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Ex-Olympian indicted over Reflecting Pool vandalism at Lincoln Memorial
courts-and-law10 days ago

Ex-Olympian indicted over Reflecting Pool vandalism at Lincoln Memorial

A Washington grand jury indicted former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, 67, on a felony destruction of property charge for allegedly trying to remove sealant from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during its June refurbishment; the incident is said to have occurred June 19, carrying a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison, though Hearn says he was wrongly arrested and that a detached pool liner prompted his actions.

NBC’s Fall Schedule: One Chicago Returns, Law & Order Duo Debuts, plus New Series
television18 days ago

NBC’s Fall Schedule: One Chicago Returns, Law & Order Duo Debuts, plus New Series

NBC unveiled its 2026 fall slate, anchoring the One Chicago trio (Chicago Med/Fire/PD) on Wednesdays, pairing Law & Order: SVU and Law & Order on Thursdays, and adding The Traitors: New Blood as a key reality entry. The network also debuts Newlyweds (Téa Leoni‑Tim Daly) on Tuesdays, alongside Line of Fire on Mondays behind The Voice, with The Rockford Files and Sunset P.I. launching in January–February. The schedule includes The Voice, America’s Got Talent, Dateline NBC, and other returning titles, plus midseason holds and new dramas like St. Denis Medical and The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins.

Law & Order: The Show That Launched a Long List of A-List Careers
entertainment2 months ago

Law & Order: The Show That Launched a Long List of A-List Careers

The Hollywood Reporter surveys how Law & Order has long served as a rite of passage and talent incubator, profiling now‑famous actors who got early guest or supporting roles on the series since 1990. The piece highlights stars from Chadwick Boseman and Timothée Chalamet to Bradley Cooper, Claire Danes, Viola Davis, Adam Driver, Idris Elba, Kerry Washington and many others, illustrating the franchise’s reputation for launching successful careers across film and TV through memorable on‑screen moments and anecdotes.

NBC’s 2026-27 Schedule Bets Big on Traitors, Shifts Law & Order, and Reboots Rockford Files
television2 months ago

NBC’s 2026-27 Schedule Bets Big on Traitors, Shifts Law & Order, and Reboots Rockford Files

NBC unveils its 2026-27 fall lineup, placing The Traitors civilian edition on Thursdays at 8 PM to launch the night and moving Law & Order to 10 PM (SVU remains at 9 PM); the network also adds Line of Fire, Sunset P.I., and Newlyweds, with The Rockford Files slated for a January midseason premiere. A Wordle-based primetime game show is in development for 2027. NBC emphasizes stability and smooth flow across nights amid sports and other programming, while The Hunting Party remains in limbo.

NBC Keeps Law & Order On, Ends Organized Crime Run
television2 months ago

NBC Keeps Law & Order On, Ends Organized Crime Run

NBC renews Law & Order for a 26th season while canceling Law & Order: Organized Crime, citing budget trims and scheduling considerations (The Traitors will fill L&O’s 8 PM slot as the mothership shifts to 10 PM). Organized Crime struggled with its dual broadcast-streaming identity and multiple showrunners, leading to NBC’s decision to end it after five seasons, while Law & Order and SVU remain renewed for 2026‑27.

NBC Extends Law & Order Run with Season 26 Renewal
television2 months ago

NBC Extends Law & Order Run with Season 26 Renewal

NBC has renewed Law & Order for a 26th season (2026–27), keeping the flagship drama on Thursdays and moving it to the 10 p.m. slot after SVU. The late renewal came from scheduling and budget considerations, with SVU renewed earlier and other NBC/Wolf Entertainment series also receiving renewals. The show remains a solid NBC performer, averaging about 4.75 million live viewers this season and maintaining a strong streaming presence on Peacock and Hulu; it’s produced by Universal Television in coordination with Wolf Entertainment.

NBC Extends Law and Order’s Run With Season 26 Renewal
television2 months ago

NBC Extends Law and Order’s Run With Season 26 Renewal

NBC is renewing Law and Order for a 26th season for the 2026-27 broadcast season, keeping the Wolf Entertainment procedural alive after its 2022 revival; the renewal, reported by Variety, comes as NBCUniversal prepares for its upfront, with current stars Hugh Dancy, Tony Goldwyn, Odelya Halevi, David Ajala, Reid Scott and Maura Tierney returning, and Dick Wolf continuing as creator/executive producer.

NBC Axes 'Brilliant Minds' and 'Stumble' Ahead of 2026-27
television2 months ago

NBC Axes 'Brilliant Minds' and 'Stumble' Ahead of 2026-27

NBC has canceled the sophomore medical drama Brilliant Minds and the freshman comedy Stumble for the 2026-27 season, leaving Law & Order and The Hunting Party on the bubble. Brilliant Minds will air its final six episodes after the cancellation on May 27, while Stumble, despite critical praise, failed to find a broad audience, prompting NBC to trim its scripted lineup.

Stabler Bids Thanks to L&O Fans as OC Ends, Hargitay Fires Back with ‘P4L’
television2 months ago

Stabler Bids Thanks to L&O Fans as OC Ends, Hargitay Fires Back with ‘P4L’

Christopher Meloni posted an Instagram video thanking fans for the nearly two-decade run as Elliot Stabler in the Law & Order franchise, in the wake of Deadline reporting that Law & Order: Organized Crime has been canceled after five seasons; Mariska Hargitay replied with “P4L” and a heart, signaling loyalty as Stabler could still appear in future crossovers or guest spots.

Organized Crime Bows Out After Five-Season Run on NBC/Peacock
television2 months ago

Organized Crime Bows Out After Five-Season Run on NBC/Peacock

Law & Order: Organized Crime has been canceled after five seasons. The NBC spinoff premiered in 2021, moved to Peacock for Season 5, which aired through June 2025, with Christopher Meloni returning as Elliot Stabler. Season 5 tackled cross-border smuggling, domestic terrorism and a vengeful crime family, with cast members Rick Gonzalez, Ainsley Seiger and Dean Norris among the performers. With the cancellation, Law & Order: SVU remains the franchise’s sole active spinoff.

Organized Crime Wraps Up After Five Seasons
television2 months ago

Organized Crime Wraps Up After Five Seasons

Deadline reports Law & Order: Organized Crime has been canceled after its fifth season, ending the Wolf Entertainment/Universal Television spin-off led by Christopher Meloni as Elliot Stabler. The show moved from NBC to Peacock with a fall return to broadcast, but persistent struggles balancing streaming and linear viewing, plus five showrunners in five seasons, sealed its fate as NBC focuses on new pilots. Meloni also stars in Hulu’s The Land, and there was no revival workaround materializing, leaving Organized Crime to conclude after five seasons.

Democrats push 'law and order' frame in ICE funding showdown
politics5 months ago

Democrats push 'law and order' frame in ICE funding showdown

Democrats are steering the ICE funding fight away from immigration reform and toward a 'law and order' frame, aiming to prevent Republicans from tying DHS funding to broader immigration policy while emphasizing that ICE should operate like any other law enforcement agency; Republicans push bills like the SAVE Act and sanctuary-city measures, which Senate Democrats are unlikely to back in negotiations.