meaning, I got what
was coming to me?
Are you always this pleasant?

Meaning, I got what
was coming to me?

That's not how I see it, Mrs. Andrews.
Nobody deserves this.
Meaning, I got what
was coming to me?

That's not how I see it, Mrs. Andrews.
Nobody deserves this.

We've been married five years.

I just don't understand.

I've seen him get crazy,
but never like this.
I just don't understand.

I've seen him get crazy,
but never like this.

We fight, we make love.
I've seen him get crazy,
but never like this.

We fight, we make love.

I almost don't believe it myself.

Maybe he thought you were making up.
Is that possible?
I almost don't believe it myself.

Maybe he thought you were making up.
Is that possible?

A chokehold is not foreplay
for me, Detective.
Maybe he thought you were making up.
Is that possible?

A chokehold is not foreplay
for me, Detective.

And a pot to the head turns him on?
A chokehold is not foreplay
for me, Detective.

And a pot to the head turns him on?

You're not going to do
a damn thing to him.

No, not a damn thing.
You're not going to do
a damn thing to him.

No, not a damn thing.

If your story holds up, I'm gonna have
to arrest him, Mrs. Andrews...

put cuffs on him, process him,
and lock him up in a cage.
If your story holds up, I'm gonna have
to arrest him, Mrs. Andrews...

put cuffs on him, process him,
and lock him up in a cage.

I just want to make sure
you understand that.
put cuffs on him, process him,
and lock him up in a cage.

I just want to make sure
you understand that.

What do you take me for?
I just want to make sure
you understand that.

What do you take me for?

HOME OF CYRUS PARKER
211 EAST 24TH STREET
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

I wasn't expecting company.
HOME OF CYRUS PARKER
211 EAST 24TH STREET
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

I wasn't expecting company.

What's this about?

We wanted to ask you
about your neighbors next door.
What's this about?

We wanted to ask you
about your neighbors next door.

Well, have a seat, please.
We wanted to ask you
about your neighbors next door.

Well, have a seat, please.

Do you know the Andrews?
Well, have a seat, please.

Do you know the Andrews?

- Who?
- They live on the first floor.
Do you know the Andrews?

- Who?
- They live on the first floor.

Mrs. Andrews, she's about 5'5",
110, blond hair.
- Who?
- They live on the first floor.

Mrs. Andrews, she's about 5'5",
110, blond hair.

Mr. Andrews is a cop.
Mrs. Andrews, she's about 5'5",
110, blond hair.

Mr. Andrews is a cop.

You mean the Springers.
Mr. Andrews is a cop.

You mean the Springers.

No, we mean the Andrews.
You mean the Springers.

No, we mean the Andrews.

People around here barely
want to make eye contact...
No, we mean the Andrews.

People around here barely
want to make eye contact...

so you can forget about introductions.
People around here barely
want to make eye contact...

so you can forget about introductions.

They're the Springers to me.
Better than the show.
so you can forget about introductions.

They're the Springers to me.
Better than the show.

I take it, that means that they fight a lot.

Every day.
Sometimes the cops come.
I take it, that means that they fight a lot.

Every day.
Sometimes the cops come.

He pulls them aside.
Then they leave.
Every day.
Sometimes the cops come.

He pulls them aside.
Then they leave.

I always wondered
if he paid them off.
He pulls them aside.
Then they leave.

I always wondered
if he paid them off.

Did they fight this morning?
I always wondered
if he paid them off.

Did they fight this morning?

He left the house,
trying to get away from her.
Did they fight this morning?

He left the house,
trying to get away from her.

She came through the door
and threw a pot.
He left the house,
trying to get away from her.

She came through the door
and threw a pot.

That woman's got a hell of an aim.
She came through the door
and threw a pot.

That woman's got a hell of an aim.

Did you see him
strike her? / No.
That woman's got a hell of an aim.

Did you see him
strike her? / No.

But he turned around
and snatched her inside.
Did you see him
strike her? / No.

But he turned around
and snatched her inside.

Did you see or hear
anything else? / No.
But he turned around
and snatched her inside.

Did you see or hear
anything else? / No.

Did something bad happen?
Did you see or hear
anything else? / No.

Did something bad happen?

Gentlemen.

Det. Santiago, my partner,
Det. Howard, Internal Affairs.
Gentlemen.

Det. Santiago, my partner,
Det. Howard, Internal Affairs.

Nice to meet you.
Det. Santiago, my partner,
Det. Howard, Internal Affairs.

Nice to meet you.

Just give me the word. Is it mine,
or do I kick it to you?

We're not equipped to deal
with sex crimes.
Just give me the word. Is it mine,
or do I kick it to you?

We're not equipped to deal
with sex crimes.

Have a nice day.

You know, I'd be sore, too.
Have a nice day.

You know, I'd be sore, too.

I'm not following.

We know IAB used you
to bring down your mentor.
I'm not following.

We know IAB used you
to bring down your mentor.

We just want you to know
those were the old days.
We know IAB used you
to bring down your mentor.

We just want you to know
those were the old days.

That is truly comforting.
We just want you to know
those were the old days.

That is truly comforting.

We're not here to grind your wheat.

Just do us a favor,
take it slow and easy.
We're not here to grind your wheat.

Just do us a favor,
take it slow and easy.

Finesse and kid gloves.
Just do us a favor,
take it slow and easy.

Finesse and kid gloves.

Since when does IAB
care about finesse?
Finesse and kid gloves.

Since when does IAB
care about finesse?

Come on, give us a break.
The guy's not on the take,
Since when does IAB
care about finesse?

Come on, give us a break.
The guy's not on the take,

skimming drugs,
or pimping on the side.
Come on, give us a break.
The guy's not on the take,

skimming drugs,
or pimping on the side.

Isn't it enough that we kiss
their collective PC ass?
skimming drugs,
or pimping on the side.

Isn't it enough that we kiss
their collective PC ass?

What's next, castration?
Isn't it enough that we kiss
their collective PC ass?

What's next, castration?

We marry them just
to have it available.
What's next, castration?

We marry them just
to have it available.

So tell me, how do you rape a wife?
We marry them just
to have it available.

So tell me, how do you rape a wife?

Okay.
Thanks.

We got four domestic disputes
at the Andrews' residence.
Okay.
Thanks.

We got four domestic disputes
at the Andrews' residence.

Dispo'd at the scene.
We got four domestic disputes
at the Andrews' residence.

Dispo'd at the scene.

No arrests. Same uniforms,
Clarkson and Powell.
Dispo'd at the scene.

No arrests. Same uniforms,
Clarkson and Powell.

- Are they on tour?
- Just signed out for a break.
No arrests. Same uniforms,
Clarkson and Powell.

- Are they on tour?
- Just signed out for a break.

- No arrests?
- Nope.
- Are they on tour?
- Just signed out for a break.

- No arrests?
- Nope.

- Thanks. Have a nice day.
- Powell and Clarkson?

So the groom's mother goes
to the bride's mother and asks:

"Why is the bride smiling?"
So the groom's mother goes
to the bride's mother and asks:

"Why is the bride smiling?"

'Cause she never has
to get on her knees again.
"Why is the bride smiling?"

'Cause she never has
to get on her knees again.

Old joke. Do you mind?
'Cause she never has
to get on her knees again.

Old joke. Do you mind?

Det. Benson, I'm Det. Stabler, SVU.
Old joke. Do you mind?

Det. Benson, I'm Det. Stabler, SVU.

We want to talk to you
about the DIRs at the Andrews' place.
Det. Benson, I'm Det. Stabler, SVU.

We want to talk to you
about the DIRs at the Andrews' place.

Right. Nothing to it.
Handled at the scene each time.
We want to talk to you
about the DIRs at the Andrews' place.

Right. Nothing to it.
Handled at the scene each time.

The last one out,
we told the sarge...
Right. Nothing to it.
Handled at the scene each time.

The last one out,
we told the sarge...

if it happened again,
we'd have no choice. Why?
The last one out,
we told the sarge...

if it happened again,
we'd have no choice. Why?

Well, four times is
three times too many.
if it happened again,
we'd have no choice. Why?

Well, four times is
three times too many.

You see abuse,
you take action, right?
Well, four times is
three times too many.

You see abuse,
you take action, right?

