Court TV to Premiere "Al Roker: Investigating Intolerance" in First Quarter 2003; Al Roker Hosts Compelling Documentary on Bias Crimes.

Entertainment Editors

Court TV announced today that it will premiere a one-hour special, Al Roker: Investigating Intolerance (working title) in the first quarter of 2003.

"Today" show anchor Al Roker will serve as host and executive producer of this compelling new documentary, which goes behind the headlines to examine bias crimes, how police investigate them, and how communities respond to these crimes.

"Since 9/11 there has been an increased awareness of bias crimes in our society, and this show now has greater significance" said Henry Schleiff, Chairman and CEO, Court TV. The documentary is a basis for understanding bias crimes and we are thrilled to have Al Roker on board as both host and executive producer."

In Al Roker: Investigating Intolerance, Roker follows the investigation of a hate crime on Long Island, examining the underpinnings of intolerance. In September, 2000 two Hispanic day laborers had been beaten without provocation by two local anti-minority skinheads. Roker will focus on this Farmingville, Long Island incident that served as a wake up call for many across the nation.

Roker will interview law enforcement officials, prosecutors and representatives of groups trying to combat these bias crimes. The show will give viewers a first-hand look at the cutting-edge training police officers go through to identify and solve bias crimes. It also provides an in-depth look at several communities that have fought back against these heinous crimes.

Al Roker: Investigating Intolerance is being produced for Court TV by Courlei Productions. Al Roker is Executive Producer, Michael Smith is Producer, and Susan Iger is Executive in Charge of Production. For Court TV, Ed Hersh, Senior VP of Documentaries and Specials, serves as Executive Producer.

Court TV (www.courttv.com or AOL Keyword: Court TV), a basic cable network, provides a window on the American system of justice through distinctive programming that both entertains and informs. As the destination for programming that focuses on justice and criminal investigations, Court TV broadcasts trials by day and compelling stories of the criminal justice system in the evening. Court TV is owned 50% by AOL Time Warner, and 50% owned by Liberty Media Corp. The network has over 72 million subscribers.