Nancy Grace
Nancy Ann Grace (born October 23, 1959) is an American legal commentator and television journalist. She hosted Nancy Grace, a nightly celebrity news and current affairs show on HLN, from 2005 to 2016, and Court TV's Closing Arguments from 1996 to 2007. She also co-wrote the book Objection!: How High-Priced Defense Attorneys, Celebrity Defendants, and a 24/7 Media Have Hijacked Our Criminal Justice System. Grace was also the arbiter of Swift Justice with Nancy Grace in the syndicated courtroom reality show's first season.
Nancy Grace | |
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Grace at the Arizona Ultimate Women's Expo in October 2014 | |
| Born | Nancy Ann Grace October 23, 1959 Macon, Georgia, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Mercer University (BA, JD) New York University (LLM) |
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| Years active | 1996–present |
| Employer(s) | Court TV (1996–2007) HLN (2005–2016) |
| Notable credit(s) | Closing Arguments anchor (2004–2007) Nancy Grace anchor (2005–2016) |
| Spouse |
David Linch (m. 2007) |
| Children | 2 |
Grace was formerly a prosecutor in the Atlanta-Fulton County, Georgia District Attorney's office. She frequently discusses issues from what she describes as a victims' rights standpoint, with an outspoken style that has brought her both praise and criticism.