Linda Stermer is accused of beating husband Todd Stermer, setting him on fire, setting their house on fire, and running him over with a van. More
October 11, 2024
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Katie McLaughlin
Digital Producer
Katie McLaughlin is a Writer and Producer for Court TV and one of the "originals," having worked at the original incarnation of Court TV. Driven by her passion for crime and justice reporting, Katie loves interacting with the "Courties" online.
Katie spent 14 years living in Manhattan where her past work includes being a digital producer for CNN Films and CNN Original Series, working with shows like "Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown" and "The Sixties." She also wrote a popular pop culture blog for CNN.
After spending a year living in Ireland, Katie was named one of Irish Echo magazine's '40 Under 40' in 2017. She now lives in Atlanta with her husband, son, and their cat, S'more.
The Latest News by Katie McLaughlin
Garth Brooks publicly named his rape accuser in a countersuit that demanded she pay him damages for emotional distress and defamation. More
October 10, 2024
Quinton Nixon is accused of murdering Toni Westover. Nixon is a pro se defendant and it is a bench trial, so a judge will decide... More
October 10, 2024
Lyle Menendez and Erik Menendez are one step closer to freedom. LA District Attorney George Gascón announced he's looking into new evidence More
October 3, 2024
Brian Laundrie's parents refused to speak to police after Gabby Petito's parents, Nichole Schmidt and Joe Petito, reported her missing. More
October 2, 2024
Toby Madden heard the verdict and spoke at sentencing from a different room after repeated outbursts in court. More
September 27, 2024
Maecee Lathers, who admitted she was high on 'pink cocaine' when she allegedly committed a fatal hit-and-run, will remain in jail. More
September 17, 2024
UPDATE: Donna Adelson's murder trial is continued. She's accused in the death of FSU law professor Dan Markel. New trial date has not been set. More
September 16, 2024
Donna Adelson's trial has the makings of a Shakespearean tragedy. Adelson faces murder and other charges related to the death of Dan Markel. More
September 16, 2024
As Susan Smith's parole eligibility nears, her ex-husband sat down with Court TV to talk about what he would say to her and the parole... More
September 12, 2024
Donna Adelson appeared in court for a final pretrial hearing. She's accused of conspiring in the death of her ex-son-in-law, Dan Markel. More
September 12, 2024
Donna Adelson back in court for penultimate pretrial hearing ahead of Sept. 17 trial date. The judge addressed several outstanding motions. More
September 6, 2024
UPDATE: Kevin Sehmer was given a 12-year sentence with seven years of inital confinement followed by five years of extended supervision. More
September 6, 2024
Susan Smith, who drowned her two young sons, is up for parole in November. Her ex-husband vows to oppose her release. More
September 3, 2024
Jason Palmer was convicted of murdering Jessica Goodrich, a Massachusetts woman whose body was found near a Georgia truck stop. More
August 29, 2024
Donna Adelson's pretrial requests include switching courtrooms, excluding certain evidence, and sending a questionnaire to potential jurors. More
August 29, 2024
UPDATE: After nearly 12 hours of deliberation, a jury has found Robert Telles guilty of the murder of Jeff German. More
August 28, 2024
When journalist Jeff German was found stabbed to death outside his Las Vegas home, investigators determined he'd been dead for 24 hours. More
August 9, 2024
Owen Shover is charged with first-degree murder for the 2019 killing of his childhood friend, 16-year-old Aranda Briones. More
August 6, 2024
Woman who tried to poison veterinarian husband with barbiturates and animal euthanasia is sentenced in a Wisconsin court. More
August 2, 2024
UPDATE: Judge Guy Ryan sentenced Christopher Gregor to 20 years for his son's death and 5 years for abuse, to be served consecutively. More
August 2, 2024
DNA testing on a piece of duct tape found on Laci Peterson's remains must be completed within 45 days and submitted under seal. More
July 26, 2024
Cameras permitted in court at trial of Carly Gregg, a 14-year-old who allegedly fatally shot her mother and tried to kill her stepfather. More
July 23, 2024
Donna Adelson, charged with the first-degree murder of FSU law professor Dan Markel, appeared in court today for a case management hearing. More
July 22, 2024
Today marks 10 years since FSU law professor Dan Markel, a father of two young boys, died from wounds sustained in a ruthless paid hit. More
July 19, 2024
Stephan Sterns, charged with killing and sexually abusing Madeline Soto, complains about jail, asks parents to send books, candy, and money. More
July 17, 2024
Scott Peterson's defense wants access to over 600 pieces of evidence gathered during the investigation into Laci Peterson's murder. More
July 16, 2024
Laci Peterson's mom spoke about Scott Peterson's bid for a new trial. He's serving life without parole for killing Laci and their unborn son. More
July 15, 2024
They say duct tape can fix anything. It might fix Scott Peterson's biggest problem: Incarceration. Duct tape on pants will be DNA tested. More
July 11, 2024
David Swift bond reduction hearing turns into motion to dismiss as his defense argues that a statute of limitations has expired. More
July 2, 2024
