Death Row Stories — Season 1, Episode 5: John Thompson: Rough Justice in the Big Easy

Episode synopsis

When petty criminal John Thompson is convicted on capital murder charges, two successful Philadelphia lawyers agree to represent him, but soon discover that their legal rules don't necessarily apply in New Orleans.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Edward Lee Elmore: Innocence and the Intern
• E2Gloria Killian: Ride to the Rescue
• E3Joe D'Ambrosio: Blood & Water
• E4James Duckett: Killer Cop
• E6Kris Maharaj: Murder in Miami
• E7Timothy Hennis: Double Jeopardy
• E8Nathan Dunlap: Eye for an Eye