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American Justice, The Prohibition Years
directed by David Osterlund; produced by David Osterlund, in American Justice and Target Mafia (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1993), 1 hour 32 mins
This American Justice program traces the origins of organized crime in the U.S., from the Irish bootleggers to the arrival of the Italian Mafia, which cracked down on the Irish and Jewish gangs.
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directed by David Osterlund; produced by David Osterlund, in American Justice and Target Mafia (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1993), 1 hour 32 mins
Description
This American Justice program traces the origins of organized crime in the U.S., from the Irish bootleggers to the arrival of the Italian Mafia, which cracked down on the Irish and Jewish gangs.
Field of Study
Criminal Justice & Public Safety
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
David Osterlund
Author / Creator
David Osterlund
Date Published / Released
1993
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
American Justice, Target Mafia
Speaker / Narrator
Bill Kurtis, 1940-
Person Discussed
Bill Kurtis, 1940-
Topic / Theme
Crime, Immigration and emigration, Organized crime, Prohibition, U.S., 1919-1933, Criminal Justice & Public Safety
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American Justice, Unions And The Mob
directed by David Meyer; produced by David Meyer, in American Justice and Target Mafia (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1993), 48 mins
This American Justice program focuses on Mafia connections to big business and conflicts with unions and Communists.
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directed by David Meyer; produced by David Meyer, in American Justice and Target Mafia (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1993), 48 mins
Description
This American Justice program focuses on Mafia connections to big business and conflicts with unions and Communists.
Field of Study
Criminal Justice & Public Safety
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
David Meyer, Bill Kurtis, 1940-
Author / Creator
David Meyer
Date Published / Released
1993
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
American Justice, Target Mafia
Speaker / Narrator
Bill Kurtis, 1940-
Person Discussed
Bill Kurtis, 1940-
Topic / Theme
Crime, Labor and unions, Organized crime, Criminal Justice & Public Safety
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American Justice, Spies: Betraying A Nation
directed by Ted Schillinger, fl. 1993; produced by Jonathan Towers, fl. 1993, in American Justice (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1994), 45 mins
A&E sniffs out a rat in the one-hour American Justice: Spies -- Betraying a Nation. The two world wars produced a handful of well-known heroes famous for stealing the enemy's secrets. The advent of the Cold War made it necessary to continue with international espionage. But, with later conflict resolutions, Americ...
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directed by Ted Schillinger, fl. 1993; produced by Jonathan Towers, fl. 1993, in American Justice (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1994), 45 mins
Description
A&E sniffs out a rat in the one-hour American Justice: Spies -- Betraying a Nation. The two world wars produced a handful of well-known heroes famous for stealing the enemy's secrets. The advent of the Cold War made it necessary to continue with international espionage. But, with later conflict resolutions, Americans are less suspicious. That doesn't mean there aren't spies still lurking around. John Walker and Jerry Whitworth are two examples of...
A&E sniffs out a rat in the one-hour American Justice: Spies -- Betraying a Nation. The two world wars produced a handful of well-known heroes famous for stealing the enemy's secrets. The advent of the Cold War made it necessary to continue with international espionage. But, with later conflict resolutions, Americans are less suspicious. That doesn't mean there aren't spies still lurking around. John Walker and Jerry Whitworth are two examples of modern-day moles. Together, they are responsible for the corruption of over one million encrypted messages. While Whitworth and Walker were informing the Russians, Jonathan Pollard was working for the Israeli government, handing over classified Naval information. His arrest cast a shadow on American relations with the struggling country. Even the CIA is not immune to betrayal. In 1994, special agent Aldrich Ames was convicted of treason for his compliance with the Soviet Union. A&E's analysis of these spy cases puts a new spin on an old trick
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Field of Study
Criminal Justice & Public Safety
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jonathan Towers, fl. 1993
Author / Creator
Ted Schillinger, fl. 1993
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
American Justice
Topic / Theme
Espionage, Criminal Justice & Public Safety
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American Justice, Gangbusters
directed by Eric Seuel Davies; produced by Eric Seuel Davies, in American Justice and Target Mafia (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996), 46 mins
Organized crime thrived on collusion with corrupt politicians and lawmen. This American Justice program explains how gangbusters worked both within and outside America's formal legal machinery to break up criminal enterprises.
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directed by Eric Seuel Davies; produced by Eric Seuel Davies, in American Justice and Target Mafia (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996), 46 mins
Description
Organized crime thrived on collusion with corrupt politicians and lawmen. This American Justice program explains how gangbusters worked both within and outside America's formal legal machinery to break up criminal enterprises.
