Ruben Ortiz

Ruben Ortiz is Congressman George Howard’s Chief of Staff who was involved in the several rapes of young women and the sex trafficking ring led by Catalina Machado. He conspired with Machado, Paulie Banducci and Howard to commit the crimes. He agreed to wear a wire when talking with George Howard, a congressman involved in sex trafficking but had some regrets. Before he could testify at the trial of George Howard, Ortiz committed suicide after being threatened and harassed by Myron Gold, the defense attorney of George Howard. Gold also ordered Banducci to be assaulted in prison which resulted in his death and Gold repeatedly harassed Machado until she committed suicide.

Appearances

 * Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
 * Season 22: “Wolves In Sheep’s Clothing”
 * Season 23: “And The Empire Strikes Back”