Law News
U.S. center-left
Background
Dan Abrams launched the outlet in 2016 under the name LawNewz.com, positioning it as a real-time legal-news site staffed by journalists and lawyers. In November 2017, A+E Networks made a minority investment — valuing the company at roughly $15 million — and the brand was relaunched as Law & Crime Network, adding live trial streaming and original documentary programming. The network grew into a major platform for courtroom coverage, gaining wide audiences during high-profile trials. In October 2023, Jellysmack, a video-distribution company with more than $1.6 billion in total financing, acquired Law & Crime in a deal reported at approximately $125 million; Abrams stayed on as CEO. In February 2026, Law & Crime acquired Court TV from the E.W. Scripps Company, expanding its linear television reach. Media Bias/Fact Check rates the outlet as left-center with high factual reliability, while AllSides places it at center; its editorial tone on legal and constitutional matters has been critical of Trump administration executive actions, immigration enforcement, and federal prosecutorial decisions.
Sources
- Abrams Media To Launch Law and Crime Site LawNewz.com — Mediaite
- LawNewz Relaunches as Law & Crime With A+E Networks Investment — Law & Crime
- Dan Abrams' Law&Crime Network Acquired by Jellysmack — Variety
- Court TV Acquired By Dan Abrams' Studio Law & Crime — Deadline
- Law & Crime – Bias and Credibility — Media Bias/Fact Check
- Law & Crime Media Bias — AllSides
- About Us — Law & Crime
Profile compiled 2026-08-21; refreshed when ownership, funding, or the administration changes.