Jane Velez-Mitchell

Hung jury for Jodi Arias

By Richard Dool

updated 7:08 PM EDT, Thu May 23, 2013

Watch a special 2-hour edition of HLN’s newest hit show "HLN After Dark: The Jodi Arias Trial" tonight at 10 p.m. ET on HLN. The drama in Arizona is far from over. Our all-star legal team discusses the hung jury tonight!

The jury came back unable to reach a unanimous agreement on life or death for Jodi Arias. Watch the stunning announcement and Jodi Arias’ reaction.

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What will this jury do?

updated 12:04 PM EDT, Thu May 23, 2013

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52% Sentence Jodi to death penalty

28% Sentence Jodi to life in prison

20% It will be a hung jury

Filed under: Jodi arias, Poll

Jodi Arias is 'a diva'

By Richard Dool

updated 11:53 AM EDT, Thu May 23, 2013

Watch a special 2-hour edition of HLN’s newest hit show "HLN After Dark: The Jodi Arias Trial" tonight at 10 p.m. ET on HLN. The drama in Arizona is far from over. Vinnie, Ryan, Jane and our all-star legal team discuss Jodi Arias' statement to the jury and both teams' closing arguments.

Hours after giving her final statement to the jury, Jodi Arias granted interviews to multiple TV networks. But what was Jodi like when the camera was off? Jane speaks to a reporter who interviewed Jodi Arias.

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Jodi Arias plans media tour

By Richard Dool

updated 7:19 PM EDT, Tue May 21, 2013

Watch a special 2-hour edition of HLN’s newest hit show "HLN After Dark: The Jodi Arias Trial" tonight at 10 p.m. ET on HLN. The drama in Arizona is far from over. Vinnie, Ryan, Jane and our all-star legal team discuss Jodi Arias' statement to the jury and both teams' closing arguments.

Hours after giving her final statement to the jury, Jodi Arias granted interviews to multiple TV networks. Jane Velez-Mitchell speaks to friends of the Alexander family for their reaction to this news.

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Filed under: Jodi arias

Pet of the Day: Can you adopt these pets?

By Richard Dool

updated 11:09 AM EDT, Tue May 21, 2013

Each night, Jane Velez-Mitchell features her "Pet of the Day" on her show at 7 p.m. ET on HLN. Today, we have a special collection for Pet of the Day. These pets all need new homes.

Jane Velez-Mitchell is teaming up with animal welfare expert Jane Garrison and adoptapet.com to try to find some amazing animals new and loving homes. You can find information on adopting each animal below. And you can always go to adoptapet.com to rescue an animal near you! If you save any of these animals, please send us a photo so we can post it on the website. Our email address is Jane@hlntv.com.

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Death row cell would be like a coffin

By Richard Dool

updated 7:46 PM EDT, Mon May 20, 2013

Jodi Arias said in an interview she would prefer death to life in prison. Now her defense team is not calling any witnesses to testify on her behalf in this last phase of her trial. Jane Velez-Mitchell shows what a death row cell would be like and Dr. Drew weighs in on what he expects Jodi Arias to tell the jury.

For complete coverage of the Jodi Arias trial, watch Jane Velez-Mitchell weeknights at 7 p.m. ET on HLN.

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Is the Jodi Arias jury alienated?

By Richard Dool

updated 7:40 PM EDT, Mon May 20, 2013

Court was delayed again in the Jodi Arias trial on Monday after the defense team asked for a mistrial. When the motion for a mistrial was denied both Nurmi and Willmott asked to withdraw from that case. That motion was also denied. Jodi Arias will address the jury on Tuesday. Jane Velez-Mitchell breaks down Monday's event with her panel of legal experts.

For complete coverage of the Jodi Arias trial, watch Jane Velez-Mitchell weeknights at 7 p.m. ET on HLN.

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Filed under: Jodi arias

Will these mitigators save Jodi Arias' life?

By Richard Dool

updated 12:19 PM EDT, Fri May 17, 2013

Jodi Arias was convicted of first-degree murder. The jury said she killed her ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander with extreme cruelty. Now the only decision left is if Arias will be sentenced to life in prison or death.

On Thursday, defense attorney Kirk Nurmi outlined their argument for why Jodi Arias should NOT be sentenced to death. According to Nurmi, there is a list of mitigating factors he wants the jury to consider.

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Did Caryn Kelley kill her boyfriend?

By Richard Dool

updated 11:32 AM EDT, Fri May 17, 2013

Captivated by the Jodi Arias trial? Meet Caryn Kelley...

Caryn Kelley is accused of killing her boyfriend, Phillip Peatross on July 27^th, 2011 in her College Park, Florida home. Peatross died from a single gunshot wound to his face. But what exactly happened that night is unclear.

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Mom runs down daughter's alleged kidnapper

By Richard Dool

updated 9:48 AM EDT, Fri May 17, 2013

A mother in Albuquerque chased down a man who allegedly attempted to kidnap her daughter, ramming her car into his and preventing him from driving off.

According to HLN affiliate KOAT, police say David Jesus Hernandez got out of his car and grabbed a 4-year-old girl as she was walking her bicycle into her apartment complex. Hernandez then allegedly shoved her into his car, got in and drove off. According to KOAT, a group of teenagers saw it all happen and ran to find the girl's mother.

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