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Taking the Stand tells the story of a crime from the unique lens of the accused as they take the witness stand. Hosted by Dan Abrams, each episode covers everything from first-hand defendant testimony, juxtaposed with the contentious cross examination to the final verdict. There is a reason that taking the witness stand in your own defense is a gamble that very few criminal defendants ever take. In addition to interviews with key members of the investigation, the series features original video from law enforcement, surveillance camera footage, 911 audio recordings, digital forensic evidence and some exclusive interviews and responses from the defendants themselves, to provide an in-depth look at dozens of raw and real cases.
After eight months on the run, disgraced personal-injury attorney Richard Merritt faces trial for the brutal murder of his 77-year-old mother, Shirley. The prosecution paints Richard as a narcissistic manipulator who murdered his mother and disappeared, but the defense claims Shirley was murdered in an act of revenge by Richard's previous fraud victims. Will jurors believe Merritt's story, or will he spend the rest of his life in prison?
35 years after 12-year-old Jonelle Matthews disappeared from her home in Greeley, CO, her remains are recovered. Investigators charge former Idaho Gubernatorial candidate Steve Pankey with murder. Maintaining his innocence, Pankey will take the stand to illustrate the circumstantial aspects of the case. But will it be enough to warrant an acquittal?
Active-duty Army Sergeant Demarcus Little is on trial for the murder of his ex-girlfriend Anitra Gunn. Little has decided to testify in his own defense to tell the jury he would never harm his "soulmate." Will the jury see Demarcus as an innocent upstanding soldier or send him to prison for life?
An online fantasy romance turns into a nightmare when Mauricio Guerrero breaks into the home of an OnlyFans content creator. Guerrero is taking the stand in an effort to convince the jury it was all an act of sexual role play. Will his sordid testimony be enough to keep him out of prison?
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