Cheerleader arrested after infant found dead in closet, posts $100K bond | Court TV
Laken Snelling, 21, is charged with abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence and concealing the birth of an infant.| Court TV
New photos of Bryan Kohberger's apartment depict almond milk, tofu, and birthday cards he got days after the murders. One card says: "A son leaves your home but never your heart. He discovers his own happiness which, in turn, becomes yours." (9/3/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
University of Kentucky cheerleader Laken Snelling faces charges related to the death of a baby whose remains were found wrapped in a towel in her closet. The coroner announced Wednesday that the infant's cause of death is undetermined. (9/3/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
Donna Adelson's defense team announced during a pretrial hearing that she would be testifying. However, when the moment of truth came, Adelson stood up and told the judge she wouldn't take the stand. (9/3/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
16-year-old Tanasia Hayer is missing out of Gretna, Louisiana. (9/3/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
A judge has allowed DNA evidence obtained through advanced techniques into the trial of suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann. It's the first time such techniques will be allowed as evidence in a New York court. (9/3/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
"Ketamine Queen" Jasveen Sangha has pleaded guilty to selling Matthew Perry the dose that killed him. Sangha pleaded guilty to 5 federal charges. She's the 5th and final defendant charged in the actor's overdose death to admit guilt. (9/3/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
Defense attorney Stephanie Rock delivers her opening statement, arguing that Joey's death was a tragic accident or suicide, not a homicide involving her client, Samantha Krebs. (9/3/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
Outagamie County DA Mindy Tempelis delivers her opening in Wisconsin v. Samantha Krebs. Krebs is accused of fatally stabbing her boyfriend. Witnesses said she kissed him, stabbed him, apologized, left, and later claimed he killed himself. (9/3/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
Michaela Brashaye Rylaarsdam attends a preliminary hearing for a murder charge after man died from asphyxiation caused by a plastic bag placed over his head during what prosecutors describe as a fatal fetish encounter. (9/3/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
Following Donna Adelson's announcement that she will not testify, her defense team formally rested. The judge adjourned for the day after announcing that closing arguments will begin Thursday morning. (9/3/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
After much back-and-forth, Judge Stephen Everett insisted that Donna Adelson decide whether to take the stand on her own behalf. She reluctantly announced she wouldn't testify, but clarified that she wanted more time to speak to her lawyers. (9/3/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
VISTA, Calif. (Court TV) — A California woman who allegedly asphyxiated a man by placing a plastic bag over his head during what prosecutors describe as a fatal fetish encounter has been bound over for trial. Michaela Brashaye Rylaarsdam appeared at Wednesday’s hearing, partially shackled, after the judge denied a defense request to remove all... Read more »| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman branded as the “Ketamine Queen” pleaded guilty Wednesday to selling Matthew Perry the drug that killed him, becoming the fifth and final defendant charged in Perry’s overdose death to admit guilt. Jasveen Sangha pleaded guilty to five federal charges, including providing the ketamine that led to Perry’s death. Her... Read more »| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
Jury selection is underway in Samantha Krebs' murder trial, where she faces life in prison if convicted of murdering her boyfriend, identified by his initials 'JJC.' Prosecutors say Krebs stabbed him, kissed him, said 'goodbye' and then walked out the door. (9/3/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
DENVER, Colo. (Court TV) — Court TV is heading to the mountains as CrimeCon 2025 kicks off in Denver, Colorado. The days-long celebration of all things true crime will take place from September 5-7. CrimeCon is not a convention where you dress up and see celebrities. Instead, it’s a place for investigators, true crime lovers... Read more »| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (AP) — A New York judge on Wednesday allowed DNA evidence obtained through advanced techniques into the forthcoming murder trial of the man accused of being Long Island’s Gilgo Beach serial killer. New York State Supreme Court Justice Timothy Mazzei made the decision Wednesday but didn’t explain the ruling at a brief hearing... Read more »| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (Court TV) — The defense team for a former Kentucky sheriff charged in the murder of a judge is pushing back on the prosecution’s request to move the trial. Former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines is charged with murder in the September 19, 2024, shooting death of Kevin Mullins inside the... Read more »| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
