Ivy Brown
Ivy Brown oversees and manages the content creation that appears across Court TV’s digital platforms. During her time with Court TV, Ivy built the <a href="https://www.courttv.com/trial-archives/">Trial Archives</a>, which features more than 150 gavel-to-gavel trials. Ivy also reports on high-interest true-crime cases.
The Latest News by Ivy Brown
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Darius Rucker of Hootie & the Blowfish arrested in Tennessee
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (Scripps News Nashville/Court TV) — Musician Darius Rucker was arrested in Tennessee Thursday for drug possession, according to authorities. Rucker, 57, was booked... More
February 2, 2024 -
Judge denies Adam Montgomery’s request to sever cases
MANCHESTER, N.H. (Court TV) — A judge has denied Adam Montgomery’s request to sever charges against him when he stands trial for the death of... More
January 26, 2024 -
Woman who fatally stabbed boyfriend more than 100 times gets probation
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (Court TV) — A California woman received two years of probation for killing her new boyfriend during an episode of cannabis-induced psychosis.... More
January 24, 2024 -
Google software engineer accused of beating his wife to death
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (Court TV) — A Google software engineer is accused of brutally beating his wife to death in their California home. Liren Chen,... More
January 23, 2024 -
Reigning Georgia pageant queen charged in toddler’s death
SUMTER COUNTY, Ga. (Court TV) — A reigning pageant queen in Georgia is accused of murdering an 18-month-old boy. Trinity Madison Poague, 18, was booked... More
January 22, 2024 -
FL v. Johnathan Quiles: Pregnant Niece Murder Trial
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Court TV) — A judge sentenced Johnathan Quiles to three life sentences after a jury recommended life without parole for the murder of... More
October 2, 2023 -
Taylor Schabusiness appears in court for sentencing
GREEN BAY (Court TV) — A Wisconsin woman convicted of killing and dismembering her sexual partner while high on drugs was sentenced to life in... More
September 25, 2023 -
WI v. Taylor Schabusiness: House of Horrors Murder Trial
GREEN BAY (Court TV) — A Wisconsin woman convicted of killing and dismembering her sexual partner while high on drugs was sentenced to life in... More
September 22, 2023 -
Three adults charged after 6-month-old baby nearly dies from rat bites
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (Court TV) — Three adults are in custody after a 6-month-old baby nearly died after suffering dozens of rat bites, according to multiple... More
September 22, 2023 -
Sophie Turner files lawsuit against estranged husband Joe Jonas
NEW YORK (Court TV) — “Game of Thrones” star Sophie Turner has filed a lawsuit against estranged husband Joe Jonas claiming “wrongful retention” of their... More
September 21, 2023 -
Judge denies Ashley Benefield’s self-defense claim in husband’s death
BRADENTON, Fla. (Court TV) – A Florida judge has denied an ex-ballerina’s claim that she killed her husband in self-defense, according to court documents obtained... More
September 19, 2023 -
Defendant Henry Dinkins pens letter to judge ahead of verdict
SCOTT COUNTY, Iowa (Court TV) — Defendant Henry Dinkins has penned a letter to the judge ahead of his verdict announcement. In Aug., Dinkins stood... More
September 12, 2023 -
Adam Montgomery appeals weapons conviction ahead of murder trial
MANCHESTER, N.H. (Court TV) — Adam Montgomery is appealing his weapons conviction and sentence ahead of his scheduled murder trial. In June, Montgomery was found... More
September 12, 2023 -
Hearing on cameras in the courtroom for Bryan Kohberger case Wednesday
LATAH COUNTY, Idaho (Court TV) — On Wednesday, a judge will hear arguments regarding cameras in the courtroom in the case against Bryan Kohberger. Last... More
September 11, 2023 -
Adopted son accused of brutally murdering Florida parents
NORTH PORT, Fla. (Court TV) — A Florida man is accused of brutally murdering his adoptive parents and fleeing from officers at the scene. Dima... More
September 8, 2023 -
Country star Zach Bryan arrested in Oklahoma
VINITA, Okla. (Court TV)— Country singer Zach Bryan was arrested in Oklahoma Thursday night for obstruction of investigation. In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter,... More
September 8, 2023 -
Alex Murdaugh’s attorneys claim Clerk of Court tampered with jury
HAMPTON COUNTY, S.C. (Court TV) – Attorneys for convicted double murderer Alex Murdaugh are seeking a new trial, claiming the Clerk of Court tampered with... More
September 5, 2023 -
Sheriff: Daughter buried father in desert, stole VA benefits
NYE COUNTY, Nev. (Court TV) — A Missouri woman is facing charges in Nevada after her father’s remains were discovered buried in a homemade coffin... More
August 30, 2023 -
Sherri Papini, who faked kidnapping, released from prison
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Court TV) — A California mother who faked her own kidnapping has been released from federal prison after serving nine months. Sherri Papini,... More
August 28, 2023 -
Kidnapping victim rescued after passing note at gas station, police say
YAVAPAI COUNTY, Ariz. (Court TV) — An Arizona man accused of posing as an Uber driver and kidnapping a woman is facing multiple charges. Jacob... More
August 28, 2023 -
Police rescue woman chained to floor, Kentucky man arrested
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Court TV) — A Kentucky man is facing multiple charges after police rescued an alleged kidnapping victim who was chained to a floor.... More
August 23, 2023 -
Suspect arrested in rape, murder of 11-year-old Texas girl
PASADENA, Texas (Court TV) — An 18-year-old man has been taken into custody for the rape and murder of 11-year-old Maria Gonzalez. On Aug. 19,... More
August 21, 2023 -
Mother pleads not guilty in disappearance of Madalina Cojocari
CORNELIUS, N.C. (Court TV) – The case against the mother of missing child Madalina Cojocari will proceed to trial following a hearing Thursday. Diana Cojocari,... More
August 17, 2023 -
No suspect after 11-year-old girl sexually assaulted, murdered in Texas
PASADENA, Texas (Court TV) — Police are investigating after an 11-year-old girl was sexually assaulted, beaten and murdered in Texas over the weekend. Maria Gonzalez’s... More
August 17, 2023 -
MS v. Brandon Case & Gregory Case: FedEx Driver Shooting Trial
LINCOLN COUNTY, Miss. (Court TV) — A Mississippi judge declared a mistrial in the case of a father and son accused of shooting at a... More
August 17, 2023 -
Depp v. Heard: Key moments in the high-profile defamation case
In 2022, actors and ex-spouses Johnny Depp and Amber Heard squared off in a Virginia courtroom. Depp sued Heard for defamation after she wrote about... More
August 16, 2023 -
Bryan Kohberger appears in court for motions hearing
LATAH COUNTY, Idaho (Court TV) — Accused quadruple murderer Bryan Kohberger is in court this afternoon for a motions hearing ahead of his October trial.... More
August 15, 2023 -
Investigators still searching for suspect in death of Rachel Morin
BEL AIR, Md. (Court TV/Scripps News Baltimore) — Authorities are still searching for suspects more than a week after a Maryland mother of five was... More
August 14, 2023 -
NH v. Adam Montgomery: Weapons Trial
MANCHESTER, N.H. (Court TV) — Adam Montgomery was sentenced to spend at least 30 years in prison and up to 60 years on charges of... More
August 7, 2023 -
Judge rules Kouri Richins will not benefit from late husband’s business
SALT LAKE CITY (Court TV) — Accused murderer Kouri Richins will not benefit from her late husband’s business’ life insurance policy, a court ruled Thursday... More
August 4, 2023