American Justice — Season 4
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.
About this season
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 (23)
1. The Quiz-Show Scandals and Other Frauds
Aired 3 January 1995 • 43 min
Quiz-show scandals of the '50s; Clifford Irving's "biography" of Howard Hughes; Tawana Brawley.
2. Kidnapped
Aired 4 January 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. Godfathers vs. the Law
Aired 11 January 1995 • 43 min
The FBI adapts methods to catch racketeers; "most-wanted" list; wiretapping.
4. Celebrities on Trial
Aired 8 February 1995 • 43 min
Celebrity and equal justice; director John Landis; James Brown; Zsa Zsa Gabor; Christian Brando..
5. Spies: Betraying a Nation
Aired 25 February 1995 • 43 min
Espionage and national security; Walker family spy ring; Jonathan Pollard and Israel; double agents.
6. Defending the Mob
Aired 15 March 1995 • 43 min
Frank Ragano defends Santo Trafficante, Jimmy Hoffa; Bruce Cutler defends John Gotti.
7. Witness Protection
Aired 29 March 1995 • 43 min
Witnesses gain new identities in return for testimony.
8. Bad Medicine
Aired 19 April 1995 • 43 min
Convicted murderer Genene Jones is one of a breed of medical professional who harm rather than heal their patients.
9. Mob Ladies
Aired 10 May 1995 • 43 min
Women and organized crime; Virginia Hill and Bugsy Siegel; Arlyne Weiss Brickman; Marianne DelGiorno; Antoinette Giancana.
10. Lights, Camera ... Courtroom
Aired 24 May 1995 • 43 min
Publicity and high-profile cases; Scopes trial; Lindbergh case
11. Autopsy
Aired 14 June 1995 • 43 min
Medical examiners and forensics experts solve difficult
12. Hired Guns
Aired 28 June 1995 • 43 min
A businessman has his partner killed; a millionaire has his wife murdered.
13. Cruel and Unusual
Aired 5 July 1995 • 43 min
Although specifically prohibited by the United States Constitution, instances of cruel and unusual punishment still occur.
14. Military Justice
Aired 9 August 1995 • 43 min
Courts-martial of Eddie Slovik, Bobby Garwood and Clayton Lonetree.
15. Stalkers: Deadly Obsession
Aired 16 August 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
16. Undercover: The Infiltrators
Aired 6 September 1995 • 43 min
Stings: escort service; money laundering; judicial corruption; art forgery.
17. Baby Snatchers
Aired 13 September 1995 • 43 min
Infant abduction: kidnapper profiles; baby-selling.
18. Jailhouse Lawyers
Aired 20 September 1995 • 43 min
Prison inmates become legal experts.
19. Assassins
Aired 11 October 1995 • 43 min
Profiles of three assassins: Sirhan Sirhan; James Earl Ray; Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme.
20. LAPD
Aired 25 October 1995 • 43 min
Profile of the Los Angeles Police Department from the 1950s to the present.
21. Bombers
Aired 8 November 1995 • 43 min
Bombs: Unabomber; George Matesky, New York's Mad Bomber; World Trade Center.
22. Deadly Force
Aired 13 December 1995 • 43 min
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
Aired 23 December 1995 • 43 min
A play-by-play chronicle and legal dissection of the O.J. Simpson case and its impact on the judicial system.