Nancy Grace

Nancy Ann Grace (born October 23, 1959) is an American legal commentator and television journalist. She gained prominence as the host of Nancy Grace, a nightly celebrity news and current affairs show on HLN, from 2005 to 2016. Prior to this, she hosted Court TV's Closing Arguments from 1996 to 2007. In addition, she co-wrote the book Objection!: How High-Priced Defense Attorneys, Celebrity Defendants, and a 24/7 Media Have Hijacked Our Criminal Justice System. Grace has also served as the arbiter of Swift Justice with Nancy Grace in the syndicated courtroom reality show's first season. Before her television career, she worked as a prosecutor in the Atlanta-Fulton County, Georgia District Attorney's office. Known for her outspoken style, Grace frequently discusses issues from a victims' rights standpoint.