The Latest News by Katie McLaughlin
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Retrial set for woman accused of beating, burning, running over husband
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (Court TV) — A Michigan woman accused of beating her husband back in 2007, setting him on fire, setting their house on fire,... More
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Garth Brooks names rape accuser, seeks damages in countersuit
JACKSON, Miss. (Court TV) — Garth Brooks has publicly named his rape accuser in a countersuit that demands she pay him damages for emotional distress... More
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Menendez Brothers: LA DA announces he’s investigating new evidence
LOS ANGELES – (Court TV) Lyle and Erik Menendez are one step closer to freedom. LA District Attorney George Gascón announced at a press conference... More
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Body cam: Cops frustrated as Laundries refuse to talk about Gabby Petito
NORTH PORT, Fla. (Court TV) — Body camera video depicting Brian Laundrie’s parents refusing to help police on the day Gabby Petito was reported missing... More
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OH v. Toby Madden: Stabbed 55 Times Murder Trial
HAMILTON, Ohio (Court TV) — A man convicted of killing his longtime girlfriend by stabbing her 55 times had to watch the verdict and participate... More
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Instagram model denied bond in ‘pink cocaine’ manslaughter case
MIAMI (Court TV) — A self-proclaimed Instagram model who admitted she was high on “pink cocaine” when she allegedly committed a fatal hit-and-run has been... More
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Guilt. Graves. Ghosts: Adelson saga a modern-day Shakespearean tragedy
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Court TV) – The upcoming trial of Donna Adelson has the makings of a Shakespearean tragedy. Think about it: A powerful matriarch fixates... More
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Donna Adelson makes final pretrial court appearance
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Court TV) – Donna Adelson appeared in court today for a final pretrial hearing ahead of her murder trial, which begins next week.... More
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Judge rules on outstanding motions before Donna Adelson’s murder trial
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (COURT TV) — Donna Adelson was back in court today for the penultimate pretrial hearing ahead of her Sept. 17 trial start date.... More
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WI v. Kevin Sehmer: Tattoo Punch Murder Trial
HARTLAND, Wis. (Court TV) – A Wisconsin man was sentenced Friday after a jury convicted him of felony murder and aggravated battery. Kevin Sehmer was... More
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Prison guard who had sex with Susan Smith opposes killer mom’s release
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Court TV) — The South Carolina mother who drowned her two toddler sons 30 years ago in a case that shocked the world... More
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GA v. Jason Palmer: Trucker’s Girlfriend Murder Trial
CAMDEN COUNTY, Ga. (Court TV) — A long-haul truck driver was sentenced to spend the rest of his life behind bars after a jury found... More
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Donna Adelson pretrial requests: Not in Charlie’s courtroom, no ? talk
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (COURT TV) — With the case against Donna Adelson just a couple of weeks away, the defense team argued several motions in court this... More
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What you need to know: The Robert Telles investigation
LAS VEGAS (Court TV) — Jury selection begins Monday in the case against a Nevada politician accused of killing an investigative reporter. It’s a story... More
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CA v. Owen Shover: Missing Classmate Murder Trial
MORENO VALLEY, Cali. (Court TV) — A California man accused of killing a childhood friend and hiding her body with the help of his older... More
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Woman who tried to poison husband with pet euthanasia drugs is sentenced
DARLINGTON, Wis. (Court TV) — A judge has given a Wisconsin woman who tried to poison her veterinarian husband with barbiturates and animal euthanasia drugs... More
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NJ v. Christopher Gregor: Treadmill Abuse Murder Trial
TOMS RIVER, N.J. (Court TV) — A New Jersey father convicted in the death of his 6-year-old son was ordered to spend 25 years in... More
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Judge: Media has a right to be at trial of teen accused of killing mom
BRANDON, Miss. (Court TV) — The 14-year-old girl who allegedly fatally shot her mother and tried to kill her stepfather was back in court today... More
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Donna Adelson in court for first case management hearing since January
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (COURT TV) — Donna Adelson appeared in court today via Zoom for her first case management hearing since January. Adelson, the matriarch of... More
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Dan Markel’s legacy on the 10th anniversary of his death
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (COURT TV) — Today marks 10 years since FSU law professor Dan Markel, a 41-year-old father of two young boys, died from wounds... More
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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... More
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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... More
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Laci Peterson’s mother speaks out about Scott’s bid for a new trial
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (Court TV) — Sharon Rocha has let her feelings about her former son-in-law’s bid for a new trial be known. At Monday’s... More
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Scott Peterson’s case is literally being held together by duct tape
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (Court TV) — They say duct tape can fix anything. It might fix Scott Peterson‘s biggest problem: Incarceration. Peterson was in court... More
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Defendant in Karen Swift Murder Trial could walk free
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. (Court TV) — A unique legal situation happened in a Tennessee courtroom this afternoon when David Swift appeared for what was supposed... More
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Ohio woman admits responsibility for fire that killed teen girl
WARREN, Ohio (Court TV) – A woman who was about to face trial for setting a house fire that killed a teenage girl has reached... More
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Idaho Student Murders: Trial date set for suspect Bryan Kohberger
LATAH COUNTY, Idaho (Court TV) — Bryan Kohberger is slated to face a jury of his peers in June 2025. The suspect in the Idaho... More
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Woman who allegedly shot her brother in the head faces murder charge
CABELL COUNTY, W. Va. (Court TV) — A West Virginia woman is charged with first-degree murder after she allegedly fatally shot her brother during a... More
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Woman who tried to poison husband with pet euthanasia drugs enters plea
JANESVILLE, Wis. (Court TV) — A Wisconsin woman accused of trying to poison her veterinarian husband with animal euthanasia drugs entered a plea of no... More
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Lori Vallow Daybell’s sister gives Tylee and JJ a voice
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Court TV) — Addressing a packed crowd at CrimeCon in Nashville last weekend, Lori Vallow Daybell’s sister told heartwarming stories about her murdered... More