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
The murder of hometown hero and NBA star Lorenzen Wright remained unsolved until alleged accomplice Jimmy Martin revealed the location of the murder weapon, implicating Wright's ex-wife Sherra and her yardman Billy Ray Turner. The defense maintains Turner is innocent, pointing the finger at Martin, whose deal with prosecutors calls his credibility and motives into question.
Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2024
A Florida teenager kills his two parents and throws a party while their dead bodies are in the bedroom. In Tyler Hadley's first-ever TV interview, he opens up to David Scott about what happened that night.
Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2024
Vinnie Politan investigates the murder of Laken Riley and the trial of her alleged murderer, Jose Ibarra.
Transcribed - Published: 15 November 2024
After dentist Norman Larzelere was shot by a masked man and died in the arms of his hysterical wife Virginia, police initially suspected a robbery gone wrong, until a friend of Virginia’s oldest son Jason stepped forward, and revealing a twisted plot put into motion by the grieving widow herself.
Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2024
In this episode, David Scott confronts convicted killer Bo Pete Jeffrey and challenges his denial of his ex-wife, Lisa's murder.
Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2024
Karen Read’s case centers on the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, found outside another officer's home during a snowstorm in January 2022. Prosecutors allege that Read ran over O'Keefe with her car after a dispute, leaving him to die in the snow. Read maintains her innocence, arguing that O'Keefe was harmed by other officers and that she’s being framed. Following a mistrial in Karen Read's case due to a jury deadlock, her defense has requested the dismissal of some charges that jurors reportedly agreed she was not guilty of. This request rests on the argument that retrying these charges would constitute double jeopardy. Recently, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court heard arguments on this issue, though a decision has yet to be reached.
Transcribed - Published: 9 November 2024
When Sherri Malarik was found dead in a Winn Dixie parking lot, police suspected her husband Greg was involved. Twenty years later the confession of his former lover led him to be charged with his wife’s murder. Will her testimony be enough to convince a jury to send him away for life?
Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2024
Alaskan authorities named Denali Brehmer as the mastermind behind a murder-for-hire plot that left Cynthia Hoffman dead in 2019. Sitting down for her first-ever interview, David Scott questions Brehmer’s claim that she was catfished into killing.
Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2024
Brendan Banfield and his au pair are accused of killing his wife, Christine Banfield, and Joseph Ryan. Vinnie Politan details the crime and the developing case against Brendan and the au pair.
Transcribed - Published: 2 November 2024
Vicki and Gerald Monroe's dream of owning and operating a Louisville bar together came to a tragic end when Vicki found her husband shot dead and the cash register emptied in an apparent robbery. But the authenticity of the anguish in her 911 call was called into question when a car identified by an eyewitness led back to the couple's son Leslie, who pointed the finger at his mother for the murder.
Transcribed - Published: 31 October 2024
Dubbed "honor killings" by the national media, the murder of two teenage girls near Dallas, Texas, sparked a nationwide manhunt for the prime suspect: their father. Now, for the first time since his conviction, Yaser Said breaks his silence about the night he fatally shot his daughters, the events leading up to the tragedy, and how he managed to evade capture for over a decade.
Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2024
Vinnie Politan does a deep dive into the murders of Abigail ‘Abby’ Williams and Liberty ‘Libby’ German and the case against Richard Allen.
Transcribed - Published: 26 October 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. After authorities discovered videos of Sarah taunting Jorge as he begged to be let out of the suitcase, telling her that he couldn’t breathe, she was charged with second-degree murder. This episode of the Court TV Podcast features Sarah Boone testifying in her own defense on 10/22/2024.
Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2024
A shocking video reveals Brian Steven Smith's double life as a serial killer. Host David Scott confronts him about his chilling crimes.
Transcribed - Published: 22 October 2024
Julia Jenaé, filling in for Vinnie Politan, delves deeply into the murder trial of Melody Farris, focusing on the dramatic family dynamic and body language during the trial.
Transcribed - Published: 19 October 2024
In 2022 Leilani Simon and her then boyfriend made a frantic 911 call reporting her twenty-month-old son Quinton Simon was kidnapped. A weeks-long search for little Quinton tragically ended when his body was found in a landfill. Nearly two years after little Quinton’s remains were discovered, Leilani stands trial for her son’s murder. This episode of the Court TV Podcast features opening statements from 10/14/2024.
Transcribed - Published: 17 October 2024
A-list actor Alec Baldwin was rehearsing a scene for his Western film ‘Rust’ when cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot and killed. Who loaded the live round in the prop gun? And are actors responsible for what happens when the crew tells them the prop gun is safe? Watch as Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial comes to a dramatic conclusion.
Transcribed - Published: 15 October 2024
Leilani Simon is accused of murdering her 20-month-old son, Quinton, and Vinnie Politan and his guests are investigating what could have happened.
Transcribed - Published: 12 October 2024
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