Abused Wife or Murderer Trial: Defense Closing Argument
Defense Attorney, Jessica Mishali, gives an emotional closing argument and Karen Black, Assistant State Attorney, also issues a rebuttal argument. More
July 22, 2024
Abusive behavior in relationships is designed to maintain power and control over another person. Domestic violence can take many forms, including physical, sexual, emotional, economic and psychological.
Defense Attorney, Jessica Mishali, gives an emotional closing argument and Karen Black, Assistant State Attorney, also issues a rebuttal argument. More
July 22, 2024
Jo Wilensky, Assistant State Attorney, gives the prosecution's closing argument in the Abused Wife Or Murderer Trial. More
July 22, 2024
Jury selection slated to begin in late July in the Black Swan Murder Trial. Ashley Benefield is accused in the shooting death of her husband. More
July 19, 2024
The defense calls Teresa Benton to the stand outside the presence of the jury to answer questions about alleged abuse by Terry Thompson. More
July 19, 2024
A former ballerina, Ashley Benefield, becomes caught up in a whirlwind romance that ends with her shooting Doug Benefield, her estranged husband. More
July 19, 2024
Vinnie Politan and his expert guests delve into the relationship between Doug and Ashley Benefield and the murder of Doug. More
July 19, 2024
This episode of ‘Opening Statements’ covers Wade Wilson’s death penalty hearing, MA v. Christine Ricci, and first up, the Abused Wife or Murderer Trial. More
July 19, 2024
Doug Benefield's former attorney, Stephanie Murphy, discusses the status of the family court case that occurred before Doug's death. More
July 18, 2024
Court TV speaks with Doug Benefield's cousin, Tommie. He speaks about Doug and Ashley purportedly reconciling before Doug was killed. More
July 17, 2024
The stabbing of Christian Obumselli and Courtney Clenney's claims of alleged abuse are dissected in this episode of Closing Arguments with Vinnie Politan. More
July 17, 2024
Ashley Benefield appears at a pre-trial hearing as supporters gather ahead of the Black Swan Murder Trial. Jury selection begins on July 22. More
July 16, 2024
Court TV takes a closer look at the 'We Stand With Ashley' movement as the Ashley Benefield murder trial approaches. More
July 15, 2024
Ashley Benefield is charged with second-degree murder in the death of her husband, Douglas Benefield, in the Black Swan Murder Trial. More
July 11, 2024
Jury selection begins in the trial of Marcia Thompson who claims she shot and killed her husband in self-defense. More
July 11, 2024
Computer crimes charges were dismissed against OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney and her parents on Thursday. More
July 11, 2024
Julie and her guest, Melba Pearson, discuss what the future could hold for Sarah Boone in her pro se defense. More
July 2, 2024
A new filing indicates Ashley Benefield plans to say she was as a victim of domestic abuse when she goes on trial for murdering her... More
June 28, 2024
Courtney Clenney's attorney explains the ruling she called a 'really big win,' and, she says, shows the prosecution doesn't 'follow the law.' More
June 27, 2024
OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney was back in court for a status conference. She is charged with murdering her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli. More
June 26, 2024
In a letter to the judge, Sarah Boone complained about her attorney and included a map showing the extent of her pre-trial publicity. More
June 25, 2024
Vicki Monroe found her husband shot dead in an apparent robbery at the Louisville bar they owned, but a car led police back to the couple's... More
June 17, 2024
Gabby Petito's family reacts to the FBI's Brian Laundrie investigation files during an interview with Court TV's Vinnie Politan. More
June 14, 2024
A judge has ruled that Dale Warner will stand trial for the murder of his wife Dee more than three years after she disappeared. More
June 14, 2024
S2 E5: Thurman Martin’s body was discovered buried under a tomato patch, leaving investigators stumped as they tried to narrow down the suspects in a... More
June 14, 2024
Sarah Boone stopped short of asking for a new attorney to be assigned to the case, but asked the judge to instruct her attorney to... More
June 7, 2024
Sarah Boone appeared in court for a status hearing, where she asked the judge to tell her attorney to "just be nice to me." More
June 7, 2024
The jury broke their silence for the first time since their deliberations began and requested to once again review the treadmill video. More
May 30, 2024
In preparation for the verdict of Ali Abulaban, Vinnie Politan and his expert guests analyze the TikTok Star Murder Trial including the dramatic testimony of... More
May 28, 2024
Jury deliberations begin Tuesday in the TikTok Star Murder Trial. Ali Abulaban is accused of murdering his wife and a man she was with. More
May 24, 2024
The prosecution and defense gave closing arguments in the trial of Ali Abulaban, who's accused of killing his estranged wife and another man. More
May 24, 2024