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Raul Valle
Raul Valle was found not guilty of murder and assault charges after a deadly stabbing at a high school party that killed lacrosse star James McGrath.
Jimmy McGrath’s father speaks out after verdict in Raul Valle’s trial
Kevin McGrath honors Jimmy McGrath's legacy as prosecutors refile charges against Raul Valle for the death of his son. More
July 17, 2025
Victim James McGrath’s Dad Glad Charges Refiled Against Raul Valle
James McGrath's father, Kevin, told Julie Grant that Raul Valle had no reason to attack his son during a fight at a house party. More
July 17, 2025
Will We See A Second Trial For Raul Valle?
Prosecutors refiled lesser charges against Raul Valle following a partial verdict in the Preppy Party Murder Trial. More
July 16, 2025
Raule Valle Faces Possible Second Trial As Prosecutors File Lesser Charges
Prosecutors plan to pursue lesser charges of manslaughter and assault against Raul Valle, who was acquitted of murder and other charges. More
July 15, 2025
Prosecutors refile charges against Raul Valle for deadly fight
Immediately after a jury found Raul Valle not guilty of murder and first-degree assault, prosecutors refiled lesser charges against him. More
July 15, 2025
What’s Next For Raul Valle After Partial Verdict?
Julie Grant and her panel of experts examine whether Raul Valle faces reindictment for the deadly stabbing at a party. More
July 10, 2025
Vinnie Politan: This Case is About a Knife at a Fistfight
Vinnie Politan describes how the case against Raul Valle is about a knife at a fistfight, and why jurors never really got to know the... More
July 9, 2025
James McGrath’s Father ‘Astonished’ By Raul Valle Verdict
James McGrath's father addressed the media after Raul Valle was found not guilty of the top charges he had faced, including murder. More
July 9, 2025
Jury Reaches Partial Verdict in Preppy Party Murder Trial
The jury reached a verdict of murder and first-degree manslaughter in Raul Valle's trial; however, they are deadlocked on the lesser included charges. More
July 9, 2025
CT v. Raul Valle: Preppy Party Murder Trial
After days of deliberation, the jury cleared Raul Valle of the top charges but failed to reach a unanimous verdict on lessers. More
July 9, 2025
Why Is Raul Valle’s Jury Deadlocked?
Julie Grant and her panel of experts examine why Raul Valle's jury may be struggling to reach a verdict in his murder trial. More
July 9, 2025
Preppy Party Murder Trial: Jury Asks To Hear Raul Valle’s Testimony
As they deliberated for a second day, the jury tasked with deciding Raul Valle's fate asked to see portions of the defendant's testimony. More
July 8, 2025
Preppy Party Murder Trial: Jury Deadlocked on Murder Charge
The judge instructs the jury to continue deliberations as they are deadlocked on count 1 and can't reach a verdict as to counts 2, 3... More
July 8, 2025
Preppy Party Murder Trial: Self-Defense or Murder? | Opening Statements Podcast
As the jury prepares to begin its deliberations in Raul Valle's case, Julie Grant takes a close look at whether the stabbing was self-defense or... More
July 8, 2025
Was Raul Valle Wise to Reject a 40-Year Plea Deal?
Julie Grant asks whether Valle was wise to decline a 40-year plea deal. Plus, a possible Travis Decker sighting. More
July 8, 2025
Preppy Party Murder Trial: Raul Valle Testimony | Court TV Podcast
This episode features defendant Raul Valle testifying to his account of what happened the night of the stabbings. More
July 7, 2025
Preppy Party Murder Trial: Jury Says They’re ‘Hopelessly Deadlocked’
After deliberating for two and a half hours, the jury in Raul Valle's murder trial told the judge that they are 'hopelessly deadlocked.' More
July 7, 2025
Preppy Party Murder Trial: Self-Defense or Murder?
As the jury prepares to begin its deliberations in Raul Valle's case, Julie Grant takes a close look at the deadly stabbing. More
July 7, 2025
Knife in a Fist Fight: Raul Valle’s Self-Defense Argument is Tough Sell
The evidence is in and the arguments have been made in Raul Valle's trial, where he's charged with murdering James McGrath. More
July 3, 2025
Prosecution Says Raul Valle’s Actions Were Retaliatory, Not Self-Defense
Prosecutor Marc Durso said 'you can't bring a weapon to a fist fight' while reiterating that Raul Valle's actions were retaliatory. More
July 3, 2025
Raul Valle’s Defense: ‘So Much Stupid Running Around That Night’
Raul Valle's defense attorney asked the jury to consider the witnesses motivations when they testified about that fatal fight. More
July 3, 2025
Prosecution Says Raul Valle’s ‘Response Was Unreasonable’
The prosecution called Raul Valle's actions 'retaliatory' not self-defense when fatally stabbed James McGarth. More
July 3, 2025
Prosecutor Challenges Raul Valle’s Version of Events
During a lengthy cross-examination, prosecutors highlighted areas of video that appear to contradict Raul Valle's version of the fight. More
July 1, 2025
Raul Valle Describes Deadly Fight: ‘Everything Just Went Black’
Raul Valle broke down in tears as he told the jury that he was terrified and saw no way to escape before pulling out a... More
July 1, 2025
Preppy Party Murder: Raul Valle Says Jack Snyder ‘Tossed a Knife To Me’
Raul Valle takes the stand and says that Jack Snyder tossed him the knife. Snyder allegedly gave Valle the knife, 'just in case.' More
June 30, 2025
Raul Valle Defense Seeks Acquittal, State Says Stabbings Were Intentional
Defense motions for acquittal, says lack of evidence for intent to kill charge. State says there was intent because Valle went to get knife. More
June 30, 2025
Eyewitness: Raul Valle Went After Jimmy McGrath ‘With A Purpose’
Charlie Connery said that the victim, Jimmy McGrath, was trying to avoid Raul Valle when he was stabbed to death at a party. More
June 30, 2025
Witness: Raul Valle Lunged at James McGrath, Stabbed Him, Then Fled
Taylor Capela said Raul Valle lunged at James McGrath with the knife, stabbed him, then fled. Capela said McGrath collapsed as he bled. More
June 27, 2025
Raul Valle’s Ex-Girlfriend Recalls ‘The Worst Night Of My Life’
Mackenzie Trafecante said that she begged Raul Valle to leave before going to the party that turned deadly. More
June 27, 2025
