American Justice

Season 4

23 episodes · Jan 2, 1995

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.

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  • S4E1

    The Quiz-Show Scandals and Other Frauds

    Jan 3, 199543m

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

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  • S4E2

    Kidnapped

    Jan 4, 199543m

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

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  • S4E3

    Godfathers vs. the Law

    Jan 11, 199543m

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

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  • S4E4

    Celebrities on Trial

    Feb 8, 199543m

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

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  • S4E5

    Spies: Betraying a Nation

    Feb 25, 199543m

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

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  • S4E6

    Defending the Mob

    Mar 15, 199543m

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

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  • S4E7

    Witness Protection

    Mar 29, 199543m

    Witnesses gain new identities in return for testimony.

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  • S4E8

    Bad Medicine

    Apr 19, 199543m

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

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  • S4E9

    Mob Ladies

    May 10, 199543m

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

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  • S4E10

    Lights, Camera ... Courtroom

    May 24, 199543m

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

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  • S4E11

    Autopsy

    Jun 14, 199543m

    Medical examiners and forensics experts solve difficult

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  • S4E12

    Hired Guns

    Jun 28, 199543m

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

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  • S4E13

    Cruel and Unusual

    Jul 5, 199543m

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

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  • S4E14

    Military Justice

    Aug 9, 199543m

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

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  • S4E15

    Stalkers: Deadly Obsession

    Aug 16, 199543m

    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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  • S4E16

    Undercover: The Infiltrators

    Sep 6, 199543m

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

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  • S4E17

    Baby Snatchers

    Sep 13, 199543m

    Infant abduction: kidnapper profiles; baby-selling.

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  • S4E18

    Jailhouse Lawyers

    Sep 20, 199543m

    Prison inmates become legal experts.

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  • S4E19

    Assassins

    Oct 11, 199543m

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

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  • S4E20

    LAPD

    Oct 25, 199543m

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

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  • S4E21

    Bombers

    Nov 8, 199543m

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

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  • S4E22

    Deadly Force

    Dec 13, 199543m

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

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  • S4E23

    Why O.J. Simpson Won

    Dec 23, 199543m

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

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