Series from 2012
| Duration: | 4140 min |
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| Genres: | Documentary |
The Accused tells the true inside story of what happens when you are accused of a serious crime.
Featuring the defendant, their family and their lawyers, it reveals the personal cost of every charge - watching each case unfold from the defendant’s point of view as they fight to clear their reputation.
This fascinating documentary reveals the inside story of a young mother’s journey towards proving her innocence against child cruelty allegations. After her newborn daughter suffers a catastrophic brain injury at home in the flat that Kenzey shares with her partner, the young mum fights to clear her reputation.
This episode follows the case of 32 year old Lukasz, a highly educated banking professional who’s charged with stealing tens of thousands of pounds from the account of an elderly lady whilst he was working at her bank. Facing up to 3 years in prison, Lukasz is forced to answer some difficult questions – and make a decision which will shape the rest of his life.