Opening Statements

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. Catch up on the daily docket, what’s trending in true crime and cases that could tip the scales of justice on Opening Statements – LIVE – weekday mornings at 8/7c.

Opening Statements with Julie Grant

young woman defendant in court Julie Grant Live From Susan Smith’s Parole Hearing
police officer testifying on the stand Reviewing the Ibarra Investigation and Death of Laken Riley
side by side of prosecutor and male defendant in court Graphic Crime Scene Evidence Shown in Trial of Jose Ibarra
male inmate photo Jose Ibarra Chooses a Bench Trial with No Jurors
side by side photo of female defendant and female baby Could a Psychotic Episode Have Lead to Hannah Driver’s Murder?
side by side of female defendant, baby girl, and male guest Is Chloe Driver Insane or Fatally Jealous?
male inmate photo Richard Allen Guilty of All Charges
male inmate Jury Continues to Deliberate on the Fate of Richard Allen
side by side photo of two young girls Jury Deliberations Continue in the Delphi Murders Trial
split screen of man and woman Victim's Daughter Takes Stand in Burned Alive Murder Trial
male inmate Defense Expected to Rest in the Delphi Murders Trial
female defendant Melody Farris Found Guilty of All Charges
judge on bench What Will the Verdict be in Melody Farris' Trial?
female defendant in court Could There Be a Hung Jury in Burn Pile Murder Trial?
side by side of female prosecutor and female defendant in court State and Defense Present Closing Arguments in Burn Pile Murder Trial
female defendant in court Is There Enough Evidence to Convict Melody Farris?
side by side of young woman testifying on stand and female defendant in court Will Amanda Farris Bruce’s Testimony Hurt or Help her Mother’s Trial?
images of suitcase What's Next for Sarah Boone?
side by side of female defendant in court and male victim Will the New Video Evidence Hurt Sarah Boone’s Case?
psychologist testifying in court Was Boone’s Battered Spouse Defense Proved?
woman testifying in court Boone Says She Was Afraid of Torres
lady testifying in court Prosecution to Rest Its Case This Morning in The Suitcase Murder Trial
side by side of femal inmate and male victim Analyzing Testimony in The Suitcase Murder Trial
female defendant in court Opening Statements Set to Begin in the Suitcase Murder Trial
side by side of male witness and female defendant in court Melody Farris’ Former Lover Testifies
side by side of woman testifying in court and woman at defense table The Farris Family Dynamics and Drama Have Taken Center Stage
side by side of young woman and older woman Melody Farris’ Daughter Gives Dramatic Testimony
side by side of son and mother in court Daughter Expected to Testify Today in Melody Farris' Trial
Splitscreen image of an older female defendant and a professional-looking photo of a n older man. Is There Enough Evidence to Convict Melody Walker Farris of Murder?
photo of celebrity Diddy’s Lawyers Accuse Government of Leaking Cassie Assault Video
male podcaster Lori Vallow Daybell Speaks to Son from Prison
female anchor State Files New Motion in Sarah Boone’s Trial
male lawyer and female defendant side by side Boone Wants Portions of Police Interview Tossed
female anchor discussing case of two men ‘Monsters’ Success Helps Spark New Menendez Investigation
woman testifying on the stand Sarah Boone Takes the Stand During Motions Hearing
man with glasses as defendant in court Possible Motive Revealed in Judge’s Shooting During Hearing
picture of sheriff Story Behind The Judge Murder Could Be Revealed Today
man in court Toby Madden’s Defense Strategy
side by side of man's booking photo and woman smiling Should Toby Madden Take the Stand?
man in court Julie Grant: ‘Meltdown Madden’ is Only Fooling Himself
photo of judge and sheriff Shooting of Judge Mullins Happened Inside Chambers
line up photo of man with glasses Letcher County Sheriff Charged with Killing Judge
side by side of man and teenage girl in court Examining Mental Health Claims in the Carly Gregg Trial
side by side of man and teenage girl in court Psychiatrist Claims Carly Gregg Doesn’t Remember Attack
teenage girl and step father in court Deadly Daughter Murder Trial: Ambush Killing or Mentally Insane?