He's a fellow officer.
He asked a favor, we gave it.

So you look the other way
no matter what?
He's a fellow officer.
He asked a favor, we gave it.

So you look the other way
no matter what?

Is that in your cop manual?
Because it sure as hell ain't in mine.
So you look the other way
no matter what?

Is that in your cop manual?
Because it sure as hell ain't in mine.

- What gives?
- You didn't do your job.
Is that in your cop manual?
Because it sure as hell ain't in mine.

- What gives?
- You didn't do your job.

And because you didn't,
we caught it.
- What gives?
- You didn't do your job.

And because you didn't,
we caught it.

And since it rolls downhill,
I figured you're next.
And because you didn't,
we caught it.

And since it rolls downhill,
I figured you're next.

Sarge and his wife fight,
loud and hard.

Names they call each other, I wouldn't
say to a hump in the back of my cruiser.
Sarge and his wife fight,
loud and hard.

Names they call each other, I wouldn't
say to a hump in the back of my cruiser.

It blows real hot, then it's over.
Names they call each other, I wouldn't
say to a hump in the back of my cruiser.

It blows real hot, then it's over.

Besides, if we really
wanted to do him a favor...
It blows real hot, then it's over.

Besides, if we really
wanted to do him a favor...

we'd run his old lady in,
no matter what he said.
Besides, if we really
wanted to do him a favor...

we'd run his old lady in,
no matter what he said.

Okay, wait a minute, you're telling
us that his wife's the abuser?
we'd run his old lady in,
no matter what he said.

Okay, wait a minute, you're telling
us that his wife's the abuser?

Don't know if I'd say that.
Okay, wait a minute, you're telling
us that his wife's the abuser?

Don't know if I'd say that.

But when she gets ticked off,
she likes to throw whatever's handy.

Well, how real does it look?

It's hard to say.
Well, how real does it look?

It's hard to say.

Break up to make up.
It's hard to say.

Break up to make up.

Wife's a bit of a bruiser,
Andrews seems to be handling it.
Break up to make up.

Wife's a bit of a bruiser,
Andrews seems to be handling it.

By raping her?
Wife's a bit of a bruiser,
Andrews seems to be handling it.

By raping her?

I'm not a fly on their bedroom wall.
By raping her?

I'm not a fly on their bedroom wall.

That's too bad. 'Cause what's
this cop going to say when we ask?
I'm not a fly on their bedroom wall.

That's too bad. 'Cause what's
this cop going to say when we ask?

"I raped my wife.
Please, put me in jail."
That's too bad. 'Cause what's
this cop going to say when we ask?

"I raped my wife.
Please, put me in jail."

Why don't we let the ADA decide?

It looks like she might not have to.
Why don't we let the ADA decide?

It looks like she might not have to.

For the first time in my career,
IAB acts like they want to flush it.
It looks like she might not have to.

For the first time in my career,
IAB acts like they want to flush it.

So either there's some other agenda,
or this could come back to bite us.
For the first time in my career,
IAB acts like they want to flush it.

So either there's some other agenda,
or this could come back to bite us.

Bring Andrews in for an interview.
So either there's some other agenda,
or this could come back to bite us.

Bring Andrews in for an interview.

I don't think we can, without some SBA
lawyer turning him into a deaf-mute.
Bring Andrews in for an interview.

I don't think we can, without some SBA
lawyer turning him into a deaf-mute.

Any other ideas?

If it's not official,
it's not going to hold up.
Any other ideas?

If it's not official,
it's not going to hold up.

I'm not looking for
a confession, Elliot.
If it's not official,
it's not going to hold up.

I'm not looking for
a confession, Elliot.

I just want to get a read on this guy
before he gets wise.
I'm not looking for
a confession, Elliot.

I just want to get a read on this guy
before he gets wise.

- Pick him up. / - I got him.
- Take it up. It's all you.

Who's next?

Lloyd Andrews, Homicide.
Ceasar Vasques out of Vice.

- Danny Tatum, he's one of mine.
- Elliot Stabler, SVU.
Lloyd Andrews, Homicide.
Ceasar Vasques out of Vice.

- Danny Tatum, he's one of mine.
- Elliot Stabler, SVU.

Sex crimes.
I hear that's a tough gig.
- Danny Tatum, he's one of mine.
- Elliot Stabler, SVU.

Sex crimes.
I hear that's a tough gig.

I hear they rotate you guys out every
two years. Is it really that rough?
Sex crimes.
I hear that's a tough gig.

I hear they rotate you guys out every
two years. Is it really that rough?

Well, Homicide's no picnic,
either, right?

A body's past caring whether
you close a case or not.
Well, Homicide's no picnic,
either, right?

A body's past caring whether
you close a case or not.

Live victims are needy.
Takes a real strong cop to suck it up.
A body's past caring whether
you close a case or not.

Live victims are needy.
Takes a real strong cop to suck it up.

- Two on two?
- Yeah,
Live victims are needy.
Takes a real strong cop to suck it up.

- Two on two?
- Yeah,

you're on my team.
Take it to the hole.
- Two on two?
- Yeah,

you're on my team.
Take it to the hole.

- What the hell was that?
- What's the matter?

There's no fouls on the blacktop.
- What the hell was that?
- What's the matter?

There's no fouls on the blacktop.

What's the matter?
Can't you take it?

Hey, come on, guys.
Let's play ball.
What's the matter?
Can't you take it?

Hey, come on, guys.
Let's play ball.

Your ball.
Hey, come on, guys.
Let's play ball.

Your ball.

Knock it off. Come on. Move!

Calm down, man. Knock it off.
Knock it off. Come on. Move!

Calm down, man. Knock it off.

Okay, what'd I miss?
Calm down, man. Knock it off.

Okay, what'd I miss?

Tatum's trying to give you a message,
all right? But I don't operate that way.

He and I will have words later.
You okay?
Tatum's trying to give you a message,
all right? But I don't operate that way.

He and I will have words later.
You okay?

I guess I don't understand his language.
He and I will have words later.
You okay?

I guess I don't understand his language.

Don't you?
I guess I don't understand his language.

Don't you?

Why don't you spell it out for me?
Don't you?

Why don't you spell it out for me?

I'll tell you what.
Why don't you spell it out for me?

I'll tell you what.

You can ask me all the questions
you want after the game.
I'll tell you what.

You can ask me all the questions
you want after the game.

Questions?
You can ask me all the questions
you want after the game.

Questions?

Rape, right?

And maybe the guy was telling me
what I wanted to hear...

but he seemed pretty genuine to me.
And maybe the guy was telling me
what I wanted to hear...

but he seemed pretty genuine to me.

Was this before or after
his goon kicked your ass?
but he seemed pretty genuine to me.

Was this before or after
his goon kicked your ass?

Andrews did know that
we were looking into him.
Was this before or after
his goon kicked your ass?

Andrews did know that
we were looking into him.

Okay, yeah, well.
Andrews did know that
we were looking into him.

Okay, yeah, well.

So his partner got overly enthusiastic.
Okay, yeah, well.

So his partner got overly enthusiastic.

Andrews stepped in and saved
the other eye, didn't he?

I'd like to believe that Fin would
show me the same kind of loyalty.
Andrews stepped in and saved
the other eye, didn't he?

I'd like to believe that Fin would
show me the same kind of loyalty.

A little history first,
might help your case.
I'd like to believe that Fin would
show me the same kind of loyalty.

A little history first,
might help your case.

So all we have thus far, is a physically
abusive woman crying rape. Is that the gist?
A little history first,
might help your case.

So all we have thus far, is a physically
abusive woman crying rape. Is that the gist?

What motive could she have for saying
that her husband raped her?
So all we have thus far, is a physically
abusive woman crying rape. Is that the gist?

What motive could she have for saying
that her husband raped her?

Pending divorce, for one.
What motive could she have for saying
that her husband raped her?

Pending divorce, for one.

You don't have to worry about
fighting over which half you get...
Pending divorce, for one.

You don't have to worry about
fighting over which half you get...

when the mate you hate's
locked in a cell.
You don't have to worry about
fighting over which half you get...

when the mate you hate's
locked in a cell.

We already checked that.
No papers were filed.
when the mate you hate's
locked in a cell.

We already checked that.
No papers were filed.

