Court TV’s top verdicts of 2025
From Karen Read's high-stakes retrial to the sprawling Adelson family murder-for-hire plot, 2025 featured shocking verdicts across the country. More
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Ihsan and Zahraa Ali
Ihsan and Zahraa Ali were acquitted of attempted second-degree murder in an altercation with their teen daughter. Ihsan was convicted of assault charges, while Zahraa was convicted of violating a no-contact order involving her daughter's boyfriend.
Attempted ‘Honor Killing’ Trial: Ihsan Ali Sentenced
Ihsan Ali is sentenced after he was convicted of second-degree assault involving his then-17-year-old daughter, Fatima Ali. More
August 18, 2025
Attempted ‘Honor Killing’: Victim Fatima Ali Said ‘Abuse Became Unbearable’
Victim advocate Sherry Landon reads an impact statement written by victim Fatima Ali's boyfriend, before Ihsan and Zahraa Ali are sentenced. More
August 18, 2025
Fatima Ali: You’re A Monster… My Dad Tried To Kill Me With His Own Hands
Fatima Ali reads victim impact statement saying, 'You're a monster. My dad tried to kill me with his own hands.' More
August 18, 2025
WA parents sentenced in altercation with teen daughter
Ihsan Ali sentenced to 14 months in prison for second-degree assault, and 12 months in prison for unlawful imprisonment of his teen daughter. More
August 18, 2025
Attempted “Honor Killing” Trial: Zahraa Ali’s Attorney Joins Court TV
Zahraa Ali's lawyer Tim Leary said the melee wasn't an attempted honor killing. He said the term came up in a police report and the... More
August 1, 2025
What Was Ihsan And Zahraa Ali’s Jury Stuck On? | Opening Statements Podcast
The jury deliberated the fate of Ihsan and Zahraa Ali for another day without reaching a verdict- what could have caused the delay? More
August 1, 2025
Did Ihsan Ali and Zahraa Ali Want Their Daughter Dead? | Closing Arguments Podcast
The jury deliberates in the Attempted 'Honor Killing' trial—did Ihsan and Zahraa Ali truly intend to kill their daughter? More
August 1, 2025
Zahraa Ali Leaves Jail With Message For Daughter Fatima
Court TV's cameras were there as Zahraa Ali was released from jail after she was found not guilty of her daughter's attempted murder. More
August 1, 2025
WA v. Ihsan & Zahraa Ali: Attempted ‘Honor Killing’ Trial
UPDATE: Ihsan and Zahraa Ali were found not guilty of trying to kill their teen daughter, Fatima. Ihsan was convicted on the lesser charge. More
August 1, 2025
Vinnie: If No One Had Helped, Would the Alis Have Killed Their Daughter?
Vinnie Politan wonders: If bystanders hadn't stepped in to help, would Ihsan Ali and Zahraa Ali have murdered their teenage daughter? More
July 31, 2025
Attempted ‘Honor Killing’ Trial: Watch the Verdict!
The jury reaches a verdict in the case against Ihsan and Zahraa Ali, who are facing attempted murder charges. More
July 31, 2025
What Is Ihsan And Zahraa Ali’s Jury Stuck On?
The jury deliberating the fate of Ihsan and Zahraa Ali ended another day of deliberations without a verdict, so what might they be stuck on? More
July 31, 2025
Has the Prosecution Proven Its Case Against Ihsan and Zahraa Ali? | Opening Statements Podcast
Julie Grant discusses the fate of Ihsan and Zahraa Ali, now resting in the hands of a jury deliberating whether the two attempted to murder... More
July 30, 2025
Did Ihsan Ali and Zahraa Ali Want Their Daughter Dead?
Vinnie Politan explains that what the jury really must decide is whether Ihsan Ali and Zahraa Ali wanted to end their teen daughter's life. More
July 29, 2025
Has the Prosecution Proven Its Case Against Ihsan and Zahraa Ali?
The fate of Ihsan and Zahraa Ali now rests in the hands of a jury deliberating whether the two attempted to murder their daughter, Fatima. More
July 29, 2025
Attempted ‘Honor Killing’ Trial: Defense Closing Argument
Erik Kaeding delivers his closing on behalf of Ihsan Ali, then Tim Leary delivers his closing on behalf of Zahraa Ali. More
July 28, 2025
Attempted ‘Honor Killing’ Trial: Prosecution Closing Argument
The State presents their closing argument in the case against Ihsan and Zahraa Ali, who are accused of trying to murder their teen daughter. More
July 28, 2025
Attempted ‘Honor Killing’ Trial: Key Moments From Day 7
Both defendants, Ihsan and Zahraa Ali, choose not to testify in their defense, and both they and the state rest their case. More
July 24, 2025
Attempted ‘Honor Killing’ Trial: Day 6 Recap
On day 6 in the trial of Ihsan and Zahraa Ali, a pediatrician testified about air trapped in "Fatima's" trachea following the incident. More
July 23, 2025
Assistant Principal Says Phone Alerted Her of School Lockdown
Asst. Principal of Timberline High School, Celeste Waltermeyer says she was made aware of an incident at the school via her phone. More
July 22, 2025
Officer Served Zahraa Ali Trespass Letter Month Before Bus Stop Incident
School resource officer, Alisha Howard takes the stand. Howard served a trespass letter to defendant, Zahraa Ali a month before the incident. More
July 22, 2025
Attempted ‘Honor Killing’ Trial: Day 5 Recap
Police officers described the chaos they encountered after responding to the bus stop and a doctor described Fatima Ali's wounds. More
July 22, 2025
Attempted ‘Honor Killing’ Trial: Former WWE Star Analyzes Chokehold Video
Former professional wrestler David Otunga breaks down the video at the center of Ihsan and Zahraa Ali's trial. More
July 22, 2025
Officer: Zahraa Begged to Speak to Ihsan, Wasn’t Worried About Fatima
Officer Tori Chavez said Zahraa Ali was upset while insisting on speaking to her husband. However, she did not ask about Fatima’s condition. More
July 21, 2025
Doctor: Air in Fatima Ali’s Neck Could Be From Strangulation
Dr. Sung-Won Kim testified that scans showed air near Fatima Ali's trachea, which can result from strangulation or a tear. More
July 21, 2025
Attempted ‘Honor Killing’ Trial: Week 1 Recap
Victim Fatima Ali takes the stand in week 1 in Ihsan and Zahraa Ali's trial, where they face several charges, including attempted murder. More
July 21, 2025
Attempted ‘Honor Killing’ Trial: Day 4 Recap
Medical professionals who treated Fatima Ali immediately following the incident testified to her symptoms of strangulation. More
July 21, 2025
Attempted “Honor Killing” Trial: Victim Testimony | Court TV Podcast
Fatima Ali takes the stand in the trial of her parents, Ihsan and Zahraa Ali, accused of trying to kill her. More
July 19, 2025
Filmmaker: Ali Attack Was Not Attempted ‘Honor Killing’
Neena Nejad, producer of 'The Price of Honor,' explained why she doesn't believe the attack on Fatima Ali was an attempted 'honor killing.' More
July 18, 2025
