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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.
IMDb 8.1/1020244 seasons
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DocumentaryGrittyIntense
IMDb 8.1/1020244 seasons
TV-14
12 episodes
  • 12. Andre McDonald

    12. Andre McDonald

    An American Dream becomes a tragedy when San Antonio businesswoman Andreen McDonald goes missing. Four years later, her husband, Air Force Major, Andre McDonald, is on trial for her murder.
    An American Dream becomes a tragedy when San Antonio businesswoman Andreen McDonald goes missing. Four years later, her husband, Air Force Major, Andre McDonald, is on trial for her murder.
    13+
    43min
    Mar 27, 2024
  • 11. Andrew Mitchell

    11. Andrew Mitchell

    During a routine undercover prostitution sting, Columbus Vice Detective Andrew Mitchell shoots and kills 23-year-old Donna Dalton Castleberry. Will the jury decide this was a justified killing?
    During a routine undercover prostitution sting, Columbus Vice Detective Andrew Mitchell shoots and kills 23-year-old Donna Dalton Castleberry. Will the jury decide this was a justified killing?
    TV-PG
    43min
    Mar 20, 2024
  • 10. Cindy Schulz

    10. Cindy Schulz

    In 2006, Ken Juedes was found dead by his wife, Cindy Shulz-Juedes. For 13 years the case went cold until investigators linked her to the murder. Cindy Shulz-Juedes has decided to take the stand.
    In 2006, Ken Juedes was found dead by his wife, Cindy Shulz-Juedes. For 13 years the case went cold until investigators linked her to the murder. Cindy Shulz-Juedes has decided to take the stand.
    TV-PG
    43min
    Mar 13, 2024
  • 9. Dean Cummings

    9. Dean Cummings

    Skiing icon Dean Cummings is on trial for the shooting death of Guillermo Arriola, a local New Mexican rancher who was only armed with a can of mace. Cummings claims the shooting was done in self-defense.
    Skiing icon Dean Cummings is on trial for the shooting death of Guillermo Arriola, a local New Mexican rancher who was only armed with a can of mace. Cummings claims the shooting was done in self-defense.
    TV-PG
    43min
    Mar 6, 2024
  • 8. Anthony Todt

    8. Anthony Todt

    After the brutal murder of a mom, her children, and the family dog rocks a picture-perfect Orlando suburb--all signs point to the dad, Tony Todt. Will Tony Todt be able to convince the jury he did not murder his family?
    After the brutal murder of a mom, her children, and the family dog rocks a picture-perfect Orlando suburb--all signs point to the dad, Tony Todt. Will Tony Todt be able to convince the jury he did not murder his family?
    TV-PG
    43min
    Feb 28, 2024
  • 7. Delinord Dumercy

    7. Delinord Dumercy

    In 2019 Delinord Dumercy takes the stand for the second time, claiming that his decision to shoot and ultimately kill James Peoples was in self-defense and not murder.
    In 2019 Delinord Dumercy takes the stand for the second time, claiming that his decision to shoot and ultimately kill James Peoples was in self-defense and not murder.
    TV-PG
    43min
    Feb 21, 2024
  • 6. Ryan Duke

    6. Ryan Duke

    A Georgia high school teacher's sudden disappearance in 2005 goes unexplained for 11 years until a surprising statement to law enforcement from a former student, names his friend and former classmate, Ryan Duke, as her killer.
    A Georgia high school teacher's sudden disappearance in 2005 goes unexplained for 11 years until a surprising statement to law enforcement from a former student, names his friend and former classmate, Ryan Duke, as her killer.
    7+
    43min
    Feb 14, 2024
  • 5. Theodore Edgecomb

    5. Theodore Edgecomb

    During a road rage incident, Theodore Edgecomb shoots and kills a predominant immigration lawyer. The state charges him with 1st degree intentional homicide. Edgecomb has decided to take the stand to convince the jury he shot him in self-defense.
    During a road rage incident, Theodore Edgecomb shoots and kills a predominant immigration lawyer. The state charges him with 1st degree intentional homicide. Edgecomb has decided to take the stand to convince the jury he shot him in self-defense.
    TV-PG
    43min
    Feb 7, 2024
  • 4. Zachary Wester

    4. Zachary Wester

    Zachary Wester, a Sheriff Deputy from Jackson County Florida, stands accused of planting drugs on unsuspecting motorists during routine traffic stops. He's been charged with over 65 counts and faces up to 85 years in prison if found guilty.
    Zachary Wester, a Sheriff Deputy from Jackson County Florida, stands accused of planting drugs on unsuspecting motorists during routine traffic stops. He's been charged with over 65 counts and faces up to 85 years in prison if found guilty.
    TV-PG
    43min
    Jan 31, 2024
  • 3. Travis Rudolph

    3. Travis Rudolph

    An argument between former NFL player Travis Rudolph and his ex-girlfriend escalates into a gunfight with her brother and his friends. Rudolph will take the stand to claim he had no choice but to open fire 39 times to defend himself.
    An argument between former NFL player Travis Rudolph and his ex-girlfriend escalates into a gunfight with her brother and his friends. Rudolph will take the stand to claim he had no choice but to open fire 39 times to defend himself.
    TV-14
    43min
    Jan 24, 2024
  • 2. GEORGE WAGNER

    2. GEORGE WAGNER

    The Wagners stand accused of murdering eight members of the Rhoden family over a bitter child custody dispute. George Wagner IV will take the stand and try to convince the jury he played no role in the massacre.
    The Wagners stand accused of murdering eight members of the Rhoden family over a bitter child custody dispute. George Wagner IV will take the stand and try to convince the jury he played no role in the massacre.
    TV-PG
    43min
    Jan 17, 2024
  • 1. WILLIAM ZELENSKI

    1. WILLIAM ZELENSKI

    Exotic animal dealer William "Wild Bill" Zelenski is accused of murdering his girlfriend's 18-year-old son, Ryelee Manente-Powell after he stole $27,000 worth of venomous and exotic reptiles.
    Exotic animal dealer William "Wild Bill" Zelenski is accused of murdering his girlfriend's 18-year-old son, Ryelee Manente-Powell after he stole $27,000 worth of venomous and exotic reptiles.
    13+
    43min
    Jan 10, 2024
  • Taking the Stand
    DocumentaryGrittyIntense
    IMDb 8.1/1020244 seasons
    "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.
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    Dan Abrams
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    Law&Crime Network
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    violencesubstance usesmokingfoul language
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