Justice on Trial
S01E08 Scopes Monkey Trial (State of TN v. Scopes)
In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the historic Scopes Monkey Trial, Judge Judy Sheindlin and her skilled legal team reenact this pivotal case. Back in 1925, John Scopes took a stand against a Tennessee law that banned the teaching of Darwin's theory of evolution. This landmark trial examined the clash between science education and religious beliefs, ultimately exploring how far government should go in regulating what is taught in schools.
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What Happens in My House (The Matter of Terrence K.)
Piranha
Burying Rights (Ohio v. Dixon)
Killer Catfish
Alligator Gar
Sixteen to Life (1) (People v. Deskovic)
European Maneater
Sixteen to Life (2) (Deskovic v. Putnam County)
Amazon Assassins
For the Defendant (Gideon v. Wainwright)
Amazon Flesh Eaters
Killer, but Not a Liar (People v. Turriago)
Freshwater Shark
Hell Goes On Forever (Snyder v. Phelps)
Scopes Monkey Trial (State of TN v. Scopes)