All she has to do is wait.
We get rid of him for her, then she files.
We already checked that.
No papers were filed.

All she has to do is wait.
We get rid of him for her, then she files.

What?

Yeah, we're on the way.
What?

Yeah, we're on the way.

A unit was dispatched to the Andrews'
residence. Assault with a deadly weapon.

A Mr. Parker called it in.
A unit was dispatched to the Andrews'
residence. Assault with a deadly weapon.

A Mr. Parker called it in.

You touch me again,
I'll cut your pig heart out!
A Mr. Parker called it in.

You touch me again,
I'll cut your pig heart out!

Why aren't you in jail?
You touch me again,
I'll cut your pig heart out!

Why aren't you in jail?

Get away, you stupid bitch.
Why aren't you in jail?

Get away, you stupid bitch.

I should wait till you're asleep
and set you on fire!
Get away, you stupid bitch.

I should wait till you're asleep
and set you on fire!

You better kill me,
or I'll do you without leaving a mark!

- You freak!
- Hey!
You better kill me,
or I'll do you without leaving a mark!

- You freak!
- Hey!

Look out!
Let's go. Come on.
- You freak!
- Hey!

Look out!
Let's go. Come on.

- Take it easy!
- Get off!
Look out!
Let's go. Come on.

- Take it easy!
- Get off!

- Take it easy.
- I'm taking her in.
- Take it easy!
- Get off!

- Take it easy.
- I'm taking her in.

I don't think so.
I've got it from here.
- Take it easy.
- I'm taking her in.

I don't think so.
I've got it from here.

- Okay. I'm all right.
- Get off of me!
I don't think so.
I've got it from here.

- Okay. I'm all right.
- Get off of me!

Listen, this isn't helping you at all.
Let's go, let's get up here.
- Okay. I'm all right.
- Get off of me!

Listen, this isn't helping you at all.
Let's go, let's get up here.

All right. Just take a breath.
Calm down.
Listen, this isn't helping you at all.
Let's go, let's get up here.

All right. Just take a breath.
Calm down.

- Why isn't he in jail?
- Calm down.
All right. Just take a breath.
Calm down.

- Why isn't he in jail?
- Calm down.

You again. What is it this time?
Or do you answer DIRs now?

I'm going to need you to come on down
and answer some questions.
You again. What is it this time?
Or do you answer DIRs now?

I'm going to need you to come on down
and answer some questions.

I think I need a lawyer.
I'm going to need you to come on down
and answer some questions.

I think I need a lawyer.

Yeah, I think so, too.
I think I need a lawyer.

Yeah, I think so, too.

You call this finesse?

I've had calls from the brass...

wanting to know did I orchestrate
an undercover operation with SVU...
I've had calls from the brass...

wanting to know did I orchestrate
an undercover operation with SVU...

and the press has already
gotten a whiff of it.
wanting to know did I orchestrate
an undercover operation with SVU...

and the press has already
gotten a whiff of it.

What kind of Mickey Mouse Club is this?
(  TV )
and the press has already
gotten a whiff of it.

What kind of Mickey Mouse Club is this?
(  TV )

See, actually I hate that little,
black rodent.
What kind of Mickey Mouse Club is this?
(  TV )

See, actually I hate that little,
black rodent.

Now, Dick Tracy, that was a club.
( ȭ ijͷ )
See, actually I hate that little,
black rodent.

Now, Dick Tracy, that was a club.
( ȭ ijͷ )

You got this great decoder ring
and a really cool watch.
Now, Dick Tracy, that was a club.
( ȭ ijͷ )

You got this great decoder ring
and a really cool watch.

Are you going to say something,
Ms. Cabot?
You got this great decoder ring
and a really cool watch.

Are you going to say something,
Ms. Cabot?

- Like what?
- Protocol.
Are you going to say something,
Ms. Cabot?

- Like what?
- Protocol.

Like, if you're charging
a sergeant with rape.
- Like what?
- Protocol.

Like, if you're charging
a sergeant with rape.

Like, if you would rein
in your squad...
Like, if you're charging
a sergeant with rape.

Like, if you would rein
in your squad...

and if you could be so kind as
to keep us informed as to status.
Like, if you would rein
in your squad...

and if you could be so kind as
to keep us informed as to status.

Very well.

Charging Andrews prior to his making
a formal statement is premature.
Very well.

Charging Andrews prior to his making
a formal statement is premature.

Am I sweeping it under the rug,
as you'd prefer? No.

And I strongly advise you to discontinue
obstructing this unit from doing its job.
Am I sweeping it under the rug,
as you'd prefer? No.

And I strongly advise you to discontinue
obstructing this unit from doing its job.

Or I will be more than happy
to file charges...
And I strongly advise you to discontinue
obstructing this unit from doing its job.

Or I will be more than happy
to file charges...

naming you and your partner
as coconspirators.
Or I will be more than happy
to file charges...

naming you and your partner
as coconspirators.

IAB is here, strictly
in a supervisory capacity.
naming you and your partner
as coconspirators.

IAB is here, strictly
in a supervisory capacity.

Not anymore.
IAB is here, strictly
in a supervisory capacity.

Not anymore.

You may consider yourselves
officially updated.
Not anymore.

You may consider yourselves
officially updated.

Let the record show that I will not talk
to you without my lawyer.

- Okay, interview's over.
- Yeah.
Let the record show that I will not talk
to you without my lawyer.

- Okay, interview's over.
- Yeah.

All right. But maybe
we should clear this up,
- Okay, interview's over.
- Yeah.

All right. But maybe
we should clear this up,

so we can all get back to work.
All right. But maybe
we should clear this up,

so we can all get back to work.

Your wife already told
us what happened.
so we can all get back to work.

Your wife already told
us what happened.

So now we'd just like
to hear it from you.
Your wife already told
us what happened.

So now we'd just like
to hear it from you.

- What did she say?
- That you raped her.
So now we'd just like
to hear it from you.

- What did she say?
- That you raped her.

Now, before you deny it,
let's just sit down
- What did she say?
- That you raped her.

Now, before you deny it,
let's just sit down

and go through the sequence
of events.
Now, before you deny it,
let's just sit down

and go through the sequence
of events.

All right, fair enough.

I've been working steady midnights
for a while.
All right, fair enough.

I've been working steady midnights
for a while.

I come home, I'm tired.
Right away she starts in on me.
I've been working steady midnights
for a while.

I come home, I'm tired.
Right away she starts in on me.

- She swears that I got a piece on the side.
- And do you?
I come home, I'm tired.
Right away she starts in on me.

- She swears that I got a piece on the side.
- And do you?

Yeah, so? / So why do you think
she'd accuse you of rape?

It doesn't take a genius.
And she's pissed.

You know, it's always
something with her.
It doesn't take a genius.
And she's pissed.

You know, it's always
something with her.

Either I don't love her,
or I smother her.
You know, it's always
something with her.

Either I don't love her,
or I smother her.

You guys figure it out,
because she's driving me nuts.
Either I don't love her,
or I smother her.

You guys figure it out,
because she's driving me nuts.

Divorce is a hell of
a better option than rape.
You guys figure it out,
because she's driving me nuts.

Divorce is a hell of
a better option than rape.

I did not rape my wife.
Divorce is a hell of
a better option than rape.

I did not rape my wife.

And he comes sauntering home
like nothing happened.

So why'd you stay there?

Where should I go?
So why'd you stay there?

Where should I go?

It's my house, my things.
I did nothing wrong.
Where should I go?

It's my house, my things.
I did nothing wrong.

You cut him with a kitchen knife,
and you threw a baton into the crowd.

I was scared
when he walked in like that.

You know, I thought
he was in jail.
I was scared
when he walked in like that.

You know, I thought
he was in jail.

You got anybody you could stay with?
Family, friends?
You know, I thought
he was in jail.

You got anybody you could stay with?
Family, friends?

You said you would arrest him.
So what happened?
You got anybody you could stay with?
Family, friends?

You said you would arrest him.
So what happened?

I walked away. Things were getting
out of hand. Tempers were hot.
You said you would arrest him.
So what happened?

I walked away. Things were getting
out of hand. Tempers were hot.

So what does that freaking cow do?
She hurls a pot and nails me with it.
I walked away. Things were getting
out of hand. Tempers were hot.

