American Justice

Season 4

1995 · 23 episodes · 16h 29m in all

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. 1

   1. The Quiz-Show Scandals and Other Frauds

   3 Jan 1995 · 43 min

   Quiz-show scandals of the '50s; Clifford Irving's "biography" of Howard Hughes; Tawana Brawley.

2. 2

   2. Kidnapped

   4 Jan 1995 · 43 min

   The abductions of biathlete Kari Swenson and Exxon executive Sidney Reso are used to explore how law enforcement agencies respond to kidnappings.

3. 3

   3. Godfathers vs. the Law

   11 Jan 1995 · 43 min

   The FBI adapts methods to catch racketeers; "most-wanted" list; wiretapping.

4. 4

   4. Celebrities on Trial

   8 Feb 1995 · 43 min

   Celebrity and equal justice; director John Landis; James Brown; Zsa Zsa Gabor; Christian Brando..

5. 5

   5. Spies: Betraying a Nation

   25 Feb 1995 · 43 min

   Espionage and national security; Walker family spy ring; Jonathan Pollard and Israel; double agents.

6. 6

   6. Defending the Mob

   15 Mar 1995 · 43 min

   Frank Ragano defends Santo Trafficante, Jimmy Hoffa; Bruce Cutler defends John Gotti.

7. 7

   7. Witness Protection

   29 Mar 1995 · 43 min

   Witnesses gain new identities in return for testimony.

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   8. Bad Medicine

   19 Apr 1995 · 43 min

   Convicted murderer Genene Jones is one of a breed of medical professional who harm rather than heal their patients.

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   9. Mob Ladies

   10 May 1995 · 43 min

   Women and organized crime; Virginia Hill and Bugsy Siegel; Arlyne Weiss Brickman; Marianne DelGiorno; Antoinette Giancana.

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    10. Lights, Camera ... Courtroom

    24 May 1995 · 43 min

    Publicity and high-profile cases; Scopes trial; Lindbergh case

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    11. Autopsy

    14 Jun 1995 · 43 min

    Medical examiners and forensics experts solve difficult

12. 12

    12. Hired Guns

    28 Jun 1995 · 43 min

    A businessman has his partner killed; a millionaire has his wife murdered.

13. 13

    13. Cruel and Unusual

    5 Jul 1995 · 43 min

    Although specifically prohibited by the United States Constitution, instances of cruel and unusual punishment still occur.

14. 14

    14. Military Justice

    9 Aug 1995 · 43 min

    Courts-martial of Eddie Slovik, Bobby Garwood and Clayton Lonetree.

15. 15

    15. Stalkers: Deadly Obsession

    16 Aug 1995 · 43 min

    The cases of John Lennon, Theresa Saldana and others illustrate the seriousness of stalking, which was not recognized as a crime until

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    16. Undercover: The Infiltrators

    6 Sept 1995 · 43 min

    Stings: escort service; money laundering; judicial corruption; art forgery.

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    17. Baby Snatchers

    13 Sept 1995 · 43 min

    Infant abduction: kidnapper profiles; baby-selling.

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    18. Jailhouse Lawyers

    20 Sept 1995 · 43 min

    Prison inmates become legal experts.

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    19. Assassins

    11 Oct 1995 · 43 min

    Profiles of three assassins: Sirhan Sirhan; James Earl Ray; Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme.

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    20. LAPD

    25 Oct 1995 · 43 min

    Profile of the Los Angeles Police Department from the 1950s to the present.

21. 21

    21. Bombers

    8 Nov 1995 · 43 min

    Bombs: Unabomber; George Matesky, New York's Mad Bomber; World Trade Center.

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    22. Deadly Force

    13 Dec 1995 · 43 min

    A review of controversial cases raises questions about citizens or suspects dying at the hands of law enforcement officials.

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    23. Why O.J. Simpson Won

    23 Dec 1995 · 43 min

    A play-by-play chronicle and legal dissection of the O.J. Simpson case and its impact on the judicial system.