Motor vehicle crimes can involve multiple charges, including vehicular homicide, driving under the influence, road rage and hit and runs, which can result in fines, felonies and substantial jail time.
A year after speaking at his father's killer's sentencing, Freddie McClendon will appear on American Idol, honoring his father's life through music. More
March 7, 2025
Ronnie Estanislao, a juror from Karen Read's first murder trial, reveals what happened behind the scenes, leading to a mistrial in July 2024. More
March 7, 2025
Ronald Estanislao told Vinnie Politan that jurors at Karen Read's first trial agreed Read was not guilty of John O'Keefe's murder. More
March 6, 2025
Marshella Chidester's defense attorney, Bill Colovis, spoke after today's guilty verdict, saying his client is devastated and will appeal. More
March 6, 2025
Brian Phillips spoke after Marshella Chidester was found guilty on all counts related to the deaths of his 2 young children. More
March 6, 2025
Marshella Chidester GUILTY on all counts, including murder, related to drunk driving crash that killed Alanah Phillips, 8, and Zayn Phillips, 4. More
March 6, 2025
In the prosecution's rebuttal, Ken Laurain emphasized that Marshella Chidester's willful operation of her vehicle 'shows intent.' More
March 6, 2025
Bill Colovos presents the defense's closing arguments in Marshella Chidester's trial, saying "there was 'no intent' to kill anybody that day." More
March 6, 2025
Prosecutor Ken Laurain says, 'Zayn and Alanah Phillips died as a result of the defendant, Marshella Chidester, driving that day.' More
March 6, 2025
Surveillance video from inside Marshella Chidester's home on the morning of the crash shows hear appearing to hold a bottle in the morning. More
March 6, 2025
The father of Alanah and Zayn Phillips said he wants his kids to 'rest peacefully' after they were killed at a birthday party. More
March 6, 2025
Prosecutor Hank Brennan introduced new videos to push back at accusations about Sally Port videos from Karen Read's defense team. More
March 6, 2025
Live reports from Dedham, Massachusetts as Court TV's in-depth coverage of Karen Read's upcoming murder retrial continues. More
March 5, 2025
Kelly Ann Thornton testified she served Marshella Chidester one glass of wine the day she crashed into a boat club, killing 2 young children. More
March 5, 2025
Karen Read hearing included allegations of jury interference, withholding of evidence, and a missing sally port video. More
March 5, 2025
Karen Read defense argued Commonwealth withheld Sally Port video; and that NO tail light piece was found until AFTER police had Read's SUV. More
March 5, 2025
Mariah Dodds recounted the terrifying moments when Marshella Chidester's car barrelled into a birthday party, killing her two children. More
March 5, 2025
Marshella Chidester's attorney became so overcome with emotion he broke down in tears in front of the jury during cross-examination. More
March 5, 2025
Karen Read murder case: Prosecutors say the federal investigation into John O'Keefe's death is over. What does this mean? More
March 4, 2025
Marshella Chidester's lawyer, Bill Colovos, sobbed as he told the victims' mom he wouldn't cross-examine her as she'd been through enough. More
March 4, 2025
Karen Read and her attorneys returned to court as they face the prosecution in a battle over experts and ethics. More
March 4, 2025
Karen Read's attorneys pointed to missing videos and alleged jury tampering as they argued for the case against her to be dismissed. More
March 4, 2025
Kristyn Sigler was hosting her child's birthday party when Marshella Chidester crashed into it, killing two children and injuring others. More
March 4, 2025
Video shows the aftermath after Marshella Chidester slammed into a boat club during a children's birthday party, killing two kids. More
March 4, 2025
Kristyn Sigler described someone yelling, 'There's a kid under the car!' as Marshella Chidester stands trial for killing two children. More
March 4, 2025
As Karen Read returns to court, Julie Grant examines what impacts the hearing could have on her defense team. More
March 4, 2025
Karen Read's attorneys maintain they have shared all relevant information with prosecutors, but prosecutors say they believe there's more. More
March 4, 2025
Karen Read's attorneys accused prosecutors of withholding videos and other exculpatory evidence as they asked for charges to be dismissed. More
February 27, 2025
Karen Read's attorneys appeared before Judge Cannone to defend themselves against allegations they intentionally misled the court. More
February 26, 2025
Tensions were high in the Dedham, Massachusetts courthouse at a crucial hearing regarding Karen Read's murder retrial. More
February 25, 2025
