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December 31, 2007
Posted: 05:32 PM ET

CNN.com and the minds behind Court TV have come together to bring you the best crime and justice coverage available. Check it out at www.cnn.com/crime.

Court TV is now In Session, bringing its news gathering expertise to CNN.com with insights, analysis and behind-the-scenes scoops from its anchors and correspondents in a new blog, “Sidebar.” We’ll carry up-to-the-minute news of arrests and verdicts. Crime junkies can go behind the police tape and into the courtroom like never before, with a complete video collection of the day’s crime highlights.

We’ll take you live as police announce arrests and judges mete out justice. We’ll deliver the national headlines and the top crime stories in your backyard through our regional affiliates.

You’ll have easy access to hot court documents so you can see the inner workings of high-profile cases. We’ll also have links to Interpol and the FBI that can turn you into crime solvers.

Of course, we’ll want to hear from you through I-Reports and our 13th Juror quick vote.

To put it all in perspective, you can check out the Crime Library for everything from wise guys to serial killers.

Stop by the Celebrity Courthouse for the latest celebutante DUI. And don’t forget to round up our Usual Suspects for the latest about the top trials and investigations of the day. Please, let us know how we can make a good thing even better.

Posted by: Ann O'Neill, CNN.com Crime Section Producer
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Tom Kruzen   January 4th, 2008 9:45 am ET

So the heat hasn’t even dissapated from the Iowa Caucuses and CNN talking heads are blabbing senselssly about Britney Spears and her stupidity. Who cares???? The future of the country is at state and you focus on a pseudo-star dimwit . She isn’t worth another second of time on any news channel! Talk about Ron Paul, talk about Benazir Bhutto’s letter…forget the Brithead!

kevin jones,sr.   January 28th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

there was an new orleans police officer shot today in the line of duty. she was 24yr. old. i have not seen one thing about this on cnn. i have seen car chases, stories about pets , mardi gras, and of course….politics; yet absolutly nothing about this story. i just happen to see it on the internet. why is this ? .is this not important news? please air something about this please,. i f this was california, ga., or new york, it would have been breaking news.

Naomi   January 31st, 2008 9:22 pm ET

I absolutely agree with Tomon wasting energies in this manner, however, we must be humane obviously there are very serious mental issues in which many americans are afflicted. She is fortunate to afford treatment that numerous others have limited access or none.

nmyrick   February 6th, 2008 10:47 pm ET

Dear CNN,

With all of the “junk news”, such as things like Brittany Spears personal life, that we see on many different news pages, including yours, I think that there should be a tab on your home page that contains REAL NEWS that should be labeled “Most Relevent”.

Thank You,

nmyrick

JO D.   February 21st, 2008 2:29 pm ET

i WOULD LIKE TO SAY THAT AFTER CLOSELY FOLLOWING COURT TV AND WAITING FOR JURORS TO COME TO A DECISION ON GUILT OR INNOCENCE IT IMAZES ME HOW THEY VOTE AND HOW MANY TIMES GUILTY PEOPLE ARE FREED OR A HUNG JURY. I THINK JURORS SHOULD BE PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE WITH AN EDUCATION IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE. SO MANY CASES HAVE COMPLICATED FACTS THAT I DO NOT THINK ALOT OF LAY PEOPLE UNDERSTAND. BEING JUDGED BY YOUR PEERS DOES NOT ALWAYS SEEM TO WORK. AND IF YOU WATCH COURT TV YOU WILL REMEMBER CASES STARTING WITH PHIL SPECTOR.
PEOPLE WHO HAVE TO TAKE TIME AWAY FROM FAMILIES AND AND THEIR JOBS WOULD PROBABLY HAVE A DIFFICULT TIME DEALING WITH WEEKS AT AT TIME BEING OUT OF CIRCULATION AND THEIR FINANCES. A THOUGHT MIGHT INCLUDE RETIRED POLICEMEN AND OR JUDGES.

barbara cravens   February 21st, 2008 3:04 pm ET

If Maek Jenson is found innocent,could the judge override the jury and find guilty?????????

Barbara Cravens   February 21st, 2008 3:16 pm ET

I have been following the Mark Jenison trial and if I were on the jury I would have a hard time finding guilty. His former wife sounds a lot flacky. Why would she not go to her family, if she was really scared, she certainly went to everyone else she could find. I have been in this situation and I surely did not mention this to anyone but my attorney and then my parents.

Frances Reed - Brunswick, GA   February 22nd, 2008 10:23 am ET

I applaud the wise jury who just found Mark Jensen guilty of the intentional homicide of his wife, Julie Jensen. As I listened to both prosecution and defense attorneys, and their witnesses, and looked into the shifty-looking eyes and smug look on Mark Jensen’s face, I became over- whelmed with the feeling that he was truly guilty. Thank you for a job well done.

