Wrongly Accused
Overview
Investigative reporter Louise Shorter delves into the most significant miscarriages of justice in British legal history in Wrongly Accused. This gripping true crime series explores the complexities of each case, examining the failures in the justice system and the paths to rectification. With insights from legal experts and in-depth analysis, Shorter sheds light on the human stories behind these injustices, revealing how lives were turned upside down and the efforts made to restore truth and accountability. Each episode invites viewers to consider the fragility of justice and the importance of vigilance.
Episodes
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1
Barri White - Part 1
In December 2000, Barri White faced allegations of murdering his girlfriend, leading to a life sentence behind bars. However, a glimmer of hope emerge...
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First Responders
A secretive squad of U.S. Special Forces, known as The Unit, embarks on high-stakes missions globally. Their newest member, Bob Brown, teams up with ...
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Barri White - Part 2
A determined investigative journalist, accompanied by a group of top forensic specialists, embarks on a mission to overturn Barri White's convictions...
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2
Stress
The team, excluding Bob, embarks on a mission to locate a downed Chinese satellite, but the operation unexpectedly shifts focus when they discover th...
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3
200th Hour
Jonas embarks on a mission to save a group of American missionaries concealed in Indonesia. As he delves deeper, he discovers that the operation requi...
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3
Christopher Jefferies - Part 1
In December 2010, the body of Joanna Yeates was discovered close to her residence, leading to the detention of her landlord, Christopher Jefferies. W...
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True Believers
The Unit is dispatched to Los Angeles to safeguard Mexico's drug minister, who is facing assassination threats. However, the situation escalates when ...
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Christopher Jefferies - Part 2
After his release, Jefferies remained under intense scrutiny from both law enforcement and the media for an additional two months. His reputation coul...
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5
Timothy Evans - Part 1
In March 1950, Timothy Evans faced execution for the alleged murders of his wife and daughter. Central to the prosecution's case was John Christie, a ...
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Non-Permissive Environment
Jonas and his team are tasked with eliminating a terrorist in Spain, but things take a turn when they discover that the government has canceled the m...
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Timothy Evans - Part 2
Following Evans' execution, the grim reality of rising female fatalities prompted authorities to delve deeper into the case. Eventually, the truth su...
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Security
The Unit faces a critical mission to discreetly deliver a listening device to an operative within the Iranian embassy, where a tense discussion is und...
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Colin Stagg - Part 1
In 1992, the tragic murder of Rachel Nickel occurred as she was taking a stroll with her young son. This led to one of the largest manhunts in contem...
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Dedication
The team is deployed to Afghanistan with the mission to eliminate a prominent Taliban leader. Complications arise when one of their helicopters crashe...
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Colin Stagg - Part 2
Colin Stagg's trial for the murder of Rachel Nickel fell apart when police evidence was revealed to be unreliable. Despite the trial's collapse, publ...
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SERE
The Unit embarks on the SERE (Survival, Evasion, Resistance Escape) training program, initially under the impression that their role will be that of g...
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Stefan Kiszko - Part 1
In October 1975, 11-year-old Lesley Molseed disappeared while heading to town. Just days later, a local resident named Stefan Kiszko was apprehended a...
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Eating the Young
Jonas and his crew are on a mission to locate surface-to-air missiles that are about to be illegally exported from Brazil following a failed deal wit...
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Stefan Kiszko - Part 2
Forensic findings confirmed that Stefan Kiszko was innocent of the murder he was wrongfully convicted for, a result of a faulty police inquiry. It too...
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10
Unannounced
Following the exposure of his cover in Africa, Bob urges Jonas to call off a dignitary's impending visit due to safety concerns. Despite Bob's warning...
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Exposure
Keith Soto makes his way back to the base for a reunion, but Jonas and Col. Tom Ryan soon learn that he’s a journalist planning to publish a piece ...
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12
Morale, Welfare and Recreation
The Unit is summoned to investigate a bomb discovered in a bank in Atlanta, only to uncover the alarming possibility that it could be nuclear. Meanwhi...
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13
The Wall
The Unit captures a former Yugoslav general sought for war crimes, but they let the U.N. take the honors for the arrest. Shortly after, the general ma...
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Change of Station
The team travels to Pakistan to assist an undercover agent in preventing a significant terrorist attack targeting multiple urban areas. Meanwhile, ...
