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Jodi Arias plans media tour

Jodi Arias plans media tour

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.

Death row cell would be like a coffin

Death row cell would be like a coffin

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.

Is the Jodi Arias jury alienated?

Is the Jodi Arias jury alienated?

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.

Will these mitigators save Jodi Arias' life?

Will these mitigators save Jodi Arias' life?

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.

Guarding Jodi Arias

Guarding Jodi Arias

Jane Velez-Mitchell gets a tour of Estrella Jail where Jodi Arias is held. She gets a good look at what kind of security surrounds Jodi and what it means to be on closed custody.

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

Look inside Jodi Arias' cell

Look inside Jodi Arias' cell

Jane Velez-Mitchell goes inside the jail that houses Jodi Arias and gets a look inside Jodi’s cell.

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

Jane reports live from Jodi Arias' jail

Jane reports live from Jodi Arias' jail

Jane Velez-Mitchell will be reporting live TONIGHT from Estrella Jail. And will get a look INSIDE Jodi's cell. Jodi Arias is in the final phase of her murder trial.  The jury has convicted her of First Degree Murder. They have decided that Jodi Arias killed Travis Alexander with extreme cruelty. Now the decision is life or death. The jury has to unanimously decide on whether to sentence Jodi Arias to the death penalty or to life in prison. Jane will have all of the latest from today's hearing and a look inside the jail that holds Jodi Arias.

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

Jodi's life now in the balance

Jodi's life now in the balance

The jury decided that the murder of Travis Alexander was extremely cruel.  That mean the death penalty is on the table for Jodi Arias.  The next phase will determine whether Jodi Arias is sentenced to death or life in prison.  That begins Thursday at 1:30 pm ET.

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

Does Jodi Arias really want to die?

Does Jodi Arias really want to die?

Jodi Arias said she wants the Death Penalty.  But does she really? Or is it part of the martyr syndrome?

Jane Velez-Mitchell and her panel of legal experts debate whether Jodi is working with her attorneys or if she is going off on her own.  Will Jodi Arias insist on again taking the stand to speak to the jury?

Should Jodi Arias be in solitary?

Should Jodi Arias be in solitary?

Jodi Arias is being held in closed custody meaning she is in her cell by herself for 23 hours a day. She is given one hour each day to shower and walk outside of her cell.  Should Jodi be in solitary confinement?

Jane Velez-Mitchell debates it with her panel of legal experts.

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