Field of Study
Criminal Justice & Public Safety
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Eric Seuel Davies, Bill Kurtis, 1940-
Author / Creator
Eric Seuel Davies
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
American Justice, Target Mafia
Speaker / Narrator
Bill Kurtis, 1940-
Topic / Theme
Crime, Organized crime, Criminal Justice & Public Safety
Copyright Message
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American Justice, Secrets Unveiled
directed by Eric Seuel Davies; produced by Eric Seuel Davies, in American Justice and Target Mafia (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996), 45 mins
This American Justice program discusses the mob's thwarted attempt to work openly in Las Vegas, the Kefauver Hearings, the Apalachin Meeting, Joe Valachi and the breaking of the Mafia's code of silence, and the rise and fall of Vito Genovese.
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directed by Eric Seuel Davies; produced by Eric Seuel Davies, in American Justice and Target Mafia (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996), 45 mins
Description
This American Justice program discusses the mob's thwarted attempt to work openly in Las Vegas, the Kefauver Hearings, the Apalachin Meeting, Joe Valachi and the breaking of the Mafia's code of silence, and the rise and fall of Vito Genovese.
Field of Study
Criminal Justice & Public Safety
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Eric Seuel Davies, Bill Kurtis, 1940-
Author / Creator
Eric Seuel Davies
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
American Justice, Target Mafia
Speaker / Narrator
Bill Kurtis, 1940-
Topic / Theme
Crime, Organized crime, Criminal Justice & Public Safety
Copyright Message
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American Justice, The Showdown
directed by David Royle; produced by David Royle, in American Justice and Target Mafia (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996), 55 mins
As this American Justice program illustrates, time ran out for the Sicilian Mafia as federal agents cracked down and brutal gangs from Colombia and Russia began to make their presence felt.
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directed by David Royle; produced by David Royle, in American Justice and Target Mafia (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996), 55 mins
Description
As this American Justice program illustrates, time ran out for the Sicilian Mafia as federal agents cracked down and brutal gangs from Colombia and Russia began to make their presence felt.
Field of Study
Criminal Justice & Public Safety
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
David Royle, Bill Kurtis, 1940-
Author / Creator
David Royle
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
American Justice, Target Mafia
Speaker / Narrator
Bill Kurtis, 1940-
Topic / Theme
Crime, Organized crime, Criminal Justice & Public Safety
Copyright Message
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American Justice, High Crimes And Misdemeanors
produced by Mike Leiderman, Rise Sanders Larson and Rachel Hanfling, in American Justice (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1998), 46 mins
The most powerful position in the country comes under scrutiny in American Justice: High Crimes and Misdemeanors. Presidential misdeeds have been common, but punishment is rare. A&E looks at the historic moments when the national leader was reprimanded and, in one case, impeached. Andrew Johnson stands as the only...
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produced by Mike Leiderman, Rise Sanders Larson and Rachel Hanfling, in American Justice (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1998), 46 mins
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The most powerful position in the country comes under scrutiny in American Justice: High Crimes and Misdemeanors. Presidential misdeeds have been common, but punishment is rare. A&E looks at the historic moments when the national leader was reprimanded and, in one case, impeached. Andrew Johnson stands as the only executive to have been so removed. His opposition to the powerful post-Civil War Radical party ensured his departure. More recently, R...
The most powerful position in the country comes under scrutiny in American Justice: High Crimes and Misdemeanors. Presidential misdeeds have been common, but punishment is rare. A&E looks at the historic moments when the national leader was reprimanded and, in one case, impeached. Andrew Johnson stands as the only executive to have been so removed. His opposition to the powerful post-Civil War Radical party ensured his departure. More recently, Richard Nixon resigned from office rather than face the same fate. The Watergate scandal typifies one of the most controversial periods of American leadership. A&E analyzes these close calls and takedowns while suggesting the possibility for legal reform.
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Field of Study
Criminal Justice & Public Safety
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Mike Leiderman, Rise Sanders Larson, Rachel Hanfling, Bill Kurtis, 1940-
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
American Justice
Speaker / Narrator
Bill Kurtis, 1940-
Person Discussed
Andrew Johnson, 1808-1875, Alcee Lamar Hastings, 1936-, William Jefferson Clinton, 1946-, Richard Milhous Nixon, 1913-1994
Topic / Theme
Crime, Government, Law enforcement, Laws and legislation, Andrew Johnson Impeachment, February 21 - May 16, 1868, Watergate Scandal, 1972-1975, Criminal Justice & Public Safety
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1998 by A&E Television Networks.
