Vinnie Politan delves into the escalating legal battle between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, co-stars of "It Ends With Us." Lively has accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign against her. In response, Baldoni filed a $400 million lawsuit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and their publicist, alleging defamation and extortion. The video looks into the complicated allegations and the evidence provided by each side. It also explores the broader eff...
Feb 08, 2025•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast In January 2017 celebrity stylist Fabio Sementilli was fatally stabbed in his own home. Five months later his wife, Monica, and her secret boyfriend, Robert Baker, were charged with his murder. Authorities allege Monica planned the killing for Fabio's $1.6 million life insurance policy. This episode of the Court TV Podcast takes you inside the courtroom as the victim’s son, Luigi Sementilli, takes the stand to testify against his stepmother. For more on the Celebrity Stylist Murder Trial, Click ...
Feb 06, 2025•2 hr 29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Julie Grant examines whether Collin Griffith is a troubled victim of circumstance or a savage killer as he stands trial for his mother's murder. Plus, the details of the plea agreement Natalie Cochran turned down. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. ( https://www.courttv.com/tag/collin-griffith/ ) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/ Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/ FOLLOW THE CASE: Face...
Feb 04, 2025•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast In January 2022, Karen Read was accused of fatally striking her boyfriend, John O'Keefe, with her SUV. Her first trial resulted in a mistrial. Vinnie Politan analyzes the evidence presented in court filings for Karen Read's retrial. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. ( https://www.courttv.com/tag/karen-read/ ) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/ Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/ FOLLOW ...
Feb 01, 2025•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast On the night of November 6, 2021, Grammy-nominated rapper and actor Rakim Mayers, better known as A$AP Rocky, got into an argument with his childhood friend, Terell Ephron, outside a Hollywood hotel. Ephron says Rocky pulled out a gun and shot at him. Now, the embattled rapper stands trial for felony assault and faces up to twenty-four years in prison if convicted. This episode takes you inside the courtroom with opening statements in The Trial of A$AP Rocky from 1/24/2025. For more on the Trial...
Jan 30, 2025•2 hr 52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Julie Grant takes a close look at the case and opening statements as rapper A$AP Rocky stands trial on gun charges. Plus, an officer accidentally shoots a man with his own gun in this episode of Opening Statements. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. ( https://www.courttv.com/trials/opening-statements-with-julie-grant/?itm_campaign=menu ) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/ Court TV Podcast https://www....
Jan 28, 2025•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Four University of Idaho students were brutally murdered in their home in November 2022, sparking a high-profile investigation. DNA evidence became a key factor in the case, with investigators linking DNA found at the crime scene to suspect Bryan Kohberger. This connection was established through forensic genealogy, comparing DNA to a public ancestry database. Vinnie Politan examines the meticulous process and its role in identifying Kohberger. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. ( https://www...
Jan 25, 2025•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Thirty years ago the trial of the century unfolded on televisions across the world. OJ Simpson, a star on the football field and the screen, stood trial for the brutal murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, aspiring actor Ron Goldman. It was one of the biggest cases in Court TV's history and ended with one of the most stunning verdicts of all time. This episode of the Court TV Podcast features the prosecution’s opening statement in full from 1/24/1995. For more on the Tria...
Jan 23, 2025•3 hr 41 min•Transcript available on Metacast As the prosecution prepares to rest its case-in-chief, Julie Grant's top story examines whether they've proven Natalie Cochran poisoned her husband. This episode also explores the TikTok legal battle, a new Susan Smith call released, and two critical hearings this week in Bryan Kohberger's murder case. To catch up on episodes of Opening Statements with Julie Grant, CLICK HERE. ( https://www.courttv.com/trials/opening-statements-with-julie-grant/?itm_campaign=menu ) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Strea...
Jan 22, 2025•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Vinnie Politan investigates the potential for Wendi Adelson to face charges in connection with the murder of her ex-husband, Dan Markel. This episode delves into the involvement of Wendi's brother, Charlie Adelson, who has been charged in the murder-for-hire plot. Politan examines Wendi's actions and statements, including her mention of Charlie to the police, raising questions about her possible knowledge or involvement in the crime. The investigation also explores the dynamics within the Adelso...