celebrity Sean 'Diddy' Combs in suit Julie Grant Discusses the ‘Downfall of Diddy’
woman on stand testifying Will Isabelle Shaver’s Perjury Come Back to Haunt Her?
woman testifying in court Laurie Shaver and Daughter Tell Their Story
reporter interviewing woman defendant and her lawyer Big Testimony Expected in Day 4 of Buried in the Backyard Murder Trial
Woman defendant in court Laurie Shaver’s Defense Changes their Strategy
booking photo of woman inset of picture of Apalachee High School Marcee Gray: ‘If I Could Take Their Place, I Would.’
mug shot of woman Is Colt Gray’s Mother at Fault Too?
woman anchor in black jacket Colin and Colt Gray Are Charged in Apalachee School Shooting
photos of a man, woman and two teenager victims Four People Killed in Georgia School Shooting
lawyer and woman defendant Boone’s Attorney Wants to Pursue Battered Spouse Defense
woman defendent in court Sarah Boone Has Obtained her 9th Attorney
Court TV anchor Julie Grant at the anchor desk with a splitscreen on the monitor behind her of members of the Adelson family. It's An Adelson Family Reunion... In Court!
woman anchor Julie Grant: Telles Verdict, Smith Parole Hearing, Farwell Arrest
Lawyer in trial What’s Taking the Robert Telles Jury So Long?
bald man in gray suit in court Jury Deliberations Continue in Investigative Reporter Murder Trial
woman anchor in pink jacket Julie Grant Discusses Telles’ Testimony as Closing Arguments Begin
prosecutor and witness on in court Telles Back in Court to Testify
man in gray suit testifying in court Robert Telles Takes the Stand
brown haired boy Mom and Boyfriend Accused of Horrific Abuse and Death of Boy
Woman testifying and man in court Finnegan Faces Death Penalty in Kept Alive to Torture Trial
Woman anchor in white shirt Five Charged in Matthew Perry’s Drug Overdose
woman in court Susan Lorincz Will Not Testify in Her Defense
woman in court and photo of woman victim Was Susan Lorincz’s Use of Force Reasonable?
woman in court Sarah Boone Wants Media Banned from Hearing
picture of woman Julie Grant Dissects the Case Against Susan Lorincz
Mug Shot of woman in with blonde hair Deadline to Submit Evidence and Witness Lists for Donna Adelson
Karen Read in court/ John O'Keefe in uniform Karen Read in Court Over Jury Deliberations
Picture of man in courtroom and woman in pink suit Former ‘Rust’ Prosecutor Reacts to Morrissey’s Comments
Photo of woman and man in court Karen Read Returns to Court on Friday
Woman booking photo and man headshot Previewing Sarah Boone's Pro Se Defense
Woman anchor with blue shirt Sarah Boone Files Handwritten Motion for Funding
Man in suit in courtroom Man Being Sentenced for Aggravated Manslaughter of Son
Picture of woman in black dress posing in chair Have Prosecutors Proven Their Case Against Christine Ricci?
Woman reporting on picture of man GUILTY: The 'Black Swan' Faces Up To 30 Years
Woman crying on the stand. Has the Defense Proven Doug Benefield Was Dangerous?
Woman Anchor in white shirt speaking Who Told the 'Black Swan' She Could Act?
Man lawyer in suit in court and sad woman's reaction Defense Set to Present Its Case in The 'Black Swan' Murder Trial
Woman testifying in pink shirt with defendant in view Prosecution Claims Benefield is Not a Victim of Abuse
woman news anchor describing defendant in trial Julie Grant: 'Do You Believe the 'Black Swan' Was Abused?'
Marcia Thompson's Attorney Speaks on Not Guilty Verdict
Donna Adelson in Court, and Should Alec Baldwin Quit While He's Ahead?
Julie Grant/Marcia Thompson/Terry Thompson 'There’s No Shame in Being a Survivor'
Hannah Gutierrez / Halyna Hutchins Critical Points in Movie Armorer’s Motion to Dismiss Conviction
Marcia Thompson sits in court Body Language Breakdown: Abused Wife or Murderer Trial
Marcia Thompson Does It Matter How A Husband Is Killed If He’s An Abuser?
Julie Grant/Alec Baldwin/Hannah Gutierrez NM v. Alec Baldwin: ‘What a Bungled Mess!’
