Atlanta-based Court TV sold to true crime giant Law&Crime

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Atlanta-based Court TV has been acquired by multiplatform true crime and legal content studio Law&Crime, a watershed moment in the evolution of traditional television brands in an age of declining viewership. Law&Crime, which is based in New York City, intends to operate Court TV as a distinct brand, maintaining its core programming on basic cable.

Why it matters

The sale of Court TV, a long-running and iconic television brand, to a digital-first true crime company highlights the broader shifts in the media landscape as traditional TV viewership declines and digital platforms gain prominence. This deal could signal further consolidation and changes in the true crime and legal content space.

The details

Law&Crime, a New York-based true crime and legal content studio, has acquired the Atlanta-based Court TV brand. Court TV will continue to operate as a distinct brand under Law&Crime, maintaining its core programming on basic cable television. However, the deal has resulted in the elimination of a number of positions within Court TV's Atlanta-based workforce.

• Court TV was acquired by Law&Crime on February 10, 2026.

What’s next

It remains to be seen how Law&Crime will integrate and operate the Court TV brand, and whether further changes or layoffs will occur at the Atlanta-based Court TV workforce.