Scripps to Sell Court TV to Dan Abrams’ Law&Crime
The digital-first studio, owned by Jellysmack, plans to keep the channel separate as a dedicated hub for live trial coverage.
Overview
- The E. W. Scripps Company announced the agreement on Feb. 9 without disclosing financial terms.
- The New York Times reported the deal values Court TV at under $125 million, citing unnamed sources.
- Law&Crime founder Dan Abrams will oversee the network after the sale and position Court TV as the company’s primary venue for trial coverage.
- Law&Crime brings significant digital scale, including two FAST channels and 25 YouTube channels with a flagship exceeding 7 million subscribers.
- Scripps described the move as a portfolio decision to unlock value and provided no closing timeline or regulatory details.