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S2E2 Punishment

Feb 23, 2016 Season 2 Episode 2 Documentary

In April 2013, 18-year-old Shawn Ford Jr. was accused of murdering his girlfriend's parents using a sledgehammer. Now facing a trial that could cost him his life, a jury of twelve ordinary citizens is tasked with determining his fate. This film delves into the courtroom proceedings, highlighting the emotional turmoil experienced by both the victims' family and Shawn. As the grim facts of the murders unfold, the jurors are left to make a crucial decision. Can Shawn's mother, through a heartfelt appeal for compassion, sway them to spare her son's life?