Summary American Justice profiles some of the more bizarre defenses in the history of the American legal system. First up, the so called "Twinkie Defense". On Nov. 27, 1978, San Francisco City Supervisor Dan White shot and killed Mayor George Moscone and Harvey Milk who was another supervisor. White claimed he committed the crimes after binging on junk food. Next, "The Sleepwalking Defense" where Scott Falater stabbed his wife 44 times, but claimed he was sleepwalking while he did it. Then, "The Nymphomaniac Defense" where a woman claimed she was engaged in sexual surrogate therapy rather than prostitution.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Dennis Haysbert Sonny Vellozzi Bill Kurtis Johnnie L. Cochran Jr.
Genres : Crime History Documentary
Release date : Oct 26, 1999
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : Citra, Florida, USA
Production companies : Towers Productions
Summary American Justice profiles some of the more bizarre defenses in the history of the American legal system. First up, the so called "Twinkie Defense". On Nov. 27, 1978, San Francisco City Supervisor Dan White shot and killed Mayor George Moscone and Harvey Milk who was another supervisor. White claimed he committed the crimes after binging on junk food. Next, "The Sleepwalking Defense" where Scott Falater stabbed his wife 44 times, but claimed he was sleepwalking while he did it. Then, "The Nymphomaniac Defense" where a woman claimed she was engaged in sexual surrogate therapy rather than prostitution.
Genres : Crime History Documentary
Release date : Oct 26, 1999
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : Citra, Florida, USA
Production companies : Towers Productions
