TAKING THE STAND
A&E
Each episode of Taking the Stand begins with the words, “It’s unusual for a defendant to take the stand. It’s a risk very few take.” This true crime docuseries from Dan Abrams hones in on this very premise: Why would a defendant risk everything to take the stand in their own defense?
Florida police officer Zachary Wester is accused of planting drug evidence on innocent motorists.
Professional skier Dean Cummings, claiming self defense in the murder of Guillermo Arriola, faces the final verdict following a long, emotional trial.