American Justice Season 4, Episode 7: Witness Protection

1

The Quiz-Show Scandals and Other Frauds

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

43 min

2

Kidnapped

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

43 min

3

Godfathers vs. the Law

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

43 min

4

Celebrities on Trial

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

43 min

5

Spies: Betraying a Nation

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

43 min

6

Defending the Mob

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

43 min

7

Witness Protection

Witnesses gain new identities in return for testimony.

43 min

8

Bad Medicine

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

43 min

9

Mob Ladies

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

43 min

10

Lights, Camera ... Courtroom

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

43 min

11

Autopsy

Medical examiners and forensics experts solve difficult

43 min

12

Hired Guns

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

43 min

13

Cruel and Unusual

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

43 min

14

Military Justice

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

43 min

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

43 min

16

Undercover: The Infiltrators

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

43 min

17

Baby Snatchers

Infant abduction: kidnapper profiles; baby-selling.

43 min

18

Jailhouse Lawyers

Prison inmates become legal experts.

43 min

19

Assassins

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

43 min

20

LAPD

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

43 min

21

Bombers

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

43 min

22

Deadly Force

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

43 min

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.

43 min