Lawrence Dority: ‘I Thought I Was Gonna Die’
Lawrence Dority took the stand in his own defense, saying he shot former NBA player Adreian Payne because he thought his life was in danger. More
July 29, 2025
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Self-Defense
In some cases of assault and murder, the defendant claims they had no choice but to act to protect themselves or others.
Lawrence Dority’s Attorney: This Is A Clear Case of Self-Defense
Lawrence Dority is charged with the murder of former NBA player Adreian Payne, but Dority claims he acted in self-defense. More
July 29, 2025
Prosecution: Lawrence Dority Was The Aggressor
Prosecutors said witnesses described Lawrence Dority as "intoxicated" and "belligerent" before he shot and killed Adreian Payne. More
July 29, 2025
Victim James McGrath’s Dad Glad Charges Refiled Against Raul Valle
James McGrath's father, Kevin, told Julie Grant that Raul Valle had no reason to attack his son during a fight at a house party. More
July 17, 2025
What’s Next For Raul Valle After Partial Verdict?
Julie Grant and her panel of experts examine whether Raul Valle faces reindictment for the deadly stabbing at a party. More
July 10, 2025
Vinnie Politan: This Case is About a Knife at a Fistfight
Vinnie Politan describes how the case against Raul Valle is about a knife at a fistfight, and why jurors never really got to know the... More
July 9, 2025
James McGrath’s Father ‘Astonished’ By Raul Valle Verdict
James McGrath's father addressed the media after Raul Valle was found not guilty of the top charges he had faced, including murder. More
July 9, 2025
CT v. Raul Valle: Preppy Party Murder Trial
After days of deliberation, the jury cleared Raul Valle of the top charges but failed to reach a unanimous verdict on lessers. More
July 9, 2025
Why Is Raul Valle’s Jury Deadlocked?
Julie Grant and her panel of experts examine why Raul Valle's jury may be struggling to reach a verdict in his murder trial. More
July 9, 2025
Preppy Party Murder Trial: Jury Asks To Hear Raul Valle’s Testimony
As they deliberated for a second day, the jury tasked with deciding Raul Valle's fate asked to see portions of the defendant's testimony. More
July 8, 2025
Preppy Party Murder Trial: Jury Deadlocked on Murder Charge
The judge instructs the jury to continue deliberations as they are deadlocked on count 1 and can't reach a verdict as to counts 2, 3... More
July 8, 2025
Was Raul Valle Wise to Reject a 40-Year Plea Deal?
Julie Grant asks whether Valle was wise to decline a 40-year plea deal. Plus, a possible Travis Decker sighting. More
July 8, 2025
Preppy Party Murder Trial: Jury Says They’re ‘Hopelessly Deadlocked’
After deliberating for two and a half hours, the jury in Raul Valle's murder trial told the judge that they are 'hopelessly deadlocked.' More
July 7, 2025
Preppy Party Murder Trial: Self-Defense or Murder?
As the jury prepares to begin its deliberations in Raul Valle's case, Julie Grant takes a close look at the deadly stabbing. More
July 7, 2025
Knife in a Fist Fight: Raul Valle’s Self-Defense Argument is Tough Sell
The evidence is in and the arguments have been made in Raul Valle's trial, where he's charged with murdering James McGrath. More
July 3, 2025
Prosecution Says Raul Valle’s Actions Were Retaliatory, Not Self-Defense
Prosecutor Marc Durso said 'you can't bring a weapon to a fist fight' while reiterating that Raul Valle's actions were retaliatory. More
July 3, 2025
Raul Valle’s Defense: ‘So Much Stupid Running Around That Night’
Raul Valle's defense attorney asked the jury to consider the witnesses motivations when they testified about that fatal fight. More
July 3, 2025
Prosecution Says Raul Valle’s ‘Response Was Unreasonable’
The prosecution called Raul Valle's actions 'retaliatory' not self-defense when fatally stabbed James McGarth. More
July 3, 2025
Prosecutor Challenges Raul Valle’s Version of Events
During a lengthy cross-examination, prosecutors highlighted areas of video that appear to contradict Raul Valle's version of the fight. More
July 1, 2025
Raul Valle Describes Deadly Fight: ‘Everything Just Went Black’
Raul Valle broke down in tears as he told the jury that he was terrified and saw no way to escape before pulling out a... More
July 1, 2025
Preppy Party Murder: Raul Valle Says Jack Snyder ‘Tossed a Knife To Me’
Raul Valle takes the stand and says that Jack Snyder tossed him the knife. Snyder allegedly gave Valle the knife, 'just in case.' More
June 30, 2025
Raul Valle Defense Seeks Acquittal, State Says Stabbings Were Intentional
Defense motions for acquittal, says lack of evidence for intent to kill charge. State says there was intent because Valle went to get knife. More
June 30, 2025
Eyewitness: Raul Valle Went After Jimmy McGrath ‘With A Purpose’
Charlie Connery said that the victim, Jimmy McGrath, was trying to avoid Raul Valle when he was stabbed to death at a party. More
June 30, 2025
Witness: Raul Valle Lunged at James McGrath, Stabbed Him, Then Fled
Taylor Capela said Raul Valle lunged at James McGrath with the knife, stabbed him, then fled. Capela said McGrath collapsed as he bled. More
June 27, 2025
Raul Valle’s Ex-Girlfriend Recalls ‘The Worst Night Of My Life’
Mackenzie Trafecante said that she begged Raul Valle to leave before going to the party that turned deadly. More
June 27, 2025
Preppy Party Murder Trial: Day 6 Pivotal Moments
Jack Snyder testified in Raul Valle's trial under an immunity agreement shielding him from prosecution for potential crimes. More
June 27, 2025
Preppy Party Murder Trial Witness: I Gave Raul Valle the Knife
Jack Snyder waited 6 months to speak to police but once prosecutors granted him full immunity, Snyder admitted he gave Raul Valle the knife. More
June 26, 2025
Witness Recalls Raul Valle Saying He Thinks He Stabbed Four People
Jack Snyder said when Raul Valle got back to the car, he was holding the knife and said something like: "I think I just stabbed... More
June 26, 2025
Preppy Party Murder Trial: Witness Admits Tossing Murder Weapon
Jack Snyder said after Raul Valle told him that several people were stabbed they threw the knife in the woods. More
June 26, 2025
Preppy Party Murder Trial: Witness Says He Heard Raul Valle Ask for Knife
Dimitrois Arfanis, who was originally inside the car with Raul Valle, says he never saw a knife but heard Valle asking for a knife. More
June 25, 2025