Bombshell Evidence About Live Ammo is Huge for the Defense
Do 'Cardinal Rules' of Firearms Safety Apply on a Set?
Julie Grant Examines Firearm Safety on the 'Rust' Set
Baldwin Defense Wins Big Rulings Ahead of Trial
Live Coverage Begins in Alec Baldwin Manslaughter Trial
Questions Linger for 'Deeply Divided' Jury About Mistrial
The Day After the Karen Read Mistrial
Jury Deadlocked Going Into 5th Day of Deliberations
Jury Deliberations Continue in the Killer or Cover-Up Trial
Julie Grant: 'Sheila Murray was Treated in the Most Cruel Way'
Karen Read Awaits Verdict in Death of John O'Keefe
Has the Prosecution Proven 2nd Degree Murder?
Has Read's Defense Established Reasonable Doubt?
Could Karen Read's Voicemails Indicate Guilt?
Prosecution Expected To Rest Today in Karen Read Trial
Police Breakdown the Case Evidence in Killer or Cover-Up Murder Trial
Text Messages Between Read and O'Keefe Read Aloud in Court
Accident Reconstructionist Returns to Face Cross-Examination
Experts Testify About DNA Evidence Found
Will Trooper Proctor Lose the Prosecution's Case?
The Impact of Proctor's 'Unprofessional' Investigation
Julie Grant: 'Madeline Soto Deserves Justice'
Riley Strain's Toxicology Report Released
Testimony Resumes in Taken Teen Murder Trial
Julie Grant: 'Coward Montgomery Just Won't Quit'
Killer or Cover-Up Murder Trial: Analyzing the Case Evidence
Juror From Daybell's Trial Speaks Out
daybell juror splitscreen next to pic of daybell Juror #12 Opens Up to Court TV About Daybell Trial
makeup artist Allie Shoehorn in hospital bed. Hollywood Makeup Artist Stabbed By Actor Ex-Boyfriend
Chad Daybell's Prosecutor Speaks Out About Trial
Deep Dive Into the Relationship Between the Swifts and Bonas
Photo of John O'Keefe Could a Snow Plow Have Caused John O'Keefe's Injuries?
O'Keefe's Niece, Nephew Testify to Troubled Relationship with Karen Read
Brian Higgins Testifies that Karen Read Kissed Him
'Fireworks' Expected in Brian Higgins' Testimony
Karm and Joel Waldman talk Adelson news. Why Charlie Adelson Was Transferred to South Dakota: Insiders Tell All
Julie Grant with a picture of John O'Keefe's mom on the monitor. Julie Grant Praises John O'Keefe's Mom for Protecting Witnesses' Kids
photo of mica miller Friends of Mica Miller Are Working With a PI to Investigate Death
Abulaban on the stand. Breaking Down Ali Abulaban's 'Narcissistic' Testimony
Diddy in a red suit and sunglasses on stage. 'Diddy' Named in New Sexual Assault Lawsuit: How Will He Handle It?
Julie with a pic of Ali Abulaban on the monitor behind her. Julie Grant: 'Boo Hoo, Ali, You Lying Snake In the Grass'
Julie Grant with a picture of Abulaban on the monitor. Julie Grant: Abulaban is not @JinnKid, He's Likely a Murdering Scumbag
Julie Grant with a still picture from the Diddy hotel abuse on the monitor. Julie Grant: 'Bad Boy' Diddy Will Be Behind Bars Soon
John-Paul Miller and Mica Miller. Mica Miller Family Attorney: Mica Was Brainwashed, Abused By John-Paul
Splitscreen of photos of Tylee and JJ with a CTV guest commentating. How Fine Print About JJ Vallow's Death Could Tip the Scales of Justice
Julie Grant with a banner about mental health awareness on the monitor. Julie Grant: Everyone Is Dealing With Something, You Are Not Alone
Julie Grant with a picture of the Canton Road house on the monitor. Julie Grant: Prosecution in Karen Read Case is Losing Focus
Julie Grant with a picture of Karen Read on the monitor. Much Ado About a Butt Dial: The Cross-Examination of Brian Albert
cyril wecht speaks to courttv Legendary Pathologist Dr. Cyril Wecht Dead at 93
Julie Grant with a picture of John O'Keefe's mom in court on the monitor. Julie Grant: What Was Mother's Day Like for John O'Keefe's Mom?
