Katie McLaughlin
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.
Website https://www.courttv.com
The Latest News by Katie McLaughlin
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Judge grants Scott Peterson’s request to retest duct tape
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (Court TV) — A judge has denied Scott Peterson’s request for DNA testing on all but one of 14 items presented in... More
May 30, 2024 -
Ted Bundy survivor reflects on trial’s 45th anniversary
Kathy Kleiner Rubin is probably most “famous” for surviving Ted Bundy, but she certainly didn’t ask for the notoriety. Bundy went on a rampage at... More
May 29, 2024 -
Charlie Adelson transfers to South Dakota prison
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (COURT TV) — Charlie Adelson, the wealthy Fort Lauderdale periodontist who’s serving a life sentence for plotting to murder Florida State University law... More
May 24, 2024 -
Former model claims ‘Diddy’ drugged, sexually assaulted her in 2003
NEW YORK (Court TV) — Sean “Diddy” Combs has another sexual misconduct lawsuit on his hands. On the heels of last Friday’s release of jaw-dropping... More
May 22, 2024 -
TikTok star accused in double murder expected to testify
SAN DIEGO (Court TV) – A once-rising TikTok star accused of gunning down his estranged wife and her friend has taken the stand in his... More
May 21, 2024 -
‘Diddy’ apologizes after video of attack on ex-girlfriend is leaked
LOS ANGELES (Court TV) — Sean “Diddy” Combs has issued an apology in response to leaked 2016 hotel surveillance video that came to light on... More
May 20, 2024 -
Bloody mattress in burned van: Why Scott Peterson wants new DNA tests
MODESTO, Calif. (Court TV) — There’s more movement in Scott Peterson‘s bid for a new trial. Earlier this week, Peterson’s attorneys filed a response to... More
May 9, 2024 -
District attorney opposes Scott Peterson defense motion for DNA testing
MODESTO, Calif. (Court TV) — The Stanislaus County, California district attorney has filed papers outlining why the DA’s office is opposed to a motion filed... More
April 24, 2024 -
Scott Peterson back in court in bid for new trial
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (Court TV) — Scott Peterson appeared in court today in the first step on the long road to a new trial. Peterson... More
April 16, 2024 -
Scott Peterson back in court as LA Innocence Project takes on case
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (Court TV) — Scott Peterson was back in court today via Zoom for a brief status conference hearing. The convicted killer is... More
March 12, 2024 -
New evidence could exonerate Scott Peterson 20 years later
LOS ANGELES (Court TV) — On the heels of the Los Angeles Innocence Project’s announcement that it has taken on Scott Peterson‘s case, a California... More
March 8, 2024 -
GA v. Eligio Bishop: Polygamist Cult Leader Trial
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. (Court TV) — A jury deliberated for several hours before finding a man accused of heading up a polygamist cult guilty on... More
March 1, 2024 -
Harmony Montgomery’s mother: ‘I just feel that she’s not at rest’
ATLANTA (Court TV) — If someone told you an item was “folded into a tote bag” or “smushed into a vent,” you might think they were... More
February 29, 2024 -
Courtney Clenney’s parents file motions to suppress and dismiss
MIAMI (Court TV) – Courtney Clenney‘s parents have filed a motion to suppress and motion to dismiss for prosecutorial misconduct. Kim and Deborah Clenney, along... More
February 21, 2024 -
Chad Daybell pretrial hearing: Both sides agree to April 1 trial start
FREMONT COUNTY, Idaho (Court TV) — A pretrial conference for Chad Daybell was held earlier today in Fremont County, Idaho, where attorneys on both sides... More
February 20, 2024 -
Karen Read case: Judge denies request to delay March trial start date
DEDHAM, Mass. (Court TV) — The judge in the case against Karen Read has denied a request from attorneys on both sides to delay proceedings... More
February 14, 2024 -
Sugar heir arrested for beating woman has violent past, court docs say
PALM BEACH, Fla. (Court TV) — The heir to a sugar dynasty who was arrested last week for allegedly assaulting a woman was also arrested last... More
February 9, 2024 -
OnlyFans Model Murder Case: Courtney Clenney’s Parents Arrested
AUSTIN (Court TV) — Courtney Clenney‘s parents are facing arraignment in Miami this coming Mon., Feb. 12. Kim and Deborah Clenney were taken into custody last... More
February 8, 2024 -
Katherine Magbanua is looking for pen pals in prison
TAMPA (Court TV) — Are you searching for someone to exchange letters with as you await the darling buds of May? If so, you are in... More
January 31, 2024 -
GA v. Tex McIver: Millionaire Lawyer Murder Trial
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. (Court TV) — A month and a half after the murder retrial of prominent Atlanta attorney Tex McIver was paused by a... More
January 26, 2024 -
Hearing held for Massachusetts mom accused of killing her 3 kids
BROCKTON, Mass. (Court TV) − The case against Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother who allegedly strangled her three young children before attempting to take her... More
January 17, 2024 -
Savanah Soto case: Third arrest in deaths of pregnant teen, boyfriend
SAN ANTONIO, TX (Court TV) — A third arrest has been made in the capital murder case of pregnant teen Savanah Soto and her boyfriend,... More
January 10, 2024 -
Gypsy’s Version: Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s story in her own words
(Court TV) — One of the decade’s most bizarre true crime stories is back in the limelight. Between Gypsy Rose Blanchard‘s Dec. 28 release from... More
January 10, 2024 -
Young Thug RICO Trial: YSL co-founder back on the stand
ATLANTA (Court TV) — The RICO trial against rapper Young Thug and five of his associates entered its 15th day after opening statements began in... More
January 8, 2024 -
Savanah Soto case: New details in deaths of pregnant teen, boyfriend
SAN ANTONIO, TX (Court TV) — New details are emerging in the tragic case of a pregnant teenager and her boyfriend, whose bodies were discovered... More
January 3, 2024 -
Michelle Troconis faces trial in case of missing mom Jennifer Dulos
STAMFORD, Conn. (Court TV) — Less than two weeks after a Connecticut mother of five went missing in 2019, her ex-husband and his girlfriend were... More
December 20, 2023 -
Donna Adelson formal arraignment and emergency motions hearing
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (COURT TV) — Donna Adelson was formally arraigned in Tallahassee on Monday evening after her defense filed an emergency motion over jail conditions.... More
December 11, 2023 -
Charlie Adelson sentenced in Dentist Mastermind Murder Trial
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (COURT TV) — Charlie Adelson, the wealthy Florida periodontist convicted of first-degree murder and other charges related to the death of his brother-in-law,... More
December 11, 2023 -
Lindsay Shiver, co-defendants plead not guilty in murder-for-hire plot
ABACO, Bahamas (Court TV) — Lindsay Shiver and her two co-conspirators pled not guilty in an alleged murder-for-hire plot to kill Shiver’s husband, Robert Shiver. A... More
December 8, 2023 -
Ezra McCandless, denied a new murder trial, appeals to the state
MENOMONIE, Wis. (Court TV) — A Wisconsin woman who is currently serving a life sentence for the murder of her former lover is seeking a... More
December 8, 2023