Ep 17. Dance, Lies and Videotape

Detectives Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler, along with their team investigate a case involving the alleged rape and murder of a young woman named Chelsea Parker after a night of partying. The evidence appears to point towards a young man, Gregory, who is found unconscious in an apartment near the scene of the crime. At first, he denies having any involvement in Chelsea's murder. But as the detectives dig deeper, they discover a dark world of sex, lies and blackmail.

It turns out that Chelsea had been coerced into participating in a secret underground dance party, where she was drugged and filmed while being raped. Gregory had been one of the organizers, but he claims he had no idea what was happening to Chelsea. However, when the detectives track down the video footage, they find evidence that implicates him in the crime.

As the investigation progresses, the detectives uncover a network of wealthy, powerful men who have been using these dance parties to prey on vulnerable young women. They also discover that Chelsea was not the first victim of this group. The detectives work tirelessly to unravel the web of lies and deceit that these men have created to protect themselves.

Meanwhile, Benson and Stabler are dealing with personal issues of their own. Benson is struggling to connect with her newly-adopted son while Stabler is dealing with the aftermath of his wife's death. Both of them find solace in their work, but they also know that they need to address their personal traumas if they want to move forward.

As the investigation comes to a close, the detectives are faced with difficult choices. They must decide whether to go after the powerful men who have been preying on these young women, knowing that it will be difficult to bring them to justice. They also need to decide how to support Chelsea's family, who are struggling to come to terms with her death.

In the end, the detectives are able to bring the perpetrators to justice and provide some closure for Chelsea's family. However, they also know that the work is far from over. They must continue to fight for justice for all victims of sexual assault and exploitation, even in the face of powerful opposition.