Taking the Stand — Season 1, Episode 6: Leon Jacob

Episode synopsis

Former Houston doctor Leon Jacob is currently serving a life sentence. He was found guilty of plotting, along with his girlfriend, Valerie McDaniel, the murder of his ex-girlfriend and Valerie's ex-husband. Valerie took her own life after serving some time in prison. Leon Jacob takes the stand to defend his rocky past.

About Taking the Stand

The story of crimes from the unique lens of the accused as they take the witness stand.

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• E2Amber Guyger
• E3Scott Nelson
• E4Shayna Hubers
• E5Eric Campbell
• E7Sean Foley
• E8Sabrina Limon
• E9Luke Vanhemert
• E10George Burch
• E11James Scandirito
• E12Katie Magbanua
• E13Claudia Hoerig