Courtney Clenney murder trial

Reference TimelineLast updated APR 15
SUMMARY

Courtney Clenney's murder trial for the second-degree murder of Christian Obumseli, originally scheduled for April 27, 2026, has been postponed to the end of August 2026 in Miami, Florida, following a joint request from the prosecution and defense. As of April 15, 2026: A status conference is scheduled for May 1, 2026, with the judge indicating this is likely the final continuance. The postponement is due to scheduling conflicts with "Williams rule" witnesses and the state's expert, as well as issues with witness depositions. In February 2026, a judge denied a defense motion to disqualify an expert witness and suppressed most audio recordings made by the victim, while computer crimes charges against Clenney and her parents were dropped in July 2024.

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April 2026 — 3 developments

  1. Courtney Clenney's murder trial has been postponed to the end of August 2026 following a joint request from the prosecution and defense.

    Courtney Clenney's murder trial has been postponed to the end of August 2026 following a joint request from the prosecution and defense. A status conference is scheduled for May 1, 2026.

  2. Courtney Clenney's murder trial has been postponed to August due to scheduling conflicts with "Williams rule" witnesses and the state's expert.

    Courtney Clenney's murder trial has been postponed to August due to scheduling conflicts with "Williams rule" witnesses and the state's expert. The judge indicated this is likely the final continuance. Computer crimes charges against Clenney and her parents were dropped in July 2024.

  3. Courtney Clenney's murder trial has been postponed from late April 2026 to August due to issues with witness depositions.

    Courtney Clenney's murder trial has been postponed from late April 2026 to August due to issues with witness depositions. Recent hearings have continued to address evidentiary matters, including a February 20, 2026, ruling that denied a defense motion to disqualify an expert witness and suppressed some of the victim's recordings.

March 2026 — 1 developments

  1. During a March 20, 2026, status hearing for Courtney Clenney, accused of second-degree murder, the judge cautioned attorneys against turning the proceedings into a "telenovela.

    During a March 20, 2026, status hearing for Courtney Clenney, accused of second-degree murder, the judge cautioned attorneys against turning the proceedings into a "telenovela." A key dispute involved prosecutors seeking access to a shared iCloud account, which Clenney's parents' attorneys opposed, citing privacy concerns.

February 2026 — 3 developments

  1. Courtney Clenney's trial for the second-degree murder of Christian Obumseli is scheduled for April 27, 2026.

    Courtney Clenney's trial for the second-degree murder of Christian Obumseli is scheduled for April 27, 2026. During a recent motions hearing, Clenney was observed making faces and blowing kisses. She maintains a plea of not guilty, asserting self-defense, while prosecutors argue evidence contradicts this claim.

  2. In the FL v.

    In the FL v. Courtney Clenney case, a judge denied the defense's motion to disqualify the prosecution's expert witness, Dr. Michael Brannon, and ruled that most audio recordings made by the victim will be suppressed. Clenney's trial for second-degree murder is scheduled to begin on April 27, 2026.

  3. Courtney Clenney appeared in court on February 20, 2026, for a motions hearing ahead of her April trial.

    Courtney Clenney appeared in court on February 20, 2026, for a motions hearing ahead of her April trial. During the hearing, Clenney was observed making faces, including sticking out her tongue and pursing her lips. Her attorneys successfully argued to suppress some recordings made by the victim without Clenney's knowledge.

January 2026 — 3 developments

  1. Courtney Clenney's defense team is seeking sanctions against the State of Florida for failing to tim…

    Courtney Clenney's defense team is seeking sanctions against the State of Florida for failing to timely respond to pending motions, including one to suppress illegal recordings, after missing a January 9, 2026 deadline.

  2. A hearing in the Courtney Clenney case was scheduled for January 23, 2026, to address pending defense motions, including an amended motion to suppress illegal recordings.

    A hearing in the Courtney Clenney case was scheduled for January 23, 2026, to address pending defense motions, including an amended motion to suppress illegal recordings.

  3. Hearings are expected to take place to determine what evidence, including videos of past altercations, will be admitted at trial.

    Hearings are expected to take place to determine what evidence, including videos of past altercations, will be admitted at trial.

December 2025 — 5 developments

  1. The defense presented new forensic expert testimony challenging the state's murder theory and allege…

    The defense presented new forensic expert testimony challenging the state's murder theory and alleged that a police officer ordered a building employee to delete crime scene photos and videos.

  2. A new trial date has been set for Courtney Clenney, scheduled to begin on April 27, 2026.

    A new trial date has been set for Courtney Clenney, scheduled to begin on April 27, 2026. The judge also denied her request for bond.

