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Court TV’s Hit Series ‘Interview With a Killer’ Returns for Season 3

Award-winning series returns as David Scott confronts five killers inside America’s toughest prisons. Saturdays 8 p.m. ET/PT on Court TV.

Court TV renews hit original series ‘Interview With a Killer’

Court TV announced the renewal of its most-watched original true-crime series "Interview With a Killer." A special 2-hour season premiere is set for Sunday, April 13, at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Court TV unveils original limited series, ‘Trial & Error: Why Did O.J. Win?’

"Trial & Error: Why Did O.J. Win?" takes a deep dive into the infamous double murder trial of O.J. Simpson that was captured by Court TV cameras and helped ignite the nation’s ongoing obsession with true crime.

Court TV and Scripps News present 'Assassination of a CEO'

Court TV and Scripps News are partnering for a live special, “Assassination of a CEO,” on Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. ET on Court TV and Scripps News.

Court TV Partners with Veritone to Manage Extensive Trial Archive

Using Veritone’s AI-powered Digital Media Hub, Court TV will streamline content its vast archive of legal content dating back to 1991.

Court TV announces new original limited series 'Interview With a Killer' premiering Sunday, Oct. 20 at 8 pm ET

Veteran journalist David Scott goes one-on-one with high-profile convicted murderers in an all-new Court TV limited series, premiering Sunday, Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. ET.

Julia Jenaé Promoted to Anchor at Court TV

Julia Jenaé joins Court TV's on-air anchor team to help lead the network's coverage of the country’s most compelling trials.

Court TV to debut ‘The Case Against Bryan Kohberger’ on Nov. 12

The one-hour special will explore the strength of the Idaho Murders case with a full picture of what authorities believed happened, as local prosecutors are set to soon go to trial.

Court TV to debut new original series 'Victim to Verdict with Ted Rowlands'

“Victim to Verdict with Ted Rowlands” premieres Sunday, Oct. 15, taking viewers inside recent high-stakes trials in an all-new Court TV true-crime series.

'Someone They Knew with Tamron Hall' returns for all-new second season

Court TV's hit true crime series “Someone They Knew With Tamron Hall” returns for its second season starting Sunday, Feb. 19.

Tamron Hall Teams with Court TV For New True-Crime Series

“Someone They Knew…With Tamron Hall” Premieres March 2022 ATLANTA (Feb 14, 2021) – Daytime EMMY Award-winning TV Host, Journalist and Author Tamron Hall will host a new, weekly true-crime series on Court TV, the popular multi-platform network devoted to live, gavel-to-gavel coverage, in-depth legal reporting, and expert analysis of the nation’s most important and compelling […]

Court TV to Televise Wisconsin v. Kyle Rittenhouse and Ahmaud Arbery Murder Trials, Network Adds Former Judge Ashley Willcott to Anchor Team

ATLANTA (August 16, 2021) – Court TV, the popular multiplatform network devoted to live, gavel-to-gavel coverage, in-depth legal reporting, and expert analysis of the nation’s most important and compelling trials, will be airing two major cases in the months ahead among others: · Wisconsin v. Kyle Rittenhouse – A 17-year-old charged with killing two people […]

Chauvin trial puts Court TV's revival in the public eye

NEW YORK (AP) — Scott Tufts believes the media world is not complete without Court TV. If he’s ever going to prove his point, now is the time. The television executive is behind the network’s 2019 revival and, since he began working last fall to convince Minnesota authorities to televise Derek Chauvin’s trial, has seen […]

Court TV expands internationally with launch of new channel in the United Kingdom

Sept. 16, 2020 ATLANTA – The high-stakes, real-life dramas of the most gripping criminal trials in the U.S. now have an international audience as Court TV launches in the United Kingdom. Court TV is now available on Sky Television Channel 179, with more distribution agreements expected to be announced. Building on its popularity with U.S. […]

Marathon of Complete OJ25 Docuseries Set for Anniv. of Simpson Murder Trial Verdict

ATLANTA (Aug. 11, 2020) – Court TV, the only multi-platform network devoted to live, gavel-to-gavel coverage, in-depth legal reporting and expert analysis of the nation’s most important and compelling trials, announced today a new original true-crime series hosted by Ashleigh Banfield, the addition of Michael Ayala to the Court TV anchor team, and a binge-viewing […]

Michael Ayala Joins Court TV Anchor Team

ATLANTA (Aug. 11, 2020) – Court TV, the only multi-platform network devoted to live, gavel-to-gavel coverage, in-depth legal reporting and expert analysis of the nation’s most important and compelling trials, announced today a new original true-crime series hosted by Ashleigh Banfield, the addition of Michael Ayala to the Court TV anchor team, and a binge-viewing […]

Court TV to Premiere New Original True-Crime Series Judgment With Ashleigh Banfield in September

ATLANTA (Aug. 11, 2020) – Court TV, the only multi-platform network devoted to live, gavel-to-gavel coverage, in-depth legal reporting and expert analysis of the nation’s most important and compelling trials, announced today a new original true-crime series hosted by Ashleigh Banfield, the addition of Michael Ayala to the Court TV anchor team, and a binge-viewing […]

Court TV Original News Special Explores Relationship Between the Criminal Justice System and African Americans