So what does that freaking cow do?
She hurls a pot and nails me with it.

But you didn't keep walking.
You grabbed her and went back inside.
So what does that freaking cow do?
She hurls a pot and nails me with it.

But you didn't keep walking.
You grabbed her and went back inside.

I sure as hell did.
But you didn't keep walking.
You grabbed her and went back inside.

I sure as hell did.

So that's when you raped her.
I sure as hell did.

So that's when you raped her.

Nice try, but, no.
I started packing her bags.
So that's when you raped her.

Nice try, but, no.
I started packing her bags.

That lease is under my name.
Nice try, but, no.
I started packing her bags.

That lease is under my name.

I'll be damned if I let her run me
out of my house...
That lease is under my name.

I'll be damned if I let her run me
out of my house...

screaming, threatening me
with kitchen utensils.
I'll be damned if I let her run me
out of my house...

screaming, threatening me
with kitchen utensils.

What does that mean?
Threatening you with kitchen utensils?
screaming, threatening me
with kitchen utensils.

What does that mean?
Threatening you with kitchen utensils?

She came after me with a knife.
I disarmed her.

- And how'd you do that?
- Standard academy move.
She came after me with a knife.
I disarmed her.

- And how'd you do that?
- Standard academy move.

Come on, guys. Don't you get it?
She's crazy.
- And how'd you do that?
- Standard academy move.

Come on, guys. Don't you get it?
She's crazy.

Patricia hasn't been right since
we found out she can't have kids.
Come on, guys. Don't you get it?
She's crazy.

Patricia hasn't been right since
we found out she can't have kids.

And that's when our marriage
started to go south.

So why didn't you file for divorce?
And that's when our marriage
started to go south.

So why didn't you file for divorce?

I love him.

I want counseling.
I love him.

I want counseling.

He won't go.
I want counseling.

He won't go.

But he'll have to after the trial,
won't he? They'll make him.

If he's convicted.
But he'll have to after the trial,
won't he? They'll make him.

If he's convicted.

We're not even sure we can charge him.
If he's convicted.

We're not even sure we can charge him.

Well, who gets to decide that?
We're not even sure we can charge him.

Well, who gets to decide that?

Her name's Cabot.
Well, who gets to decide that?

Her name's Cabot.

So let me talk to her. She's a woman.
She'll understand.

- He raped me.
- We made love.
So let me talk to her. She's a woman.
She'll understand.

- He raped me.
- We made love.

Did you hold her down? Did you use
a chokehold to control her?
- He raped me.
- We made love.

Did you hold her down? Did you use
a chokehold to control her?

I don't touch my wife like that, ever.
Did you hold her down? Did you use
a chokehold to control her?

I don't touch my wife like that, ever.

I know I could do some serious damage.
Besides, I'm the guy with the battle scars.
I don't touch my wife like that, ever.

I know I could do some serious damage.
Besides, I'm the guy with the battle scars.

But you do know how to do her
without leaving a mark.

Isn't that right, Sergeant?

It's your call.

Cut him loose.
It's your call.

Cut him loose.

We don't arrest him now, we send
a message to every wife...
Cut him loose.

We don't arrest him now, we send
a message to every wife...

that if she's raped by her husband,
she'd better get beat up, too.
We don't arrest him now, we send
a message to every wife...

that if she's raped by her husband,
she'd better get beat up, too.

What do you want me to do about it?
that if she's raped by her husband,
she'd better get beat up, too.

What do you want me to do about it?

Book him.
What do you want me to do about it?

Book him.

Let a jury decide who they believe.
Book him.

Let a jury decide who they believe.

I don't even have enough
to get past the grand jury.
Let a jury decide who they believe.

I don't even have enough
to get past the grand jury.

- Alex.
- Walk him.
I don't even have enough
to get past the grand jury.

- Alex.
- Walk him.

- You have business here?
- Yeah, Captain, I do.

- Is my sergeant pinched?
- That doesn't concern you.
- You have business here?
- Yeah, Captain, I do.

- Is my sergeant pinched?
- That doesn't concern you.

I don't know who you work for...
- Is my sergeant pinched?
- That doesn't concern you.

I don't know who you work for...

but in my department we watch out
for each other.
I don't know who you work for...

but in my department we watch out
for each other.

Maybe riding the desk, you forget.
but in my department we watch out
for each other.

Maybe riding the desk, you forget.

Well, I enforce the law, and the only thing
I ride is any hump who breaks it.
Maybe riding the desk, you forget.

Well, I enforce the law, and the only thing
I ride is any hump who breaks it.

Feeling wood for my buddy?
Well, I enforce the law, and the only thing
I ride is any hump who breaks it.

Feeling wood for my buddy?

I am now, cheap shot.
Feeling wood for my buddy?

I am now, cheap shot.

Get out of my squad room before I lodge
a complaint with your lieutenant.
I am now, cheap shot.

Get out of my squad room before I lodge
a complaint with your lieutenant.

Who do you think sent us over here?

Is he charged or not?

He's free to go.
Is he charged or not?

He's free to go.

Sarge?

I want my wife charged with assault.

- Lloyd.
- Right. Do it.
I want my wife charged with assault.

- Lloyd.
- Right. Do it.

How can he do this?

I don't know, but I'll ask him.
Count on it. Come on.
How can he do this?

I don't know, but I'll ask him.
Count on it. Come on.

Come on, let's go.

You mind?

I told Lloyd I would quit.

Now's a good a time as any.
I told Lloyd I would quit.

Now's a good a time as any.

It's a bad habit.

Although, some are worse than others.
It's a bad habit.

Although, some are worse than others.

My wife has some pretty foul ones.
Although, some are worse than others.

My wife has some pretty foul ones.

Thought you weren't married.
My wife has some pretty foul ones.

Thought you weren't married.

My soon-to-be ex calls me
often with requests for money...
Thought you weren't married.

My soon-to-be ex calls me
often with requests for money...

and updates on the status
of our uncoupling.
My soon-to-be ex calls me
often with requests for money...

and updates on the status
of our uncoupling.

You hate her.
and updates on the status
of our uncoupling.

You hate her.

That would make it too easy.
You hate her.

That would make it too easy.

We're not together anymore,
but we still fight.

Only now, I'm not there
for the tantrums.
We're not together anymore,
but we still fight.

Only now, I'm not there
for the tantrums.

So you bust my chops,
because I remind you of her.
Only now, I'm not there
for the tantrums.

So you bust my chops,
because I remind you of her.

No, I just don't like you.
So you bust my chops,
because I remind you of her.

No, I just don't like you.

Well, at least you're honest.

So what're you doing here?
Well, at least you're honest.

So what're you doing here?

I came here to gloat.
So what're you doing here?

I came here to gloat.

How're you holding up?

I'm all right.
How're you holding up?

I'm all right.

A little worried about Lloyd.
I'm all right.

A little worried about Lloyd.

Never underestimate the generosity
of women.

My husband likes to work midnights,
so he doesn't have to sleep.
Never underestimate the generosity
of women.

My husband likes to work midnights,
so he doesn't have to sleep.

One time, I came home
and Lloyd was in the kitchen...
My husband likes to work midnights,
so he doesn't have to sleep.

One time, I came home
and Lloyd was in the kitchen...

scrubbing his bullets in the sink...
One time, I came home
and Lloyd was in the kitchen...

scrubbing his bullets in the sink...

his gun laid out on a towel.
scrubbing his bullets in the sink...

his gun laid out on a towel.

Is there anything you need?

Yeah.

Would you drop by my house
and check on my husband?

Just make sure he's okay?

"File number 248957.

"People v. Patricia Eileen Andrews,
assault in the first."
"File number 248957.

"People v. Patricia Eileen Andrews,
assault in the first."

We'll waive reading, Your Honor,
and enter a plea of not guilty.
"People v. Patricia Eileen Andrews,
assault in the first."

We'll waive reading, Your Honor,
and enter a plea of not guilty.

The People waive bail and request ROR.
We'll waive reading, Your Honor,
and enter a plea of not guilty.

The People waive bail and request ROR.

You're feeling awfully generous, Counselor.
The People waive bail and request ROR.

You're feeling awfully generous, Counselor.