Kristin Adamson, a family law attorney who represented Wendi Adelson during her divorce from Dan Markel testified that Markel’s post-divorce filings became increasingly personal and hostile. (9/3/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
Vinnie Politan discusses when Charlie Adelson and Katherine Magbanua are lying, how strong the evidence is against Donna Adelson, and who could be charged next in the death of Dan Markel. (9/02/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Court TV) — A family law attorney who represented Wendi Adelson during her divorce from Dan Markel testified that while the initial proceedings were not contentious, Markel’s post-divorce filings became increasingly personal and hostile. Kristin Adamson, a board-certified family law attorney, took the stand as the defense’s ninth witness in the murder trial of... Read more »| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
BOISE, Idaho (Court TV) — Investigators have released new photos that offer insight into the home and office where convicted killer Bryan Kohberger spent his time before murdering four University of Idaho college students. Kohberger pleaded guilty and avoided a potential death sentence for the murders of Xana Kernodle, Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen and Kaylee... Read more »| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
Laken Snelling, 21, is facing multiple charges after police found her deceased infant wrapped in a towel inside a trash bag in a closet, according to arrest records. Snelling was charged with abuse of a corpse and concealing the birth of an infant. (9/3/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
Reactions to Cardi B's civil assault trial verdict as she wins the case filed by security guard, Emani Ellis, who claimed the rapper assaulted her. The panel reacts to Cardi B throwing a pen at a videographer and saying Court TV 'had good angles of me.' (9/3/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
With Charlie Adelson expected to take the stand in Donna Adelson's defense, the question is whether he will 'fall on the sword' for his mom Donna. (9/3/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury gave Cardi B a quick and absolute victory Tuesday at a trial in the lawsuit of a security guard who alleged the rap star assaulted her at a doctor’s office during her then-secret first pregnancy. The jury of six men and six women at a small courthouse in Alhambra, California, deliberated... Read more »| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
MURRAY, Utah (Scripps News Salt Lake City) — Murder charges have been filed for what was previously considered “an accidental, tragic loss of life” after a Utah storage unit fire killed one woman and a dog. Alexander Paul Wardell, 33, is charged with murder or the alternative manslaughter in the Feb. 2023 death of his... Read more »| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
Ann Elizabeth Cunningham was one of three friends to testify on behalf of Donna Adelson's defense on Tuesday. They are so close that they traveled to Japan together, and Adelson watched her son Charlie's murder trial at Cunningham's house. (9/2/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
15-year-old Kali Cook Muir has been missing out of Concord, California since August 20. (9/2/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
Emani Ellis said she's not disappointed that the verdict was not in her favor, but doesn't believe it reflects the truth. Ellis also said accountability is important, so she's glad she and Cardi B had a chance to look each other in the eye. (9/2/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
When Cardi B was asked how she liked Court TV's coverage of her civil assault trial, the rapper praised the network's "good angles" of her. (9/2/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
Emani Ellis' lawyer, Ron Rosen Janfaza, argued that several witnesses and an incident report proved his client was assaulted, battered and emotionally harmed by Cardi B. He urged the jury to award Ellis a sum that would make her whole again. (9/2/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
Cardi B's defense attorney concluded his closing argument by reiterating his position that neutral witnesses proved that plaintiff Emani Ellis acted aggressively, suffered no injury, and that her claims were unsupported. (9/2/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
