Nadine Velazquez Cast as Regular on Major Crimes

Nadine Velazquez has been cast as a series regular on Major Crimes Season 2.

The actress (My Name is Earl, The League) will portray Deputy D.A. Emma Rios.

According to a network press release, the character will be newly assigned to the Phillip Stroh case and interview Graham Patrick Martin's Rusty about his role as a key witness in the murder case.

Look for Rios to create a stir within the department, coming into conflict with Captain Raydor.

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