New Details in the Treehouse Murder Trial
Julia Jenae hosts this episode of Closing Arguments with Vinnie Politan to discuss Judge Jones's recusal and Paula Belmonte's passing. (2/8/23) More
February 8, 2024
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Franklin Tucker
Franklin 'Ty' Tucker pleaded not guilty to robbery and felony murder for a deadly stabbing at 'The Treehouse' in 2017.
Treehouse Murder Trial Judge Asks to be Disqualified
Judge Jones asks to be disqualified from the trial in which Franklin Tucker was accused of taking part in a robbery that turned deadly. More
February 8, 2024
Judge Declares Mistrial in Treehouse Murder Trial
Franklin Tucker's wife, CrossFit cofounder Lauren Jenai, talks about the mistrial declared after the jury could not reach a verdict. More
January 26, 2024
Franklin Tucker Says He’s Already Planning for Next Trial
Franklin Tucker said, 'I think we're going to do a lot better the second time around,' after a deadlocked jury led to a mistrial in... More
January 25, 2024
Prosecutor in Treehouse Murder Trial Says He’s Getting Death Threats
The prosecutor in the Treehouse Murder Trial tells the judge that people have been sending death threats to his personal cell phone number. More
January 25, 2024
FL v. Franklin Tyrone Tucker: Treehouse Murder Trial
UPDATE: The judge declared a mistrial after the jury was unable to reach a verdict in Franklin Tucker's murder trial. More
January 25, 2024
Judge Declares Mistrial After Jury Deadlocks in Treehouse Murder Trial
The judge was forced to declare a mistrial after the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict for Franklin Tucker. More
January 25, 2024
Treehouse Murder Trial: Jury Says They Can’t Reach Verdict
After more than five hours of deliberations, the jury in Franklin Tucker's murder trial told the judge that it could not reach a verdict. More
January 25, 2024
Franklin Tucker Tells Court TV What Wasn’t Shared in Court
Franklin Tucker and his wife, Lauren Jenai, talk about his alibi, their relationship and evidence that wasn't presented at trial. More
January 24, 2024
Treehouse Murder Trial: Day 9 Recap
The prosecution and Franklin Tucker, who is representing himself, delivered closing arguments on the final day before deliberations begin. More
January 24, 2024
Tucker’s ‘Fireball’ Defense Won’t Save Him
In Julia Grant’s Opening Statement Spotlight, she talks about the pro se defendant’s “Fireball” whiskey defense and why it might not fly with the jury. More
January 24, 2024
Treehouse Murder Trial: Prosecution Rebuttal
Prosecutor David Alvarez delivers his closing argument in the trial of Franklin Tucker, who's accused in a deadly robbery. More
January 24, 2024
Ty Tucker to Court TV: ‘This Could Be My Last Free Day for All I…
Treehouse Murder Trial pro se defendant Franklin Tucker opens up to Court TV's in an exclusive interview following his closing argument. More
January 24, 2024
Treehouse Murder Trial: Defense Closing Argument
Defendant Franklin Tucker delivers his closing argument. Tucker is accused of taking part in a robbery that turned deadly. More
January 24, 2024
Treehouse Murder Trial: Prosecution Closing Argument
Prosecutor Joseph Mansfield delivers his closing argument in the trial of Franklin Tucker, who's accused in a deadly robbery. More
January 24, 2024
Treehouse Murder Trial: Day 8 Recap
Franklin Tucker took the stand in his own defense. Outside court, he explained why he chose to represent himself. More
January 23, 2024
Tucker’s Renewed Motion for Judgment of Acquittal Denied
Franklin Tucker argued for a second time for the judge to issue a judgment of acquittal, but the judge refused. More
January 23, 2024
Treehouse Murder Trial: State Cross-Examines Defendant Franklin Tucker
On cross, Franklin Tucker talks about his relationship with Rory Wilson, friendship with Paula Belmont, and why he was at the "Treehouse." More
January 23, 2024
Treehouse Murder Trial: Defendant Calls Himself to the Witness Stand
Tucker details his life history before detailing events prior to the murder, the night of the the robbery and killing, and his interrogation. More
January 23, 2024
Defendant Franklin Tucker Discusses Plans to Take Witness Stand
Defendant Franklin Tucker, who is representing himself, discusses his plan to testify in Treehouse Murder trial. More
January 23, 2024
Franklin Tucker Accuses Judge of Witness Tampering: ‘He’s a joke’
Franklin Tucker, pro se defendant in the Treehouse Murder Trial, speaks to Court TV about Judge Jones' frustration with the pace of the case. More
January 23, 2024
Treehouse Murder Trial: Day 7 Recap
After being scolded for not having his witnesses ready, Franklin Tucker complained about how the judge and prosecutor were handling his case. More
January 22, 2024
‘Completely Unacceptable’: Judge Loses Patience with Defendant
The judge lost his patience with Franklin Tucker, who is representing himself, when there were no witnesses ready to testify on Monday. More
January 22, 2024
Treehouse Murder Trial: Day 6 Recap
Franklin Tucker spoke outside of the courthouse after Paula Belmonte's failed testimony about what's next in his defense. More
January 19, 2024
Judge Orders Testimony from Victim Paula Belmonte Striken from Record
Testimony from Paula Belmonte was stricken from the record after she was unable to properly respond to questions during trial. More
January 19, 2024
Treehouse Murder Trial: Distressed Victim Paula Belmonte Testifies
Surviving victim Paula Belmonte testifies from her hospital bed. She appears distressed, insults the prosecutor, and rambles incoherently. More
January 19, 2024
Treehouse Murder Trial: Pro Se Defendant Seeks Acquittal
Things get heated in court between judge and defendant when Franklin Tucker, acting as his own attorney, motions for an acquittal. More
January 19, 2024
Treehouse Murder Trial: Day 5 Recap
A rough start to the day as the judge threatened to arrest Franklin Tucker for being late, as the prosecution rested its case. More
January 18, 2024
Judge Threatens Tucker After Late Arrival to Court
The judge presiding over the Treehouse Murder Trial threatened to hold Franklin Tucker in custody if he's late for court again. More
January 18, 2024
Treehouse Murder Trial: Day 4 Recap
Franklin 'Ty' Tucker, who is representing himself, cross-examined the prosecution's star witness: the man who said he drove the getaway car. More
January 17, 2024