Julie Grant with a picture of Harmony Montgomery on the monitor. Julie Grant: 'We Witnessed a Victory for the Good Guys'
Julie Grant with a photo of Harmony Montgomery and her brother on the monitor. Adam Montgomery Judgement Day: Harmony's Brother Deserves Justice, Too
A couple holding a baby (the baby's face is blurred). Could Brooks Houck's Own Words Come Back to Haunt Him?
Hospital surveillance footage. Watch Gregor Leave ER as Nurses Scramble to Save 6-Year-Old Son's Life
Julie with Read crime scene pics on the monitor. Julie Grant: Where Are the Footprints in the Snow?
Carly Gregg in court. 14-Year-Old Allegedly Kills Mom: Can it Be Related to New Medication?
Julie Grnt with footage from the treadmill case on the monitor. Julie Grant: Corey Micciolo Needed a 'Youth Mentor', Not an Abuser!
Julie Grant with a picture of the Morphews on the monitor. Julie Grant: Barry Morphew Better Be Worried!
Julie Grant with surveillance video on the monitor. Julie Grant: Six-Year-Old Corey Micciolo Deserved Better!
Julie Grant with a splitscreen on the monitor behind her of Karen Read and John O'Keefe. Julie Grant: Karen Read Prosecutors Need to Get Their Heads in the Game
Julie Grant with body cam of Karen Read's SUV on the monitor behind her. Julie Grant: You Never Get a Second Chance to Make a First Impression
Julie Grant with a picture of John O'Keefe on the monitor. Julie Grant: We Are One Step Closer to Justice for John O'Keefe
Julie Grant with a picture of Sebastian Rogers on the monitor behind her. Julie Grant: Let's Light the Path for Sebastian and Bring Him Home
Julie with a picture of Madeline Soto on the monitor. Julie Grant: We Are One Step Closer to Justice for Madeline Soto
Julie Grant with a picture of Maxwell Robinson on the monitor. Police Say Sade Robinson's Blood Was NOT in Maxwell Anderson's House
Julie Grant with a picture of Colby Ryan on the monitor behind her. Julie Grant: Colby Ryan Was Betrayed By His Own Mother
Julie Grant with a picture of Sade Robinson on the monitor. Julie Grant: Sometimes a Killer's Family is Traumatized by Murder
Julie Grant with a picture of Charles Vallow on the monitor. Julie Grant: 'Charles Vallow Died Trying to Protect Those Children'
Julie Grant with a pic of victim Sade Robinson on the monitor. Julie Grant Demands Justice For Sade Robinson
Julie Grant with a picture of John O'Keefe on the monitor. Julie Grant: Don't Forget About the Real Victim, John O'Keefe
Splitscreen of James Crumbley and prosecutor Karen McDonald. Breaking Down James Crumbley's Profane Jail Phone Calls
Julie Grant: We Will Never Forget Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman
Julie Grant with a picture of Lori Vallow on the monitor. Julie Grant: Mr. Doomsday Will Fail At the Blame Game
Julie Grant with Nicolae Miu on the monitor. Julie Grant: Nicolae Miu's Pants Are On Fire!
Julie Grant with Morgan Wallen on the monitor. Julie Grant: Instead of Throwing a Chair, Take a Seat, Morgan Wallen!
split screen of chad and lori daybell Lori's Uncle: Daybells Were a 'Perfect Storm of Evil'
Nicolae Miu sits in court Apple River Stabbings Trial: Will Nicolae Miu Take the Stand?
man in bathing suit falls in water in still from video Apple River Stabbings Trial: What Does the Video Prove?
still from video showing Nicolae Miu in the water Apple River Stabbings Trial: Self-Defense or Murder?
Alex Murdaugh appears in court Julie Grant: Alex Murdaugh's 'Lying is Pathological'
Julie at the desk with a picture of Rachel Morin on the monitor. Julie Grant: 'Rachel Morin is Gone But Not Forgotten'
Julie standing on-set with a pic of Beverly McCallum on the monitor. Should Beverly McCallum Take the Stand?
