Famous Court Cases On TV

Famous court cases on TV

From the latest surprise not-guilty verdict to "the trial of the century," TV cameras have captivated the masses with minute-by-minute proceedings of riveting criminal cases.

Casey Anthony

Then: After the 2008 death of her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee, Anthony faced charges of first-degree murder, child abuse and lying to investigators.

Now: Casey Anthony not guilty murder child abuse guilty providing false information.

Phil Spector

Then: In 2004, the musical innovator was charged with murdering his wife, Lana Clarkson.

phil spector guilty of second degree murder.

Now: Phil spector 19 years to life.

Scott Peterson

Then: Peterson was the prime suspect in the 2002 death of his wife and their unborn child.

Scott Peterson guilty first-degree murder.

Now: Scott Peterson + San Quentin Death Row

O.J. Simpson

Then: In 1994, the former football great was charged with the murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ron Goldman. His dramatic trial forever changed the way criminal cases are covered in the news. 

More trouble: In 2007, he was charged with armed robbery, kidnapping and other crimes.

Now: OJ Simpson + Lovelock Correctional Center

Lyle & Erik Menendez

Then: The brothers were charged with the 1989 murders of their parents.

Menendez Brothers + two consecutive life sentences

Now: Lyle and Erik Menendez guilty first-degree murder.

Louise Woodward

Then: The former British nanny was tried in the 1997 death of the infant who was in her care.

Louise Woodward sentenced to time served.

Now: Louise Woodward + salsa dance instructor + England

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