Criminal Justice
โ 6 ยท 1990 ยท 90m ยท Drama
A knife-scarred victim must identify her assailant beyond a reasonable doubt. Meanwhile the accused is offered a deal if he pleads guilty. Is he as innocent as the victim? Is the justice system guiltier than both?
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