Accused: Guilty or Innocent?
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7 Seasons · 62 Episodes · Premiered April 21, 2020
Accused: Guilty or Innocent? offers an intimate account of what happens when someone is formally charged with a crime and sent to trial – all solely from the perspective of the accused, their legal team and family members.
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Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
7 episodes
E01
Wife Killer or Self-Defense?
Wed, Apr 22 2020 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A man shoots his wife, and it's all caught on camera. Was this a cold-blooded murder or a justified act of self-defense.
E02
Attempted Murder or Protective Mother?
Wed, Apr 29 2020 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
After years of caring for a sick child, is a mother hiding a terrible secret. Accused of attempting to murder her son, she is now fighting for her freedom.
E03
One Punch Assault or Self-Defense?
Wed, May 6 2020 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A young man who witnesses a brutal attack intervenes and throws a punch.
E04
Cold Case Killer or Innocent Teenage Girl?
Wed, May 13 2020 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
For 10 years, a murder has been unsolved. Now, police have a suspect. The catch… the accused would have been 13-years-old at the time.
E05
Deadly Driver or Tragic Accident?
Wed, May 20 2020 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A terrible car crash leaves a father dead and his son horribly injured. The driver of the other car is miraculously unharmed. Tragic accident or deadly driver'
E06
Murdered His Mother or Falsely Accused? (Part 1)
Wed, May 27 2020 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A family is divided after the murder of a beloved grandmother. Facing life in prison, can a son prove his innocence?
E07
Murdered His Mother or Falsely Accused? (Part 2)
Wed, Jun 3 2020 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Accused of shooting his mother, a son stands trial for murder. With his family testifying for the prosecution, who will the jury believe?
Season 2
5 episodes
E01
Best Friend Killing or Self-Defense?
Fri, Aug 20 2021 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A retired coal miner shoots his best friend to death after a Christmas outing takes a terrible turn. Accused of manslaughter and facing 35 years in prison, this case sees the defense take on not just the prosecution--but the failing memory of the accused. Reckless homicide or self-defense?
E02
Killer Ex-Wife or Self-Defense?
Fri, Aug 27 2021 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
When a man is shot dead in rural Montana, his ex-wife is accused of murder. She says that she shot him in self-defense after an assault, but with forensic evidence revealing a shot to the back of the head, what is the truth?
E03
Careless Shooter or Child Protector?
Fri, Sep 3 2021 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A young man intervenes in a family dispute. Armed with an AK-47, he fires two warning shots as he tries to protect a child seeking help. The prosecution allege he took the law into his own hands. The defense argue that he did the right thing. Local hero or unlawful vigilante?
E04
Abusive Father or Birth Trauma?
Fri, Sep 10 2021 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A new father is accused of child abuse after taking his son to hospital. With conflicting experts on both sides and prison looming, can the defense unravel the medical mystery and prove his innocence?
E05
Road Rage Shooting or Stand Your Ground?
Fri, Sep 17 2021 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A road rage encounter on a highway leaves one man with serious injuries and the other facing life in prison. The accused claims he fired his gun at the victim after he was attacked.
Season 3
10 episodes
E01
Deadly Veteran or Self-Protection?
Fri, May 27 2022 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A US veteran shoots a wanted fugitive in the back on his land--murder or self-defense?
E02
Stabbed My Neighbor or Protected Myself?
Fri, Jun 3 2022 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Neighborhood drinks turn bloody when a fight breaks out between friends. Was this self-defense or a brutal attack?
E03
Failed My Child or Innocent Mother?
Fri, Jun 10 2022 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A mother wakes to find her child cold and her boyfriend nowhere to be seen. When the child dies and the boyfriend is found hanged, will prosecutors decide that she is to blame?
E04
Killed My Husband or Defended Myself?
Fri, Jun 17 2022 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
An intimate account of what happens when someone is formally charged with a crime and sent to trial.
E05
Careless Adult or Swimming Pool Tragedy?
Fri, Jun 24 2022 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
After a child is injured in a swimming pool, the man looking after her is charged with aggravated child abuse. The former US Army medic claims he did everything possible to save the young girl's life--but the prosecution allege he is to blame for her injuries. Tragic accident or child neglect?
E06
Wife Killer or Medically Insane?
Fri, Jul 8 2022 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
After a woman is stabbed to death by her husband of three decades, shockwaves echo around a community. The prosecution claims this is a clear case of murder. For the defense, however, this is a one-in-a-million event. They argue that the husband was insane at the time of the killing. Will a jury believe that there is a medical explanation for this tragic event? Or will the husband spend the rest of his life behind bars?
E07
Jealous Shooter or Innocent Fall Guy?