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Extreme Rendition
A former operative of the Unit finds himself imprisoned in Bulgaria, prompting Jonas and his team to orchestrate a daring escape to track down a noto...
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The Kill Zone
In South America, a critical mission is interrupted when two team members find themselves ensnared by snipers, necessitating an urgent rescue operati...
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Manhunt
The team is engaged in a race against time to locate a notorious terrorist before he executes his plan. Meanwhile, at home, the women confront their o...
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Force Majeure
The Unit faces a moral dilemma as they are dispatched to a hospital during a hurricane, tasked with deciding whether to rescue an African dictator or ...
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Old Home Week
The team is tasked with intercepting a shipment of illegally trafficked diamonds, leading Bob to grapple with his conscience as he witnesses one of th...
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Off the Meter
While on a break, Jonas and Bob come to the aid of an old friend by saving a young girl from a manipulative cult leader. Meanwhile, Tiffy steps in to...
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Natural Selection
After their helicopter goes down in the Siberian wilderness, Bob faces the harsh reality of survival alongside his translator. As they navigate the u...
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Report by Exception
Colonel Ryan faces intense examination from a Congressional committee in Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, Jonas and his team are engaged in a challenging ...
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Bait
Jonas travels to the Democratic Republic of Georgia, but quickly finds himself in a perilous situation. Meanwhile, back home, Mack and Tiffy are grap...
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Silver Star
Jonas and Molly host a long-awaited ceremony honoring George Blane with the Silver Star for his bravery during the Korean War. Their celebration take...
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12
The Broom Cupboard
Jonas receives a task to safeguard a U.S. Senator during a humanitarian trip to an Asian nation. Unbeknownst to the Senator, Jonas has been covertly i...
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Sub Conscious
The team embarks on a mission to commandeer a South Korean submarine to facilitate the defection of a North Korean scientist. However, they encounter...
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Johnny B. Good
The squad is dispatched to Iran to establish a detection system for Weapons of Mass Destruction. However, complications arise when civilians get entan...
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15
The Water is Wide
The team heads to New York to ensure the safety of a foreign diplomat during a summit at the United Nations. When a bomb is found, they race against t...
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Games of Chance
The team enters the CT Games, a distinctive competition pitting them against elite Special Forces units globally. However, the competition intensifies...
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Dark of the Moon
The Unit is dispatched to Pakistan to capture three suspected terrorists but soon faces complications with local military forces. They stumble upon a ...
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Two Coins
The Unit heads to Israel to acquire new skills in counter-terrorism tactics. During their mission, Charles develops a fascination for an Israeli Army...
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Outsiders
Bob and Hector travel to New Guinea to recover a black box from a downed Army aircraft. However, the wreckage lies on sacred land, requiring them to ...
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In Loco Parentis
The Unit is summoned to assist the local SWAT team after armed assailants seize control of a well-known school in Virginia. Their mission is to rescu...
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Bedfellows
Jonas and Bob embark on a journey to Russia in search of a fugitive, with their sole clue being the identity of his escort. Meanwhile, back home, Mac...
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Freefall
As a Thai prince arrives in the United States, Mack, Grey, and Williams are tasked with providing security for the royal visit. Meanwhile, Jonas and B...
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Paradise Lost
The Unit confronts its most perilous challenge yet as the Government launches an investigation into their activities. Each member is forced to navigat...
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Pandemonium (1)
Jonas remains in hiding, while Mack and Hector continue to face imprisonment. Charles finds himself evading capture, and Bob has taken refuge in Mexic...
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Pandemonium (2)
Jonas devises a strategy as the team comes together to restore their good name. Meanwhile, Kim operates covertly to safeguard the other wives from th...
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Always Kiss Them Goodbye
The Unit reunites to tackle their latest mission after learning that a bomb containing a nerve agent, stolen from a nearby facility, is en route to t...
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Every Step You Take
The team heads to Abidjan, Ivory Coast, tasked with assisting American Embassy staff and their families in a safe evacuation from the region. Meanw...
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Inside Out
Jonas is tasked with retrieving a vital chip that holds crucial details capable of averting an impending terrorist threat. With time running out, he m...