Jan 18, 2025•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Less than two years after the suspicious death of her husband Pharmacist Natalie Cochran pleaded guilty to running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors, including her late husband’s parents, out of millions of dollars. Now, prosecutors say she poisoned him with insulin in an attempt to hide the multi-million-dollar scheme she was running. This episode of the Court TV Podcast takes you inside the courtroom for the Ponzi Scheme Murder Trial with opening statements from 1/15/2025. Hear both side...
Jan 16, 2025•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Closing Arguments, Vinnie Politan broke down the sad facts behind the case of Tracey Nix, a Florida grandmother who had two grandchildren die in her care. And, WNBA star Caitlin Clark's accused stalker declared himself "guilty as charged" upon entering court. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. ( https://www.courttv.com/tag/tracey-nix/ ) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/ Court TV Po...
Jan 16, 2025•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Part two of Vinnie Politan’s investigation into the murder of JonBenét Ramsey further examines videos and behaviors of Gary Oliva, a convicted pedophile who has confessed to accidentally killing JonBenét. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. https://www.courttv.com/tag/jonbenet-ramsey/ Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/ Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/ FOLLOW THE CASE: Facebook https://...
Jan 14, 2025•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast In a two-night event, Vinnie Politan uncovers new clues about JonBenét Ramsey’s murder nearly 30 years after the tragedy. 6-year-old JonBenet Ramsey was reported missing on Dec. 26, 1996, and her body was found hours later in the family’s basement. Part one discusses videos and the behavior of suspect Gary Oliva. #CourtTV #Podcast #VinniePolitanInvestigates #JonBenetRamsey Catch Up on the Facts: https://www.courttv.com/tag/jonbenet-ramsey/ Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courtt...
Jan 11, 2025•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast In January 2017 celebrity stylist Fabio Sementilli was fatally stabbed in his own home. Five months later his wife, Monica, and her secret boyfriend, Robert Baker, were charged with his murder. Authorities allege Sementilli planned the killing for Fabio's $1.6 million life insurance policy. This episode of the Court TV Podcast features a motion hearing from 1/7/2025 in the case against Monica Sementilli. For more on the Celebrity Stylist Murder Trial, Click Here. Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream ...
Jan 09, 2025•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Judge H. Patrick Haggard finds Jose Ibarra guilty of all charges and gives him the maximum sentence of life without the possibility of parole in the murder of Laken Riley. Laken's family and friends also give their victim impact statements in this episode of the Court TV Podcast. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. ( https://www.courttv.com/tag/laken-riley/ ) ( https://www.courttv.com/news/ga-v-jose-ibarra-the-murder-of-laken-riley/ ) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.c...
Jan 07, 2025•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Special Prosecutor Sheila Ross presents the state's closing arguments in the trial of Jose Ibarra, stating that the evidence is overwhelming and should prove he brutally murdered Laken Riley. Defense attorney Kaitlyn Beck delivers her closing arguments, asserting that the evidence presented is circumstantial and does not constitute proof beyond a reasonable doubt. Special prosecutor Sheila Ross also provides her rebuttal. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. ( https://www.courttv.com/tag/laken-...
Dec 27, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Vinnie Politan analyzes the case against Luigi Mangione who is charged with the shooting murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, discussing his new high-profile attorney, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, and the evidence against him. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. ( https://www.courttv.com/tag/brian-thompson/ ) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/ Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/ FO...
Dec 21, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Wesley Durkit, Digital Forensics Examiner, testifies about data collected from Riley’s iPhone showing her heart rate reached 170 bpm, slowed, came to a dramatic stop, hit zero, then spiked, indicating she underwent CPR. Crime Lab Scientist Ashley Hinkle said the DNA from a blue jacket and under Laken Riley’s fingernails matched Jose Ibarra. Medical Examiner, Dr. Michelle DiMarco, said that a portion of Laken Riley’s skull had broken and noted lacerations and contusions to her bo...
Dec 19, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the peaceful village of Essex Junction, Vermont, Michael Durenleau's life would be cut short by a knife through the heart in the darkness behind Veronica's Tavern after celebratory drinks with his wife Rebecca. Police never arrested the man they were convinced held the knife, instead charging Rebecca as the mastermind behind her husband's murder. The trial would span two decades and end with an outcome that still haunts Michael's family. To stream more Court TV originals, click here. Watch 24...