Fri, Jul 15 2022 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
In the dead of night, a tattoo artist is shot in his home. For two years, the case goes cold--until two confidential informants step forward and identify a young photojournalist as the shooter. The accused insists he has an alibi and was miles away at the time of the shooting. However, with forensic evidence linking him to the weapon, the prosecution believe they have their man. With a maximum of 15 years in prison on the table, who will prove their case--the defense or the prosecution?
E08
Teenage Killer or Mistaken Identity?
Fri, Jul 22 2022 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A fight between teenagers turns deadly when an 18-year-old is killed by a single gunshot to the chest. Eyewitnesses claim that a 16-year-old student pulled the trigger--however, the young student insists he is innocent. With no forensic evidence tying the student to the crime, will he be cleared or convicted?
E09
Killed My Wife or Staircase Fall?
Fri, Jul 29 2022 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
When a mother is found fighting for her life at the bottom of the stairs of her home, suspicion falls on her firefighter husband. The prosecution allege she was the victim of a devastating assault. The defense claim she sustained her injuries by falling down the stairs. With life in prison as a possible sentence and hidden secrets revealed, was this murder or an accidental fall?
E10
Murdered My Tenant or Self-defense?
Fri, Aug 5 2022 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
When a landlord shoots a problem tenant dead in Florida, police and prosecutors act swiftly--charging the landlord with murder. The landlord claims that the tenant was carrying a machete at the time of the shooting and threatened to kill him. With the landlord facing life in prison if found guilty, is this self-defense or murder?
Season 4
7 episodes
E01
Screwdriver Stabbing or Defending My Family?
Fri, Jan 13 2023 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A young man stabs another man who assaulted his brother and attempted to steal from their family-run gas station. Was it attempted murder or self-defense?
E02
Murder Mastermind or Innocent Witness?
Fri, Jan 20 2023 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Police reopen the cold case murder of a young Marine who was killed in a hotel room and charge the woman who was with him at the time. Is she the mastermind behind his death or an innocent victim?
E03
Killer Driver or Medical Emergency?
Fri, Jan 27 2023 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A man falls asleep while driving and kills a construction worker in the road. Was he a reckless driver or an innocent man with an undiagnosed medical condition?
E04
Masked Attacker or Mistaken Identity?
Fri, Feb 3 2023 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A traveling nurse is pulled over for a traffic violation in New Mexico and is arrested for felony burglary carried out in her home state of Ohio. Is she a thug for hire or innocent with a rock-solid alibi?
E05
Reckless Driver or Tragic Accident?
Fri, Feb 10 2023 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A woman faces life in prison when a passenger in the car she is driving is killed after she collides with an 18-wheel truck. Was she an intoxicated driver?
E06
Killer Mom or Innocent Parent?
Fri, Feb 17 2023 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A mother of four is accused of killing her 11-week old baby and is now facing life in prison. The prosecution alleges the infant was violently shaken -- but the defense insists this isn't what happened. Did she kill her child of did he die from natural causes?
E07
Nightclub Murder or Self-Defense Shooting?
Fri, Mar 3 2023 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
An argument erupts outside a Florida nightclub. One man is killed and another is charged with murder. Investigating if it was a case of cold-blooded murder or did he have to shoot to save his own life.
Season 5
11 episodes
E01
Protective Mother or Vigilante Murderer?
Fri, Oct 6 2023 2:04 AM GMT+0000
63 min
When a mother learns her daughter has been abused by the teenager's estranged father, the police are called. But, before the investigation can gather speed, the father visits unexpectedly. A row ensues and the father is shot dead. Is she a mother protecting her children--or an angry killer?
E02
Killer Biker or Self-defense Shooter?
Fri, Oct 13 2023 2:04 AM GMT+0000
62 min
A violent argument between two men erupts at a busy grocery store. One is shot dead and the other faces a murder charge. With the whole incident caught on CCTV, who will the jury believe was the aggressor?
E03
Reckless Driver or Blameless Mother?
Fri, Oct 20 2023 2:04 AM GMT+0000
62 min
A mother wakes from a coma to learn her worst nightmare has come true. Six weeks earlier, she had been involved in a multi-car smash at a busy junction. Tragically, her 5-year-old son is dead. Was the mother, who remembers nothing of the incident, speeding? And did she jump a red light? The Prosecution says she's to blame and is charging her with manslaughter.
E04
Machete Attacker or Innocent Girlfriend?
Fri, Oct 27 2023 2:04 AM GMT+0000
62 min
A heated argument turns terrifying as a woman is threatened by her boyfriend. Waiting at a gas station after calling 911, she grabs a machete to defend herself. However, when the police arrive, they arrest her not him. Is she a Machete Attacker or Innocent Girlfriend?
