Court TV’s Year in Review: Defendants who took the stand in 2022
Judge Ashley Willcott says, 'No one can predict what a defendant fighting for their life is going to do or say in front of the... More
December 30, 2022
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Killed While Babysitting Trial
Former Texas police officer Aaron Dean was convicted of manslaughter for shooting and killing Atatiana Jefferson through the window of her home in 2019.
Victim Impact Statement: ‘Atatiana was that light that refuses to die’
Victim Atatiana Jefferson's loved ones address Aaron Dean at the conclusion of the Killed While Babysitting Trial. More
December 20, 2022
Killed While Babysitting Trial: Aaron Dean Sentenced
Ex-Ft. Worth cop Aaron Dean is sentenced for manslaughter following his conviction in the on-duty shooting death of Atatiana Jefferson. More
December 20, 2022
Jury deliberates ex-Texas officer’s sentence in killing
Ex-cop Aaron Dean, who was convicted of manslaughter for fatally shooting Atatiana Jefferson, faces up to 20 years in prison when he's sentenced. More
December 19, 2022
Aaron Dean Sentencing Hearing: Defense Delivers Closing Argument
Bob Gill gives the defense closing argument in the punishment phase of TX v. Aaron Dean: Killed While Babysitting Trial. More
December 19, 2022
‘She deserved better,” State’s rebuttal in TX v. Aaron Dean
Dale Smith delivers the State’s rebuttal closing argument in the penalty phase of Texas v. Aaron Dean. (12/19/22) More
December 19, 2022
TX v. Aaron Dean: State Asks Jury for 20-Year Sentence
Ashlea Deener delivers the closing argument for the State in the penalty phase of Texas v. Aaron Dean, the ex-officer convicted of manslaughter in the... More
December 19, 2022
Sentencing phase underway in police killing of Atatiana Jefferson
Former Fort Worth cop Aaron Dean faces up to 20 years in prison after being found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Atatiana Jefferson. More
December 19, 2022
Aaron Dean Sentencing Hearing: Dean’s Sister Testifies
Dean's youngest sister, Alyssa Dean, described her brother as "hardworking, humble and caring." She recalled that he would bring her stuffed animals. More
December 17, 2022
Aaron Dean Sentencing Hearing: Dean’s Mother Testifies
Aaron Dean's mother, Donna Dean, said her son told her he wanted to be a police officer because he wanted to help people. More
December 17, 2022
Aaron Dean Sentencing Hearing: Atatiana Jefferson’s Brother Testifies
Atatiana Jefferson's Brother, Adarius Carr, got emotional as he spoke about memories of his sister and recalled the very last time he saw her. More
December 17, 2022
Aaron Dean Sentencing Hearing: Sexual Assault Accuser Testifies
Elizabeth Turner, who accused Aaron Dean of sexual assault while at the University of Texas at Arlington, testified as a character witness. More
December 17, 2022
Texas officer convicted in killing of Atatiana Jefferson
Former Texas police officer Aaron Dean was convicted of manslaughter for fatally shooting Atatiana Jefferson through a rear window of her home. More
December 15, 2022
Killed While Babysitting Trial: Watch the Verdict
The verdict is read in TX v. Aaron Dean: Killed While Babysitting Trial. Ex-cop Dean was charged in Atatiana Jefferson's shooting death. More
December 15, 2022
Jury deliberating in Texas officer’s murder trial
The jury took up the case after six days of testimony and argument in Aaron Dean's long-delayed trial for killing Atatiana Jefferson. More
December 14, 2022
Prosecutor: Atatiana Jefferson Was Not Protected Or Served That Night
Prosecutor Dale Smith said Atatiana Jefferson 'was not protected or served' the night ex-cop Aaron Dean fatally shot her. More
December 14, 2022
Aaron Dean’s Defense: ‘A Tragedy Doesn’t Always Equal A Crime’
The defense said Atatiana Jefferson had the right to defend her home 'up until she pointed a firearm at a uniformed police officer.' More
December 14, 2022
Prosecutor Asks Jury to Hold Aaron Dean Responsible
Prosecutor Ashlea Deener asked the jury, 'If you can't feel safe in your own home, where can you?' in the trial of ex-cop Aaron Dean. More
December 14, 2022
Killed While Babysitting Trial: Day 5
Both sides rested Tuesday in the trial for former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean. Closing arguments are scheduled for Wednesday. More
December 14, 2022
Killed While Babysitting Trial: Day 4
On cross-examination, Aaron Dean testified he never saw Atatiana Jefferson holding a gun the night he fatally shot her. More
December 13, 2022
Aaron Dean Details Night Atatiana Jefferson Was Shot
Aaron Dean testified that Atatiana Jefferson had the gun 'pointed directly at me' on the fourth day of his trial. More
December 12, 2022
Texas officer testifies he saw gun before fatal shooting
“When my vision cleared, then I observed the person that we now know is Miss Jefferson,” Aaron Dean said, crying. More
December 12, 2022
Texas cop didn’t say ‘gun’ before fatal shooting, search
Officer Carol Darch testified that when she turned, all she could see in the window through which Atatiana Jefferson had just been shot were "eyes... More
December 7, 2022
Killed While Babysitting Trial: Neighbor Who Called 911 Testifies
James Smith, the neighbor who called police to check on victim Atatiana Jefferson's home before she was fatally shot by Aaron Dean, testifies. More
December 6, 2022
Killed While Babysitting Trial: Responding Officer Testifies
VIDEO: Police officer Carol Darch, who was with Aaron Dean when Dean fatally shot Atatiana Jefferson, testifies in the Killed While Babysitting Trial. More
December 6, 2022
Killed While Babysitting Trial: Jury Sees Bodycam of Shooting
The jury saw bodycam footage of the shooting involving former Fort Worth officer Aaron Dean and victim Atatiana Jefferson. More
December 6, 2022
Trial for Texas officer who killed Black woman hinges on gun
Aaron Dean, who has pleaded not guilty, has been free on $200,000 bond. He is charged with killing Atatiana Jefferson in 2019. More
December 5, 2022
Killed While Babysitting Trial: Victim’s Nephew Recalls Night of Murder
11-year-old Zion Carr, who was 8-years-old when his aunt, Atatiana Jefferson, was fatally shot by an on-duty police officer, takes the stand. More
December 5, 2022
Killed While Babysitting Trial: Defense Opening Statement
Ex-Fort Worth cop Aaron Dean is accused in the fatal on-duty shooting of a Black woman who was playing video games with her nephew when... More
December 5, 2022
TX v. Aaron Dean: Prosecution Opening Statement
Ex-cop Aaron Dean is accused of fatally shooting Atatiana Jefferson in 2019. The prosecution delivers their opening statement. More
December 5, 2022
