The Latest News by Lauren Silver
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Prosecutors say wife claiming self-defense shot her husband through a pillow
MIAMI (Court TV) — A Florida woman asked a judge to dismiss murder charges against her, saying she acted in self-defense when she shot and... More
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2 convicted in 2025 death of Super Bowl reporter found at hotel
NEW ORLEANS (Court TV) — More than one year after a reporter covering the 2025 Super Bowl was found dead in a hotel, two people... More
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Fiance testifies at hearing for mom, stepfather accused of murdering woman and cutting baby from her body
CADILLAC, Mich. (Court TV) — The fiance of a pregnant woman who prosecutors say was murdered by her own mother and stepfather took the stand... More
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Pastor texted mistress ‘I choose you. I’m free’ before wife’s murder: Prosecutors
TROY, Ohio (Court TV) — A former contestant on “American Idol” is standing trial on charges that he murdered his wife in their bed before... More
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Court blocks killer wife Pamela Smart’s attempt at new trial
MERRIMACK, N.H. (Court TV) — A New Hampshire judge has blocked killer Pamela Smart’s latest attempt to get a new trial, granting a motion from... More
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‘We just don’t have PowerPoint at the jail’: Pro se surgeon laments access to materials during murder trial
CLEARWATER, Fla. (Court TV) — After days of sitting silently, a plastic surgeon representing himself in a murder trial objected Thursday, but was quickly overruled.... More
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Jury selection canceled for divorce attorney charged with murder after his lawyer abruptly withdraws
CLEVELAND (Court TV) — After prospective jurors arrived at the courthouse four days in a row for jury selection, an entire panel was dismissed Thursday... More
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Deputies find shiv in cell of man accused of killing wife, dragging body through the house
KENOSHA, Wis. (Court TV) — A man sitting in jail on charges he killed his estranged wife is facing new charges after his cellmate led... More
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Key witness says he ‘can’t remember now’ if rapper was threatened before she shot victim
MIAMI (Court TV) — A Florida rapper charged with murder says she was defending herself when she shot the victim, but prosecutors say video of... More
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Surgeon representing himself on murder charges has request for prosecutor: ‘Can you step into the trash bag for us?’
CLEARWATER, Fla. (Court TV) — Things took an unusual turn in court on Wednesday when a surgeon, acting as his own attorney, asked the prosecutor... More
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Mother accused of abusing 16 children pleads not guilty to new sex charges
MCARTHUR, Ohio (Court TV) — A mother charged with abusing her 16 children pleaded not guilty to additional sex charges filed against her, but her... More
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Self-proclaimed witch stands trial on charges he murdered missing mother
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Court TV) — A man who describes himself as a witch and practitioner of the occult is standing trial on charges he... More
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‘I don’t think 35 years is enough’: Judge hesitates before accepting plea deal from man who murdered wife
SAN ANTONIO (Court TV) — A Texas judge threw a defendant’s own words back at him, telling him to “go big or go home” in... More
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Reluctant teen witnesses in Preston Lord murder case have been hanging up on prosecutors: Defense
PHOENIX (Court TV) — Attorneys representing six defendants accused of beating a teenager to death after a Halloween party say they aren’t prepared for trial... More
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‘Scraping his fingernails on his teeth to clean them’: Surgeon charged with killing attorney seen sucking his fingers in police car
CLEARWATER, Fla. (Court TV) — Video played in court on Tuesday showed a plastic surgeon sucking on his fingers after his arrest in an apparent... More
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Student accused of killing baby in dorm bathroom doesn’t want her sexual past brought up at trial
TAMPA, Fla. (Court TV) — A woman accused of killing her newborn in her college dorm and leaving it in the trash has asked a... More
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Woman accused of killing man found naked and dismembered under concrete facing new charges
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. (Court TV) — A woman accused of killing a man before going on the run using disguises is facing new charges. Isabelle... More
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DA says he talked to family before deciding not to pursue death penalty for Nick Reiner
LOS ANGELES (Court TV) — The Los Angeles County District Attorney has announced his office would not pursue the death penalty for Nick Reiner. Nick... More
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Lead investigator from Karen Read’s case pleads the Fifth and refuses to testify in murder case
DEDHAM, Mass. (Court TV) — A former Massachusetts State Police trooper whose inappropriate text messages made headlines during Karen Read’s trial said he would not... More
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Influencer joins father, ex-boyfriend in pleading not guilty to alleged murder-for-hire plot
LOS ANGELES (Court TV) — An influencer charged with plotting the murder-for-hire of singer Jack Avery appeared in court with her father and ex-boyfriend, and... More
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Man killed 3 friends going fishing, then ordered cheeseburgers from McDonald’s: Sheriff
BARTOW, Fla. (Court TV) — Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for a man accused of gunning down three friends who were going fishing. Tony... More
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Texts show plastic surgeon was scheduling patients for the day after attorney’s murder
CLEARWATER, Fla. (Court TV) — An Ivy League-educated plastic surgeon is acting as his own attorney in a case that could end with the death... More
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Jurors who convicted Hawaii doctor of trying to kill wife return to court to face questions
HONOLULU (Court TV) — Jurors who convicted an anesthesiologist on charges he tried to kill his wife returned to court to face questions from the... More
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‘You do not deserve forgiveness’: Mother sentenced for son’s death after encouraging boyfriend to abuse him
PORT HURON, Mich. (Court TV) — A mother admitted through tears to failing her son at her sentencing on Friday, as she faced punishment for... More
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Man pleads guilty to killing radio host before taking off to Mexico
SALT LAKE CITY (Court TV) – A man appeared in court to plead guilty to killing his ex-girlfriend, ending a case that spanned five years... More
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‘Your story doesn’t make sense’: Judge jails doctor who gave girlfriend abortion drugs
TOLEDO, Ohio (Court TV) — A surgeon who admitted to giving his girlfriend abortion drugs tried to convince a judge that the victim wasn’t credible... More
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Fight over phone escalates as widow of murdered Microsoft executive asks for judge to be disqualified
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Court TV) — A judge overseeing the trials of several defendants charged with the murder-for-hire of a Microsoft executive has refused to recuse... More
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Victim’s family accuses d4vd of ‘extreme and outrageous conduct exceeding all bounds of decency’ in lawsuit
LOS ANGELES (Court TV) — A singer facing criminal charges after the body of a missing teen was found dismembered and decomposing in his car... More
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No bond for woman charged with murder after prosecutors say shots were fired ‘indiscriminately’ into birthday party crowd
TAUNTON, Mass. (Court TV) — A judge denied bond for a woman facing multiple charges after a deadly shooting at a backyard birthday party. Sienna... More
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Murder suspect says he has ‘well-founded, firmly rooted’ fear of fair trial in 4th attempt to remove judge
MIAMI (Court TV) — The murder trial for a former University of Miami football player will move forward with the same judge after she refused... More