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Margaret Rudin appears in court during her murder trial

Charges dismissed against ‘Black Widow of Las Vegas’ Margaret Rudin

Murder charges have officially been dismissed against Margaret Rudin, also known as the 'Black Widow of Las Vegas.' More

December 11, 2024

Kayaker accused of faking death, fleeing country, to represent himself

The sheriff said his office has recommended a number of charges against Ryan Borgwardt, who is going to represent himself. More

December 11, 2024

Courtney Clenney’s Defense | Vinnie Politan Investigates Podcast

Courtney Clenney’s defense attorneys join Vinnie Politan to discuss their self-defense strategy in the stabbing death of Christian Obumseli and the evidence they have gathered. More

December 11, 2024

NV v. Deobra Redden: Judge Jumper Attempted Murder Trial

Deobra Redden told the Court, 'I'm not an evil guy,' before a judge sentenced him for the attempted murder of a Las Vegas judge. More

December 10, 2024

Burn Pile Murder Trial: Melody Walker Farris Sentenced | Court TV Podcast

This episode of the Court TV Podcast features the victim impact statements and sentencing of Melody Farris in the murder of her husband, Gary. More

December 10, 2024

Kendall Mims stands next to her attorney

Woman accused of disposing lover’s wife’s body denied bond

Kendall Mims, accused of helping her lover dispose of his wife's body, was denied bond at an emotional hearing. More

December 10, 2024

Luigi Mangione yells as he is led into court

Alleged killer of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO struggles, shouts while entering court

Luigi Nicholas Mangione, who is charged with killing the CEO of UnitedHealthcare in NYC, shouted as he was led into the courthouse. More

December 10, 2024

Karen Read retrial delayed ahead of key evidentiary hearing

Judge Beverly Cannone agreed to postpone Karen Read's retrial on murder charges until April ahead of a key evidentiary hearing. More

December 9, 2024

Polygamous leader connected to Warren Jeffs gets 50 years in prison

A polygamist religious leader who claimed more than 20 spiritual 'wives' including 10 underage girls was sentenced to 50 years in prison. More

December 9, 2024

Amended lawsuit accuses Jay-Z of raping 13-year-old with Diddy

Rapper Jay-Z says a lawsuit accusing him and Sean 'Diddy' Combs of raping a teen is part of an extortion attempt. More

December 9, 2024

Daniel Penny acquitted in NYC subway chokehold case

A Manhattan jury delivered the verdict, clearing Daniel Penny of criminally negligent homicide in Jordan Neely’s death last year. More

December 9, 2024

Suitcase Murder Trial: Sarah Boone Sentenced | Court TV Podcast

This episode of the Court TV Podcast features the entire sentencing of Sarah Boone. More

December 8, 2024

Judge dismisses manslaughter charge as subway chokehold jury deadlocks again

Jurors will return to deliberate on Monday after twice telling a New York judge they were deadlocked in Daniel Penny's case. More

December 6, 2024

photo offering reward for homicide arrest

Police believe gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO has left NYC

Three days after a gunman murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, police have revealed new details about his path through NY. More

December 6, 2024

The Case Against Brian Walshe | Vinnie Politan Investigates Podcast

The examination of Brian Walshe's relationship with his wife Ana and the evidence against him in her murder is investigated by Vinnie Politan. More

December 5, 2024

Judge allows Lori Vallow to represent herself at murder trial

One day after she was deemed competent to stand trial, Lori Vallow's request to represent herself at her upcoming murder trial was granted. More

December 5, 2024

New photos released as search for UnitedHealthcare CEO gunman continues

Assassin who gunned down CEO Brian Thompson on NYC street used ammunition emblazoned with the words: Deny, Defend and Depose. More

December 5, 2024

GA v. Melody Walker Farris: Burn Pile Murder Trial

Melody Walker Farris accused her son of murdering his father at her sentencing after a jury found she killed her husband, Gary Farris. More

December 5, 2024

Court upholds sentence for Megan Imirowicz, who killed father with lye

The Michigan Court of Appeals declined to overturn Megan Imirowicz's 17-month sentence for killing her father with lye. More

December 4, 2024

Jose Ibarra, convicted of killing Laken Riley, asks for new trial

Jose Ibarra filed a motion for a new trial, after a judge found him guilty and sentenced him to life in prison for murdering Laken... More

December 4, 2024

Trial date set for husband of missing Virginia nurse

Naresh Bhatt's trial has been rescheduled after he was indicted on additional charges in the disappearance of his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt. More

December 4, 2024

SC v. Christopher Dontell: Coroner Affair Murder Trial

Moments before his trial was scheduled to begin, Christopher Dontell pleaded guilty to two charges related to Gregory Rice's death. More

December 4, 2024

Dentist accused of murdering wife charged with trying to kill detective

James Craig, who is accused of killing his wife by poisoning her protein shakes, is accused of trying to have another inmate kill a detective. More

December 4, 2024

police officer walks outside a hotel where a shooting occurred in midtown Manhattan

UnitedHealthcare CEO killed in ‘targeted shooting’ outside NYC hotel

Police say the gunman who fatally shot Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, had been lying in wait for the victim. More

December 4, 2024

What is Ex-Sheriff Shawn Stines’ Defense? | Vinnie Politan Investigates Podcast

In this episode of the Court TV Podcast, Vinnie Politan analyzes the case against Shawn Stines, exploring potential motives and defenses for the former sheriff. More

December 4, 2024