Former prosecutor and Court TV anchor Julie Grant is joined by a team of trial attorneys, investigators and forensic experts who help viewers understand the complex legal news of the day.
Today's top story on Opening Statements is about drama in a rich Georgia family. Is there enough evidence to convict Melody Farris of murder? More
October 11, 2024
Julie Grant’s top story discusses Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' lawyers accusing the government of leaking an incriminating assault video of Cassie Ventura. More
October 10, 2024
Julie Grant dissects the call between Lori Vallow Daybell and her son, Colby Ryan, and speaks with Rex Connor, Lori’s uncle, about how the family... More
October 9, 2024
After Sarah Boone rejects a plea deal, Julie Grant and her guests discuss the state filing a motion to exclude the battered spouse defense in... More
October 8, 2024
Julie Grant’s top story examines the latest motion filed in Sarah Boone's trial to get portions of her police interview excluded. More
October 7, 2024
Julie Grant's Opening Statement highlights the 'Monsters' series sparking a new Menendez investigation, possibly leading to resentencing for the brothers. More
October 4, 2024
After Sarah Boone takes the stand during a motions hearing, Julie Grant’s top story discusses Sarah’s defense strategy, and interrogation video. More
October 3, 2024
Julie Grant's top story discusses former sheriff Shawn Stines discovering his daughter's phone number in Judge Kevin Mullins' phone as the possible motive. More
October 2, 2024
Ahead of former sheriff Shawn Stines' preliminary hearing, Julie Grant’s top story discusses the case and his resignation. More
October 1, 2024
Julie Grant addresses Carly Gregg’s request for a new trial, Toby Madden's courtroom outbursts and other trending true crime cases. More
September 30, 2024
As emotions run high, Julie Grant's top story analyzes what the defense should present and whether Toby Madden will testify. More
September 27, 2024
As the prosecution is expected to rest in Toby Madden’s murder trial, Julie Grant asks if Madden should take the stand in her top story... More
September 26, 2024
As testimony resumes in his trial, Toby Madden’s emotional outbursts and his possible defense are the topics of discussion in Julie Grant’s top story. More
September 25, 2024
Julie Grant’s top story discusses the shooting death of Judge Kevin Mullins by former sheriff, Shawn Stines in his chambers. More
September 24, 2024
Julie Grant explains the fatal shooting in Kentucky of District Judge Kevin Mullins by Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Stines following an argument. More
September 23, 2024
Ahead of closings, Ted Rowlands revisits the battle of the mental health experts in the Carly Gregg trial, as her mental health claims are being... More
September 20, 2024
Julie Grant's top story analyzes the validity of Carly Gregg's mental health claims and her alleged lack of memory of shooting her mother, Ashley Smylie. More
September 19, 2024
Julie Grant’s top story revisits the past two days of Carly Gregg's trial, including video footage of the tragic day she shot her mother. More
September 18, 2024
In this episode, Julie Grant discusses the ‘Downfall of Diddy’ and his recent arrest after a federal indictment in her top story. More
September 17, 2024
Julie Grant discusses what’s ahead for Laurie Shaver after her guilty verdict, and if her daughter, Isabelle's perjury will come back to haunt her. More
September 16, 2024
Julie Grant discusses the testimony of Laurie Shaver and her daughter, Isabel as they describe what happened on the day of Michael Shaver’s death. More
September 13, 2024
Julie Grant discusses the expected testimony of Laurie Shaver's ex-lover and the possibility of her testifying in the day's top story. More
September 12, 2024
As the third day of testimony begins, Julie Grant’s top story discusses Laurie Shaver's defense change in strategy and some key testimony so far. More
September 11, 2024
Julie Grant's top story discusses the Apalachee High School tragedy and Marcee's sorrowful statement and possible criminal liability. More
September 10, 2024
In this episode, Julie Grant’s top story discusses the possible involvement of the suspected shooter's mother in the deadly school shooting in Georgia. More
September 9, 2024
Ahead of their court hearings, Julie Grant’s top story discusses the charges against Colin and Colt Gray and updates on the Apalachee High School shooting. More
September 6, 2024
Julie Grant debates the Georgia school shooting, whether the 14-year-old shooter should be tried as an adult, and if his parents should be held accountable. More
September 5, 2024
In this episode, Julie Grant and her guests examine the history of domestic abuse between Sarah Boone and Jorge Torres in the top story of... More
September 4, 2024
Julie Grant’s top story gives an update in the Suitcase Murder Trial ahead of a continuance hearing as James Owens is hired to represent Sarah... More
September 3, 2024
Julie Grant wonders: How many of Donna Adelson's kids are going to testify against her? Whose testimony will be the most damaging? More
August 30, 2024
