Justice on Trial

Season 1, Episode 2: Burying Rights (Ohio v. Dixon)

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Judge Judy Sheindlin and her expert legal team recreate the chilling case of Archie Dixon, who confessed to brutally murdering his roommate and burying him alive to profit from selling his car. The case focuses on whether police tactics crossed the line between lawful interrogation and coercion. If the pursuit of truth becomes a violation of justice, will a confessed killer be set free?

All Episodes - Season 1

What Happens in My House (The Matter of Terrence K.)
Episode 1
What Happens in My House (The Matter of Terrence K.)
 Burying Rights (Ohio v. Dixon)
Episode 2
Burying Rights (Ohio v. Dixon)
 Sixteen to Life (1) (People v. Deskovic)
Episode 3
Sixteen to Life (1) (People v. Deskovic)
 Sixteen to Life (2) (Deskovic v. Putnam County)
Episode 4
Sixteen to Life (2) (Deskovic v. Putnam County)
 For the Defendant (Gideon v. Wainwright)
Episode 5
For the Defendant (Gideon v. Wainwright)
 Killer, but Not a Liar (People v. Turriago)
Episode 6
Killer, but Not a Liar (People v. Turriago)
 Hell Goes On Forever (Snyder v. Phelps)
Episode 7
Hell Goes On Forever (Snyder v. Phelps)
 Scopes Monkey Trial (State of TN v. Scopes)
Episode 8
Scopes Monkey Trial (State of TN v. Scopes)
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