Parents of teen charged with stepsister’s murder battle over child support payments
16-year-old Thomas Hudson is behind bars awaiting trial on charges he murdered and sexually abused his 18-year-old stepsister. More
September 10, 2026
Custody Disputes
When couples don’t agree over the custody of their children, those battles can become intense … and deadly.
Microsoft executive’s ex says killer’s new charges prove she wasn’t involved in murder-for-hire plot
Shanna Gardner's upcoming murder trial is delayed after she said new charges filed against her codefendant offer a new motive in the case. More
August 28, 2026
Man convicted of killing wife’s ex in murder-for-hire of Microsoft executive
The first of three defendants charged with the alleged murder-for-hire of Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan was convicted on Wednesday. More
August 26, 2026
‘You can believe this’: Defense in Microsoft executive murder trial compares prosecutor’s presentation to Oprah handing out cars
Prosecutors say Mario Fernandez Saldana plotted with his wife to murder her ex-husband, Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan. More
August 25, 2026
‘I have no idea’: Witness denies giving missing gun to defendant in murder of Microsoft executive
Prosecutors accused John Biggerstaff of giving the still-missing murder weapon to the defendant the day before Jared Bridegan was killed. More
August 24, 2026
There were 2 people at the site of Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan’s murder, witness says
Investigators testified that two people were inside a truck that left a tire in the middle of the road to lure Jared Bridegan to his death. More
August 18, 2026
Man accused of murdering 8 people in Ohio home complains ‘no one explains anything to me’
No venue has been announced for George 'Billy' Wagner III's upcoming murder trial; he's accused of killing 8 people with his wife and sons. More
August 18, 2026
Jury finds defendant plotted and funded murder-for-hire of Microsoft executive
Mario Fernandez Saldana has pleaded not guilty to charges he was involved in a murder-for-hire plot targeting his wife's ex-husband. More
August 17, 2026
Influencer accused of plotting boy band member’s murder wins delay over prosecutor’s objections
Social media influencer Gabriela Gonzalez is accused of plotting a murder-for-hire targeting her ex, boy band member Jack Avery. More
July 23, 2026
Woman accused in murder-for-hire plot of Microsoft executive scores big in quest to unearth whether her ex’s widow was talking to witnesses
A judge is holding a separate hearing to determine how much other data Shanna Gardner's defense team will be able to access. More
July 22, 2026
Prosecutors accuse Shanna Gardner’s defense of ‘fishing expedition’ in fight over widow’s text messages
Shanna Gardner's defense says that they need access to Kirsten Bridegan's phone to see conversations she's had with other witnesses. More
July 13, 2026
‘Elf’ actor claims he has no money to pay child support during contentious hearing
Faizon Love, known for his roles in 'Elf,' 'Couples Retreat' and 'The Replacements,' was jailed after failing to appear at a hearing. More
June 23, 2026
Reality star Taylor Frankie Paul scores win in custody case
A judge agreed to drop the supervision requirement for Taylor Frankie Paul in her custody battle with ex Dakota Mortensen. More
June 2, 2026
Judge demands attorney appear after skipping jury selection in murder trial
Jury selection was scheduled to start on Monday in the case of Cynthia Khaleel, who is accused of killing her ex-boyfriend. More
May 18, 2026
Defense teams fight to suppress key evidence in Jared Bridegan killing
A judge is weighing motions in the cases against Shanna Gardner and Henry Tenon, both of whom are charged in Jared Bridegan's murder. More
May 14, 2026
Woman accused of killing two young kids during custody dispute
Janette MacAusland was arrested in Vermont and is expected to be extradited to Massachusetts to face murder charges. More
April 27, 2026
Kelsey Fitzsimmons returns to court fighting for custody of child
Kelsey Fitzsimmons returned to court as part of her fight to regain custody of her son after she was acquitted of criminal charges. More
April 14, 2026
Docs: Shanna Gardner imagined slitting ex’s throat in texts
Prosecutors released text messages they say show Shanna Gardner asking her friends for help in killing her ex-husband. More
March 2, 2026
Woman accused of killing son during standoff amid custody dispute
Madeline Daly is facing charges after she allegedly killed her son during a police standoff in New Mexico. More
January 15, 2026
Court TV’s most anticipated trials of 2026
From murder conspiracies to accused killer spouses, Court TV is bringing viewers inside the courtroom for the most high-profile trials across the country. More
December 27, 2025
Teen suspect in stepsister’s cruise ship death doesn’t remember anything: Court docs
Court documents reveal text exchanges between the parents of a teenager suspected of killing his stepsister, Anna Kepner, on a cruise. More
December 24, 2025
Mother arrested more than 40 years after allegedly abducting child
Michelle Newton disappeared from Louisiville when she was 3 years old in 1983 and has now been reunited with her family. More
December 19, 2025
Custody drama plays out in court in wake of teen’s cruise ship death
The parents of a 16-year-old named as a suspect in his stepsister's death returned to court for a custody hearing. More
December 17, 2025
New details about Anna Kepner’s cruise revealed during custody hearing
Anna Kepner was staying in a room with her 14-year-old brother and 16-year-old stepbrother, across the hall from her dad and stepmom. More
December 5, 2025
Police officer held without bond in custody battle assault case
Kelsey Fitzsimmons has appealed a judge's order that sent her back to jail after she could not comply with release requirements. More
November 26, 2025
Prosecutors drop death penalty in Microsoft exec’s murder-for-hire
Prosecutors say they no longer intend to seek the death penalty for Shanna Gardner and Mario Fernandez Saldana in Jared Bridegan's murder. More
November 24, 2025
John Skelton arraigned on charges he murdered 3 missing sons
John Skelton was arraigned on charges he murdered his three sons, Andrew, Alexander and Tanner, who disappeared in 2010. More
November 18, 2025
Markel family responds to Donna Adelson’s ‘disrespectful and delusional statements’
Dan Markel's parents are firing back at statements made by Harvey and Donna Adelson during Donna's murder sentencing. More
October 17, 2025
Jury convicts Donna Adelson in murder-for-hire killing of Dan Markel
The jury was then taken out of the courtroom when Donna Adelson reacted to the verdict. The judge gave Adelson a break to collect herself. More
September 5, 2025
Attorney testifies Dan Markel’s post-divorce filings were hostile
An attorney acknowledged that while the initial divorce proceedings were not contentious, Dan Markel's post-divorce filings were hostile. More
September 3, 2025