The extenuating circumstances
call for compassion.
You're feeling awfully generous, Counselor.

The extenuating circumstances
call for compassion.

Well, those aside...
The extenuating circumstances
call for compassion.

Well, those aside...

the defendant exhibited
a serious lack of control...
Well, those aside...

the defendant exhibited
a serious lack of control...

towards police and emergency personnel,
the defendant exhibited
a serious lack of control...

towards police and emergency personnel,

by tossing a baton into the crowd.
towards police and emergency personnel,

by tossing a baton into the crowd.

It was an isolated incident.

We do not regard the defendant
as a danger to herself or to others.
It was an isolated incident.

We do not regard the defendant
as a danger to herself or to others.

I assume defense counsel has no objection.
We do not regard the defendant
as a danger to herself or to others.

I assume defense counsel has no objection.

None, Your Honor. If the People wish to
do my job for me, who am I to argue?
I assume defense counsel has no objection.

None, Your Honor. If the People wish to
do my job for me, who am I to argue?

Well, however lightly our ADA...
None, Your Honor. If the People wish to
do my job for me, who am I to argue?

Well, however lightly our ADA...

may take the endangerment
of city personnel, I do not.

$10,000 bond, post with the clerk.
may take the endangerment
of city personnel, I do not.

$10,000 bond, post with the clerk.

ONE POLICE PLAZA
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

Unfortunate mess, this Andrews business.
ONE POLICE PLAZA
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

Unfortunate mess, this Andrews business.

- How's it going?
- Well, it's like pulling teeth.
Unfortunate mess, this Andrews business.

- How's it going?
- Well, it's like pulling teeth.

And I sure as hell could do without
all the pressure that goes with it.
- How's it going?
- Well, it's like pulling teeth.

And I sure as hell could do without
all the pressure that goes with it.

I'm afraid it's business as usual.
You'll sort it out.
And I sure as hell could do without
all the pressure that goes with it.

I'm afraid it's business as usual.
You'll sort it out.

Actually, I called you down here
on another matter.
I'm afraid it's business as usual.
You'll sort it out.

Actually, I called you down here
on another matter.

It seems that one of your detectives
is filing a discrimination suit...
Actually, I called you down here
on another matter.

It seems that one of your detectives
is filing a discrimination suit...

against the department.
It seems that one of your detectives
is filing a discrimination suit...

against the department.

Jefferies.

Papers were delivered first thing
this morning.
Jefferies.

Papers were delivered first thing
this morning.

Legal is going over the complaint
for merit.
Papers were delivered first thing
this morning.

Legal is going over the complaint
for merit.

And nobody's happy,
and you want me to talk to her.
Legal is going over the complaint
for merit.

And nobody's happy,
and you want me to talk to her.

Unofficially, yes.
And nobody's happy,
and you want me to talk to her.

Unofficially, yes.

No one at One Police Plaza can talk to
her without complicating the issue.
Unofficially, yes.

No one at One Police Plaza can talk to
her without complicating the issue.

Well, I don't see how I can do anything.
She's angry...
No one at One Police Plaza can talk to
her without complicating the issue.

Well, I don't see how I can do anything.
She's angry...

and I didn't realize
how angry till right now.

Prior to this dispute, did you have a good
relationship with this detective?
and I didn't realize
how angry till right now.

Prior to this dispute, did you have a good
relationship with this detective?

Yes, I believe I did.

But now you're not so sure?
Yes, I believe I did.

But now you're not so sure?

Don, I don't think it's personal.
But now you're not so sure?

Don, I don't think it's personal.

She hasn't named in her suit,
she just wants back in the field.
Don, I don't think it's personal.

She hasn't named in her suit,
she just wants back in the field.

Well, then, we have a problem, sir.
She hasn't named in her suit,
she just wants back in the field.

Well, then, we have a problem, sir.

Because I don't think
we can fold on the issue.

Well, talk to her as a friend.
Because I don't think
we can fold on the issue.

Well, talk to her as a friend.

And if that doesn't work?
Well, talk to her as a friend.

And if that doesn't work?

Make it go away, Captain.
And if that doesn't work?

Make it go away, Captain.

Guess who just paid
Patricia Andrews' bail? / Her husband.

Got a call from a buddy in Processing.
I smell a recant, Counselor. / Fine.
Guess who just paid
Patricia Andrews' bail? / Her husband.

Got a call from a buddy in Processing.
I smell a recant, Counselor. / Fine.

Let's see how cute the sergeant plays
it when I get him on the stand.
Got a call from a buddy in Processing.
I smell a recant, Counselor. / Fine.

Let's see how cute the sergeant plays
it when I get him on the stand.

I thought you were dropping it.
Not enough for a grand jury.
Let's see how cute the sergeant plays
it when I get him on the stand.

I thought you were dropping it.
Not enough for a grand jury.

I was, until the sergeant had
his wife arrested.
I thought you were dropping it.
Not enough for a grand jury.

I was, until the sergeant had
his wife arrested.

He pays her bail, looks suspicious.
That I can sell.
I was, until the sergeant had
his wife arrested.

He pays her bail, looks suspicious.
That I can sell.

I didn't know women got into
whizzing contests.
He pays her bail, looks suspicious.
That I can sell.

I didn't know women got into
whizzing contests.

Invite Mrs. Andrews down for a chat.
I think it's time we cleared the air.
I didn't know women got into
whizzing contests.

Invite Mrs. Andrews down for a chat.
I think it's time we cleared the air.

Did your husband or any of his friends
on the force threaten you?

No. I just don't want to go through with
it anymore is all.
Did your husband or any of his friends
on the force threaten you?

No. I just don't want to go through with
it anymore is all.

What made you change your mind?
No. I just don't want to go through with
it anymore is all.

What made you change your mind?

My husband could go to jail over
a misunderstanding...

a petty marital spat.
I can't live with that.
My husband could go to jail over
a misunderstanding...

a petty marital spat.
I can't live with that.

Just seems strange you would change
your tune so easily...
a petty marital spat.
I can't live with that.

Just seems strange you would change
your tune so easily...

after singing the he-raped-me song
to anybody who would listen.

I was mad.
after singing the he-raped-me song
to anybody who would listen.

I was mad.

Wouldn't have anything to do
with your husband...
I was mad.

Wouldn't have anything to do
with your husband...

dropping the felony assault charge,
would it?
Wouldn't have anything to do
with your husband...

dropping the felony assault charge,
would it?

- No.
- Who paid your bail?
dropping the felony assault charge,
would it?

- No.
- Who paid your bail?

He's a good guy. Really.

According to you, your husband's
a first-class arrogant jackass...

who put you in a chokehold and took
what no man has a right to.
According to you, your husband's
a first-class arrogant jackass...

who put you in a chokehold and took
what no man has a right to.

And he apologized for that!
who put you in a chokehold and took
what no man has a right to.

And he apologized for that!

You know, all I ever wanted was
for him to put himself in my place.
And he apologized for that!

You know, all I ever wanted was
for him to put himself in my place.

You know, he's never really said
"I'm sorry" about anything.
You know, all I ever wanted was
for him to put himself in my place.

You know, he's never really said
"I'm sorry" about anything.

This was genuine.
You know, he's never really said
"I'm sorry" about anything.

This was genuine.

What did he say exactly?
This was genuine.

What did he say exactly?

He said:
What did he say exactly?

He said:

"I'm sorry I raped you, Patty.

"It is unforgivable."
"I'm sorry I raped you, Patty.

"It is unforgivable."

And to give him another chance.
"It is unforgivable."

And to give him another chance.

- Those were his exact words?
- Yes.
And to give him another chance.

- Those were his exact words?
- Yes.

So you see why I have to
drop this, okay?

I feel like we're starting over.
So you see why I have to
drop this, okay?

I feel like we're starting over.

For the first time in our marriage,
he's trying to feel my pain.
I feel like we're starting over.

For the first time in our marriage,
he's trying to feel my pain.

You can't make me change my mind.

I love him.

He admits it...
I love him.

He admits it...

and you respond by trying to recant.
That's not love, that's psycho.

Think whatever you want.
and you respond by trying to recant.
That's not love, that's psycho.

Think whatever you want.

I'm not crazy enough to lose my husband
just 'cause you want to believe me now.
Think whatever you want.

