Episodes 23

1 The Quiz-Show Scandals and Other Frauds

January 3, 1995

43m

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

2 Kidnapped

January 4, 1995

43m

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

January 11, 1995

43m

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

4 Celebrities on Trial

February 8, 1995

43m

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

5 Spies: Betraying a Nation

February 25, 1995

43m

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

6 Defending the Mob

March 15, 1995

43m

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

7 Witness Protection

March 29, 1995

43m

Witnesses gain new identities in return for testimony.

8 Bad Medicine

April 19, 1995

43m

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

9 Mob Ladies

May 10, 1995

43m

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

10 Lights, Camera ... Courtroom

May 24, 1995

43m

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

11 Autopsy

June 14, 1995

43m

Medical examiners and forensics experts solve difficult

12 Hired Guns

June 28, 1995

43m

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

13 Cruel and Unusual

July 5, 1995

43m

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

14 Military Justice

August 9, 1995

43m

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

15 Stalkers: Deadly Obsession

August 16, 1995

43m

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

September 6, 1995

43m

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

17 Baby Snatchers

September 13, 1995

43m

Infant abduction: kidnapper profiles; baby-selling.

18 Jailhouse Lawyers

September 20, 1995

43m

Prison inmates become legal experts.

19 Assassins

October 11, 1995

43m

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

20 LAPD

October 25, 1995

43m

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

21 Bombers

November 8, 1995

43m

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

22 Deadly Force

December 13, 1995

43m

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

December 23, 1995

43m

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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