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Russia released former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman, who had been imprisoned in Voronezh since 2022 amid health concerns, citing humanitarian reasons. He is aboard a U.S.-bound plane to Washington after Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev announced the release; the United States said no concessions or prisoner exchange occurred amid broader tensions over the Ukraine war.
Todd Blanche, Trump’s former criminal-defense lawyer, is sworn in as attorney general but faces a DOJ strained by vacancies and low morale, while balancing the president’s demands with legal obligations amid a skeptical judiciary and ongoing investigations.
Jeanine Pirro, DC’s U.S. attorney and a longtime Trump ally, faces political and legal headwinds after dropping vandalism charges tied to the Reflecting Pool renovation, signaling a rare rift with President Trump over how high-profile cases are pursued.
A veterinarian who said she picked up debris near the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was arrested on a misdemeanor related to pool damage; charges were later dropped after it was revealed the damage was due to a repair error. She says the experience was heartbreaking and humiliating, and President Trump publicly criticized the decision, calling the actions vandalism.
Reid Scott is leaving Law & Order in Season 26, with James Badge Dale replacing him as a senior detective; the show moves to Thursdays at 10/9c on NBC and premieres October 8, while Riley’s exit will be written over several episodes, keeping the door open for a potential return.
Reid Scott is leaving Law & Order after three seasons as Senior Detective Vincent Riley; James Badge Dale will replace him as the new Senior Detective in Season 26. The exit is described as amicable, with Scott citing a cross‑country commute and time with family. Dale joins a returning cast including Tony Goldwyn, Hugh Dancy, Maura Tierney and Odelya Halevi; Season 26 premieres October 8 at 10 PM on NBC.
Reid Scott is leaving Law & Order after joining in Season 23, with a proper send-off planned in Season 26; James Badge Dale will join as a senior detective, joining returning cast members Hugh Dancy, Tony Goldwyn, Maura Tierney, and Odelya Halevi. The season moves to Thursdays at 10/9c and premieres October 8.
Deadline reports that Reid Scott is leaving Law & Order after three seasons; James Badge Dale will join as a new Senior Detective to replace him, with Scott wrapping up his arc before Dale debuts. Scott cited the cross-country commute and time away from family as reasons for his exit. Season 26 premieres Oct. 8 with Dale joining a revived cast that includes Tony Goldwyn, Hugh Dancy, Maura Tierney and Odelya Halevi.
The Washington Post revisits a 2013 effort to crack down on a polygamist group’s local police force in rural Arizona, noting then-state Senate President Andy Biggs faced criticism for blocking reforms. As Biggs pursues the GOP nomination for Arizona governor, critics argue his past handling of corruption and abuse cases could complicate a swing-state campaign.
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 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.
After the Knicks clinched their first NBA championship in over five decades, Jalen Brunson joked that his next gig could be on Law & Order: SVU, saying 'Try to go to SVU.' A viral moment showed SVU star Mariska Hargitay celebrating courtside with Brunson, fueling buzz about a potential guest appearance on the NBC drama, though nothing is confirmed.
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 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 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.