I'm not crazy enough to lose my husband
just 'cause you want to believe me now.

Can I go?

Well, I can charge her with filing
a false police report...

but what I'd really like to do is charge
her with felony assault.
Well, I can charge her with filing
a false police report...

but what I'd really like to do is charge
her with felony assault.

You just want to put somebody
in jail, is that it?
but what I'd really like to do is charge
her with felony assault.

You just want to put somebody
in jail, is that it?

No. I want to force her hand a little.

I don't see Andrews refiling just
to make your day.
No. I want to force her hand a little.

I don't see Andrews refiling just
to make your day.

He won't have to if we can find another
witness to the attack.
I don't see Andrews refiling just
to make your day.

He won't have to if we can find another
witness to the attack.

I heard them fighting
so I called the police.
He won't have to if we can find another
witness to the attack.

I heard them fighting
so I called the police.

I didn't see anything.
I heard them fighting
so I called the police.

I didn't see anything.

We were told it was assault
with a deadly weapon.
I didn't see anything.

We were told it was assault
with a deadly weapon.

The only way the dispatcher could have
known that is if you told her so.
We were told it was assault
with a deadly weapon.

The only way the dispatcher could have
known that is if you told her so.

Sgt. Andrews won't find out
it was me?
The only way the dispatcher could have
known that is if you told her so.

Sgt. Andrews won't find out
it was me?

Not a word you say.
Now, did you see the attack?
Sgt. Andrews won't find out
it was me?

Not a word you say.
Now, did you see the attack?

She had a knife.
She cut him.

Assault two, Ms. Cabot?
You're reaching
She had a knife.
She cut him.

Assault two, Ms. Cabot?
You're reaching

Not at all.
Your client cut her husband.
Assault two, Ms. Cabot?
You're reaching

Not at all.
Your client cut her husband.

I've got the knife, her prints,
and a witness.
Not at all.
Your client cut her husband.

I've got the knife, her prints,
and a witness.

That's three years in Bedford Hills.
I've got the knife, her prints,
and a witness.

That's three years in Bedford Hills.

And trust me, it is not the country-club
setting it sounds like.
That's three years in Bedford Hills.

And trust me, it is not the country-club
setting it sounds like.

What happened to compassion?
And trust me, it is not the country-club
setting it sounds like.

What happened to compassion?

Motive for the assault was
fear of reprisal.
What happened to compassion?

Motive for the assault was
fear of reprisal.

She recanted, so it's moot,
along with my compassion.
Motive for the assault was
fear of reprisal.

She recanted, so it's moot,
along with my compassion.

Tell you what, I'll bump
it down to assault three.

That'll shave 18 months.
Tell you what, I'll bump
it down to assault three.

That'll shave 18 months.

What do you want?
That'll shave 18 months.

What do you want?

I want an indictment for rape
in the first degree...
What do you want?

I want an indictment for rape
in the first degree...

and the only way I'm going to get it,
I want an indictment for rape
in the first degree...

and the only way I'm going to get it,

is with your client
in front of a grand jury.
and the only way I'm going to get it,

is with your client
in front of a grand jury.

This is blackmail.

No, Mrs. Andrews, it's the law.
This is blackmail.

No, Mrs. Andrews, it's the law.

MANHATTAN SOUTH
HOMICIDE TASK FORCE
4TH PRECINCT
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

We're busy.

In my pocket is a warrant
for your arrest.
We're busy.

In my pocket is a warrant
for your arrest.

Don't make me Mirandize
and cuff you in here.

- Hold this for me.
- What the hell is going on here?

- I thought this was settled.
- Evidently not.
- Hold this for me.
- What the hell is going on here?

- I thought this was settled.
- Evidently not.

You want to get out of my way?
- I thought this was settled.
- Evidently not.

You want to get out of my way?

Thanks, buddy.

"File number 25527.
People v. Lloyd David Andrews.

"One count of rape in the first degree...
"File number 25527.
People v. Lloyd David Andrews.

"One count of rape in the first degree...

"one count of sexual misconduct
in the first degree...

"and one count of sexual abuse."
"one count of sexual misconduct
in the first degree...

"and one count of sexual abuse."

How do you plead?
"and one count of sexual abuse."

How do you plead?

Not guilty, Your Honor.
How do you plead?

Not guilty, Your Honor.

The People ask
that bail be set at $50,000.
Not guilty, Your Honor.

The People ask
that bail be set at $50,000.

- What?
- Quiet!
The People ask
that bail be set at $50,000.

- What?
- Quiet!

This is a venal attempt to further smear
my client who has ties to the community.

He's a respected member
of New York's finest...
This is a venal attempt to further smear
my client who has ties to the community.

He's a respected member
of New York's finest...

and would like nothing but his day in court
to answer these specious accusations.
He's a respected member
of New York's finest...

and would like nothing but his day in court
to answer these specious accusations.

We ask that he be remanded under
his own recognizance.
and would like nothing but his day in court
to answer these specious accusations.

We ask that he be remanded under
his own recognizance.

Your Honor, this is a heinous crime.

The People are not prepared
to send the message...
Your Honor, this is a heinous crime.

The People are not prepared
to send the message...

that officers of the law
get a free ride.
The People are not prepared
to send the message...

that officers of the law
get a free ride.

You are not a messenger, Ms. Cabot.
So save your button-pushing for the trial.
that officers of the law
get a free ride.

You are not a messenger, Ms. Cabot.
So save your button-pushing for the trial.

Enter a plea of not guilty, and since the
defendant is not a flight-risk, he's ROR.

Your Honor, the People ask
for an order of protection...
Enter a plea of not guilty, and since the
defendant is not a flight-risk, he's ROR.

Your Honor, the People ask
for an order of protection...

and that the defendant surrender
all weapons.
Your Honor, the People ask
for an order of protection...

and that the defendant surrender
all weapons.

So ordered.
and that the defendant surrender
all weapons.

So ordered.

Let's talk.

Sex abuse one, three years.

Let's not fight.
Sex abuse one, three years.

Let's not fight.

Submit your congratulations
and be done with it.
Let's not fight.

Submit your congratulations
and be done with it.

Don't be hasty, Sam. I'm offering to
drop this to a D felony.
Submit your congratulations
and be done with it.

Don't be hasty, Sam. I'm offering to
drop this to a D felony.

You obviously don't gamble.
You don't fold a winning hand.
Don't be hasty, Sam. I'm offering to
drop this to a D felony.

You obviously don't gamble.
You don't fold a winning hand.

My guy's walking away
from this unscathed.

I'm just trying to save us
both some time.
My guy's walking away
from this unscathed.

I'm just trying to save us
both some time.

All you've got is a bitter wife.
I'm just trying to save us
both some time.

All you've got is a bitter wife.

You put her on the stand,
the recant goes in the record...
All you've got is a bitter wife.

You put her on the stand,
the recant goes in the record...

along with her witnessed
physical attacks on my client.
You put her on the stand,
the recant goes in the record...

along with her witnessed
physical attacks on my client.

Why are you fighting this?
along with her witnessed
physical attacks on my client.

Why are you fighting this?

Because he did it.
Why are you fighting this?

Because he did it.

And he doesn't deserve his freedom,
and he doesn't deserve to wear a badge.
Because he did it.

And he doesn't deserve his freedom,
and he doesn't deserve to wear a badge.

When did he confess exactly?
And he doesn't deserve his freedom,
and he doesn't deserve to wear a badge.

When did he confess exactly?

A few days ago, to his wife.
When did he confess exactly?

A few days ago, to his wife.

Privileged. Where's your case?
A few days ago, to his wife.

Privileged. Where's your case?

In the courtroom, in front of a jury.
Privileged. Where's your case?

In the courtroom, in front of a jury.

Didn't I tell you,
we're going bench, not jury.
In the courtroom, in front of a jury.

Didn't I tell you,
we're going bench, not jury.

Come on, Alex, don't be a sore loser.

Drop the charges and send the kiddies
to counseling where they belong.
Come on, Alex, don't be a sore loser.

Drop the charges and send the kiddies
to counseling where they belong.

No.
Drop the charges and send the kiddies
to counseling where they belong.

No.

For the egg on your face.

