Court TV(R) and PEOPLE Partner for New Original Special, From the Files of PEOPLE Magazine: 50 Crimes that Captivated America

Court TV(R) and PEOPLE Partner for New Original Special, From the Files of PEOPLE Magazine: 50 Crimes that Captivated America

Show Features Expert Commentary from Celebrated Author Scott Turow, Court TV's Nancy Grace and Catherine Crier and PEOPLE Editor's Larry Hackett, Cutler Durkee and Elizabeth Gleick

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Court TV(R) and PEOPLE magazine, leading media outlets for covering the most compelling crime stories of recent years, announced today an original television special, From the Files of PEOPLE Magazine: 50 Crimes that Captivated America, that will premiere on Court TV on Sunday, August 21st at 10:00 PM EDT (check local listings). The show is based on the 144-page PEOPLE book, "True Crime Stories, Cases that Shocked America," which makes its paperback debut on August 22.

This original one-hour special chronicles high-profile court cases that Court TV and PEOPLE have covered on television and in-book, including the murder of Laci Peterson, the allegations surrounding Michael Jackson and OJ Simpson, the conviction of Amy Fisher, "Preppy killer" Robert Chambers and the Menendez Brothers and the unsolved murders of Jon Benet Ramsey and Chandra Levy.

Court TV anchors Catherine Crier and Nancy Grace along with PEOPLE editors Larry Hackett, Cutler Durkee and Elizabeth Gleick provide their expertise and unique insight throughout the special. The special also includes interviews with author and attorney Scott Turow, journalist Maureen Orth as well as other crime and legal experts.

"I can't think of a better partner than PEOPLE -- when two of the most powerful brands in this genre join forces, the result is a compelling show which will appeal to both audiences," said Marc Juris, General Manager of Court TV Networks. "We hope this will be the first in a series of on-going specials with PEOPLE."

"Crime reporting is an essential part of our magazine and one that resonates deeply with our readers," said Martha Nelson, PEOPLE's managing editor. "Whether a high profile murder or a small town mystery, the dramatic events of the human experience continue to fascinate us."

Court TV(R) provides a window on the American system of justice through distinctive programming that both informs and entertains. The Court TV(R) Networks are comprised of Court TV News(SM), which provides live gavel-to-gavel trial coverage in daytime; and Court TV: Seriously Entertaining(SM) in primetime, featuring investigative drama, expert reality and relevant non-fiction series. Court TV Networks is 50% owned by Time Warner, and 50% owned by Liberty Media Corp, and is seen in 85 million homes. (http://www.courttv.com/ or AOL Keyword: Court TV)

PEOPLE revolutionized personality journalism in 1974 and is today the world's most successful and popular magazine. Each week, PEOPLE brings nearly 40 million readers the latest news, inside scoops, exclusive interviews and in-depth reporting on the most compelling people of our time. In addition to its unparalleled access to and coverage of the entertainment community, the stories of real-life heroes, angels and crusaders remain an essential component of the magazine's editorial approach. With reporters across the globe, the magazine is headquartered in New York City and has editorial bureaus in Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Chicago, Miami, Austin and London. For more information visit http://www.people.com/

Press Contact:
Liz Cooper/Court TV - 212-973-7533 Evan J. Schapiro/PEOPLE 212-522-3689
Barry Rosenberg/Court TV - 212-973-8943 Marnie Perez/PEOPLE 212-522-0629

Source: Court TV

CONTACT: Liz Cooper, +1-212-973-7533, or Barry Rosenberg,
+1-212-973-8943, both of Court TV; or Evan J. Schapiro, +1-212-522-3689, or
Marnie Perez, +1-212-522-0629, both of PEOPLE

Web site: http://www.courttv.com/
http://www.people.com/

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