News Court TV draws eyes for verdict By B+C Staff ( Broadcasting & Cable ) published 23 August 2002 On Aug. 21, 1.2 million viewers tuned to Court TV for the verdict in theDavid Westerfield trial.That translated to a 1.4 Nielsen Media Research rating.Broadcasting & Cable NewsletterThe smarter way to stay on top of broadcasting and cable industry. Sign up below* To subscribe, you must consent to Future’s privacy policy. B+C Staff LATEST ARTICLES1B+C Hall of Fame Announces Its Class of 2025 2DirecTV Acquires Dish, Unifying Struggling Satellite Business 3Next Text: As DirecTV and Dish Try to Seize the Remains of the Day, Does It Even Matter?4Freeze Frame: B+C Hall of Fame 20245E.W. Scripps Folding Scripps News, Eliminating 200 Jobs; Stock Jumps 15%