Kelly Hyman

Kelly Hyman is an attorney, TV legal analyst, Democratic political commentator and the host of the popular true-crime podcast, "Once Upon a Crime in Hollywood." She has been called "a modern day Erin Brockovich" by Forbes and has appeared on Fox News, ABC, NBC, CBS, CourtTV, BBC and MSNBC. She focuses on complex litigation such as class actions and mass tort litigation. Follow her on Instagram and X formerly known as Twitter.

Freedom for the Menendez brothers might come from a surprising source. And this could be next

Opinion November 1

Freedom for the Menendez brothers might come from a surprising source. And this could be next

The Menendez brothers' murder of their parents is a sensational court case that true crime can't ignore. A new documentary is part of the momentum that might get them out of jail.

‘Bad Boy’ reputation catches up with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

OPINION October 21

‘Bad Boy’ reputation catches up with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Sean 'Diddy' Combs retains his ‘Bad Boy’ reputation but at a cost. He's embroiled in extensive criminal and civil allegations. If convicted, he would face potential life in prison.

Hollywood’s dark side revealed in disturbing case against producer

OPINION October 15

Hollywood’s dark side revealed in disturbing case against producer

High-profile court cases have been the focus of Hollywood recently, including charges against producer David Pearce. He is accused of 11 separate counts., including rape and murder.

Matthew Perry's death is tied to a problem that is more common than you know

OPINION September 16

Matthew Perry's death is tied to a problem that is more common than you know

Nearly a year after actor Matthew Perry's death and the courts are still working on the complicated case. At its heart is a drug crisis that only recently resulted in prosecution.

Scott Peterson murder case is still making news 20+ years later

OPINION August 24

Scott Peterson murder case is still making news 20+ years later

Over 20 years after Laci Peterson and her unborn son were murdered, her husband Scott's conviction makes news. A new docu-series interviewed him and the Innocence Project is involved.

Can't make this up: Alec Baldwin saved by shocking Hollywood ending to ‘Rust’ shooting trial

OPINION July 19

Can't make this up: Alec Baldwin saved by shocking Hollywood ending to ‘Rust’ shooting trial

The high-profile trial of actor Alec Baldwin ended in a shocking way. The star got a Hollywood ending to the ‘Rust’ shooting trial, but judge's ruling set more things in motion.

Could disgraced or convicted Sen. Menendez still have a political future? Never say never

OPINION July 18

Could disgraced or convicted Sen. Menendez still have a political future? Never say never

The latest court case could mark the end for New Jersey Democrat Sen. Menendez's career, but it's not over yet. He has filed to run as an independent but faces up to 222 years in jail.

What Alec Baldwin’s latest legal troubles mean for 'Rust' release

OPINION April 29

What Alec Baldwin’s latest legal troubles mean for 'Rust' release

Actor Alec Baldwin’s faces both ongoing legal troubles and significant public relations problems over his court case about the shooting that happened during production of "Rust."

Scott Peterson’s conviction faces surprising challenge 20 years later

OPINION March 4

Scott Peterson’s conviction faces surprising challenge 20 years later

Scott Peterson’s murder conviction in back in the news and back in the media, 20 years later. The Los Angeles Innocence Project has asked for new DNA evidence. Will he be set free?

2023’s most-watched trials offer lessons in life, and death

OPINION December 31

2023’s most-watched trials offer lessons in life, and death

The most-watched trials of 2023 are more than just court cases. They are detailed lessons about how some criminals will go to any length to get what they want -- even murder.