Dec 19, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast This episode of the "Vinnie Politan Investigates Podcast" explores a significant judicial and political scandal in Whitesburg, Kentucky. It centers around accusations of sextortion and improper conduct involving Mullins and other community leaders. The investigation uncovers claims that Mullins used his position to engage in inappropriate relationships, exploiting power dynamics within the local justice system. This episode looks at the evidence, including supposed explicit messages and testimon...
Dec 14, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast This episode of "The Murder Trial of Laken Riley" features testimony from the second day involving Corporal Rafael Sayan of the UGA Police Department. He discusses his questioning of Jose Ibarra about the scratches found on his body after the crime. Additionally, Sergeant Sophie Raboud, also from UGA PD, analyzes the movements of Laken Riley and Ibarra based on trail cam footage. She also provides details about Laken's phone activity on the morning of her death. To catch up on the facts, CLICK H...
Dec 14, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast In a modern-day tale of Romeo and Juliet with a Central Florida twist, high schoolers Courtney Schulhoff and Michael Morin found solace in each other amidst a tumultuous family life. However, when their families force them apart, the couple’s desperation turns deadly. The jury must decide: was the brutal baseball bat slaying of Courtney’s father an act of devious manipulation or a tragic case of misguided devotion? To stream more Court TV originals, click here. Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream To...
Dec 12, 2024•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast University of Georgia Police Sgt. Kenneth Maxwell took the stand and described finding Laken Riley’s body using the screenshots of where the victim’s roommates had tracked her phone. Maxwell said that Laken had clear trauma to her head and was stiff when he found her. He said it appeared her shirt had been pushed up above her breasts. The waistband of her pants was below her navel and her underwear was bunched above it. Georgia Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Daniella Stuart, a crime scene...
Dec 11, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast OnlyFans model, Courtney Clenney’s defense attorneys sit down with Vinnie Politan to outline their defense argument in the fatal stabbing of Christian Obumseli. They delve into the evidence they’ve collected to support their claim, aiming to prove Clenney acted in self-defense. The discussion in this episode of the Court TV Podcast sheds light on their legal strategy and key details of the case, offering insights into this high-profile and controversial trial. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HER...
Dec 07, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Melody Walker Farris is sentenced after a jury found her guilty of murdering her husband, Gary Farris, whose body was found on a burn pile outside their home. This episode of the Court TV Podcast features her statement presented to the court in her defense, along with the testimonies of her friend and her children. Ultimately, Melody Farris was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. ( https://www.courttv.com/tag/melody-walker-farris/ ) W...
Dec 06, 2024•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast This episode of the Court TV Podcast delves into the disappearance of Ana Walshe and the subsequent legal case against her husband, Brian Walshe. The investigation reveals troubling evidence, including Brian's suspicious internet searches, alleged lies to law enforcement, and financial crimes. The episode examines the prosecution's case and the unfolding legal drama surrounding Ana’s presumed murder. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. ( https://www.courttv.com/tag/brian-walshe/ ) Watch 24/7 C...
Dec 05, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast In February 2020, Sarah Boone called 911 to report that her boyfriend Jorge Torres was dead. She initially told investigators that he had gotten into a suitcase while they were playing a game and that she passed out as Jorge suffocated to death. Over four years later Sarah stood trial and took the stand in her own defense, but her words weren’t enough to spare the jury from convicting her of second-degree murder. This episode of the Court TV Podcast features Sarah Boone’s sentencing hearing from...
Dec 05, 2024•2 hr 44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sheriff Shawn Stines is accused of shooting and killing Judge Kevin Mullins in the judge's chambers. This tragic incident raises questions about why their friendship ended in such a deadly manner. In this episode of the Court TV Podcast, Vinnie Politan analyzes the case, exploring potential motives and defenses for the former sheriff. For more on the case, CLICK HERE. ( https://www.courttv.com/tag/shawn-stines/ ) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigati...
Nov 30, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Laken’s roommates testify about the morning of her murder. Lilly Steiner conveys how she was growing concerned about the victim and uses the ‘Find My Friends’ app to find her phone. She describes tracking victim Laken Riley's location, noting that she had been 'in the woods for a while.' Sofia Magana said that she took her dog on a walk toward the location where the ‘Find My Friends’ app showed Riley’s last location, and said she found one of Laken Riley's AirPods on a trail while looking for he...
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