Court TV Announces Original News Special Exploring the Relationship Between the Criminal Justice System and African Americans

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Court TV has announced a new original news special titled Black and Blue, scheduled to air on June 22 at 8:00 p.m. ET. This hour-long program will delve into the criminal justice system's historical relationship with African Americans, examining issues such as police-targeting practices and the implications of controversial laws. The special will feature discussions with notable figures, including lawyer David Otunga and activist Marissa Alexander, alongside coverage of high-profile cases like those of George Floyd and Trayvon Martin. It's a critical exploration of ongoing racial issues in the justice system.

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• The special will address significant social issues, potentially enhancing audience engagement.
• Featuring influential guests may bolster Court TV's reputation as a serious platform for legal discourse.

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• The focus on controversial topics may alienate certain viewership segments.
• Risks associated with discussing sensitive racial issues could lead to backlash or negative publicity.

ATLANTA, June 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Court TV, the multi-platform network devoted to live, gavel-to-gavel coverage, in-depth legal reporting and expert analysis of the nation's most important and compelling trials, announced today an original news special that will take a deep dive into the criminal justice system's history and relationship with African Americans.

Black and Blue – A Court TV Special will air at 8:00 p.m. (ET) on Monday, June 22 and will also be simulcast across the entire portfolio of Katz networks Bounce, Court TV Mystery, Laff and Grit.

Topics the hour-long special will explore include: An encompassing look at our current justice system that has seemingly empowered civilians to weaponize the police against African Americans; the rise in deadly interactions with unarmed black men and women in custody and what may be ingrained in the police psyche from a legal perspective that often leads them to wrongly target specific groups; how past segregation-era thinking gave way to controversial present-day laws such as the "Stand Your Ground" concept and more. High-profile cases involving Ahmaud Arbery, Michael Drejka, George Floyd, Eric Garner, Trayvon Martin and others will be discussed.

Black and Blue – A Court TV Special will feature insightful and thought-provoking discussion with: Lawyer and former professional WWE wrestler and personality David Otunga; Marissa Alexander, the Florida mother-turned-activist whose Stand Your Ground warning shot case became a rallying cry for anti-racism movements and survivors of domestic violence; former federal prosecutor and author of Chokehold: Policing of Black Men David Paul Butler, who recently testified at the House Judiciary Committee hearing along with George Floyd's brother and others on issues of racial profiling, police brutality and lost trust; the Dean and Chancellor's Professor of Law at the University of California, Irvine  L. Song Richardson and Tim Wise, an activist and writer on the topic of race who has trained law enforcement officers, teachers, corporate and non-profit organizations in methods for addressing and dismantling racism in their institutions.

Court TV Crime and Justice Reporter Julia Jenae will host Black and Blue – A Court TV Special, with contributions by members of the network's diverse team of anchors and correspondents that are both seasoned journalists and lawyers.

About Court TV
Court TV is available to be seen on cable, over-the-air and over-the-top. Court TV is also live-streamed on CourtTV.com, YouTube TV and SiriusXM as well as the Court TV app for Roku®, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Android and Apple devices. All feature robust and exclusive content from the massive Court TV library, including the nation's most compelling, high-profile cases over the past 20 years available on demand.  Court TV is part of Katz Networks, a division of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP).

Contact: Jim Weiss, jim.weiss@scrippstv.com, 770-672-6504

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FAQ

What is the title of Court TV's upcoming special?

The title is Black and Blue – A Court TV Special.

When will <i>Black and Blue</i> air on Court TV?

It will air on June 22 at 8:00 p.m. ET.

What topics will <i>Black and Blue</i> cover?

The program will explore the relationship between the criminal justice system and African Americans.

Who are some featured guests in <i>Black and Blue</i>?

Guests include David Otunga and Marissa Alexander.

Which cases will <i>Black and Blue</i> discuss?

It will discuss high-profile cases including those of George Floyd and Trayvon Martin.

How can I watch <i>Black and Blue</i>?

You can watch it on Court TV and simulcast across Katz networks.