Ten famous court cases come to life through reenactment of actual conversations preserved through trial transcripts and court reporters to explore the foundations of our current legal systems.
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Ten famous court cases come to life through reenactment of actual conversations preserved through trial transcripts and court reporters to explore the foundations of our current legal systems.
The McMartin Preschool Scandal Changed How We Investigate Child Abuse
In Dispute: 10 Famous Trials That Changed History
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The McMartin Preschool Scandal Changed How We Investigate Child Abuse
The infamous McMartin Preschool trial epitomized the daycare abuse hysteria of the 1980s. What began with unsubstantiated allegations by a mentally ill parent spiraled into a seven-year legal battle, costing $16 million and leaving lives shattered—without a single conviction. Through flawed investigations, suggestive interviews, and sensational claims, the case raised critical questions about justice, credibility, and the power of mass panic. Join us as we explore the events, the fallout, and the lessons learned from one of America’s most controversial trials.
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Lee Rawles as Kee MacFarlane
Ken Sutherland as 9th Circuit Appeals
Conrad Saam as Professor Douglas Linder
Doreen Wiley as Attorney Lael Rubin
Jon Enge as Attorney Dean Richard Gits
Evan Dicharry as Attorney J. Daniel Davis
Gyi Tsakalakis as Dr. Michael Maloney
Georgia Well as Peggy Buckey
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In Dispute: 10 Famous Trials That Changed History
Ten famous court cases come to life through reenactment of actual conversations preserved through trial transcripts and court reporters to explore the foundations of our current legal systems.
