Ruby Franke’s conviction sparks change to Utah state law
The Franke children were featured prominently in videos posted up to five times a week to an audience of 2.5 million in 2010. More
March 27, 2025
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Child Abuse
Child abuse can take many forms, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect, and can result in serious harm or even death.
Ruby Franke Case Sparks Change in Utah State Law
The law gives adults a path to scrub content they were featured in as minors and requires parents to set aside money for kids featured... More
March 27, 2025
Captive Stepson Trial: Kimberly Sullivan Appears in Court
Kimberly Sullivan’s defense revealed their intention to plead not guilty to the charges during Wednesday's appearance. More
March 26, 2025
Stepmother accused of holding man captive for 20 years due in court
Kimberly Sullivan is accused of holding her stepson captive in their Connecticut home for more than 20 years. More
March 26, 2025
Sterns on Facing Death Penalty: ‘You go to sleep, and then you go to heaven.’
Jailhouse calls between Stephan Sterns and his parents were released. Sterns is accused in the death and sexual assault of Madeline Soto, 13. More
March 21, 2025
Mom charged with abandoning kids accused of violating court order
Prosecutors have requested a judge revoke Kelli Bryant's communication privileges after she allegedly contacted her kids' caregiver. More
March 17, 2025
Lori Daybell Motion Hearing | Court TV Podcast
This episode features a hearing for Lori Daybell which she chooses to represent herself in her upcoming trial for the murder of her ex-husband, Charles... More
March 15, 2025
How Did Stepmom Allegedly Hold Man Captive for 20 Years?
The man told authorities his confinement began when he was about 11 years old. His stepmother, Kimberly Sullivan, is facing charges. More
March 14, 2025
Stepmother charged after man claims he was held captive for decades
The 32-year-old man told police he set fire to his room to escape, claiming Kimberly Sullivan has held him captive since he was 11 years... More
March 14, 2025
The Case of the Michigan House of Horrors | VPI Podcast
Vinnie Politan examines the tragic case against Kelli Bryant, who is charged with child abuse for abandoning her three children in a home for several... More
March 14, 2025
Social Worker Allegedly Punched, Slapped Adopted Daughter Until She Died
Sina Pili is accused of manslaughter, child endangerment and other charges related to the death of her 11-year-old adopted daughter. More
March 12, 2025
Judge Ashley: Don’t Assume a Child is Safe Because of Who They Live With
Social worker Sina Pili has been charged in connection with the death of her 11-year-old adopted daughter. More
March 12, 2025
Kelli Bryant Faces New Charges After Allegedly Abandoning Kids
Kelli Bryant has been charged with welfare fraud after she allegedly abandoned her young children at a house for years. More
March 12, 2025
NICU Nurse Faces New Charges, Is Now Accused of Abusing 3 Babies Total
Nurse Erin Strotman, accused of abusing a premature baby, faces new felony charges related to injuries of that child and two others. More
March 11, 2025
Mother accused of abandoning kids for years facing new charges
Kelli Bryant is facing charges of welfare fraud, in addition to the counts of child abuse for allegedly abandoning her kids in a filthy home. More
March 11, 2025
NICU nurse Erin Strotman now charged with abusing three infants
A grand jury returned six indictments against Erin Strotman on Monday. Strotman is now accused of abusing three babies. More
March 11, 2025
Who Really is Stephan Sterns? | Vinnie Politan Investigates
Vinnie Politan examines the crime scenes, Stephan Stern's behavior, childhood, and emails and questions whether Jenn Soto is withholding information. More
March 10, 2025
Touchscreen: Inside the Video Showing Teen Fights in Detention
Court TV Correspondent Cody Thomas breaks down the alarming video that allegedly shows detention officers facilitating teen fights. More
March 10, 2025
Prosecutors: Juvenile detention officers staged ‘gladiator fights’
Thirty officers at a juvenile detention facility in Southern California have been charged for their role in facilitating 'gladiator fights.' More
March 10, 2025
Did Madeline Soto Fight For Her Life? | Vinnie Politan Investigates
Vinnie Politan investigates newly released evidence against Stephan Sterns for the murder of Madeline Soto. More
March 7, 2025
Missing Skelton Boys’ Case in Court After 15 Years
Tanya Zuvers, the mother of the three Skelton brothers who went missing in 2010, is asking a Michigan probate court to declare them legally dead. More
February 28, 2025
The Case of the Michigan House of Horrors | Vinnie Politan Investigates
Vinnie Politan examines the tragic case against Kelli Bryant, who is charged with child abuse for abandoning her three children in a home for several... More
February 26, 2025
Ruby Franke’s estranged husband & oldest son speak out ahead of docuseries
In an interview with GMA, Kevin and Chad Franke said everything changed in their household once Ruby hired Jodi Hildebrandt. More
February 26, 2025
Ruby Franke’s Family Speaks About Upcoming Docuseries
Kevin Franke, who has since filed for divorce from Ruby Franke, spoke to GMA alongside the couple's oldest son, Chad Franke. More
February 26, 2025
‘No Way I Could Have Known’: Neighbor Talks About Abandoned MI Kids
Kelli Bryant's family reacts to charges she's facing as a neighbor describes his interactions with the children she's accused of abandoning. More
February 25, 2025
Judge Delays Trial After Refusing Plea Agreement for Timothy Hauschultz
Timothy Hauschultz, charged with murder in the death of a 7-year-old in his care, faces trial after a judge refused to accept a plea deal. More
February 24, 2025
Fireworks in court after judge refuses to accept plea agreement
After refusing to accept a plea agreement in Timothy Hauschultz's trial, Judge Jerilyn Dietz denied a motion to reconsider and to recuse. More
February 24, 2025
Judge Orders No Contact for Michigan Mom Accused in Abandonment Case
A judge ordered that Kelli Bryant cannot have contact with the three kids she allegedly abandoned for years. More
February 21, 2025
House of Squalor: How Did the Children Survive? Where Are They Now?
Sheriff Michael Bouchard spoke to Vinnie about the Michigan kids left home alone for years. And: A jury has spoken in Zachary Hughes' murder case. More
February 20, 2025
Sheriff Michael Bouchard Joins Court TV to Talk Abandoned Michigan Kids
Sheriff Michael Bouchard updated Vinnie Politan on the 3 Michigan kids left home alone for years in squalor by their mom, Kelli Bryant. More
February 20, 2025
