A defendant takes a desperate stab at a prosecutor with a metal shank, a foul-mouthed woman goes off on her attorney, a state trooper delivers powerful testimony about the night he nearly lost his life, and more.
A Russian man convicted of murder attempts an impossible escape from a high-security courtroom; a judge goes off on a disrespectful defendant; thieves drive a truck right into the lobby of a Texas courthouse; and more.
A judge convicted of a felony is dragged from the courtroom; a man makes a desperate attempt to escape a courthouse after being told he's headed to prison; a defendant pays a heavy price for a profanity laced tirade aimed at a judge; and more.
A look at some of the wildest courtroom moments: a frustrated robbery suspect doesn't like his attorney and shows it with his fist, and a judge and defendant have an unlikely tearful reunion.
A shocking courthouse escape goes horribly wrong; a woman collapses after getting convicted of conspiring to kill her husband; an out-of-control defendant leaves an impression on a court officer... with her teeth; and more.
Fists fly when a quiet Michigan courtroom erupts into an all-out melee; a pro-pot defendant lights up right in front of a judge; a tension-filled husband and wife murder trial ends with a shocking verdict; and more.
A judge loses his job when his temper gets the best of him; a taser comes out when a standard security check gets physical; a father gains national attention through an unforgettable act of forgiveness; and more.
A look at some of the wildest courtroom moments: a murderer explodes in the courtroom; a defendant pulls out all the stops to convince the court he's insane; a teenage girl learns her fate during a controversial and historic trial; and more.
A defendant becomes a one-man army when he takes on a team of court officers; the brother of a murder victim tries to get revenge in court; a defendant takes aim at a judge with a most unusual potential weapon; and more.
A defendant leaps over a balcony headfirst in a death-defying escape attempt, a man accused of murdering his girlfriend's four-year old son has an unlikely defender, and more.
A mourning father makes a desperate attempt to attack his daughter's killer, a judge takes off his robe to help subdue an unruly defendant, and a defendant tries to sing his way to a lighter sentence.
A defendant wields an unlikely weapon and pays the ultimate price, and a judge chases down two escaping defendants, and more.
A suspected murderer slashes his own throat in court, a foul-mouthed defendant lets loose on the judge, a young woman tries to save the life of the man who is suing her family, and more.
A judge and a defence attorney bring a heated argument to fisticuffs, a woman charged with contempt makes a leap at the judge, and more.
A man accused of murdering his five young children faces their mother in court, a prolific armed robber unleashes a nasty surprise when he is sentenced, and more.
A defendant facing life in prison takes a deputy's gun, resulting in a tragic event. Plus, a defence attorney is brutally attacked by the man he's representing, and more.
Two brothers brutally attack their mother's murderer during his sentencing, a young woman messes with the wrong judge in bond court, and more.
A brave survivor confronts the man who murdered her entire family right before her eyes; an explosive confrontation ends with the California Deputy Attorney General removed from court by force.
A tense sentencing hearing explodes into a full-on courthouse brawl; a small town judge has a big-time meltdown; a man sentenced to death for the murder of his wife delivers a surreal and shocking final statement.
A daughter testifies against her father, who is accused of murdering her mother; the mystery of a suburban hate crime caught on camera plays out in court; a defendant attempts to get a judge's attention through any means necessary.
A high speed police chase leads to a truly bizarre court appearance; a former courtroom deputy stands trial for murder; prosecutors stage the ultimate courtroom theater using a blood stained bed and a shocking re-enactment.
A defendant sends a threatening message to a jury; a courtroom officer goes too far; a judge receives a severe sentence for her crimes, proving she's not above the law; and more.
A teacher pays a shocking price for an affair with an underage student; a murderer must face the parents of his victims in court; a handcuffed defendant resorts to spitting to send a message.
A murder victim's uncle is pushed beyond the breaking point in court; an inmate makes a daring--but poorly executed--escape attempt; a defendant's attack on an unsuspecting deputy leads to decades behind bars; and more.
A murderer found guilty of an unthinkable crime holds nothing back at sentencing; a convict attempts to get a judge's attention--through any means necessary; a man breaks into a courthouse at 3am and calls 911 to report... himself; and more.
A man accused of murdering his own family decides to defend himself and cross examine his own son; things get heated between a judge and public defender.
A man accused of killing not one, but two of his girlfriends is brought to justice; a deputy recalls his miraculous discovery deep in the Montana wilderness.
A victim of kidnapping and attempted murder takes the stand to face her attacker--her own husband.
Tempers flare at the trial of the deadliest biker brawl in U.S. history; the father of a murder victim comes face to face with his daughter's killer.
A convicted killer pushes the victim's family to the brink in court; an angry judge goes too far in a bitter custody battle; a man accused of murder makes a daring courthouse escape with the help of his family; and more.
An exchange of bullets at a suburban home ends with a dramatic courtroom exchange; and a surprise performance by a man accused of attempted murder fails to impress the judge.
The mother of a murder victim comes face to face with the killer--her own grandson; a widow seeks her own form of justice; courthouse nuptials take a shocking turn; and more.
A cold case is officially closed when a killer makes a shocking courtroom confession for a 50 year old crime; and an angry defendant takes on the judge.
A police confrontation with an armed gunman ends with deadly consequences.
A reckless driver ends up in court after a shocking car chase caught on camera; and an obscene screen name gets a defendant in hot water.
A shocking road rage incident captured on video leads to an even stranger court appearance; a convicted murderer admits to another killing of his own cellmate.
An angry family member of a murder victim seeks his own courtroom justice in the courtroom; a disturbing revelation during a court zoom hearing leads to a real time shocking conclusion, and more.
A father risks everything when he attacks his son's killer in court. Plus, it takes eight bailiffs to bring down a defendant with nothing to lose.
A trial involving a deadly misunderstanding leads to an emotionally charged verdict, a violent offender loses his cool and is brought down by a heroic judge, and more.
A shocking courthouse shootout has deadly consequences, a defendant given a life sentence explodes, and a rap superstar gives a courtroom performance to remember.
A victim bravely confronts the man who took her to the brink of death, a hotel heir loses his cool in court, and a defendant attacks not one but two prosecutors in court.
An angry wife looks to hire a hitman to kill her husband's ex and pays the price in court, and a domestic dispute between a husband, his wife and his mother turns into an all-out courtroom brawl.
The brother of a murder victim seeks vengeance in court, a wheelchair-bound defendant makes a surprise move, and a sovereign citizen thinks he's above the law - and pays a price.
A tearful judge completely loses it when he takes the stand and admits to his own mistakes, a defendant is attacked in court by his former partner in crime, and more.
Two prosecutors come under surprise attack, a shocking teen murder story plays out in court, and a defendant charged with unspeakable crimes finally faces justice.
A judge shares shocking details about an affair with a defendant, a courthouse security officer pushes things too far and pays the price, and a murderous sibling rivalry explodes in court.
A 93-year-old files a complaint in his apartment complex - with a gun. Plus, a revealing outfit gets a defendant in hot water, and an attorney orders a hit on her client.