Cardi B spoke out after her civil court victory. She thanked her lawyers, the jury, the judge, respectful members of the press, and her supporters. She also issued a warning: The next frivolous suit against her will result in a countersuit. (9/2/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
In a total victory for Cardi B, a jury found that the rapper did not assault security guard Emani Ellis. Ellis' claims against Cardi B., including battery, assault, negligence, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, were rejected. (9/2/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
A Colorado judge denied Barry Morphew's request for a reduction in his $3M cash-only bond. Morphew is accused of killing his wife, Suzanne Morphew, on Mother's Day 2020. The judge did, however, modify it to a cash surity or property bond. (9/2/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
Cardi B's attorney, Peter J. Anderson, argued that Emani Ellis' account was full of inconsistencies. He also said she failed to prove assault, and that there's no concrete evidence his client struck the security guard or caused her any harm. (9/2/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
As she left court for lunch break, a photographer asked Cardi B about rumors Offset was bragging about getting her pregnant for the 4th time, and if she foresaw any paternity issues. The rapper responded by heaving a pen in his direction. (9/2/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
Ron Rosen Janfaza, Emani Ellis' attorney presents the plaintiff's closing argument in Cardi B's assault trial. The rapper, whose real name is Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, is fighting a civil lawsuit claiming that she attacked Ellis. (9/2/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
The jury is shown surveillance footage of Donna Adelson and jail house informant, Drina Bernhardt, whom Adelson. Bernhardt said Adelson wrote her a 'script' and bribed her to repeat that 'script' to an investigator. (9/2/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
Laken Snelling, a University of Kentucky cheerleader and student is facing multiple charges after police found her deceased infant wrapped in a towel inside a trash bag in a closet, according to arrest records. (9/2/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
Donna Adelson's friend, Ann Cunningham, is re-called to the stand. Cunningham was told to return to court after a digital forensic expert talked about whether there were calls between Adelson and Cunningham on the day Dan Markel was killed. (9/2/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (Court TV) — Prosecutors are asking a judge to move the murder trial of former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines out of the county where he’s accused of fatally shooting District Judge Kevin Mullins in his courthouse chambers. In a petition filed Aug. 29, Commonwealth’s Attorney Jackie Steele argued that extensive... Read more »| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
After Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty to the murders of four Idaho students, the police bodycam footage from the crime scene was released. Vinnie Politan and his guests analyze what the footage reveals. (8/29/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
Vinnie Politan and his guests analyze Donna Adelson's body language during her trial for conspiring to murder her former son-in-law, Dan Markel. Plus, the biggest moments from Cardi B's testimony in her civil trial are shown. (9/02/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
Ron Gutterson, a family friend says that Harvey and Donna Adelson's Vietnam trip was 'temporary' and that they would've 'moved heaven and earth' to return from Vietnam. Donna was trying to board a one-way flight to Vietnam when she was arrested. (9/2/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
In an interview with the Southern California News Group, missing baby Emmanuel Haro's father, Jake Haro, speaks from behind bars and insists that he's innocent and has been 'completely cooperative.' (9/2/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
Closing arguments are expected to start today as rap superstar Cardi B, whose real name is Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, faces a lawsuit claiming that she attacked security guard, Emani Ellis. (9/2/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
Did the state of Florida prove its case against Donna Adelson? Jailhouse informants take the stand and claim that Adelson confessed and that she tried to buy their testimony. (9/2/25)| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
Laken Snelling, 21, is charged with abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence and concealing the birth of an infant.| Court TV
Smokey Robinson's lawyer calls allegations of rape and sexual assault against him in a lawsuit from 4 former housekeepers "vile" and "false."| Court TV
