Here's how to watch Judge Judy's new true crime courtroom drama for free
Court is back in session.
Judge Judy Sheindlin is returning to Prime Video with a new series that tackles true crime; all eight episodes of 'Justice on Trial' are now streaming.
'Justice on Trial' puts the American court system on trial. Judge Sheindlin and her expert legal team recreate trials from notorious cases in American history where the letter of the law dictates that 'justice' doesn't always feel 'just.'
Fast-paced recreations of the crimes are mixed with recreated trials, where Judge Sheindlin acts as the lower court judge, while her 'Tribunal Justice' judges Tanya Acker, Patricia DiMango, and Adam Levy preside over all appeals court cases. Real-life veteran trial lawyers Daniel Mentzer and Larry Bakman also appear.
'Justice on Trial' release date:
All eight episodes of 'Justice on Trial' Season 1 are now streaming on Prime Video. The series came out on July 21.
'Justice on Trial': How to watch for free
'Justice on Trial' is an Amazon Original, meaning you'll need an Amazon Prime membership with a Prime Video subscription to tune in.
Not a Prime member yet? No problem — you can still watch 'Justice on Trial' for free! Amazon Prime comes with a 30-day free trial before payment begins. After one month, the subscription costs $14.99/month or $139/year.
There are ways to save, too. All 18-24-year-olds, regardless of student status, are eligible for a discounted Prime for Young Adults membership with age verification. After a six-month free trial, you'll pay 50% off the standard Prime monthly price — just $7.49/month — for up to six years.
'Justice on Trial' episode guide:
The season has eight episodes, each one focusing on a different crime. Here's a list of all the episodes, plus a little bit about what to expect from each one.
Episode 1: 'What Happens in My House (The Matter of Terrence K.)' – When a foreign diplomat invoked immunity to shield himself from child abuse charges after brutally beating his son, the case ultimately pitted the interests of the U.S. Government against the rights of an abused child.
When a foreign diplomat invoked immunity to shield himself from child abuse charges after brutally beating his son, the case ultimately pitted the interests of the U.S. Government against the rights of an abused child. Episode 2: 'Burying Rights (Ohio v. Dixon)' – Archie Dixon confessed to brutally murdering his roommate and burying him alive to profit from selling his car. The case focuses on whether police tactics crossed the line between lawful interrogation and coercion. If the pursuit of truth becomes a violation of justice, will a confessed killer be set free?
Archie Dixon confessed to brutally murdering his roommate and burying him alive to profit from selling his car. The case focuses on whether police tactics crossed the line between lawful interrogation and coercion. If the pursuit of truth becomes a violation of justice, will a confessed killer be set free? Episode 3: ' Sixteen to Life: Part 1 (People v. Deskovic) ' – As a teenager, Jeffrey Deskovic stood trial for the tragic assault and murder of his high school classmate. Judge Judy Sheindlin and her expert legal team recreate the courtroom battle, revealing questionable police interrogation tactics that led to Deskovic being coerced into a false confession. Will Deskovic's questionable confession be enough to convict him of murder?
As a teenager, Jeffrey Deskovic stood trial for the tragic assault and murder of his high school classmate. Judge Judy Sheindlin and her expert legal team recreate the courtroom battle, revealing questionable police interrogation tactics that led to Deskovic being coerced into a false confession. Will Deskovic's questionable confession be enough to convict him of murder? Episode 4: ' Sixteen to Life: Part 2 (Deskovic v. Putnam County) ' – After being exonerated of assault and murder following 16 years in prison, Jeffrey Deskovic fights back with a civil suit. Judge Judy Sheindlin and her expert legal team recreate this trial to examine the limits of police and prosecutor liability in wrongful conviction cases. Did law enforcement's tactics used to convict Deskovic make them liable for monetary damages, or criminal prosecution?
After being exonerated of assault and murder following 16 years in prison, Jeffrey Deskovic fights back with a civil suit. Judge Judy Sheindlin and her expert legal team recreate this trial to examine the limits of police and prosecutor liability in wrongful conviction cases. Did law enforcement's tactics used to convict Deskovic make them liable for monetary damages, or criminal prosecution? Episode 5: ' For the Defendant (Gideon v. Wainwright) ' – Forced to defend himself in court due to Florida law after he was accused of burglarizing a pool hall in 1963, Clarence Gideon was found guilty. While in prison, his successful appeal to the Supreme Court effectively created the Public Defender system we have today. Now armed with a savvy attorney, would Gideon win his freedom?
Forced to defend himself in court due to Florida law after he was accused of burglarizing a pool hall in 1963, Clarence Gideon was found guilty. While in prison, his successful appeal to the Supreme Court effectively created the Public Defender system we have today. Now armed with a savvy attorney, would Gideon win his freedom? Episode 6: ' Killer, but not a Liar (People v. Turriago) ' – Troopers stopped Leonardo Turriago for a speeding violation on the New York State Thruway, which led police to a grim discovery in the back of his truck: a decomposing body locked in a steamer trunk. But was the search of the truck legal?
Troopers stopped Leonardo Turriago for a speeding violation on the New York State Thruway, which led police to a grim discovery in the back of his truck: a decomposing body locked in a steamer trunk. But was the search of the truck legal? Episode 7: ' Hell Goes on Forever (Snyder v. Phelps) ' – Is inflammatory speech protected under the 1st Amendment? A grieving father witnessed the Westboro Baptist Church's protest with hateful signs and slogans at his son's military funeral, forcing a legal showdown over free speech.
Is inflammatory speech protected under the 1st Amendment? A grieving father witnessed the Westboro Baptist Church's protest with hateful signs and slogans at his son's military funeral, forcing a legal showdown over free speech. Episode 8: 'Scopes Monkey Trial (State of TN v. Scopes)' – To mark the 100th Anniversary of the famous Scopes Monkey Trial, Judge Judy Sheindlin and her expert legal team recreate this landmark case. In 1925, John Scopes challenged a Tennessee law prohibiting the teaching of Darwin's theory of evolution. The iconic case tested the legal boundaries in teaching science versus religion, and, ultimately, the limits of government control over the classroom.
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