ARRAIGNMENT COURT
TRIAL PART 26
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Do you recognize this internal report,
Det. Munch?
ARRAIGNMENT COURT
TRIAL PART 26
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Do you recognize this internal report,
Det. Munch?

Yes, it's the report of an interview
I conducted with the victim...
Do you recognize this internal report,
Det. Munch?

Yes, it's the report of an interview
I conducted with the victim...

Patricia Andrews.
You were present at the time.
Yes, it's the report of an interview
I conducted with the victim...

Patricia Andrews.
You were present at the time.

What was the purpose of the interview?

Mrs. Andrews urgently wanted to drop
the rape charges against her husband.

Did Mrs. Andrews actually
say her husband didn't rape her?
Mrs. Andrews urgently wanted to drop
the rape charges against her husband.

Did Mrs. Andrews actually
say her husband didn't rape her?

No, she did not.
Did Mrs. Andrews actually
say her husband didn't rape her?

No, she did not.

So it's your testimony that the victim
came into the precinct...
No, she did not.

So it's your testimony that the victim
came into the precinct...

to drop the charges and clear her husband
but never refuted what happened, correct?
So it's your testimony that the victim
came into the precinct...

to drop the charges and clear her husband
but never refuted what happened, correct?

She said that her husband sincerely
apologized for raping her...
to drop the charges and clear her husband
but never refuted what happened, correct?

She said that her husband sincerely
apologized for raping her...

and that was the first time
in their marriage that he had done so.

Objection. She said,
he said, it's double hearsay.
and that was the first time
in their marriage that he had done so.

Objection. She said,
he said, it's double hearsay.

Exception to hearsay.
Objection. She said,
he said, it's double hearsay.

Exception to hearsay.

Your Honor, the defendant admitted
to the felony.
Exception to hearsay.

Your Honor, the defendant admitted
to the felony.

It's a statement against a penal interest.
Your Honor, the defendant admitted
to the felony.

It's a statement against a penal interest.

Why would Lloyd Andrews,
a 20-year vet on the Homicide Division...
It's a statement against a penal interest.

Why would Lloyd Andrews,
a 20-year vet on the Homicide Division...

admit to guilt if he didn't do it?
Why would Lloyd Andrews,
a 20-year vet on the Homicide Division...

admit to guilt if he didn't do it?

At the very least,
the alleged apology is privileged.
admit to guilt if he didn't do it?

At the very least,
the alleged apology is privileged.

By telling it to a third party,
it becomes hearsay,
At the very least,
the alleged apology is privileged.

By telling it to a third party,
it becomes hearsay,

therefore, no privilege exists.
By telling it to a third party,
it becomes hearsay,

therefore, no privilege exists.

The exception is granted.
Overruled.
therefore, no privilege exists.

The exception is granted.
Overruled.

Nothing further.
The exception is granted.
Overruled.

Nothing further.

You threw a pot from the stove.
Was it still hot?

No.
You threw a pot from the stove.
Was it still hot?

No.

I didn't want to hurt him.
No.

I didn't want to hurt him.

What happened then?
I didn't want to hurt him.

What happened then?

Then he grabbed me
by the back of my head,

and dragged me into the house.
Then he grabbed me
by the back of my head,

and dragged me into the house.

Go on.

Then we fought some more.
Go on.

Then we fought some more.

Was it physical?
Then we fought some more.

Was it physical?

I kept hitting him,
and he'd push me back.

And I'd hit him some more and...
I kept hitting him,
and he'd push me back.

And I'd hit him some more and...

Did he rape you?
And I'd hit him some more and...

Did he rape you?

I don't know.

Didn't you say he slammed
you against a wall...
I don't know.

Didn't you say he slammed
you against a wall...

threw his arm across your neck,
and squeezed?

Didn't you state that
you almost lost consciousness?
threw his arm across your neck,
and squeezed?

Didn't you state that
you almost lost consciousness?

Didn't you tell police
that he pulled your pants down...
Didn't you state that
you almost lost consciousness?

Didn't you tell police
that he pulled your pants down...

removed your panties,
and raped you?
Didn't you tell police
that he pulled your pants down...

removed your panties,
and raped you?

Is that the truth, Mrs. Andrews?
removed your panties,
and raped you?

Is that the truth, Mrs. Andrews?

I suppose.
Is that the truth, Mrs. Andrews?

I suppose.

Yes or no?

Yes.

Nothing further.
Yes.

Nothing further.

Mrs. Andrews, did you go
to the police and recant?

I did.
Mrs. Andrews, did you go
to the police and recant?

I did.

And were you facing assault one charges,
and did Ms. Cabot offer you a deal...
I did.

And were you facing assault one charges,
and did Ms. Cabot offer you a deal...

- in exchange for your testimony?
- Yes.
And were you facing assault one charges,
and did Ms. Cabot offer you a deal...

- in exchange for your testimony?
- Yes.

- Then why are we here?
- Objection.
- in exchange for your testimony?
- Yes.

- Then why are we here?
- Objection.

Withdrawn.
- Then why are we here?
- Objection.

Withdrawn.

Mrs. Andrews, didn't you decide
to drop the rape charge...
Withdrawn.

Mrs. Andrews, didn't you decide
to drop the rape charge...

after your husband dropped the assault
charges against you?

That's not how it was, you bitch!
after your husband dropped the assault
charges against you?

That's not how it was, you bitch!

You're twisting everything around!
That's not how it was, you bitch!

You're twisting everything around!

Watch the language.

In fact, didn't you suddenly
have a change of heart...
Watch the language.

In fact, didn't you suddenly
have a change of heart...

after having a long conversation
with your husband?
In fact, didn't you suddenly
have a change of heart...

after having a long conversation
with your husband?

Answer the question, or I can arrange
accommodations for you to think about it.

Yes.

We've been married for five years.
And for the most part...
Yes.

We've been married for five years.
And for the most part...

we've been pretty happy,
but lately it's been hell.
We've been married for five years.
And for the most part...

we've been pretty happy,
but lately it's been hell.

How many times have the police been
called to your residence?

Four.
How many times have the police been
called to your residence?

Four.

My wife loses control.

She's the batterer, Mr. Andrews.
My wife loses control.

She's the batterer, Mr. Andrews.

Why have you been protecting her?
She's the batterer, Mr. Andrews.

Why have you been protecting her?

I love her.
Why have you been protecting her?

I love her.

I couldn't see her get locked up
over something that's my fault.
I love her.

I couldn't see her get locked up
over something that's my fault.

She's the one who throws
heavy objects.
I couldn't see her get locked up
over something that's my fault.

She's the one who throws
heavy objects.

She grabs the knife and attacks.
She's the one who throws
heavy objects.

She grabs the knife and attacks.

Why is it your fault?
She grabs the knife and attacks.

Why is it your fault?

I haven't always been
the best husband.

I've cheated on her,
I don't always come home.
I haven't always been
the best husband.

I've cheated on her,
I don't always come home.

I wouldn't, either.
Withdrawn.
I've cheated on her,
I don't always come home.

I wouldn't, either.
Withdrawn.

Did you force your wife
to have sex with you? / No.

Did you put her in a chokehold or in any
way touch her with excessive force?
Did you force your wife
to have sex with you? / No.

Did you put her in a chokehold or in any
way touch her with excessive force?

No, I did not.
Did you put her in a chokehold or in any
way touch her with excessive force?

No, I did not.

Since the physical evidence bears
witness to that...
No, I did not.

Since the physical evidence bears
witness to that...

why would your wife accuse you
of such a despicable crime?
Since the physical evidence bears
witness to that...

why would your wife accuse you
of such a despicable crime?

I had promised to cut off
a yearlong relationship.

I didn't, and she found out about it.
I had promised to cut off
a yearlong relationship.

I didn't, and she found out about it.

But I've since stopped
seeing the woman.
I didn't, and she found out about it.

But I've since stopped
seeing the woman.

I love my wife.
But I've since stopped
seeing the woman.

I love my wife.

Then why would you apologize for rape,
if you didn't do it?
I love my wife.

Then why would you apologize for rape,
if you didn't do it?

My wife can't let anything go.
She's got to be right, always.

I'd rather lie and tell her that...
My wife can't let anything go.
She's got to be right, always.

I'd rather lie and tell her that...

