Local News Woman sues Court TV over release of her name in Irish firefighter rape case The lawsuit seeks $2.8 million in damages, alleging the network identified the woman despite legal protections. Scripps Company, which owned Court TV until February 2026, said it cannot comment on pending legal matters. The Court TV broadcastCourt TV did not cover Crosbie’s first trial but received permission to broadcast the retrial under conditions that protected the victim’s identity. Advertisement:The complaint says viewers repeated her name in online comments that remained visible for days before Court TV removed them. During a hearing, a Court TV representative acknowledged the disclosures were accidental, saying the woman’s name was spoken in court and was not muted twice.