Often called the roadmap, the opening statements occur at the beginning of the trial and are limited to outlining the facts of the case. Attorneys for each party can set the scene for jurors, introduce them to core disputes and explain how the trial is expected to unfold
It's official: Lyle and Erik Melendez won't be home for the holidays, but what exactly does the continuance of their sentencing mean for the case?... More
November 26, 2024
Brittany Patterson was arrested for letting her young son, Soren, walk to the store alone. She and lawyer David Delugas spoke to Court TV. More
November 26, 2024
Julie Grant investigates whether Rusty Barton's testimony helps Melody Farris' defense in her top story of the day. More
October 17, 2024
Ted Rowlands provides updates on the case against Donna Adelson in the murder of Dan Markel as she faces a deadline to submit evidence and... More
August 12, 2024
Julia Jenaé interviews former "Rust" prosecutor, Erlinda Johnson, who shares her thoughts on Morrissey's filing alleging mishandling of the Baldwin case. More
August 8, 2024
Julia Jenaé is in for Julie Grant, discussing Karen Read's return to court as her defense files a third motion to dismiss. More
August 7, 2024
Guest host, Julia Jenaé, discusses the judge denying Sarah Boone's request for standby counsel and previews her pro se defense. More
August 6, 2024
Guest host Julia Jenaé's top story discusses Sarah Boone's handwritten motions, which she's submitted to the court requesting funding for her defense. More
August 5, 2024
Julie Grant's top story revisits the Treadmill Abuse Trial ahead of Christopher Gregor's sentencing hearing. More
August 2, 2024
Ahead of closing arguments in the Wife Stabs Husband Murder Trial, Julie Grant asks if the prosecution has proven their case against Christine Ricci. More
August 1, 2024
The morning after the jury reaches a late-night guilty verdict in The 'Black Swan' Murder Trial, Julie Grant interviews Doug Benefield's family. More
July 31, 2024
As closing arguments are expected to begin in The 'Black Swan' Murder Trial, Julie Grant's top story asks if the defense has proven if Doug... More
July 30, 2024
Julie Grant breaks down the testimony of Ashley Benefield and examines her body language in this episode of Opening Statements. More
July 29, 2024
Julia Jenaé stands in for Julie Grant and discusses The 'Black Swan' Murder Trial as the defense for Ashley Benefield is set to begin presenting... More
July 26, 2024
Julie Grant and her panel of guests, recap the second day of testimony in The 'Black Swan' Murder Trial in her top story in this... More
July 25, 2024
Julie Grant examines the case, including the body language and appearance of Ashley Benefield following the first day of the 'Black Swan' Murder Trial. More
July 24, 2024
Jessica Mishali, defense attorney for Marcia Thompson, discusses the verdict and Thompson's future with Julie Grant on this episode of Opening Statements. More
July 23, 2024
Julie Grant examines Sarah Boone's letter, Alec Baldwin's next legal maneuver, the upcoming trial of Donna Adelson, and the closing arguments in Marcia Thompson's trial. More
July 22, 2024
Julie Grant and her guests examine the evidence about the live ammunition and how Hannah Gutierrez is expected to take the stand in Alec Baldwin... More
July 12, 2024
Julie Grant and her guests question if the 'cardinal rules' of firearm safety apply on a set in her top story. More
July 11, 2024
Julie Grant's top story examines gun safety in the case against Alec Baldwin as opening statements begin in his trial. More
July 10, 2024
VIDEO: As jury selection begins, Julie Grant's top story shares the defense's big wins from the motions hearing in the Alec Baldwin Manslaughter Trial on... More
July 9, 2024
In for Julie Grant on this episode of Opening Statements, Ted Rowlands reports from the courthouse in Santa Fe, New Mexico where Court TV's live... More
July 8, 2024
An alternate juror reveals her takeaways from the Karen Read trial and Julie Grant gives updates on this week's cases on Court TV. More
July 3, 2024
The day after the Karen Read mistrial, Julie Grant's top story investigates what mistakes led to the mistrial and what could be done better next... More
July 2, 2024
On this episode of Opening Statements, Julie Grant's top story examines the jury being deadlocked going into the 5th day of deliberations in the Karen... More
July 1, 2024
Heading into day 4 of jury deliberations in Karen Read's trial, Julie Grant's top story discusses the atmosphere outside of the courthouse and what she... More
June 28, 2024
On this episode of Opening Statements, Julie Grant examines the top trending cases this week including the trial of Karen & Michael Murray who are... More
June 27, 2024
As Karen Read awaits the verdict in her case, Julie Grant reexamines the case in the Killer or Cover-Up Murder Trial. More
June 26, 2024
Leading up to the closing arguments in the Killer or Cover-Up Trial, Julie Grant questions if the prosecution has proven Karen Read is guilty of... More
June 25, 2024
