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Coffee, candy, comfort: Sterns’ main worries as he awaits murder trial
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (Court TV) — The Florida man accused of killing and sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl is worried about running low on coffee in jail and complaining that his cell is loud, dirty and uncomfortable. New documents reviewed by Court TV include e-mails sent to and from Stephan Sterns, who’s charged with the first-degree... Read more » Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Body Language Breakdown: Abused Wife or Murderer Trial
In this episode of Opening Statements with Julie Grant, an expert explains how body language suggests Marcia Thompson is reliving trauma from domestic abuse as she listens to evidence in her murder trial. (7/17/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Hannah Gutierrez wants her case dismissed or a new trial – Here’s why
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A movie armorer has asked a judge to dismiss her involuntary manslaughter conviction or convene a new trial in the shooting death of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin, alleging suppression of evidence and misconduct by the prosecution. In a court filing Tuesday, defense counsel for armorer Hannah Gutierrez argued her... Read more » Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Black Swan Murder Trial: Ashley Benefield Appears at Pre-Trial Hearing
VIDEO: Ashley Benefield appears at a pre-trial hearing as supporters gather ahead of the Black Swan Murder Trial. Jury selection begins on July 22, as Benefield faces trial on charges she murdered her husband, Douglas. (7/16/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Scott Peterson Continues Quest for New Trial
Scott Peterson's attorneys are fighting for access over 600 pieces of evidence gathered during the 2002 investigation into the murder of Laci Peterson. Scott, convicted of killing his wife and unborn son, is fighting for a new trial. (7/16/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Scott Peterson back in court in latest attempt to clear his name
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (Court TV) — A California judge has wrapped up a hearing that began on Monday regarding Scott Peterson‘s ongoing fight for a new trial. Peterson, who attended the hearing via Zoom, is serving a life sentence for the 2002 murders of his pregnant wife, Laci Peterson, and the couple’s unborn son. Tuesday’s... Read more » Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Mom charged with murder after drowning daughter in creek
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (Scripps News Nashville) — Hendersonville Police are investigating the death of 7-year-old Piper after her mother reportedly drowned her in the water along a local greenway. According to officials, the mother, Brandi Nicole Elliott, stated that she wanted time alone after a rough day, and that her daughter came outside and “refused to... Read more » Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
TN v. Turner: The Deadly Game
S2EP9 - The murder of hometown hero and NBA star Lorenzen Wright remained unsolved until alleged accomplice Jimmy Martin revealed the location of the murder weapon, implicating Wright's ex-wife Sherra and her yardman Billy Ray Turner. The defense maintains Turner is innocent, pointing the finger at Martin, whose deal with prosecutors calls his credibility and motives into question. Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
FL v. Larzelere: The Root Of Evil
S2EP9 - The murder of hometown hero and NBA star Lorenzen Wright remained unsolved until alleged accomplice Jimmy Martin revealed the location of the murder weapon, implicating Wright's ex-wife Sherra and her yardman Billy Ray Turner. The defense maintains Turner is innocent, pointing the finger at Martin, whose deal with prosecutors calls his credibility and motives into question. Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Does it matter how a husband is killed if he’s an abuser?
Marcia Thompson, a Florida mother claims she killed her husband Terry in self-defense due to repeated domestic abuse, so Court TV’s Julie Grant asks, should it matter how he died? Plus, more trending true crime stories. Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Newly Released Emails Between Sterns and his Family
While examining the recently released emails between Sterns and his family that implicate Jenn Soto's involvement, Vinnie Politan delves into the tragic life and death of Madeline Soto. (7/15/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Defense says woman accused of killing boy at grocery store is incompetent for trial
Marcia Thompson, a Florida mother claims she killed her husband Terry in self-defense due to repeated domestic abuse, so Court TV’s Julie Grant asks, should it matter how he died? Plus, more trending true crime stories. Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Black Swan Murder Trial: A Look at the “We Stand With Ashley Movement”
Court TV takes a look at the 'We Stand With Ashley' movement as the Black Swan Murder Trial approaches. Ashley Benefield, 32, is charged with second-degree murder for the death of her husband, Douglas Benefield, 58 in Sept. 2020. (7/15/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Synagogue Leader Murder Trial: Jury Deadlocked on Verdict
The jury told the judge that they couldn't reach a decision, which led to an Allen charge as deliberations resume Tuesday. A juror is also going to be replaced in the Synagogue Leader Murder Trial. (7/15/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Laci Peterson’s mother speaks out about Scott’s bid for a new trial
Brandi Elliot is accused of drowning her 7-year-old daughter, Piper, after telling her she needed some “time alone.” The Tennessee mother told the judge at her arraignment that she was diagnosed with postpartum depression when Piper was 2. Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Judge removed from case against rapper Young Thug and others
Court TV takes a look at the 'We Stand With Ashley' movement as the Black Swan Murder Trial approaches. Ashley Benefield, 32, is charged with second-degree murder for the death of her husband, Douglas Benefield, 58 in Sept. 2020. (7/15/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Judge in Young Thug Racketeering Trial Removed from Case
VIDEO: The judge overseeing the long-running racketeering and gang prosecution against Young Thug and others in Atlanta has been removed from the case after two defendants sought his recusal, citing a meeting the judge held with prosecutors and a state witness. (7/15/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
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