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The Last Defense “DARLIE ROUTIER: The Woman” – The trial of Darlie Routier heats up. Facing one of Texas’ top defense lawyers, the prosecution argues that Darlie's actions and demeanor are not that of a grieving mother but of a person capable of murdering her own children. The defense strikes back by questioning the state’s theory of motive and the characterization of Darlie. However, when the prosecution presents a video of Darlie having a party at her children's gravesite in the now infamous “silly string video,” it seems her fate is sealed. Author Barbara Davis, who was at the original trial, gives a firsthand account on “The Last Defense,” TUESDAY, JUNE 26 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand. “DARLIE ROUTIER: The Woman” was directed by Jeremiah Crowell. “The Last Defense” is executive produced by Viola Davis, Julius Tennon and Andrew Wang for JuVee Productions; Christine Connor and Lee Beckett for XCON...

Viola Davis Tina Fey Emily Blunt Alicia Keys Alicia Keys along with Emily Blunt, Tina Fey and Viola Davis were photographed at Variety's Power Of Women: New York at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City the other day. Photos By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch

Viola Davis ABC will screen the first episode of documentary series “The Last Defense,” from executive producers Viola Davis and Julius Tennon, XCON Productions and Lincoln Square Productions, at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival on FRIDAY, APRIL 27. The seven-episode docu-series explores and exposes flaws in the American justice system through emotional, in-depth examinations of multiple death row cases. This first hour of a three-hour-arc takes a look at the case of Julius Jones, a star college athlete convicted of shooting a father of two at point-blank range as his attorneys race against the clock to get him a new trial before his execution date is set. Previously announced in June 2017, “The Last Defense” will look at cases from all angles returning to the scene of the crime, re-interview witnesses and delve beyond the details of the crime and court proceedings to take a deep look into the personal stories of the subjects, seeking to trace the path that led them to...

Viola Davis E! NEWS -- Viola Davis revealed all at the 2017 SAG Awards. Davis, who is nominated for her work in Fences, didn't hold anything back when she and her husband Julius Tennon stopped to talk to E! News' Giuliana Rancic, from Jacuzzi parties with Octavia Spencer to her secret to surviving the red carpet. "So far it's tame, my feet are OK," she said about her red carpet experience. "I sprayed a little thing on my toe to numb my pain. I got it online." It's called Still Standing, she said, and "that's why I'm still standing." Davis opened her purse and showed off her other award show secrets: her slippers. "If I had some prosecco in there it'd be perfect," she said. Davis has made it no secret that she's a fan of prosecco and hitting the hot tub after a long day and she said her The Help costar and friend Spencer called her up to get in on that action. "She call...

Chris Henry Coffey With David Schwimmer Catherine Keener Brandon Molale Noah Emmerich Jon Mack Clive Owen Zoe Buckman With David Schwimmer Chris Henry Coffey Liana Liberato Spencer Curnutt Viola Davis Viola Davis along with Liana Liberato, Jon Mack, Chris Henry Coffey, Spencer Curnutt and others attended The Los Angeles Red Carpet Screening of TRUST at the Director's Guild of America Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Photos By: RD / Kenney / Retna Digital

Oprah Winfrey Television talk show host, Oprah Winfrey is facing off with the actress who took the role she wanted to play in Doubt, just a day after her Oscar nomination was announced.The occasional actress Winfrey lobbied director John Patrick Shanley for the role of Mrs. Miller in the movie, but he turned her down in favor of Viola Davis, who was nominated for the Best Supporting Actress Oscar on Thursday. The two stars came face to face on Oprah's show on Friday, when Winfrey revealed the actress’ portrayal of a desperate mom was "brilliant". She told Davis, "I got such chills when you first entered the screen… I started to cry because I thought, ‘Really, the person who deserved it most got this role.’" And proving further she had no hard feelings, Winfrey added, "When I filled out my nomination ballot, you were the first person I put on the ballot." Click Here For Complete Academy Award List..... Photos By: Sara De Boer/Retna