Frances Reed
Brunswick, GA

JACQUELINE JACKSON   February 26th, 2008 10:21 am ET

WHAT HAPPEN TO STAR JONES ON TRUTV OR COURTTV SHOW’IS SHE COMMING BACK ARE NOT.

MARIE BARRY   February 26th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

BOBBY SHOULD GET LIFE IN PRISON, WHY? BECAUSE HE
DESERVES TO BE BEHIND BARS WITH GUYS LIKE HIM,EXCUSES,
EXCUSES, EVERY PERSON IN PRISON HAS ONE. IT’S GUYS LIKE
HIM WHO GIVE OFFICERS A BAD NAME, HE PUT HIMSELF IN THAT
POSITION . LET HIM TAKE RESPONSIBILITY , HE MAY THEN WISH HE HAD THE DEATH PENALTY RATHER THEN BE BEHIND BARS
WITH OTHER MEN WHO HAVE MADE THE WRONG DECISIONS AS
HE HAS , AND TIME TO THINK OF HOW HE CAME TO LIVING BEHIND BARS AND NOT AT HOME WITH WITH HIS FAMILY

nell   February 27th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

i agree with all if the above.who cares about self induced problems?what about the young police officer and abused and neglected little ones outthere ?

J SMALL   February 27th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

CNN PLEASE PUT MORE TRIAL TIME IN YOUR SLOT 3PM-5PM. WE NEED MORE TRIAL TIME. I WOULD EVEN DEAL WITH SUSAN MOSS IF YOU COULD DO THIS. JUST KIDDING SUSAN I JUST CANT STAND YOUR EXPRESSIONS. LOL

Betty Aude   March 4th, 2008 11:00 pm ET

Tru TV is sooo disappointing. For years, I loved and watched Court TV, loving every minute of trial coverage up to 5 p.m., even rushing home so I could watch. What is offered now is loud and sickening, ie., Cops and whatever the program is that shows horrible accidents and crashing cars. Court TV was just my favorite and today, I barely watch the show. I am mature and intelligent, but your new Tru TV is trashy and disgusting.

Sean   March 25th, 2008 12:43 am ET

How about a topic on the injustice of incarcerating minorities (especially blacks) at an alarming rate, just because stock is being bought in the building of prisons. They are making money off of incarcerating them , therefore; there are so many of them locked up. Statistics prove that whites and latinoes are lightly sentenced, with whites being barely sentenced over the latinoes, yet blacks are severely sentenced over both the whites and latinoes. How about some research and an article on that. Don’t forget to research and include that should the latinoes backslide against the white authoriy, than they will in turn recieve a harsher sentence too. Forward this article soon, because I would love to hear the feedback.

latisha bradley   April 3rd, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Yes, this is in reference to the Amanda Lewis trial. I feel that to a certain extent, 6 or 7 year olds may be able to remember certain instances about different situations, but to put someone on trial based upon their testimony is preposterous. Their memory is limited to what they think happened and more on accounts that they were told happened. Just following the crime and watching the young boy testify, the defense attorney asked the question to him about distinguishing between the truth and a lie and he stated that he didn’t know the difference. And also the question about his mother being in the court room. I feel that the entir e day was traumatic for A.J. and I also think that he saw circumstances around the event of the drowning. I don’t feel the mother drowned the child.

Jim Tostrud   April 10th, 2008 10:56 am ET

In watching the trial the past few days of the murder and beheading I am wondering why the defendant is sitting at the angle he is and not sitting at the table as most defendants in court do..He has to constantly turn his head and it looks most unusual…

R.MCGHEE   April 11th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Iwould like to comment on the 13th jurior spot.On the trial,when the young man is accured of killing the young man,and cutting off his head.If he did this for fun, he needs to spend the rest of his life in prison.Be cause you do not kill someone for fun,We have a lot more problems to worry about than to waste time and tax payers money on something that should not have happened anyway.And yes his friends their are helping the prosecutors side.Becausehis friends are telling the turth about what went on that day.And people like this young man did a senseless killing.It was crazy and uncalled for.We donot need people commenting crimes.So, this young man needs to be punished for the full amount the law allows.Plus with no prole.

Carolyn Padalino   May 12th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

After reading all the blogs; I would like to know why extending the court
time from 3:00pm to 5:00pm is falling on deaf ears? I love watching live
court and agree with the blogs regarding the time extensions. Please
pay attention to this request!

karen blanton   May 27th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Court tv used to go until 4p.m., as I recall. I, too, would like court
time to be extended!!!!!!!!!!

carol ann Goddard   June 6th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Please extend court time. I also love watching live coverage and request long court time. Bring Nancy Grace Back!

D.MFEMFEM   June 25th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

I love Court TV… that is what it will always be to me. It is quite a learning experience with the superior quality of information you provide.
Thank-you,
D.MFEMFEM

terri norris   August 25th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

please,please tell me how to find the verdicts when I miss the show. especially the judge in las vegas

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