From the Bench: Judge caught using social media during murder trial
An Oklahoma judge listening to a criminal trial was caught on video looking at Facebook, texting, and scrolling. More
July 24, 2023
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From the Bench
From the Bench: What to Know About the Kohberger Case
Court TV's Judge Ashley Willcott gives her unique perspective on the case against Bryan Kohberger in light of this week's motions hearing. More
June 29, 2023
From the Bench: A judge’s reaction to the insanity defense — 3 Things You Need…
Judge Ashley Willcott explains the insanity defense and how it's being used in the case of a stepmom accused of killing her 11-year-old stepson. More
April 14, 2023
Gwyneth Paltrow Ski Case: It’s all about the money. And to make a point? –…
Judge Ashley Willcott explains that in a civil case, it all comes down to the proof of damages. More
March 20, 2023
Here’s why witnesses can watch the trial before they testify
Judge Ashley Willcott explains why witnesses in Alex Murdaugh's double-murder trial are allowed to sit in the gallery before they testify. More
February 23, 2023
From the Bench: Is there an actor exception for involuntary manslaughter? -OPINION
Is there an actor-exception for involuntary manslaughter? Umm, no. More
February 3, 2023
From the Bench: Small town, big jury pool: Can you find an impartial jury? –…
In a small, rural town, how exactly do you find an impartial jury for one of the highest profile murder cases in the country? More
January 27, 2023
From the Bench: Why is Young Thug going to trial over Rap Lyrics? – Opinion
By: Judge Ashley Willcott FULTON COUNTY, GA. (Court TV) – Popular Grammy-winning rapper and singer Jeffery Lamar Williams, known as Young Thug, along with More
January 13, 2023
From the Bench: Idaho v. Bryan Kohberger: What is jurisdiction and why extradition? – OPINION
Judge Ashley Willcott explains jurisdiction and extradition in relation to the case against Bryan Kohberger in the Idaho Student Murders. More
January 6, 2023
From the Bench: Why a gag order in Delphi Murders case? – OPINION
Judge Ashley Willcott gives her take on gag orders and how it could impact those involved in the Delphi Murders case. More
December 29, 2022
Why choose a bench trial instead of a jury trial? – Opinion
In the Midwife Delivery Death Trial, Angela Hock has opted for a bench trial, so the judge, not a jury will decide the outcome. But why? More
December 15, 2022
Thankful for justice – Opinion
Here are a few of the many compelling Court TV live trials we watched in wonder this year. Education is prevention. More
November 30, 2022
Trial advocacy skills – How important are they? – Opinion
Judge Ashley Willcott outlines the basic tenets of successful trial advocacy, and how they can make or break a case. More
November 9, 2022
Darrell Brooks – What’s with all the legalese? – Opinion
What was with all the legalese spouted by the defendant throughout the Deadly Parade Crash Trial? The Darrell Brooks Trial Glossary breaks it all down. More
October 27, 2022
Is Sovereign Citizenship a Defense? – Opinion
Darrell E. Brooks, representing himself, often argues his "sovereign citizen" request in his trial involving 76 charges, including six counts of first-degree intentional homicide for... More
October 21, 2022
Is it fair for defendants to represent themselves? – Opinion
Brooks states on the record that he does not understand the charges against him, and that he does not understand how the state can be... More
September 30, 2022
Adnan Syed and Michael Carneal – Opinion
In this latest installment of 'From the Bench,' Judge Ashley Willcott looks at two convictions in the cases of Adnan Syed and Michael Carneal. More
September 23, 2022
Nikolas Cruz – Will he be sentenced to death? – Opinion
A jury will decide whether Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz gets life in prison or the death penalty. What do YOU think? More
September 14, 2022
Court TV joins the fight to end childhood illiteracy – YOU can help
Join Judge Ashley Willcott and other Scripps employees to fight childhood illiteracy by donating to the "If You Give a Child a Book" campaign. With... More
August 8, 2022
Should the Russian courts grant Brittney Griner Leniency? – Opinion
KHIMKI, RUSSIA. (Court TV) – WNBA basketball player Brittney Griner plays in Russia during her off-season. When traveling from the United States to the Sheremetyevo... More
July 27, 2022
Parkland School Massacre – Guilt vs. Penalty Phase – Opinion
By: Judge Ashley Willcott BROWARD COUNTY, Fla (Court TV) – The Parkland School Shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Valentine's Day in 2018... More
July 20, 2022
TN. v. Hayden Berkebile: Can Suicide be coerced? – Opinion
By: Judge Ashley Willcott KNOXVILLE, TN. (Court TV) – Hayden Berkebile was convicted of criminally negligent homicide in the suicide of the younger Grace More
June 21, 2022
Jury of Ryan Duke – Ways to reach a verdict – Opinion
By: Judge Ashley WillcottOCILLA, GEORGIA (Court TV) – The murder trial of Ryan Duke takes place in a small Georgia town and reads like a... More
June 9, 2022
Depp v. Heard – What’s the deal with all of the objections? – Opinion
FROM THE BENCH By: Judge Ashley Willcott FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA (Court TV) — The world is captivated by the dual defamation trial of Johnny Depp v.... More
May 23, 2022
MA v. Mario Batali – Where’s the jury? – Opinion
FROM THE BENCH MA v. Mario Batali - Where's the jury? By: Judge Ashley Willcott BOSTON (Court TV) — A judge found former celebrity chef... More
May 10, 2022
Sidebars: Strategic or Stifling? – Opinion
Sidebars serve an important purpose in trials, but are they being used in Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard as an actual tool for counsel, rather... More
May 5, 2022
