Court TV Podcast

Vinnie Politan examines the tragic case against Kelli Bryant, who is charged with child abuse for abandoning her three children in a home for several years.

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2025

Individuals who were inside the courtroom during O.J. Simpson's murder trial for the deaths of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, share their perspectives on how racial tensions influenced the trial's outcome. They discuss how the defense used the trial as a platform to highlight issues of racism.

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2025

Lori Daybell's uncle, Rex Conner, reacts to her statements as she speaks out weeks ahead of her Arizona murder trial. Plus, a fifteen-year-old is charged with killing his mother and says he was inspired by a documentary about the Menendez brothers.

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2025

New information regarding DNA evidence from under Maddie Mogen's fingernails, along with Dylan Mortensen's recollections from the night of the Idaho student murders, are examined by Vinnie Politan.

Transcribed - Published: 8 March 2025

The controversial case against Karen Read. Prosecutors say she left her boyfriend, Officer John O’Keefe, to die in the snow after hitting him with her car, while Read claims that she’s the target of an elaborate cover-up. Her first trial, which was met with public outcry advocating for both sides, ended with a hung jury, and now she is preparing to stand trial once again. This episode of the Court TV Podcast takes you inside the courtroom for a key evidentiary motion hearing from 3/4/2025.

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025

Tanya Zuvers is asking a court to declare her sons, Andrew, Alexander and Tanner Skelton, legally dead, but will that lead to criminal charges against the boys' father? Plus, Julie Grant asks experts about their theories as to how Gene Hackman may have died.

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2025

Testimony, photos, police reports, diary entries were all used as evidence of domestic violence in O.J. Simpson’s murder trial, but the jury still found O.J. not guilty. Ron Shipp also shares his account of O.J. and Nicole's relationship.

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2025

As Lori Daybell's trial is upcoming, where she will represent herself, Vinnie Politan analyzes various pro se defendants including Ronnie O'Neal, Ty Tucker and Darrell Brooks, and if representing themselves help or hurt their defense.

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2025

More than a decade after the murder of FSU Law Professor Dan Markel authorities have uncovered a murder-for-hire plot orchestrated by Dan’s former brother-in-law Charlie Adelson, but prosecutors allege that Charlie’s mother Donna also played a role in having the father of her grandchildren killed. With four people convicted for their roles in this murder, Donna Adelson prepares to face a jury herself. This episode of the Court TV Podcast features a motion hearing from 2/26/2025, where Donna Adelson takes the stand, seeking pretrial release.

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025

LA DA Nathan Hochman recounted five different stories the Menendez Brothers told as he explained why his office did not support a new trial for the convicted killers. Plus, the latest on the search for a woman accused of killing a California fire captain.

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2025

Former LAPD Detective Mark Fuhrman who worked on the case against OJ Simpson for the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman shares his perspective on the trial and why OJ was acquitted.

Transcribed - Published: 25 February 2025

Unknown DNA discovered at the crime scene of the Idaho Student Murders is studied by Vinnie Politan, examining how it could impact Bryan Kohberger's trial.

Transcribed - Published: 22 February 2025

Zachary Hughes, a Juilliard-trained concert pianist, stands trial on charges that he brutally murdered a woman whose body was found surrounded by rose petals. Christina Parcell was in the midst of a bitter child custody battle when she was found with approximately thirty-one stab wounds in her home, but what would lead Hughes to commit such a heinous act? This episode of the Court TV Podcast features Hughes’ testimony from 2/19/2025 as he tells the jury his side of the story.

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2025

On this episode of the Opening Statements with Julie Grant Podcast, Jessica Barnes' mother tells Julie Grant about the warning signs that made her concerned for her daughter, the accuser drops lawsuit against Jay-Z and Diddy, Bryan Kohberger's defense team raises concerns about unidentified blood at the crime scene, and Luigi Mangione makes his first public statement.