E05
Road Rage Vigilante or Family Protector?
Fri, Nov 3 2023 2:04 AM GMT+0000
62 min
A veteran shoots out the tire of another driver's vehicle in the aftermath of an automobile accident. He now faces up to 20 years in prison. Will a jury judge whether his acts were reasonable or reckless?
E06
Breakup Homicide or Shot in Self-Defense?
Fri, Nov 10 2023 3:04 AM GMT+0000
62 min
A painful breakup ends in tragedy when a Correctional Officer fatally wounds his ex-girlfriend. The Prosecution say he's a reckless killer, but the Defense argues he was under attack and shot in self-defense.
E07
Killed My Mother or Innocent Driver?
Fri, Nov 17 2023 3:04 AM GMT+0000
62 min
A tragic car crash leads to the death of an 89-year-old woman. Now, her daughter, who was behind the wheel, is blamed with her death and faces a life behind bars. Carless driver or devastated crash survivor?
E08
Angry Shooter or Hammer Attack Defense?
Fri, Dec 1 2023 3:04 AM GMT+0000
62 min
After police respond to a shooting in Chicago, a man is arrested and charged. He claims that he was attacked with a hammer before reaching for his weapon. Will a jury believe he was the aggressor or is it a case of self-defense?
E09
Party Killer or Innocent Bystander?
Fri, Dec 8 2023 3:04 AM GMT+0000
62 min
A Louisiana trail-ride dance party is cut short when shots ring out. A man dies and his daughter's partner - who was standing nearby - is accused. There was animosity between the men, but did the accused shoot the grandfather of his own child dead - or was it someone else?
E10
After the Verdict: Collin and Lindsay
Fri, Dec 15 2023 3:04 AM GMT+0000
62 min
Two years ago, Collin Quint reluctantly accepted a plea deal after being accused of shaking his baby. Following a short sentence, he is preparing to reunite with his family. But the Prosecution has other ideas. Can they permanently terminate his rights as a father and send him back to prison?
E11
After the Verdict: Angel's Second Chance
Fri, Dec 22 2023 3:01 AM GMT+0000
63 min
Angel Bumpass spent three years in prison after being convicted for a murder she claimed she didn't commit. In 2022, she was granted a retrial and released on bond. Now facing a second trial, will Angel remain free or will she face a life behind bars?
Season 6
8 episodes
E01
Murdered My Boss or Innocent Employee?
Fri, Apr 5 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
61 min
After a construction company boss is found shot dead in his office in 2005, no arrests are made. An employee helps police with their investigations. He says he'd been bound and gagged by a gang just before the shooting. But 14 years later police charge him with murder. Is he a cold-blooded murderer or an innocent employee?
E02
Drive-thru Shooter or Defensive Dad?
Fri, Apr 12 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
61 min
A young father and his family come under attack at a busy drive-thru. Terrified of his aggravated assailant, and with his young baby and girlfriend also trapped in the car, he fires his gun and allegedly injures an innocent bystander. Was this a reckless shooting or justified self-defense?
E03
Vengeful Shooter or Protective Father?
Fri, Apr 19 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
61 min
A 68-year-old father shoots and wounds his daughter's boyfriend when the couple arrive outside the family home. Believing his daughter is trapped in an abusive relationship, he fires three shots to force the boyfriend to leave. Charged with aggravated assault and facing 20 years in prison, was he a reckless shooter or a protective father?
E04
After the Verdict: Sakai
Fri, Apr 26 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
61 min
In 2018, 16-year-old Sakai French was charged with murdering an 18-year-old on school property. After years of denial, Sakai finally admitted to the shooting, pleading guilty to Voluntary Manslaughter. Now, as he approaches a critical parole board hearing, Sakai's future hangs in the balance. Will he be released or face continued incarceration?
E05
Murderous Mother or Protective Parent?
Fri, May 3 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
61 min
A violent assault ends in a fatal stabbing when a young mother kills her boyfriend, in a bid to defend her child. Considered innocent by police for four years, she was re-arrested and now faces up to 41 years in prison. Was she protecting her family or was this murder?
E06
Neighbor Killer or Family Defender?
Fri, May 10 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
61 min
When a veteran and his young family are confronted by an angry neighbor, harsh words escalate to a fatal shooting. Is the accused and enraged murderer or a family defender?
E07
Murdered My Parents or Innocent Son?
Fri, May 17 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
61 min
A former NFL player and his wife are shot dead in Houston while they sleep. Their home is locked and alarmed, so, with no signs of an intruder, suspicion falls on their 16-year-old son. Charged with capital murder and facing life in prison, their son faces an intense 5-year legal battle. Is he a grieving teen or a cold-blooded killer?
