American Justice
Season 4
Overview
A look at groundbreaking criminal cases, presenting viewers with an inside look at the case through the eyes of those directly involved, ranging from law enforcement officers to the victims.
Episodes
1. The Quiz-Show Scandals and Other Frauds
Quiz-show scandals of the '50s; Clifford Irving's "biography" of Howard Hughes; Tawana Brawley.
2. Kidnapped
The abductions of biathlete Kari Swenson and Exxon executive Sidney Reso are used to explore how law enforcement agencies respond to kidnappings.
3. Godfathers vs. the Law
The FBI adapts methods to catch racketeers; "most-wanted" list; wiretapping.
4. Celebrities on Trial
Celebrity and equal justice; director John Landis; James Brown; Zsa Zsa Gabor; Christian Brando..
5. Spies: Betraying a Nation
Espionage and national security; Walker family spy ring; Jonathan Pollard and Israel; double agents.
6. Defending the Mob
Frank Ragano defends Santo Trafficante, Jimmy Hoffa; Bruce Cutler defends John Gotti.
7. Witness Protection
Witnesses gain new identities in return for testimony.
8. Bad Medicine
Convicted murderer Genene Jones is one of a breed of medical professional who harm rather than heal their patients.
9. Mob Ladies
Women and organized crime; Virginia Hill and Bugsy Siegel; Arlyne Weiss Brickman; Marianne DelGiorno; Antoinette Giancana.
10. Lights, Camera ... Courtroom
Publicity and high-profile cases; Scopes trial; Lindbergh case
11. Autopsy
Medical examiners and forensics experts solve difficult
12. Hired Guns
A businessman has his partner killed; a millionaire has his wife murdered.
13. Cruel and Unusual
Although specifically prohibited by the United States Constitution, instances of cruel and unusual punishment still occur.
14. Military Justice
Courts-martial of Eddie Slovik, Bobby Garwood and Clayton Lonetree.
15. Stalkers: Deadly Obsession
The cases of John Lennon, Theresa Saldana and others illustrate the seriousness of stalking, which was not recognized as a crime until
16. Undercover: The Infiltrators
Stings: escort service; money laundering; judicial corruption; art forgery.
17. Baby Snatchers
Infant abduction: kidnapper profiles; baby-selling.
18. Jailhouse Lawyers
Prison inmates become legal experts.
19. Assassins
Profiles of three assassins: Sirhan Sirhan; James Earl Ray; Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme.
20. LAPD
Profile of the Los Angeles Police Department from the 1950s to the present.
21. Bombers
Bombs: Unabomber; George Matesky, New York's Mad Bomber; World Trade Center.
22. Deadly Force
A review of controversial cases raises questions about citizens or suspects dying at the hands of law enforcement officials.
23. Why O.J. Simpson Won
A play-by-play chronicle and legal dissection of the O.J. Simpson case and its impact on the judicial system.
