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
Music producer Lil Rod accuses Diddy of sexual assault and sex trafficking. And true crime trends in this full episode of Opening Statements. More
March 28, 2024
The latest on the raids at Sean "Diddy" Combs' LA and Miami homes. And, true crime trends in this full episode of Opening Statements. More
March 26, 2024
Julie Grant suggests Becky Hill, who plagiarized a book and whose alleged comments to jurors almost got Murdaugh case overturned, keep quiet. More
March 26, 2024
A discussion of photos showing duct tape and wounds on Ruby Franke's son. And, true crime trends in this full episode of Opening Statements. More
March 25, 2024
On the heels of the release of never before seen video showing the rescue of Ruby Franke's kids, Julie Grant wonders where their dad was. More
March 25, 2024
Ex-drug associate of victim Christine Sullivan gets emotional on the stand. And, true crime trends in this Opening Statements full episode. More
March 22, 2024
Julie breaks down what appear to be lies told by 13-year-old Madeline Soto's mother, Jennifer Soto, suggesting there's blood on her hands. More
March 21, 2024
This week’s Court TV Podcast features both sides' opening statements in the Small-Town Secrets Murder Trial. More
March 21, 2024
Riley Strain disappeared after a night out with frat brothers in Nashville. According to a friend, Strain last texted a girl he was seeing. More
March 20, 2024
Julie says cop Daniel Howard hid behind his badge and abused his power; but faces tough times after he was convicted of killing his wife. More
March 20, 2024
Court TV returns to the wooded area in Kissimmee, Florida where 13-year-old Madeline Soto's remains were found. More
March 19, 2024
Julie says Kendy Howard was headed toward freedom after suffering abuse at the hands of Dan Howard, who exerted a final act of control. More
March 19, 2024
Searchers find Riley Strain's bank card. Also, the missing college student was spotted by two homeless camps the night he disappeared. More
March 18, 2024
Riley Strain's bank card was found on the Nashville riverbank, leading to suspicions the University of Missouri senior may have drowned. More
March 18, 2024
Alleged Gilgo Beach Killer Rex Heuerman's estranged wife, Asa Ellerup, says he's not capable of the crimes he's accused of. More
March 18, 2024
Julie thinks Madeline Soto's suspected killer hasn't yet been charged with homicide because the state is working to pursue the death penalty. More
March 15, 2024
The 15-year-old Oxford High School shooter wrote HELP ME on a school paper and begged his parents to take him to a doctor. More
March 14, 2024
Stephan Sterns faces 60 new charges, all sex crimes, but has yet to be charged in relation to Madeline Soto's death. More
March 13, 2024
Court TV anchor Julie Grant shines a light on victims of the horrific massacre at Oxford High who have to endure a third trial. More
March 13, 2024
The focus in the disappearance and death of Madeline Soto, 13, remains on Stephan Sterns, her mom's boyfriend. The question is: Does Madeline's mom, Jenn... More
March 12, 2024
Julie says staff had a duty to ask the hard questions the day Ethan Crumbley's teacher spotted disturbing scribblings on his paper. More
March 12, 2024
Elijah Vue, 3, was sent to live with his mom's boyfriend to learn to be a man. He was forced to stand for hours on... More
March 11, 2024
School Shooter Dad Trial defendant James Crumbley has reportedly had his telephone access restricted because he made threatening statements. More
March 8, 2024
His mom laughed. His dad told him to suck it up. That's what happened when Ethan Crumbley, 15, begged his parents to take him to... More
March 8, 2024
Discussion about how Alec Baldwin's case may be impacted now that armorer Hannah Gutierrez has been convicted of involuntary manslaughter. More
March 7, 2024
Julie Grant says Hannah Gutierrez's conviction was warranted but more people besides Gutierrez and Alec Baldwin are criminally responsible. More
March 7, 2024
Scott Peterson to appear in court 3/12 via Zoom after LA Innocence Project took the case. They say his constitutional rights were violated. More
March 6, 2024
Julie Grant says a toddler never should've had access to the gun that killed Destiny Oliver and they should throw the book at Robin Howington. More
March 6, 2024
Tensions ran high in a New Mexico courtroom when a gun expert for Hannah Gutierrez's defense team pointed a revolver in the air. More
March 6, 2024
Julie says cross-examination of "Rust" ammo supplier Seth Kenney should've been more explosive IF the defense had done it right. More
March 5, 2024
