Diane Neal Returning to Law & Order: SVU

Diane Neal is returning to Law & Order: SVU, a show rep confirms.

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Neal, who played ADA Casey Novak for five years, will reprise her role for one episode this spring. The 35-year-old actress left the show in May 2008 when her character was disbarred for violating due process during a rape case.

Neal most recently appeared on NCIS and White Collar. The news was first reported by TVLine.com.

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