Rachel Stockman Has Been Named CEO of Law&Crime
Stockman succeeded founder Dan Abrams, who will move into the role of chairman of the media company.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Television
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Rachel Stockman has been appointed as the new CEO of Law&Crime and Court TV. She replaces founder Dan Abrams, who completed a three-year earn-out period following the sale of his business.
Why it matters
The leadership change arrives as the company shifts its focus following a major expansion effort. The transition allows the business to leverage Stockman's internal experience to manage the growth of its network assets.
The company maintains 4 FAST channels and recorded 700 million hours of content watched over the past year. Its recent programming initiative includes 6 original series.
The players
Rachel Stockman
She is the new CEO of Law&Crime and Court TV who formerly served as the company's president.
Dan Abrams
He is the founder of Law&Crime who has transitioned to the role of chairman after selling the business for 130 million dollars.
The details
Stockman previously served as the president of Law&Crime and was instrumental in overseeing the company's Partners in Crime programming initiative. This appointment follows the 2026 acquisition of Court TV from Scripps and a recent representation agreement with WME.
Timeline
Law&Crime acquired Court TV from Scripps in 2026.
The company signed a representation agreement with WME in September 2026.
Rachel Stockman was appointed as CEO on October 9, 2026.
Dan Abrams will release his new book in January 2027.
Industry Dynamics
This leadership transition marks a critical integration phase following the 2026 Law&Crime acquisition of Court TV from Scripps. The move signifies a broader consolidation within the niche legal-themed entertainment sector.
Viewers can expect continued programming as the company integrates its network assets and original series. The transition is unlikely to disrupt the availability of the company's four current FAST channels.
The takeaway
The transition represents a standard corporate evolution following the conclusion of a successful multi-year earn-out period. Shareholders and viewers should monitor how the new leadership influences the output of the newly acquired network assets.
What happens next
Dan Abrams is scheduled to release his book, Scars, Sanity and a Six-Pack at 60, in January 2027.
Further reading
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