Ashleigh Banfield Shifts Gears to True Crime Focus

Ashleigh Banfield is making a big change. She's leaving her nightly show to lead a true crime digital platform for NewsNation. This new role will feature content from her popular podcast, Drop Dead Serious. Banfield joined NewsNation in 2021. She's known for her sharp legal analysis and in-depth coverage of high-profile cases. Her final show will air next month, and then rotating anchors will take over until a permanent replacement is found. During her time at NewsNation, Banfield interviewed key figures in major cases. She spoke with a witness in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial and inmates of Luigi Mangione, who is accused of murder. She also covered Wendy Williams’ court-ordered guardianship and the quadruple murder case in Moscow, ID. Michael Corn, president of programming and specials for NewsNation, is excited about the new true crime vertical. He believes it will be a go-to spot for true crime fans while keeping Banfield’s voice central to their on-air coverage. This move shows Banfield’s commitment to true crime journalism. It also highlights the growing interest in this genre. True crime has become a major part of digital media, and Banfield is positioning herself at the forefront.