American Justice Season 4

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.

Air date: 1995-01-02

Episodes: 23

Episodes

E1: The Quiz-Show Scandals and Other Frauds

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

Air date: 1995-01-03

E2: Kidnapped

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

Air date: 1995-01-04

E3: Godfathers vs. the Law

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

Air date: 1995-01-11

E4: Celebrities on Trial

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

Air date: 1995-02-08

E5: Spies: Betraying a Nation

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

Air date: 1995-02-25

E6: Defending the Mob

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

Air date: 1995-03-15

E7: Witness Protection

Witnesses gain new identities in return for testimony.

Air date: 1995-03-29

E8: Bad Medicine

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

Air date: 1995-04-19

E9: Mob Ladies

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

Air date: 1995-05-10

E10: Lights, Camera ... Courtroom

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

Air date: 1995-05-24

E11: Autopsy

Medical examiners and forensics experts solve difficult

Air date: 1995-06-14

E12: Hired Guns

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

Air date: 1995-06-28

E13: Cruel and Unusual

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

Air date: 1995-07-05

E14: Military Justice

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

Air date: 1995-08-09

E15: 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

Air date: 1995-08-16

E16: Undercover: The Infiltrators

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

Air date: 1995-09-06

E17: Baby Snatchers

Infant abduction: kidnapper profiles; baby-selling.

Air date: 1995-09-13

E18: Jailhouse Lawyers

Prison inmates become legal experts.

Air date: 1995-09-20

E19: Assassins

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

Air date: 1995-10-11

E20: LAPD

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

Air date: 1995-10-25

E21: Bombers

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

Air date: 1995-11-08

E22: Deadly Force

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

Air date: 1995-12-13

E23: 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.

Air date: 1995-12-23