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M.P.s
Mack, Charles, and Jonas are tasked with safeguarding an American singer as she performs at military bases across Iraq. Meanwhile, Bob faces a differe...
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Five Brothers
While stationed in Lebanon, Charles sustains a grave injury, prompting the Unit to urgently devise a plan to ensure his survival. Back home, Tiffy'...
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Play 16
Jonas embarks on a solo operation, recruiting local militants to track down a notorious terrorist known as "The Butcher." Meanwhile, Charles is in th...
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Binary Explosion
Charles infiltrates a gang from his former community after it comes to light that they are pilfering explosives and firearms. At the same time, Tiffy ...
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Gone Missing
While in Montenegro, Bob faces an ethical conflict as he finds himself at odds with the objectives of his team. Meanwhile, Tiffy stumbles upon intrig...
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Side Angle Side
A Russian researcher and a British MI5 operative find themselves under suspicion of conspiracy. To investigate, Jonas heads to London to collaborate w...
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Sacrifice
As covert operations to relocate women for their protection unfold, Jonas and his team find themselves racing against time to uncover a conspiracy ai...
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Sudden Flight
The team tracks a scientist who appears to have been the target of a terrorist attack, aiming to uncover connections that could tie these terrorists t...
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Sex Trade
As the Unit delves into the activities of a suspect linked to nuclear arms trafficking, they stumble upon a disturbing side operation—he's also inv...
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The Conduit
Bob and Mac are drawn into a dangerous situation when they go undercover for separate missions. Bob poses as a chemist, covertly transforming cocaine ...
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Dancing Lessons
A nuclear scientist demands a trade before disclosing critical details about a looming terrorist threat targeting a significant U.S. city. To navigate...
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Inquisition
In a bid to trick a terrorist into revealing his partners before they can flee, the team fabricates fake proof of an impending assault. Their clever ...
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Into Hell (1)
The team embarks on a mission to Iraq to rescue Jonas' daughter, who has been taken hostage. Meanwhile, Col. Ryan confronts the fallout from his affa...
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Into Hell (2)
The team remains determined to save Betsy Blane from her captors in Syria. Meanwhile, Mack finds a chance to settle the score with Ryan over his betra...
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Shadow Riders
Jonas and his team embark on a perilous journey through hostile lands to deliver a young bride to her fiancé, aiming to uphold a fragile peace betwee...
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Misled & Misguided
The team faces challenges during their mission to infiltrate an anthrax facility when a Department of Defense official, played by Michael McKean, int...
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Switchblade
Jonas and his crew compel a Defense Department official to accompany them on a mission to witness the harsh truths of combat firsthand. Meanwhile, an...
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Bad Beat
In a high-stakes game of baccarat, Jonas aims to reclaim the loyalty of a CIA agent who has switched allegiances. His victory is crucial not only for ...
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The Spear of Destiny
Seeking shelter, Jonas and a gravely injured Mack find sanctuary in a monastery, where Jonas is tasked with stealing the monks' most revered artifact...
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The Last Nazi
The President instructs the team to track down a notorious Nazi war criminal and transport him to The Hague for justice. Meanwhile, Tom Ryan in Washi...
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Hero
The team welcomes a new recruit as Jonas takes on the task of mentoring his daughter Betsy. He helps her navigate the tricky media inquiries regardin...
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Hill 60
Cut off from all communication, the Unit and their loved ones face a dire situation as a lethal gas permeates their community, threatening anyone who ...
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Flesh and Blood
The team races against time to save Jonas's long-lost friend, but their progress is hindered by a damaged helicopter fuel tank and lurking guerillas i...
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Best Laid Plans
When the mission takes an unexpected turn, Bob finds himself in a position to create distractions as Jonas and Mack go undercover to track down the te...
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Whiplash
After Sam assaults Bridget, the rest of the Unit springs into action to track him down. Tensions rise as they navigate through the chaos, determined ...
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Chaos Theory
An unexpected event disrupts the meticulously organized mission of Jonas and Bob, sending their plans into disarray.
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Endgame
In the episode titled "Endgame," Molly finds herself in a perilous situation when she is abducted and used as leverage. Meanwhile, Jonas is abroad, in...
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Unknown Soldier
Amidst the discovery of multiple dirty bombs scattered across the U.S., The Unit is urgently called in to locate and neutralize the threats. Meanwhi...