  3. On December 18, 2025, a judge denied defense motions to dismiss the case and for bond for Courtney Clenney.

    On December 18, 2025, a judge denied defense motions to dismiss the case and for bond for Courtney Clenney. In September 2025, Clenney's attorneys filed a motion to dismiss, alleging prosecutorial misconduct and a Brady violation for failing to disclose a witness. The defense also claims prosecutors accessed sensitive defense strategy documents and data from Clenney's parents' iCloud accounts.

  4. A Florida judge denied motions to dismiss and for bond for OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney on December 18, 2025.

    A Florida judge denied motions to dismiss and for bond for OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney on December 18, 2025. Clenney is accused of fatally stabbing her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli. The defense argued prosecutorial misconduct caused significant delays, but the state countered by highlighting Clenney's alleged actions.

  5. During a December 18, 2025 hearing, the state entered a nolle prosequi for Count 2 against Courtney Clenney, and arguments were heard regarding evidence preservation.

    During a December 18, 2025 hearing, the state entered a nolle prosequi for Count 2 against Courtney Clenney, and arguments were heard regarding evidence preservation. Earlier, on December 5, Clenney appeared for a hearing on motions including requests for a bill of particulars and to exclude evidence.

October 2025 — 1 developments

  1. Courtney Clenney's defense attorneys are raising concerns about potential new evidence involving del…

    Courtney Clenney's defense attorneys are raising concerns about potential new evidence involving deleted photos and videos from a witness's phone, arguing it impacts crime scene preservation. The trial for the second-degree murder of Christian Obumseli is scheduled for April 27, 2026. Clenney maintains a plea of not guilty, asserting self-defense.

August 2024 — 2 developments

  1. A status hearing for Courtney Clenney's murder trial has been scheduled for August 13, 2024.

    A status hearing for Courtney Clenney's murder trial has been scheduled for August 13, 2024. Clenney, an OnlyFans model, was arrested in August 2022 for fatally stabbing her boyfriend and claims self-defense.

  2. Courtney Clenney's attorneys anticipate her murder case will go to trial in the first quarter of 2026.

    Courtney Clenney's attorneys anticipate her murder case will go to trial in the first quarter of 2026. A status hearing was scheduled for August 13th, expected to provide an update on her murder trial, with a trial or plea date potentially being decided. The defense has also filed a motion to dismiss charges, alleging prosecutors unfairly accessed defense documents and failed to disclose a witness.

July 2024 — 2 developments

  1. Prosecutors have dropped computer crimes charges against Courtney Clenney and her parents.

    Prosecutors have dropped computer crimes charges against Courtney Clenney and her parents. Clenney, who is accused of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli, still faces the murder charge. She maintains she acted in self-defense.

  2. A judge dismisses key evidence and charges against Clenney's parents in the computer hacking case.

    A judge dismisses key evidence and charges against Clenney's parents in the computer hacking case.

January 2024 — 2 developments

  1. The parents of Courtney Clenney, Kim and Deborah Clenney, have been arrested on allegations of evidence tampering.

    The parents of Courtney Clenney, Kim and Deborah Clenney, have been arrested on allegations of evidence tampering. Prosecutors claim they accessed Christian Obumseli's laptop after his death. Courtney Clenney faces a second-degree murder charge.

  2. Courtney Clenney and her parents are arrested in a separate computer hacking case related to the murder investigation.

    Courtney Clenney and her parents are arrested in a separate computer hacking case related to the murder investigation.

January 2023 — 1 developments

  1. Bond hearings commence, and evidence, including an elevator video showing a prior altercation between Clenney and Obumseli, is released, drawing national attention to the case.

    Bond hearings commence, and evidence, including an elevator video showing a prior altercation between Clenney and Obumseli, is released, drawing national attention to the case.

August 2022 — 2 developments

  1. Courtney Clenney is arrested in Hawaii and charged with second-degree murder in connection with Obumseli's death.

    Courtney Clenney is arrested in Hawaii and charged with second-degree murder in connection with Obumseli's death.

April 2022 — 2 developments

  1. The Miami-Dade medical examiner rules Obumseli's death a homicide, stating the fatal injury was inconsistent with Clenney's claim of throwing the knife from a distance.

    The Miami-Dade medical examiner rules Obumseli's death a homicide, stating the fatal injury was inconsistent with Clenney's claim of throwing the knife from a distance.

  2. Christian Obumseli is fatally stabbed in the couple's Miami apartment; Courtney Clenney calls 911.

    Christian Obumseli is fatally stabbed in the couple's Miami apartment; Courtney Clenney calls 911.