
An in-depth examination of some of the most stunning and emotional courtroom moments caught on camera. Dan Abrams observes on the surveillance camera to catch a glimpse of a series of events in the courtroom. The show also describes the suspects' criminal charge and sentencing, depending whether the defendant is either innocent or guilty. Each episode includes interviews with judges, witnesses, and victims who give a first-hand account of what really happened during these intense courtroom moments.

A fugitive shows up to the courthouse but changes his mind and flees from officers; an assault victim confronts her attacker in court; a defendant curses and makes obscene gestures at the judge.

A man attacks a defendant who's charged with the murder of his twin brother; a judge plays an ill-advised prank on an attorney; a defendant appears for a virtual hearing from a bathroom.

An accused murderer escapes from the courthouse; a teenager goes on trial for robbing a 9-year-old selling Girl Scout cookies; a judge doles out some tough love to a familiar, repeat offender.

A handcuffed defendant attempts a bold escape from the courtroom; a judge gets cursed at when an arraignment goes off the rails; an uncooperative defendant questions a judge's integrity.