From a reader:

HI,
Don’t know if you saw this weekend’s Parade magazine. But on page 2 there are questions people write in. One involved Law and Order’s “Is it because I’m a lesbian?” The fan said they couldn’t remember any mention of the character’s private life or that aspect of it. The answer agreed and said it was bad writing. They did note that the actress and producer said they were aware of the character’s lifestyle. Too bad they didn’t tell anyone else until they made it an issue at her firing.