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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Donna Adelson wants out on house arrest, files emergency motion
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (COURT TV) — Donna Adelson is seeking either a psychological evaluation or release on house arrest, new court documents show. Adelson is currently... More
December 6, 2023 -
Lori Vallow Daybell extradited from Idaho to Arizona
PHOENIX (Court TV) – Lori Vallow Daybell is now sitting in an Arizona jail, having been extradited from Idaho overnight. The so-called Doomsday Cult Mom... More
November 30, 2023 -
Charlie Adelson spent 35 hours on phone with mom week of her arrest
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (COURT TV) — Charlie Adelson reportedly made 86 calls to his mother in the days following his conviction and leading up to her... More
November 29, 2023 -
Donna Adelson arraigned in Leon County court
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (COURT TV) — Donna Adelson has been arraigned in a Leon County Court on charges related to the death of her former son-in-law.... More
November 21, 2023 -
Boy in a Box Trial: Tim Ferriter sentenced to 5 years in prison
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Court TV) — At a sentencing hearing on Thursday, a Florida man convicted of aggravated child abuse, false imprisonment, and child... More
November 16, 2023 -
Meghan Markle’s half-sister sues her for defamation
TAMPA, Fla. (Court TV) — A federal judge in Tampa heard arguments Wednesday afternoon in a defamation suit filed against Meghan Markle by her half-sister,... More
November 9, 2023 -
FL v. Adelson: Dentist Mastermind Murder Trial
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (COURT TV) — A Florida dentist has been found guilty of all charges in the plot to kill his ex brother-in-law. A jury... More
November 6, 2023 -
Who’s Who in the Dentist Mastermind Murder Trial
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Court TV) — A jury has been seated in the Dentist Mastermind Murder Trial and opening statements are expected to begin tomorrow. Dentist... More
October 25, 2023 -
Jackson Mahomes’ preliminary hearing in sexual battery case postponed
BY KATIE McLAUGHLIN KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Court TV) — Jackson Mahomes, the younger brother of two-time Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes, was supposed to head... More
October 24, 2023 -
‘Jack in the Box’ murder case: Beverly McCallum in court for motions hearing
CHARLOTTE, Mich. (Court TV) — A motions hearing took place this morning in the case of a woman accused of killing her husband more than... More
October 23, 2023 -
MA v. Cara Rintala: Body in the Basement Trial
BOSTON (Court TV) — A Massachusetts woman was sentenced to spend 12-14 years in prison after a jury found her guilty of voluntary manslaughter in... More
October 20, 2023 -
Alex Murdaugh is one step closer to getting a new trial
HAMPTON COUNTY, S.C. (Court TV) – Alex Murdaugh has been awarded his first victory in his fight for a new trial. The South Carolina Court of... More
October 17, 2023 -
What you didn’t see at the Alex Murdaugh trial
ORLANDO, Fla. (Court TV) — Court TV hosted a panel discussion with Creighton Waters at CrimeCon in Orlando last month. Waters is the man who... More
October 13, 2023 -
KY v. Ronnie O’Bannon: Kentucky Derby Party Murder Trial
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Court TV) — Jury selection begins Tuesday, Oct. 17 in the case of a DJ for rapper Jack Harlow accused of shooting a... More
October 13, 2023 -
OH v. Sydney Powell: Mother Stabbed Murder Trial
AKRON, Ohio (Court TV) – A judge has sentenced Sydney Powell to an indefinite sentence of 15 years to life after being found guilty of... More
September 20, 2023 -
Alex Murdaugh admits stealing millions from clients
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Court TV) — Alex Murdaugh has agreed to plead guilty to 22 federal charges alleging he stole millions of dollars from clients at... More
September 19, 2023 -
Murder trial date set for Karen Read
DEDHAM, Mass. (Court TV) — A Massachusetts woman accused in the death of her police officer boyfriend was back in court Friday for a motions... More
September 15, 2023 -
Sarah Boone attorney formally withdraws, won’t let her call him a ‘buffoon’
WINTER PARK, Fla. (Court TV) — Sarah Boone‘s attorney’s request to withdraw from the case has been granted by a Florida judge. Boone, now 45, is... More
September 8, 2023 -
Buster Murdaugh breaks silence about dad, murders of mom, brother
HAMPTON COUNTY, S.C. (Court TV) – Alex Murdaugh‘s surviving son granted his first interview since his father’s double-murder conviction to Fox Nation, marking the first time... More
August 30, 2023 -
Bryan Kohberger’s attorneys seek dismissal of indictment
LATAH COUNTY, Idaho (Court TV) — Lawyers for accused Idaho student killer Bryan Kohberger have filed a motion to dismiss the indictment against their client.... More
August 25, 2023 -
Brandon Castiglione, convicted minister murderer, gets 42 years to life
BRENTWOOD, N.H. (Court TV) — A New Hampshire man who fatally shot his pastor has been sentenced to 42 years to life. In a trial... More
August 25, 2023 -
Michael Oher seeks access to Tuohys financial records
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Court TV) — On the heels of last week’s bombshell allegations that Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy made themselves Michael Oher’s conservators rather... More
August 23, 2023 -
BTK Killer’s former property searched for clues in unsolved case
PARK CITY, Kan. (Court TV) – Investigators from Osage County in Oklahoma searched the former Park City, Kansas property of BTK Killer Dennis Rader in... More
August 23, 2023 -
Ex-wife indicted for murder of Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Court TV) — Florida State Attorney Melissa Nelson and the Jacksonville Beach Police Department have announced a new arrest in the February 2022... More
August 17, 2023 -
Michael Oher says ‘The Blind Side’ family never officially adopted him
The former NFL player whose story inspired the 2009 film “The Blind Side” says he was never officially adopted. Michael Oher told ESPN that Leigh... More
August 14, 2023 -
Gilgo Beach murder suspect ordered to release DNA sample
A New York judge has ordered Rex Heuermann to submit a sample of his DNA, granting the prosecution’s request for a swab. Judge Timothy Mazzei... More
August 10, 2023 -
Alex Murdaugh reportedly threw murdered son a birthday party from jail
HAMPTON COUNTY, S.C. (Court TV) — Alex Murdaugh allegedly planned a birthday party for his son, Paul, from behind prison walls. According to the new... More
August 9, 2023 -
Lindsay Shiver released on bail after appearing in court
ABACO, Bahamas (Court TV) — One day after she was first expected to be released on bail, an American woman arrested for conspiring to kill... More
August 9, 2023 -
Man accused of holding woman in concrete cage appeared on ‘Judge Judy’
PORTLAND, Ore. (Court TV) — The Oregon man who allegedly held a woman captive in a cinderblock cage has a history of violence that spans... More
August 9, 2023 -
Jamie Komoroski jail calls: Food, life behind bars are main concerns
Charleston, S.C. (Court TV) — The woman accused of drunkenly crashing into a couple on their wedding night, killing the bride and seriously injuring the... More
August 8, 2023