Julie Grant at the desk with a photo of Sebastian on the monitor. Julie Grant: Stop Threatening Sebastian's Parents, Focus on the Search
Lil Rod and Diddy. Diddy's Former Producer Files Suit, Lays Out Jaw Dropping Allegations
Julie Grant with a picture of Donna Adelson on the monitor. Julie Grant Explains Why She Believes Donna Adelson is Delusional
GFX with statement from Diddy's lawyer. Raids on Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Homes: New Developments
Julie Grant with a pic of Becky Hill's presser on the monitor. Julie Grant Reflects On the 'Weirdest Press Conference I've Ever Seen'
File photo of Sean Sean Combs Home Raids: Could Investigation Put 'Bad Boy' Behind Bars?
Julie Grant with a photo of Ruby Franke's rescued child on the monitor behind her. 'Go Have a Seat, Kevin Franke! You Failed Your Children Miserably'
Evidence photo from new Ruby Franke abuse video. New Video Shows House of Horrors Ruby Franke's Children Lived In
Julie grant with a picture of Jennifer Soto and Madeline Soto on the monitor. Julie Grant: 'Little Madeline Deserves Justice'
Joshua Coldwell cries on the witness stand. NH v. Verrill: Should We Believe Former Drug Dealer Debt Collector?
Julie Grant with a picture of Madeline Soto on the monitor. Julie Grant: 'Pants On Fire, Jennifer Soto!'
Nashville river where the search for Riley Strain continues. Was a Homeless Man Wearing Riley Strain's Shirt?
Julie Grant with a picture of Kendy Howard on the monitor. Julie Grant: May Kendy Howard Finally Rest in Peace
GFX about Riley Strain's last text message. Riley Strain's Last Text Message Has Been Recovered
Julie Grant with Dan Howard and Kenly Howard on the monitor behind her. Julie Grant: Regardless of Verdict, Dan Howard Was Guilty of Abuse
Riley Strain family photo. Missing College Student Riley Strain's Bank Card Recovered
Julie Grant with surveillance vid of Riley Strain on the monitor behind her. Julie Grant: What Happened to Riley Strain?
GFX of Asa Ellerup pic and her statement. Rex Heuermann's Estranged Wife: '(He's) Not Capable of the Crimes'
Julie Grant with a splitscreen of Stephan Sterns and Madeline Soto behind her. Julie Grant: Where Are the Murder Charges for Stephan Sterns?
GFX highlighting Karen Read and John O'Keefe's relationship. Inside Karen Read and John O'Keefe's Rocky Relationship
Julie Grant with Ethan Crumbley's writings on the monitor. Julie Grant Says Shooter Wanted to Get Caught So He'd Be Committed
Family photo of Madeline Soto. Madeline Soto Suspect Has 60 New Charges But No Murder Charges Yet
Julie Grant with a photo of the Oxford High school sign on the monitor. Julie Grant: I Hope 3rd and Final Oxford Shooting Case Brings Closure
Julie Grant with Soto case GFX on the monitor. Disturbing New Details in Madeline Soto Case: What Did Her Mom Know?
Julie Grant with pics of Ethan Crumbley's drawings on the monitor behind her. Julie Grant: Why Was a Dangerous, Disturbed Kid Coddled?
GFX about disappearance of Elijah Vue. The Search for Missing 3-Year-Old Elijah Vue
Julie Grant with images of Elijah Vue on the monitor. Julie Grant: People Who Mistreat Kids Should Suffer the Same Torture
James Crumbley in court at his trial. James Crumbley Reportedly Made Threats Over Jailhouse Phone
Julie Grant with James and Jennifer Crumbley on the monitor. What Would've Happened if the Crumbleys Had Taken Their Son Seriously?
Experts weigh in on how Hannah Gutierrez's guilty verdict can affect A-list celebrity Alec Baldwin's trial. How Will Hannah Gutierrez's Verdict Impact Alec Baldwin's Trial?
Julie Grant with a picture of Halyna Hutchins behind her on the monitor. Julie Grant: Others Criminally Culpable Besides Gutierrez and Baldwin
Scott Peterson at his arraignment. Judge Grants Scott Peterson March 12 Status Hearing
Julie Grant with a picture of 5-year-old Destiny Oliver on the monitor. 'Her Daughter Was Bleeding Out While She Was Wiping Down the Gun'
Gun expert demo in Gutierrez case. Did Firearms Expert's Demonstration Go Too Far?
