Accused: Guilty or Innocent?

An intimate account of what happens when someone is formally charged with a crime and sent to trial – all solely from the perspective of the accused, their legal team and family members.

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Episodes

Wife Killer or Self-Defense?

A man shoots his wife, and the crime is caught on camera; questions are asked if the act was a cold-blooded murder or a justified act of self-defense.

45 min

Attempted Murder or Protective Mother?

After years of caring for a sick child, a mother may be hiding a terrible secret; accused of attempting to murder her son, she now fights for her freedom.

45 min

One Punch Assault or Self-Defense?

A young man who witnesses a brutal attack intervenes and throws a punch; questions are asked if the act was justified, or if he should be sentenced to 20 years.

45 min

Cold Case Killer or Innocent Teenage Girl?

A murder remains unsolved for 10 years; police finally have a suspect, but the accused would have been 13 years old at the time.

45 min

Deadly Driver or Tragic Accident?

A terrible car crash leaves a father dead and his son horribly injured, while the driver of the other car is miraculously unharmed.

45 min

Murdered His Mother or Falsely Accused? (Part 1)

A family is divided after the murder of a beloved grandmother; facing life in prison, a son must prove his innocence.

45 min

Murdered His Mother or Falsely Accused? (Part 2)

Accused of shooting his mother, a son stands trial for murder and his family testifies for the prosecution.

45 min

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Accused: Guilty or Innocent?

An intimate account of what happens when someone is formally charged with a crime and sent to trial – all solely from the perspective of the accused, their legal team and family members.

Orignal Language

Seasons

Genre

Documentary

Status

Returning Series

Release Data

2020-04-20

Production Companies

A+E Global Media, Brinkworth Productions

Streaming Network

A&E