Woke White Character in ‘Law & Order’ Declines to Press Charges to Her Black Rapist

BENSON: “But, Natalie, Jay Watson raped you.”
RAPE VICTIM: “You think I forgot? How could I? This entire trial has been an exercise in reminding me.”
CARISI: “And this is your chance to do something about it.”
RAPE VICTIM: “I am going to, believe me. Because I can. I can afford therapy. I have that luxury. And maybe one day I’ll be okay. But if that teenager goes to prison, he may not be, ever. And I don’t want that.”
BENSON: “Natalie, wait.”