Court TV

Court TV is a digital broadcasting network that started out as a cable channel in the United States. It first debuted in 1991, concentrating on crime-related content including true crime documentaries, legal dramas, and live reporting on high-profile criminal trials. In 2008, the original cable channel transitioned to TruTV. On May 8, 2019, Court TV made a comeback as a digital broadcast network, now owned by Katz Broadcasting, which is part of the E. W. Scripps Company.

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Weinstein accuser insists in tearful outburst: 'He did that to me'

1 week ago | courttv.com | Katie McLaughlin

NEW YORK (AP) — One of Harvey Weinstein ‘s accusers broke down in tears and cursed on the witness stand Friday as a defense lawyer questioned her account of the former Hollywood mogul forcing oral sex on her nearly two decades ago. “He was the one who raped me, not the other way around,” Miriam Haley told jurors. “That is for the jury to decide,” Weinstein lawyer Jennifer Bonjean responded. “No, it’s not for the jury to decide. It’s my experience.
Donna Adelson's defense team asks for another trial delay

2 weeks ago | courttv.com | Katie McLaughlin

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Court TV) – Donna Adelson‘s defense team appeared in court today to ask a Tallahassee judge to delay her upcoming trial. Adelson, 74, is charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation in relation to the 2014 death of her ex-son-in-law, Dan Markel. She has pleaded not guilty. Adelson, who was not present for today’s hearing, is currently scheduled to go on trial beginning June 3.
SNEAK PEEK | Interview with a Killer: 'Extreme Influence'

2 weeks ago | courttv.com | Katie McLaughlin

A Neo-Nazi turned Islamic jihadist shoots 2 of his roommates after an argument. In a combative interview, Devon Arthurs, now claiming to be remorseful for sending 2 young men to an early grave, attempts to explain his descent into madness. (4/27/25) MORE
Teenager Chase Jones Sentenced for High-Speed Crash That Killed 3 Kids

3 weeks ago | courttv.com | Katie McLaughlin

A judge gave Jones, who took a plea deal, 17.5 years in prison total for the 112 mph crash that killed a woman and 3 kids. The judge became emotional when explaining how he balanced delivering a just sentence in such a tragic case. (4/25/25) MORE
Are Karen Read Interview Clips Over-Prejudicial?

3 weeks ago | courttv.com | Katie McLaughlin

Prosecutors say a clip from an interview Karen Read gave in which she appeared to be mocking Peggy O'Keefe shows consciousness of guilt. The defense says it's being used to make Read look bad and paints her as unlikeable. (4/24/25) MORE
Lori Daybell Cross-Examines Fire Captain About the Crime Scene

1 month ago | courttv.com | Katie McLaughlin

Fire Capt. Kent Keller (now retired) said he believes Charles Vallow was dead before he got to the house; it's unlikely that anyone performed CPR; and he observed a gunshot wound to Vallow's chest with an exit wound through his back. (4/8/25) MORE
Charles Vallow's warnings to police and history with Lori Daybell

1 month ago | courttv.com | Katie McLaughlin

PHOENIX (Court TV) — Testimony has begun in the case against Lori Daybell, who’s accused of conspiring to kill her fourth husband, Charles Vallow. Charles was just 62 years old when he died. His brother-in-law, Alex Cox, shot him on July 11, 2019. Cox told authorities Charles hit him with a baseball bat in a fit of rage, so he used his gun to stop him. Just a few months earlier, Charles told police that his wife, Lori Vallow (now Daybell), had threatened to kill him.
Selena's killer denied parole, Yolanda Saldívar eligible again in 2030

1 month ago | courttv.com | Katie McLaughlin

HOUSTON (AP) — The woman convicted of killing Tejano music legend Selena Quintanilla-Perez has been denied parole after spending decades behind bars for fatally shooting the young singer at a Texas motel in 1995, the state’s parole board announced Thursday. Yolanda Saldívar will continue serving a life sentence at a prison in Gatesville, Texas, after a three-member panel of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles voted to not release her.
Selena's Killer Denied Parole

1 month ago | courttv.com | Katie McLaughlin

A Texas board has denied parole for Yolanda Saldívar, who was convicted of killing music icon Selena. Saldívar, who has been in prison for decades, gunned down Selena in 1995 at a motel. The case will be eligible for review again in 2030. (5/27/25) MORE
Man accused of holding women captive as 'sex slaves' ordered to stand trial

1 month ago | courttv.com | Emanuella Grinberg

MILWAUKEE (Court TV) — A Milwaukee County court official ruled there was probable cause to suspect a local realtor held two women captive and sexually assaulted them, ordering him to stand trial. Austin Chronister is charged with human trafficking, false imprisonment and two counts of second-degree assault.