Lori Vallow objects to media coverage in upcoming trial, citing ‘defamation’

Lori Vallow, the convicted killer known as the “doomsday cult mom,” is making headlines once again as she seeks to restrict media access in her upcoming Arizona murder trial. Vallow, who is representing herself, has filed an objection with the Maricopa County Superior Court to block Court TV from streaming the proceedings, citing claims of defamation and misleading coverage.

In court documents obtained by Fox News Digital, Vallow accuses Court TV of using her and her husband Chad Daybell’s images in commercials for the channel, alleging that they have been “falsely characterized, libeled, and slandered.” Daybell has already been sentenced to death in Idaho for his role in the murders of J.J. Vallow, Tylee Ryan, and Tammy Daybell.

Legal experts believe that Vallow’s decision to represent herself in court may be a strategic move to control the narrative of her case. Andrew Stoltmann, a Chicago-based attorney, suggests that Vallow may be intending to turn her trial into a “three-ring circus” by representing herself.

Since the infamous OJ Simpson trial, judges have had mixed opinions about allowing cameras in the courtroom. While some believe it is important for the public to see the judicial process in action, others fear that it could turn attorneys and witnesses into actors playing up to the camera.

Vallow is gearing up for her second trial after being indicted on charges of conspiracy to commit murder in the shooting death of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and the attempted murder of her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux. She has pleaded not guilty to the charges and was extradited to Arizona in November 2023.

Last year, Vallow and Daybell were found guilty of murdering Vallow’s two youngest children and Daybell’s former wife in Idaho. The couple’s remains were found buried on Daybell’s property following a months-long search. Vallow was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murders.

An Arizona judge has granted Vallow’s request for a mental competency evaluation, following a previous diagnosis of “delusional disorder” and other mental health issues. Her trial for the alleged murder of Charles Vallow is scheduled to begin on March 31.

As Vallow continues to make headlines with her legal battles, the public remains captivated by the twists and turns of her case. Stay tuned for more updates on this high-profile trial.