Julie Grant: Defense Wasted Chance to Annihilate 'Rust' Ammo Supplier
splitscreen of Tupac and his producer, DJ Darryl Tupac Producer Tells Court TV It's Time for Keffe D to be Punished
Hannah Gutierrez in court. If Hannah Gutierrez Was Such a Bad Armorer, Why Wasn't She Fired?
Julie with a splitscreen on the monitor of Julie Grant: Who Handed Alec Baldwin the Gun? Whose Pants Are On Fire?
Julie Grant on the set of Closing Arguments. Julie Grant: Careless Armorer Caused Chaos on Baldwin Movie Set
Should More People Be Charged in 'Rust' Set Tragedy?
Julie in front of the monitor with How Live Rounds Got Onto Baldwin Movie Set Remains a Mystery
Julie Grant with a picture of slain UGA nursing student Laken Riley on the monitor. Julie Grant: 'The Good People Far Outnumber the Bad'
GFX of Bryan Kohberger. Brian Kohberger in Court Today: What to Expect
Julie Grant with an image of Karen Read and her attorneys on the monitor behind her. 'What Can't Speak, Can't Lie': What Really Happened to John O'Keefe?
Julie in front of a monitor displaying rounds of ammunition from the Julie Grant: Appallingly Sloppy Set Could Lead to 2 Guilty Verdicts
Photo of Jennifer Dulos Deep Dive: Who was Jennifer Dulos?
Julie Grant at the anchor desk with a splitscreen of Harmony and Adam Montgomery on the monitor. Bye Bye Coward Montgomery! We Finally Got Justice for Harmony
Harmony Montgomery close up portrait. Harmony Montgomery's Legacy Will Live On Despite Jury's Verdict
Julie Grant in front of a monitor with a picture of Ruby Franke and family. Julie Grant: Goodbye, Ruby Franke... We're Not Gonna Miss You
Ruby Franke's family in a Christmas photo. It's Sentencing Day for 'Momfluencer' Ruby Franke
Brian Smith stands in court Alaska Memory Card Murders: Analyzing Brian Smith's Body Language
Photo of Adam Montgomery Reports: Adam Montgomery is Suspect in 2008 Murder
split screen of Julie Grant and Elizabeth Scherer Parkland Judge Weighs in on Suitcase Murder Trial
Bodycam video shows Alex Murdaugh's arrest Was Alex Murdaugh Given Preferential Treatment During Arrest?
two composite sketches Rachel Morin's Sister Talks to Court TV as New Sketches Released
Adam and Kayla Montgomery Mugshots Murder of Harmony Montgomery Trial: The Blame Game
Julie Grant on opening statements with Harmony and Adam Montgomery in the monitor next to her. Adam Montgomery’s Games Won’t Stop Justice for Harmony
Julie Grant on Opening Statements Peace for Victim’s Families after Historic Verdict
Adam Montgomery at weapons trial Why Didn’t Adam Montgomery Help Police Find Harmony?
Jennifer Crumbley Verdict Watch: School Shooter Mom Trial
Jennifer Crumbley Jennifer Crumbley: "I Wouldn’t Have Done Anything Different"
Karen Read / Turtleboy Connection Between Karen Read & Turtleboy
Julie Grant on Opening Statements School Mom Shooter Trial
Pants of Fire: Juror Z, Becky Hill, or Both?
Jennifer Crumbley trial Does Emotional Courtroom Drama Affect the Jury?
graphic of Kimberly Biggs picture 'I'm Feeling Hopeful': Ashley Biggs' Mother Talks to Court TV
Georgia Beauty Queen Charged with Killing Child Georgia Beauty Queen Charged with Killing Child
Julie Grant Bringing Focus Back to the Victims
surveillance video of an SUV Killer or Cover-Up Murder Trial: Examining the Forensics
Alex Murdaugh defense in court Murdaugh Family Murders
Screenshot of Courtney Clenney and Christian Obumseli arguing. Courtney Clenney’s Attorney Weighs in on New Video
The Adelson Family What’s Next for Donna Adelson?