The E.W. Scripps Company is selling Court TV to Law&Crime, the multiplatform true crime and legal content studio led by Dan Abrams and owned by Jellysmack.
Scripps acquired the rights to Court TV from Turner Broadcasting in 2019. It will now join the Law&Crime stable, which includes 2 FAST channels and 25 YouTube channels.
“This move is consistent with the way Scripps has operated for nearly a century and a half: We identify where consumer behavior is headed, build and grow businesses that meet those evolving interests and make strategic decisions about how we unlock their greatest value—whether in our portfolio or through exits that strengthen our balance sheet and position us for the future,” Adam Symson, Scripps president and CEO. “The Court TV brand we’ve built is a natural complement to Law&Crime’s existing library of crime and trial coverage.”
Law&Crime’s CEO Dan Abrams, added, “There is no better partner than Law&Crime to continue the distinctive Court TV brand and network. I began my career at Court TV, and we look forward to continuing its important tradition of giving viewers an inside look at some of the most fascinating and important trials. Court TV will become our hub for all trial content and coverage as its own standalone channel and brand.”