Transcribed - Published: 19 February 2025

The premiere episode details the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, featuring interviews with investigators, family, and friends about the aftermath and O.J. Simpson's charges.

Transcribed - Published: 18 February 2025

Vinnie Politan examines the evidence in Megan Boswell's trial and concludes that justice was served for 15-month-old Evelyn with the verdict.

Transcribed - Published: 15 February 2025

Over thirty years ago O.J. Simpson, a star on the football field and the screen, stood trial for the brutal murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, his ex-wife and her friend. The trial attracted massive media attention as people worldwide tuned in to watch a not-guilty verdict that stunned many. This episode features the opening statement from O.J. Simpson’s defense, known by many as the “dream team,” who managed to get an acquittal despite overwhelming evidence against Simpson.

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2025

Julie Grant's opening statement describes Collin Griffith's acquittal in the Deadly Son Murder Trial as "nauseating" and "a horrifying miscarriage of justice." She welcomes Judge Belvin Perry, the judge from Casey Anthony's trial, who draws comparisons between the cases of Anthony and Megan Boswell. Additionally, Julie discusses whether Michael Jordan's son should have mentioned his father during his arrest.

Transcribed - Published: 11 February 2025

Vinnie Politan investigates the claims and lawsuits involving Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.

Transcribed - Published: 8 February 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 4 February 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 1 February 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 28 January 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 25 January 2025

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. This episode of the Court TV Podcast features the prosecution’s opening statement in full from 1/24/1995.

Transcribed - Published: 23 January 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 22 January 2025

Vinnie Politan and his guests discuss the possibility of Wendi Adelson being charged in the murder of her ex-husband, Dan Markel after her brother and mother were charged in relation to his murder.

Transcribed - Published: 18 January 2025

Vinnie Politan broke down the case of Tracey Nix, a grandmother who had two grandchildren die in her care.

Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 14 January 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 11 January 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 27 December 2024

Vinnie Politan analyzes the case against Luigi Mangione who is charged with the murder of UHC CEO Brian Thompson, discussing his new high-profile attorney, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, and the evidence against him.

Transcribed - Published: 21 December 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2024

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 body.

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2024

Vinnie Politan discusses the sextortion scandal in Whitesburg, Kentucky, and whether Judge Kevin Mullins was involved.

Transcribed - Published: 14 December 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 14 December 2024

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?

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2024

Police and crime scene specialist testify about finding Laken Riley’s body, noting head trauma and evidence of foul play.

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2024

Courtney Clenney’s defense attorneys join Vinnie Politan to discuss their self-defense strategy in the stabbing death of Christian Obumseli and the evidence they have gathered.

Transcribed - Published: 7 December 2024

A judge sentenced Melody Walker Farris after a jury found her guilty of murdering her husband, Gary Farris, whose body was found on a burn pile outside their home.

Transcribed - Published: 6 December 2024

The examination of Brian Walshe's relationship with his wife Ana and the evidence against him in her murder is investigated by Vinnie Politan.

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2024

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 12/2/2024 in full: from emotional victim impact statements to Sarah returning to the stand to address the court herself.

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2024

Vinnie Politan discusses the defense of former Sheriff Shawn Stines regarding the shooting death of Judge Kevin Mullins.

Transcribed - Published: 30 November 2024

Laken’s roommates testify about the morning of her murder. Lilly Steiner describes tracking victim Laken Riley's location, noting that she had been 'in the woods for a while.' Sofia Magana said she found one of Laken Riley's AirPods on a trail while looking for her roommate.

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2024

Special Prosecutor Sheila Ross told the judge Laken Riley "fought for her life" and "her dignity" when Jose Ibarra attempted to rape her. Defense attorney Dustin Kirby said the evidence against Ibarra was circumstantial during the opening statements in Ibarra's bench trial.

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2024

Guest host, Judge Ashley Willcott discusses Susan Smith's upcoming parole hearing and reflects on the 30 years since she murdered her sons, Michael and Alex.

Transcribed - Published: 23 November 2024