E08
Cold-blooded Killer or Bereaved Teen?
Fri, May 24 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
61 min
Two Houston parents are shot dead as they sleep, and their teenage son stands accused of murder. The legal battle deepens as new evidence is discovered. A jury must decide: Is this a bereaved son or a parent killer?
Season 7
14 episodes
E01
Jealous Killer or Fearful Victim? - Part 1
Fri, Mar 21 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A man suffers a violent beating by his ex-wife's new partner. The brawl ends with the attacker's killing. Did the accused kill in self-defense or murder a love rival?
E02
Jealous Killer or Fearful Victim? - Part 2
Fri, Mar 21 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A violent confrontation sees a grandfather shoot and kill his estranged wife's partner.
E03
Killer Teen or Fatal Accident?
Fri, Mar 28 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A 16-year-old girl shoots her boyfriend dead with a vintage gun when he plays a prank on her. Was this a tragic accident or an angry overreaction to the prank?
E04
Self-Defense Stabbing or Road Rage Killer?
Fri, Apr 4 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A young father stabs another driver to death during a road rage incident. Claiming that his young child and girlfriend had come under attack in their car, the young father is now accused of Second-Degree Homicide. Facing ten years in prison, is he a protective father who acted in self-defense or a road rage murderer?
E05
Violent Gunman or Brain Trauma Victim?
Fri, Apr 11 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
After a night out, a man awakes handcuffed to a hospital bed and blinded in one eye from a gunshot wound. He stands accused of trying to murder his fiancee and his neighbor but claims to have limited memory of the night before. Was this an act of extreme violence or the result of a traumatic brain injury?
E06
Cyberbully Victim or Vengeful Knife Killer?
Fri, Apr 18 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A young mother is ambushed outside her home by a woman who has been threatening her online for months. A verbal assault quickly turns physical and, in the heat of the moment, the young mother stabs and kills the woman. Facing more than 30 years in prison for Second-Degree Murder, is this young mother a justified cyberbully victim or a vengeful killer?
E07
After the Verdict: Taiz
Fri, Apr 25 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
In 2021, Taiz Cruz was accused of breaking into a house and assaulting the occupants. Having taken a plea deal, the 24-year-old could be sent to jail. Will she show remorse and take responsibility for her actions or is she playing the system? Her sentence hangs in the balance.
E08
Killer Officer or Drive-by Victim?
Fri, May 2 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Late night in the Bronx, an off-duty Correction Officer believes he's been shot at by the occupants of a vehicle. He returns fire, killing a teenage passenger. A 'Gel Bead Blaster' is found in the vehicle, which the prosecution claims is a toy weapon. Did the accuse use excessive force or was he justified firing his service weapon in self-defense?
E09
Impulsive Shooter or Terrified Neighbor?
Fri, May 9 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A violent confrontation between two neighbors over free firewood ends in a fatal shooting. The Prosecution believes the defendant is guilty of murder and shot in retaliation. But the Defense argues he was under attack and compelled to shoot in self-defense. Facing life in prison if found guilty, is he an impulsive shooter or a terrified neighbor?
E10
Deadly Ex-marine or Family Defender?
Fri, May 16 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
When a Marine Corps veteran gets drawn into a domestic shoot out in El Paso, a 16-year-old boy is shot dead. Was the vet overzealous or acting in self-defense?
E11
After The Verdict: Stanley / Jerry
Fri, May 23 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
After he's found guilty of murder, Stanley files an appeal. Can he succeed in getting a retrial, or will he spend the rest of his life in prison? Meanwhile, acquitted of killing a man while driving recklessly, Jerry faces being sued. Can he get the lawsuit dismissed or will he face financial ruin?
E12
Hit-and-run or Tragic Accident?
Fri, May 30 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A father of four crosses a busy Florida highway and is tragically struck by a car and killed. The driver, a 27-year-old woman, is found by police four blocks away. Now facing 30 years in prison, did she stop as soon as she was able or was she trying to flee the scene of the crash?
E13
Killer Mom or Abuse Survivor? Part 1
Fri, Jun 6 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A mother of three shoots her fiance dead claiming he was holding a gun to her head. She says he was abusive but, after telling two different stories to police, she is charged with capital murder. If found guilty, she could face the death penalty. Is she a cold-blooded killer or a victim of domestic abuse?
E14
Killer Mom or Abuse Survivor? Part 2
Fri, Jun 6 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
In the case of a mother of three charged with murdering her fiance, the legal case intensifies after she loses a Stand Your Ground Hearing. Now facing trial, will the Defense be able to prove that her actions were justified, or will she be found guilty of capital murder and face death row?