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The Manhattan SVU squad investigates the mur-der of Andrew Croft, who was set on fire. Stabler's eldest daughter, Maureen, sees Croft's body as Stabler drives her home from the beach. Meanwhile, Stabler and Jeffries are under investigation by the Morris Commission, which causes Jeffries to be transferred to desk duty in order to further explain herself.
The squad finds out that Croft's adopted son, Michael Goren, murdered him and set his genitals on fire. He confesses, claiming it was an accident, but they don't believe him. Munch discovers through a confidential informant that Croft's past was essentially erased, and they believe that Radio Velocity did this. However, fingerprints reveal that Croft was actually a convicted child molester who abused at least 11 boys in both the United States and Canada. The detectives suspect that Croft was abusing Michael as well. The new ADA, Alexandra Cabot, only agrees to a deal if Michael confirms the abuse.
When visiting Michael, he denies any knowledge of Croft's past and rejects any abuse, despite the advice of his lawyer refuses. Cabot says because he rejects this deal, so she has no choice but charge him with second-degree mur-der.
Munch confronts Croft's past to Radio Velocity CEO Craig Prince who denies any knowledge and rejects the notion that Andrew's past was covered up when he manufactured parts for weapons for the government during Operation Desert Storm. He learns from the company's head of security Ralph Noble, a good man, that Croft's criminal record was likely covered up to prevent trouble crossing country lines.
Stabler talks to Michael's best friend, Danny, who admits Andrew tried to ray-pe him and he broke off his friendship with Michael after he witnessed the assault and did nothing about it. Stabler reveals that Michael was moe-lested since he was eight and while he might've been strong enough to fight him off now, he wasn't then, and now had no one to turn to. Danny then understands and Stabler asks more questions.
On the stand, Michael tries to keep lying about what happened but stops once Cabot pokes holes in his story before she brings up Danny and how Croft tried to abuse him. She also states he was willing to testify that Michael witnessed the event. Cabot then accuses Michael of being ray-ped too, as he finally confesses to the moe-lestation and how it went on for years. Cabot asks if his reason for the shooting was to stop the abuse, as Michael denies this and admits that he hated what Croft did but says he was used to it until Croft brought over someone else to abuse him. He refuses to name his other abuser, who lived up the street when they moved to New York and helped Croft ray-pe and mur-der a boy in Belgium. Shocked, Cabot asks Michael who the person is even though Michael is reluctant because of his abuser's connections. After assuring him of his safety, Michael finally identifies the man: Craig Prince, head of the company that covered up Andrew's past. This news leaves Cabot shocked while Michael questions how they will protect him.
At Radio Velocity, Prince is holding a meeting before Munch and Stabler arrive. He is shocked by their appearance and they reveal the grand jury indicted Michael on manslaughter charges, though Cabot made a deal with Michael for his testimony. Prince questions the relevance only for Stabler to promptly arrest Prince while Munch lists his crimes as his stunned colleagues watch. He complains to the detectives, the cuffs are hurting him but Munch uses his previous words against him, before hauling him off.
Cragen testifies to the Morris Commission in Stabler's defense. He shows them pictures and tells them about the horrific crimes that Stabler sees every day and says that it is only natural that he would think about killing people who victimize innocent women and children. He adds that Stabler should be commended for keeping those impulses in check. Cragen's defense of Stabler saves his job, but as the episode ends, Detective Odafin Tutuola arrives to take Jefferies' place.
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