Though the season is in its infancy sans Christopher Meloni, it still carries on the tradition of stories "ripped from the headlines." "Personal Fouls" features Dan Lauria as a respected basketball coach suspected of sexually abusing his young male players. While evidence against him is highly circumstantial, the search for the truth reveals cover-ups,pay-offs, and buried memories.
Guest Mehcad Brooks is especially riveting in the episode's closing moments as his character is forced to tell the world about his past relationship with the highly revered coaching legend.
Aaron Tveit is also quite good as Brooks' former teammate who also shares a secret about the coach.
Heavy D makes a rare acting turn as Brooks' manager.
Still unafraid to tackle controversial issues, SVU, with "Personal Fouls" explores the rarely discussed issue of male-on-male sexual abuse.
Guest Mehcad Brooks is especially riveting in the episode's closing moments as his character is forced to tell the world about his past relationship with the highly revered coaching legend.
Aaron Tveit is also quite good as Brooks' former teammate who also shares a secret about the coach.
Heavy D makes a rare acting turn as Brooks' manager.
Still unafraid to tackle controversial issues, SVU, with "Personal Fouls" explores the rarely discussed issue of male-on-male sexual abuse.