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New Law & Order Spin-Off Will Focus On Hate Crimes

There have been five spin-offs of the original “Law & Order” series and now fans can expect another one. “Law & Order: Hate Crimes” is already being labeled as the…

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 16: Actress Mariska Hargitay attends NBC’s 2013 Fall Launch Party Hosted By Vanity Fair at The Standard Hotel on September 16, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Ben Gabbe/Getty Images)

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There have been five spin-offs of the original "Law & Order" series and now fans can expect another one.

"Law & Order: Hate Crimes" is already being labeled as the most controversial of all. The series has already been approved for 13-episodes and will be introduced in the upcoming season of “Law & Order: SVU”.

Hate crimes have risen by double-digits in 10 major cities over the past year.