I'm sorry for something
that I didn't do...
I'd rather lie and tell her that...

I'm sorry for something
that I didn't do...

than fight about it
for the rest of my life.
I'm sorry for something
that I didn't do...

than fight about it
for the rest of my life.

I just want some peace, and I don't know
a husband in the world who doesn't.
than fight about it
for the rest of my life.

I just want some peace, and I don't know
a husband in the world who doesn't.

Nothing further.
I just want some peace, and I don't know
a husband in the world who doesn't.

Nothing further.

Mr. Andrews...

did you or did you not
tell your wife...
Mr. Andrews...

did you or did you not
tell your wife...

you could do her
without leaving a mark?
did you or did you not
tell your wife...

you could do her
without leaving a mark?

That's not what I meant when I said...

Let me remind you I can call
any number of city personnel...
That's not what I meant when I said...

Let me remind you I can call
any number of city personnel...

who witnessed this statement.
Let me remind you I can call
any number of city personnel...

who witnessed this statement.

Did you or did you not threaten
your wife with bodily harm?

The heifer told me that
she was going to torch me!
Did you or did you not threaten
your wife with bodily harm?

The heifer told me that
she was going to torch me!

What the hell was
I supposed to say?
The heifer told me that
she was going to torch me!

What the hell was
I supposed to say?

That heifer is supposed
to be the woman you love?
What the hell was
I supposed to say?

That heifer is supposed
to be the woman you love?

Sexual misconduct,
and he's out of a job.

Don't be ridiculous.
Sexual misconduct,
and he's out of a job.

Don't be ridiculous.

You haven't won.
Don't be ridiculous.

You haven't won.

I'd say I've evened the odds considerably,
or you wouldn't be here.
You haven't won.

I'd say I've evened the odds considerably,
or you wouldn't be here.

Deal, Alex.
I'd say I've evened the odds considerably,
or you wouldn't be here.

Deal, Alex.

At least concede that these two people
should never be married...
Deal, Alex.

At least concede that these two people
should never be married...

especially not to each other.
At least concede that these two people
should never be married...

especially not to each other.

- That's not my concern.
- Well, it should be.
especially not to each other.

- That's not my concern.
- Well, it should be.

Hell of a railroad job on
what he said in the heat of the moment.

Got me thinking about the fights
with my wife.
Hell of a railroad job on
what he said in the heat of the moment.

Got me thinking about the fights
with my wife.

What people might say.
Got me thinking about the fights
with my wife.

What people might say.

Sometimes I want to kill her.
What people might say.

Sometimes I want to kill her.

If she dies,
then you've got a problem.
Sometimes I want to kill her.

If she dies,
then you've got a problem.

D felony, still on the table.
Three years, he'll be out in one.

With a sex-offender tag dragging
him down the rest of his life.
D felony, still on the table.
Three years, he'll be out in one.

With a sex-offender tag dragging
him down the rest of his life.

You wanted to see me, Captain?
So here I am.

Have a seat.
You wanted to see me, Captain?
So here I am.

Have a seat.

If you don't mind,
I'd rather stand.
Have a seat.

If you don't mind,
I'd rather stand.

I have a feeling I'm not going
to like what I hear.

It's not official.
Just you and me.
I have a feeling I'm not going
to like what I hear.

It's not official.
Just you and me.

Now, I know these last couple of months
have been difficult for you.

I know you think we're the enemy.
Now, I know these last couple of months
have been difficult for you.

I know you think we're the enemy.

So this is about my lawsuit?
I know you think we're the enemy.

So this is about my lawsuit?

Have you thought this through?
So this is about my lawsuit?

Have you thought this through?

The politics and the stink, how hard
they're going to try to make this for you...
Have you thought this through?

The politics and the stink, how hard
they're going to try to make this for you...

has that crossed your mind?
The politics and the stink, how hard
they're going to try to make this for you...

has that crossed your mind?

The only thing on my mind is
the presumptuous attitude...
has that crossed your mind?

The only thing on my mind is
the presumptuous attitude...

about my private life.
The only thing on my mind is
the presumptuous attitude...

about my private life.

What I do on my own time,
is not fodder for this department.
about my private life.

What I do on my own time,
is not fodder for this department.

This unit isn't like any other
in the department.
What I do on my own time,
is not fodder for this department.

This unit isn't like any other
in the department.

Not all the same rules apply, Jefferies.
You know that.

No. All I know is that
when it hit the fan, you ducked.

You're my responsibility,
and you're an integral part of my squad.

I did not agree with their conclusion,
but I did agree that you need help.
You're my responsibility,
and you're an integral part of my squad.

I did not agree with their conclusion,
but I did agree that you need help.

What does my personal life have to do
with my work or the way I do it?
I did not agree with their conclusion,
but I did agree that you need help.

What does my personal life have to do
with my work or the way I do it?

The way I see it, it's the equivalent
of you trying to eat your gun...
What does my personal life have to do
with my work or the way I do it?

The way I see it, it's the equivalent
of you trying to eat your gun...

and I can't let that happen.
The way I see it, it's the equivalent
of you trying to eat your gun...

and I can't let that happen.

Then I don't think we have
anything left to talk about.

Will the defendant please rise?

There is no doubt that spousal rape exists.

There is no doubt that a wife holds
the same protection under the law...
There is no doubt that spousal rape exists.

There is no doubt that a wife holds
the same protection under the law...

from her husband and any other male
acquaintance or stranger...
There is no doubt that a wife holds
the same protection under the law...

from her husband and any other male
acquaintance or stranger...

with regard to her own body.
from her husband and any other male
acquaintance or stranger...

with regard to her own body.

But how does the law determine...

if a rape actually occurred
within a relationship...

defined by its very nature...
if a rape actually occurred
within a relationship...

defined by its very nature...

as normal sexual intimacy?
defined by its very nature...

as normal sexual intimacy?

Unfortunately, it cannot.
as normal sexual intimacy?

Unfortunately, it cannot.

Nor should it, save corroboration
or grievous injury.
Unfortunately, it cannot.

Nor should it, save corroboration
or grievous injury.

Therefore, in the matter
of the People v. Lloyd David Andrews...
Nor should it, save corroboration
or grievous injury.

Therefore, in the matter
of the People v. Lloyd David Andrews...

the Defendant is hereby found...
Therefore, in the matter
of the People v. Lloyd David Andrews...

the Defendant is hereby found...

not guilty of one count of rape
in the first degree...
the Defendant is hereby found...

not guilty of one count of rape
in the first degree...

not guilty, one count of
sexual misconduct in the first degree...
not guilty of one count of rape
in the first degree...

not guilty, one count of
sexual misconduct in the first degree...

not guilty, one count of sexual abuse.
not guilty, one count of
sexual misconduct in the first degree...

not guilty, one count of sexual abuse.

The defendant is free to go.
not guilty, one count of sexual abuse.

The defendant is free to go.

Well, that was a colossal
waste of time.

I couldn't disagree more.
Well, that was a colossal
waste of time.

I couldn't disagree more.

Forget about the wasted man-hours
or even the taxpayers' money.
I couldn't disagree more.

Forget about the wasted man-hours
or even the taxpayers' money.

You lost.
Where's the victory in that?
Forget about the wasted man-hours
or even the taxpayers' money.

You lost.
Where's the victory in that?

I'm the only ADA to get spousal
rape past the grand jury.
You lost.
Where's the victory in that?

I'm the only ADA to get spousal
rape past the grand jury.

I may not have won, but I changed
the climate, so somebody else can.
I'm the only ADA to get spousal
rape past the grand jury.

I may not have won, but I changed
the climate, so somebody else can.

On the other hand, the only thing
you may have proven here today...

is that women are still chattel.
On the other hand, the only thing
you may have proven here today...

is that women are still chattel.

Only if they want to be.
is that women are still chattel.

Only if they want to be.

That's a little premature,
don't you think?

I thought a narc hotshot like you would
be worth at least 60 days.
That's a little premature,
don't you think?

I thought a narc hotshot like you would
be worth at least 60 days.

They're not mine, Captain.

I guess Jefferies didn't want
to leave her gun unattended.
They're not mine, Captain.

I guess Jefferies didn't want
to leave her gun unattended.

I'm sorry.

Me, too.