Black Swan Murder Trial: Day 4 Recap - The jury in the Black Swan Murder Trial got a chance to hear Ashley Benefield's testimony. The question remains whether the jury believed her version of when she shot and killed her husband, Doug Benefield. (7/26/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
US President Biden signs bill establishing prison oversight following abuse reports - US President Joe Biden signed into law the Federal Prison Oversight Act Thursday which established an inspection process and ombudsman in the Department of Justice. The act warrants that inspections conducted may be announced or unannounced, where each facility is assigned a risk score. Higher-risk facilities...
Vegas Reporter Murder Trial: Robert Telles in Court for Motions Hearing - Defendant Robert Telles was back in court for a motions hearing and a status conference. Telles, a former Clark County public administrator is charged with murder in the death of Las Vegas journalist Jeff German. (7/25/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
The ‘Black Swan’ Murder Trial: Opening Statements | Court TV Podcast - PODCAST: Ashley Benefield, a former ballerina, is standing trial for the fatal shooting of her husband during a child custody battle. She claims self-defense, while prosecutors argue it was premeditated murder. This episode of the Court TV Podcast features opening statements from The ‘Black Swan’...
Attorneys for Bryan Kohberger Want Trial Moved to Boise - Bryan Kohberger's attorneys filed a motion to move the trial to Boise, Idaho. His attorneys claim Kohberger can not get a fair trial in Latah County. Bryan Kohberger is charged with the murders of four University of Idaho Students. (7/24/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Human Rights Watch urges international action to protect right to vote in upcoming Venezuela election - Human Rights Watch Friday called on Latin America, the United States and Europe to take action to protect the right to vote in Venezuela in the lead-up to the country’s presidential election Sunday, amidst numerous reports of arbitrary disqualifications of opposition candidates, arbitrary arrests and...
California governor issues executive order to clear homeless encampments - California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday setting guidelines for the removal of homeless encampments by state agencies and departments while requesting that local governments adopt the policies as well. The order will require state agencies under Newsom’s authority to address...
Defense Set to Present Its Case in The ‘Black Swan’ Murder Trial - 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 their case. (7/26/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Judge Grants Scott Peterson Request to Test Duct Tape Evidence for DNA - A California judge has granted the Scott Peterson's defense request to test a piece of duct tape recovered from Laci Peterson's remains for DNA. The Los Angeles Innocence Project lawyers believe it could clear him of the murder conviction. (7/25/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court...
Committee to Protect Journalists calls for release of captured journalist in Sudan - The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Wednesday called for the immediate and unconditional release of the Sudanese freelance journalist Omar Mohamed Omar. The journalist was arrested on July 17 after criticizing the governor of Sudan’s North Kordofan state on Facebook. Omar criticized the governor...
Justin Timberlake’s Lawyer: He Was Not Intoxicated During Arrest - Justin Timberlake's lawyer said the pop star was not intoxicated when he was pulled over and arrested in June on suspicion of drunk driving in New York's Hamptons area. (7/26/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Justin Timberlake’s lawyer says he was not intoxicated during DWI arrest - SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. (Court TV) — Justin Timberlake’s lawyer said the pop star was not intoxicated when he was pulled over and arrested in June on suspicion of drunk driving in eastern New York. “The most important fact to know about this case is that Justin was not intoxicated and should not have...
Officer: Christine Ricci Said She Thought Michael Was ‘Manic’ - Patrolman Chris Martin, who responded to the Ricci home, testified that Christine told him she feared Michael was in an manic episode so she grabbed a knife. (7/26/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
European Court upholds Sweden’s refusal to grant refugees families residency status - The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruled Thursday in Sweden’s favor that two cases of refusing to grant permanent residency to the families of an Eritrean and Ethiopian nationals respectively with refugee status did not constitute a violation of the right to family life and the right to be free...
Family Court Judge Censured for Inappropriate Behavior - Las Vegas Judge Mary Perry, a family court judge, is in trouble for repeated use of profanity and insulting family members, from the bench in the courtroom. She claims behavior may have been due to medications she was taking. (7/25/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Family of pregnant teen allegedly killed by baby’s father speaks out - GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. (Court TV) — The family of a pregnant teen who was killed near their home has shared information about the tragic details of their daughter’s life and the hours leading up to her death. 16-year-old Mia Campos was 7.5 months pregnant when the father of her unborn son, Sebastian,...
Victim’s Daughter Grilled Over News Interview, TikTok Posts - After being kicked out of the courtroom, Eva Benefield, is called to the stand to determine whether she violated the rules of sequestration in FL v. Ashley Benefield. (7/25/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Black Swan Murder Trial: Day 2 Recap - Ashley Benefield's mother, Alicia Byers, takes the stand. Detective Chris Gillum, a domestic violence investigator, also takes the stand and says Benefield told him, 'I can't believe you're willing to allow Doug to kill me and the baby.' (7/24/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV...