Scott Wolf says his estranged wife posted his personal phone number online, leading to dozens of phone calls and texts.| Court TV
Wiretapped conversations between members of the Adelson family were played in court in Donna Adelson's murder trial.| Court TV
The jury saw an undercover video from a restaurant showing Charlie Adelson and Katherine Magbanua discussing giving money to hitmen.| Court TV
2-year-old Derek and 10-year-old Jaden Hernandez are missing out of Los Angeles. They may be in the company of an adult female relative.| Court TV
Ryan Borgwardt told authorities that he faked his death because of 'personal matters.' It took law enforcement 89 days to contact him.| Court TV
Cardi B was at a Beverly Hills obstetrician's office when female security guard Emani Ellis claims the Grammy-winner physically and verbally assaulted her.| Court TV
Cardi B testified in her civil assault trial that she didn't touch security guard Emani Ellis, insisting the altercation was verbal.| Court TV
Cardi B took the stand to address claims she assaulted security guard Emani Ellis. The rapper said there was no physical contact, just a verbal spat.| Court TV
More witnesses, including Katherine Magbanua, offered unique insight into Adelson family dynamics in during Donna Adelson's murder trial.| Court TV
The once-powerful, now disbarred South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh was convicted of murdering his wife Maggie, 52, and their son Paul, 22.| Court TV
Months after Stephen Smith's body was exhumed for a second autopsy, an attorney for his family says a grand jury has been empaneled.| Court TV
Buster Murdaugh issued a statement to Court TV denying 'any involvement' in Stephen Smith's death.| Court TV
Newly obtained documents reveal that detectives initially believed that Stephen Smith had been shot and that a rape kit was done.| Court TV
Investigators have reclassified Stephen Smith's death as homicide, eight years after initially calling it a hit-and-run.| Court TV
Disbarred attorney Alex Murdaugh was accused of fatally shooting 52-year-old Maggie Murdaugh and 22-year-old Paul Murdaugh,| Court TV
Cardi B insisted under oath that her altercation with security guard Emani Ellis was strictly verbal, and no physical assault occurred.| Court TV
Plaintiff Emani Ellis testified that Cardi B spat on her, body shamed her and used racial slurs during an altercation in an elevator.| Court TV
UPDATE: In a victory for Cardi B, a jury rejected all claims in a civil lawsuit filed by a security guard who said the rapper attacked her.| Court TV
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Court TV) — Donna Adelson, the Florida grandmother accused of orchestrating the 2014 killing of her ex-son-in-law, FSU law professor Dan Markel, is standing trial in Tallahassee. Adelson, 75, is charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and solicitation in the shooting death of Markel, 41. Prosecutors allege Adelson, the matriarch of... Read more »| Court TV - Live Trials, Crime News, Courtroom Reporting
Emani Ellis details verbal and physical assaults she says she endured when Cardi B visited a doctor's office in the building she worked in.| Court TV
Security guard Emani Ellis' attorney argued Cardi B cursed at, spat on, and scratched Ellis. Cardi B's defense said Ellis was the aggressor.| Court TV
Gracie Landa disappeared from her home in Tampa, Florida, in June 2023 and now faces charges for murder in North Carolina.| Court TV
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LA County Sheriff's Dept. opens criminal investigation into rape and sexual assault allegations against Motown legend Smokey Robinson.| Court TV
Four former housekeepers of Smokey Robinson allege he repeatedly sexually assaulted and raped them while they worked for him.| Court TV
Rock and roll legend Smokey Robinson filed a defamation lawsuit against four former housekeepers who are suing him.| Court TV
Stephen Smith was 19 when he was found dead on a rural road in South Carolina on July 8, 2015. In 2023, his death was reclassified as a homicide.| Court TV
Randy Murdaugh has denied being at the scene when Stephen Smith's body was moved, though Smith's mother says she saw him there.| Court TV
Investigators have spent eight years piecing together what happened to Stephen Smith, whose body was found on a South Carolina road in 2015.| Court TV
The attorney representing Stephen Smith's mother said he believes a grand jury has been impaneled to investigate the case.| Court TV
Buster Murdaugh has filed a lawsuit accusing several companies of defamation for documentaries linking him to Stephen Smith's death.| Court TV
Buster Murdaugh spoke to Fox News for the first time since his father was convicted of killing his mother and brother.| Court TV
A judge has ordered several media outlets must stand trial in Buster Murdaugh's lawsuit, and the cases will be split between state and federal court.| Court TV
