

Justice on Trial
2025-07-21 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 5.0
Judge Judy Sheindlin puts the American justice system on trial in a true crime high-stakes courtroom drama, as she and her expert legal team recreate the trials from notorious cases where following the letter of the law did not necessarily feel "just."
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Judith SheindlinSelf - Lower Court Judge
Tanya AckerSelf - Appeals Court Judge
Patricia DiMangoSelf - Appeals Court Judge
Adam LevySelf - Appeals Court Judge
Daniel MentzerSelf - Lawyer
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