 In 2012, Grace's show wrongly reported that DNA evidence linked Michael Skakel to the murder of Martha Moxley.HLN retracted and settled a lawsuit in October 2013.Grace has been awarded several American Women in Radio & Television Gracie Awards, has been awarded the "Individual Achievement/Best Program Host" honor by that organization, and has been recognized by many other organizations (including, without limitation, the Carole Sund-Carrington Foundation, Crime Victims United of California and The Retreat) for her advocacy work on behalf of victims’ rights.