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Is 'Law & Order: SVU' canceled or renewed at NBC?

Newsweek · · 435 words · By Megan Armstrong
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11 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Benjamin Franklin once said, "Nothing is certain except death and taxes."”
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Multiple independent web search results confirm that Benjamin Franklin wrote this phrase in 1789.
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web search NEUTRAL — Franklin's famous quote was originally intended as a reference to the newly ratified Constitution, but it is particularly apt in relation to the US system of taxation. Unusually, the United States tax…
https://www.w1m.com/insights/nothing-is-certain-except-death…
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web search NEUTRAL — In 1789 Benjamin Franklin wrote the future famous quote our new Constitution is now established everything seems to promise it will be durable but in this world nothing is certain except death and tax…
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/death-and-taxes-quote/
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web search NEUTRAL — Old Ben had a lot of great ideas and was amazingly creative, inventive, and scholarly. But I bet that even he would opt for a professional to do his taxes these days. That is at least one thing we sha…
https://medium.com/illumination/nothing-is-certain-except-de…
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“On March 30, ABC and Shondaland announced that "Grey's Anatomy" will extend its run as the longest-running primetime medical drama in American TV history with a 23rd season.”
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Two independent sources (Newsweek and another news report) confirm that ABC and Shondaland announced the renewal for a 23rd season, making it the longest-running primetime medical drama.
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web search NEUTRAL — In February 2026, Grey's Anatomy was reported to likely receive a 23rd season renewal from ABC. The potential renewal was said to involve additional budget reductions, which could affect the episode o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey's_Anatomy_season_22
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web search NEUTRAL — 'Grey's Anatomy' is the longest-running medical drama in American television history. Will it continue for a 23rd season?On Monday, ABC and Shondaland announced that Grey's Anatomy will return for a 2…
https://www.newsweek.com/entertainment/tv/is-greys-anatomy-c…
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web search NEUTRAL — 'Grey's Anatomy' has been renewed for Season 23. It will return without Kevin McKidd & Kim Raver, who are leaving. Episode count may be lower than 18.
https://deadline.com/2026/03/greys-anatomy-renewed-season-23…
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“On Thursday, Variety reported that "Law & Order: SVU" has been renewed by NBC for a 28th season.”
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The web search results provided for this claim are completely irrelevant, discussing a basketball player named Jordan McLaughlin instead of Law & Order: SVU.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jordan McLaughlin (born April 9, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the USC Tr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_McLaughlin
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 26, 2026 · See all the up-to-the-minute news, NBA stats, fantasy outlook, game logs, and more for Jordan McLaughlin from our experts here at RotoWire! Read more.
https://www.rotowire.com/basketball/player/jordan-mclaughlin…
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web search NEUTRAL — Checkout the latest stats of Jordan McLaughlin. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, shoots, school and more on Basketball-Reference.com.
https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/mclaujo01.htm…
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“"Law & Order: Organized Crime" was just canceled after five seasons.”
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The web search results provided are generic definitions of law and lists of law firms in Los Angeles; they contain no information regarding the cancellation of 'Law & Order: Organized Crime'.
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web search NEUTRAL — law Law refers to a system of rules that regulate the conduct of a community and is often enforced by a controlling authority through penalties. When people refer to the "law" of the United States, th…
https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/law
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web search NEUTRAL — View the top ranked firms in Best Law Firms in Los Angeles, California and get an overview of rankings, practice area specialties, and locations.
https://www.bestlawfirms.com/united-states/california/los-an…
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web search NEUTRAL — Find a local Los Angeles lawyer near you. Make the right choice when contacting a California law firm by using our detailed profiles and client reviews.
https://www.lawyers.com/all-legal-issues/los-angeles/califor…
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“Mariska Hargitay will continue in her iconic role as Olivia Benson, and Ice-T will also return for Season 28.”
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Parade and Wikipedia confirm the roles of Mariska Hargitay and Ice-T, and Parade specifically mentions their return for Season 28.
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web search NEUTRAL — The first spin-off of Law & Order, expanding it into the Law & Order franchise, it originally starred Christopher Meloni as Detective Elliot Stabler and Mariska Hargitay as Detective Olivia Benson rem…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_&_Order:_Special_Victims_U…
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web search NEUTRAL — Key PointsNBC renewed Law & Order: SVU for Season 28, likely premiering fall 2026.Mariska Hargitay and Ice-T will return; Chris Meloni expected to appear more.
https://parade.com/tv/law-and-order-svu-season-28-2026
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web search NEUTRAL — Mariska Hargitay and Ice T talk about working together on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit for 20 years and Ice T bringing his daughter on stage at his conc...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mvw2Kd_MRMg
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“"Law & Order: SVU" has won six Primetime Emmys, including one for Hargitay”
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Multiple sources confirm the show has won six Primetime Emmys and that Mariska Hargitay won one of them (specifically in 2006).
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web search NEUTRAL — Hargitay has won an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award for her portrayal of Benson.Hargitay has played Olivia Benson on NBC's Law & Order: Special Victims Unit since 1999; Benson is the longest-runni…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariska_Hargitay
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web search NEUTRAL — SVU has 23 Emmy nominations, and six wins—though only one was given to a regular cast member. Hargitay picked up an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in 2006.
https://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/tv/law-and-order-s…
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web search NEUTRAL — Throughout its run, SVU has won numerous accolades, including six Primetime Emmys. Mariska Hargitay personally earned awards for her portrayal of Olivia Benson, solidifying her as one of TV’s iconic f…
https://www.lawguideweb.com/law-and-order-svu/
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“Taylor Swift named her cat Olivia Benson.”
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The provided search results for Taylor Swift are general biographical information and do not mention the name of her cats.
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web search NEUTRAL — Taylor Swift ... Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter. An influential figure in popular culture, she is known for her autobiographical songwriting and artistic…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taylor_Swift
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web search NEUTRAL — Discover the world of Taylor Swift – music, tours, news, content, and more. Stay updated on the latest releases, events, and official merchandise. Explore now!
https://www.taylorswift.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · Taylor Swift is a multitalented singer-songwriter and global superstar who has captivated audiences with her heartfelt lyrics and catchy melodies, solidifying herself as one of the most in…
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Taylor-Swift
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“Hargitay had a cameo in Swift's 2015 music video "Bad Blood".”
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Multiple sources, including a YouTube interview and an article, confirm Mariska Hargitay's appearance in the 2015 'Bad Blood' music video.
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web search NEUTRAL — Mariska Magdolna Hargitay is an American actress, philanthropist, producer, and director. Hargitay has played Olivia Benson on NBC's Law & Order: Special Victims Unit since 1999; Benson is the longest…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariska_Hargitay
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web search NEUTRAL — Mariska Hargitay praised Taylor Swift while recalling her experience working on the Grammy-winning singer’s "Bad Blood" music video in 2015.
https://www.aol.com/mariska-hargitay-says-she-learned-204118…
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web search NEUTRAL — Actress Mariska Hargitay says how she was asked to be part of Taylor Swift’s music video and what it was like being part of Taylor’s squad for Bad Blood. S...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9DJXfCoq_U
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“Last June, Hargitay appeared on Alex Cooper's "Call Her Daddy" podcast”
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“the show since it premiered in 1999.”
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Although the specific search for claim 9 returned nothing, the evidence provided for claim 4 and 5 from Wikipedia explicitly states that Hargitay has played the role 'since 1999'.
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“"Law & Order: SVU" will next air on Thursday, April 23.”
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