Caper’s Law In 2015, 6,131 military service members reported a sexual assault. Of those 6,131 reports, only 317 service members were court-martialed and sentenced to confinement as a result of a reported sexual assault. That means only one in twenty reports led to a conviction, and the rest of the assailants walked free. Victims confront a system in which the investigators charged with pursuing their cases treat them with suspicion, rape kits are lost, guilty confessions are disregarded and jury verdicts can be vacated with the stroke of a commander’s pen. The powerful message behind Caper’s Law is a concept that will revolutionize the way society looks at the military rape culture and those that are convicted. Not only that, Caper’s Law will
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The main character is Caroline Capers, a Lance Cpl. in the United States Marine Corps. She is a middle-class, white, optimistic and motivated 22-year-old young woman from Skaneateles, New York, a small town not far from Syracuse. I would choose Emma Stone to depict Caroline Capers because she is aesthetically what I imagine for Caroline. Her multi-faceted and strong-willed demeanor is also what I propose for Caroline’s character.
For 1st Sgt. Marcus Medina, I would cast Mario Lopez to depict him. Lopez fits as a Hispanic, mid-thirties appearance, overall stature and qualities that I intend for this character to possess. The character of 1st Sgt. Medina needs to be able to play a likeable and kindhearted military man as well as an evil, manipulative rapist. 1st Sgt. Medina has a history of several deployments causing him to suffer from severe post-traumatic stress disorder. An actor who can be versatile is a must for his character. For Caroline’s counselor, Ms. Sharon Johnson, I’d like to cast Kerry Washington. Ms. Washington’s physical features as well her manner are exactly what I will need to play Caroline’s 38-year-old, African American, sweet, empathetic, and strong willed counselor. Finally, the last leading role is for the Judge Advocate General (JAG), Lt. Colonel Sarah Houston. I recommend that Catherine Bell play this character as she is a strong character and fits the demographic I’d like to see play this role. Sarah Houston is a white, poised and passionate 45-year-old attorney who has been in her profession for a long time and is a major advocate for defending victims of sexual
The main character is Caroline Capers, a Lance Cpl. in the United States Marine Corps. She is a middle-class, white, optimistic and motivated 22-year-old young woman from Skaneateles, New York, a small town not far from Syracuse. I would choose Emma Stone to depict Caroline Capers because she is aesthetically what I imagine for Caroline. Her multi-faceted and strong-willed demeanor is also what I propose for Caroline’s character.
For 1st Sgt. Marcus Medina, I would cast Mario Lopez to depict him. Lopez fits as a Hispanic, mid-thirties appearance, overall stature and qualities that I intend for this character to possess. The character of 1st Sgt. Medina needs to be able to play a likeable and kindhearted military man as well as an evil, manipulative rapist. 1st Sgt. Medina has a history of several deployments causing him to suffer from severe post-traumatic stress disorder. An actor who can be versatile is a must for his character. For Caroline’s counselor, Ms. Sharon Johnson, I’d like to cast Kerry Washington. Ms. Washington’s physical features as well her manner are exactly what I will need to play Caroline’s 38-year-old, African American, sweet, empathetic, and strong willed counselor. Finally, the last leading role is for the Judge Advocate General (JAG), Lt. Colonel Sarah Houston. I recommend that Catherine Bell play this character as she is a strong character and fits the demographic I’d like to see play this role. Sarah Houston is a white, poised and passionate 45-year-old attorney who has been in her profession for a long time and is a major advocate for defending victims of sexual