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