Bill Kurtis
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Series SeasonSeason 4 episodes1995
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.
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Episode 143 min1995-01-03
The Quiz-Show Scandals and Other Frauds
Quiz-show scandals of the '50s; Clifford Irving's "biography" of Howard Hughes; Tawana Brawley.
Episode 243 min1995-01-04
Kidnapped
The abductions of biathlete Kari Swenson and Exxon executive Sidney Reso are used to explore how law enforcement agencies respond to kidnappings.
Episode 343 min1995-01-11
Godfathers vs. the Law
The FBI adapts methods to catch racketeers; "most-wanted" list; wiretapping.
Episode 443 min1995-02-08
Celebrities on Trial
Celebrity and equal justice; director John Landis; James Brown; Zsa Zsa Gabor; Christian Brando..
Episode 543 min1995-02-25
Spies: Betraying a Nation
Espionage and national security; Walker family spy ring; Jonathan Pollard and Israel; double agents.
Episode 643 min1995-03-15
Defending the Mob
Frank Ragano defends Santo Trafficante, Jimmy Hoffa; Bruce Cutler defends John Gotti.
Episode 743 min1995-03-29
Witness Protection
Witnesses gain new identities in return for testimony.
Episode 843 min1995-04-19
Bad Medicine
Convicted murderer Genene Jones is one of a breed of medical professional who harm rather than heal their patients.
Episode 943 min1995-05-10
Mob Ladies
Women and organized crime; Virginia Hill and Bugsy Siegel; Arlyne Weiss Brickman; Marianne DelGiorno; Antoinette Giancana.
Episode 1043 min1995-05-24
Lights, Camera ... Courtroom
Publicity and high-profile cases; Scopes trial; Lindbergh case
Episode 1143 min1995-06-14
Autopsy
Medical examiners and forensics experts solve difficult
Episode 1243 min1995-06-28
Hired Guns
A businessman has his partner killed; a millionaire has his wife murdered.
Episode 1343 min1995-07-05
Cruel and Unusual
Although specifically prohibited by the United States Constitution, instances of cruel and unusual punishment still occur.
Episode 1443 min1995-08-09
Military Justice
Courts-martial of Eddie Slovik, Bobby Garwood and Clayton Lonetree.
Episode 1543 min1995-08-16
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
Episode 1643 min1995-09-06
Undercover: The Infiltrators
Stings: escort service; money laundering; judicial corruption; art forgery.
Episode 1743 min1995-09-13
Baby Snatchers
Infant abduction: kidnapper profiles; baby-selling.
Episode 1843 min1995-09-20
Jailhouse Lawyers
Prison inmates become legal experts.
Episode 1943 min1995-10-11
Assassins
Profiles of three assassins: Sirhan Sirhan; James Earl Ray; Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme.
Episode 2043 min1995-10-25
LAPD
Profile of the Los Angeles Police Department from the 1950s to the present.
Episode 2143 min1995-11-08
Bombers
Bombs: Unabomber; George Matesky, New York's Mad Bomber; World Trade Center.
Episode 2243 min1995-12-13
Deadly Force
A review of controversial cases raises questions about citizens or suspects dying at the hands of law enforcement officials.
Episode 2343 min1995-12-23
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.
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