Why Did Jeffrey Donovan Leave Law & Order?

What Happened to Frank Cosgrove in Law & Order?

In Episode 21 of Season 22, Donovan’s character, Frank Cosgrove, was shot and gravely injured.

Law & Order Jeffrey Donovan as Frank Cosgrove

But now, half the city wants police defunded."

Shaw didn’t specifically tell Vincent exactly what happened but did allude to the deciding factor.

He said that Frank was"being too honest about things people arent too honest about these days."

Jeffrey Donovan as Frank Cosgrove in Law & Order

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