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American Justice, The City Killer-Gangs
directed by Don Horan, 1927-1996; produced by Mort Zimmerman, fl. 1983-2005, in American Justice (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks), 25 mins
During Prohibition, criminals build national syndicates.
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directed by Don Horan, 1927-1996; produced by Mort Zimmerman, fl. 1983-2005, in American Justice (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks), 25 mins
Description
During Prohibition, criminals build national syndicates.
Field of Study
Criminal Justice & Public Safety
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Mort Zimmerman, fl. 1983-2005, Bill Kurtis, 1940-
Author / Creator
Don Horan, 1927-1996
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
American Justice
Speaker / Narrator
Bill Kurtis, 1940-
Person Discussed
Al Capone, 1899-1947
Topic / Theme
Cities, Crime, Organized crime, Prohibition, U.S., 1919-1933, Criminal Justice & Public Safety
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American Justice, The Monster Inside
directed by Jan Martinet; produced by Jan Martinet, Towers Productions, Inc., in American Justice (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2002), 47 mins
A bloody bridge was the opening act in a case highlighting the difficult issues surrounding sexual predators.
On November 13th, 1998, police in San Luis Obispo received calls about a large pool of blood on a local bridge. A few days later, Rachel Newhouse, a 20-year-old junior at a local college, was declared mis...
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directed by Jan Martinet; produced by Jan Martinet, Towers Productions, Inc., in American Justice (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2002), 47 mins
Description
A bloody bridge was the opening act in a case highlighting the difficult issues surrounding sexual predators.
On November 13th, 1998, police in San Luis Obispo received calls about a large pool of blood on a local bridge. A few days later, Rachel Newhouse, a 20-year-old junior at a local college, was declared missing. And while DNA tests revealed that the blood on the bridge likely came from Rachel, there were no witnesses and no other clues--no...
A bloody bridge was the opening act in a case highlighting the difficult issues surrounding sexual predators.
On November 13th, 1998, police in San Luis Obispo received calls about a large pool of blood on a local bridge. A few days later, Rachel Newhouse, a 20-year-old junior at a local college, was declared missing. And while DNA tests revealed that the blood on the bridge likely came from Rachel, there were no witnesses and no other clues--nothing to help the police further their investigation.
A few months later, however, another girl went missing, and their were signs of abduction in her apartment.
AMERICAN JUSTICE® reveals how parole officer David Zarragoza became suspicious about the possible involvement of one of his parolees, Rex Allen Krebs, who had attacked and raped women in their homes 11 years earlier. After bringing him in for questioning, police found that Krebs had sought counseling for his violent sexual tendencies while in prison, but he had not qualified for the program. They also found evidence linking Krebs to the two attacks, and he confessed to his involvement in an interview with DA investigator Larry Hobson.
THE MONSTER INSIDE examines the controversy surrounding the Krebs case, including the fact that he was sentenced to death despite the fact that he demonstrated remorse, actively sought counseling, and been severely abused as a child.
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Field of Study
Criminal Justice & Public Safety
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jan Martinet, Towers Productions, Inc., Bill Kurtis, 1940-
Author / Creator
Jan Martinet
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
American Justice
Speaker / Narrator
Bill Kurtis, 1940-
Person Discussed
Bill Kurtis, 1940-
Topic / Theme
Crime, Criminal investigations, Criminal Justice & Public Safety
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American Justice, The Happy Face Killer
produced by Stefanie Wetzel, Towers Productions, Inc., in American Justice (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2004), 48 mins
Examines the case of the serial killer known as the "Happy Face Killer" for the smiley faces he drew on his many letters to the police and media.
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produced by Stefanie Wetzel, Towers Productions, Inc., in American Justice (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2004), 48 mins
Description
Examines the case of the serial killer known as the "Happy Face Killer" for the smiley faces he drew on his many letters to the police and media.
Field of Study
Criminal Justice & Public Safety
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Stefanie Wetzel, Towers Productions, Inc., Bill Kurtis, 1940-
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
American Justice
Speaker / Narrator
Bill Kurtis, 1940-
Person Discussed
Bill Kurtis, 1940-
Topic / Theme
Crime, Criminal Justice & Public Safety
Copyright Message
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