ATLANTA (June 18, 2020) – Court TV, the multi-platform network devoted to live, gavel-to-gavel coverage, in-depth legal reporting and expert analysis of the nation’s most important and compelling trials, announced today an original news special that will take a deep dive into the criminal justice system’s history and relationship with African Americans. Black and Blue […]

Court TV Now Available on YouTube TV

ATLANTA (May 12, 2020) – Court TV – the newly-rebooted, multi-platform network devoted to live, gavel-to-gavel coverage, in-depth legal reporting and expert analysis of the nation’s most important and compelling trials – is now available on YouTube TV. “We’re thrilled to have Court TV added to YouTube TV at a time when consumer appetite for […]

Court TV to air historic Supreme Court Arguments LIVE

Coverage Begins Mon. May 4 at 10AM ET ATLANTA/WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 30, 2020) — Court TV will air LIVE audio of the cases being presented in front of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) beginning May 4 at 10:00am/ET. This the first time in the history of the country that Americans will be […]

Ashleigh Banfield Joins Court TV as Special Contributor

ATLANTA (April 20, 2020) – One of television’s top legal journalists, Ashleigh Banfield, will join Court TV as a special contributor, appearing nightly on Court TV’s live primetime show seen weeknights at 8:00 p.m. ET starting tonight. Banfield, a popular host on the original Court TV, will join anchors Vinnie Politan, Julie Grant and Ted […]

Court TV to Debut Court TV Instant Replay as Part of Unrivaled Harvey Weinstein Rape Trial Coverage

NEW YORK (Jan. 22, 2020) – Court TV — the only news organization covering the rape trial of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein live as it happens, minute-by-minute and gavel-to-gavel — today will unveil Court TV Instant Replay, an unprecedented new feature that will bring everything said in open court of the camera-less trial to viewers immediately. Seasoned voice […]

OJ25 - Court TV's New Original True Crime Series

Trial Participants from Multiple Vantage Points Including Alan Dershowitz, F. Lee Bailey, Mark Fuhrman, Tanya Brown, Fred & Kim Goldman and Others Dissect the Case in Exclusive New Interviews

Court TV Launching True-Crime Podcast Tomorrow Aug. 29, Network Anchors Vinnie Politan and Seema Iyer to Host New Weekly Series

ATLANTA (Aug. 28, 2019) – Court TV is launching a weekly podcast that will dive into the real-life deceptions, betrayals and murders that lead to justice in the courtroom. The Court TV Podcast will be hosted by network anchors Vinnie Politan and Seema Iyer and will debut tomorrow August 29, with new installments available every […]

O.J. Simpson Murder Trial Docuseries Featuring Real-life Courtroom Drama Premieres Early 2020

Court TV to produce 37-part O.J Simpson murder trial documentary project, along with other true crime programming, drawing from the nearly 100,000 hours of footage in the original Court TV library.

Court TV to Present Comprehensive Coverage of Harvey Weinstein Rape Trial

Court TV will be the only news organization covering the rape trial of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein live as it happens and gavel-to-gavel when it begins in September.

New Launches Drive Court TV to Nearly 90% Over-the-Air, 40% Cable

Court TV will grow even more when it is launched by top-rated and high-powered television stations in 17 major markets on Oct. 28, 2019.

Court TV As Iconic Network Returns May 8 - Here's what to expect:

ATLANTA (May 7, 2019) – A murder trial reminiscent of the Casey Anthony case and the rape trial of a former top NFL player will be the first two trials to air live, gavel-to-gavel on the new Court TV, which launches across multiple platforms on May 8 at 9:00 a.m. ET. In addition, the judge […]

Court TV Adds More Multi-Platform Distribution - Cable, 48 Broadcast Markets Plus Apple TV, Roku®, Amazon Fire TV - As Iconic Brand Readies for Return May 8 at 9:00 a.m. (ET)

article a{color:black;text-decoration:underline;} article a:hover{color:#de113a;} ATLANTA (May 2, 2019) — Katz Networks (part of The E.W. Scripps Company – NASDAQ: SSP) today announced more distribution agreements across multiple platforms for the new Court TV as the network builds to its launch on Wednesday, May 8 at 9:00 a.m. ET. Cable Court TV has entered into agreements directly with more than a […]

Yodit Tewolde Joins Politan, ◊yer and Grant as New Court TV Anchor Team

The new Court TV has added Yodit Tewolde to its growing on-air news team as the network builds to its launch in May. Tewolde fills Court TV’s fourth and final anchor position, joining Vinnie Politan, Seema Iyer and Julie Grant at the network desk. All four are seasoned journalists and lawyers who have successfully blended […]

Court TV Announces Additions to On-Air Team: Seema ◊yer, Julie Grant Join Vinnie Politan as Anchors, Chanley Painter Hired as Legal Correspondent, Ted Rowlands and Julia Jenaé Named Field Producers/Reporters

The new Court TV has added five seasoned journalists, four of whom are lawyers who have successfully have blended television and legal careers, to its growing on-air news team as the network builds to its launch in May: Seema Iyer and Julie Grant will join Vinnie Politan at the Court TV anchor desk, Chanley Painter […]

Court TV to return to television: Katz Networks to launch new 24/7 network devoted to gavel-to-gavel trial coverage

 (DEC. 10. 2018) — One of the most iconic brands in television history will return when Katz Networks, part of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), relaunches Court TV – a new network devoted to live, gavel-to-gavel coverage, in-depth legal reporting and expert analysis of the nation’s most important and compelling trials.  For more than […]