American Crimes

Pendleton Juvenile is the last stop in Indiana for young offenders who have committed serious crimes; the staff there must always be prepared for the unexpected, and is determined to rehabilitate impulsive teens who are often angry and violent.

San Quentin has one of the longest histories of violence; whether it's an inmate fresh off the street, a gang dropout in protective custody, or an officer trying to maintain order, they've all fallen victim to violent attacks.

In prison, as on the outside, a single decision can change a person's life forever; inmates make all kinds of fateful choices, but behind bars, there is no escaping the consequences of one's actions.

For some, prison might be hell, and it can be even worse for the sex offenders.

Burnout is a constant problem and unexcused absences create staff shortages at Alabama's Holman Correctional Facility; that means that designated jobs, like cell searches, which each shift has a requirement to perform, don't always get done.

As the oldest prison in California, San Quentin is steeped in a violent history, so it has a set of regulations and procedures to maintain order; inmates often operate under a different code of conduct; gangs control "prison politics.".

When an epidemic of teenage nicotine addiction breaks out across the country, some people ask whether Juul's founders are intent on saving lives or targeting the next generation.

Marlon and LaShonda Moore are accused of exploiting vulnerable people during the pandemic and convincing thousands of their fans to invest in their illegal scheme; regulators claim the Moores "blessed" themselves to the tune of millions of dollars.

A new age evangelist tells Florida investors that positive thinking can lead to positive returns in her auto financing business; a man steals millions to build a luxurious doomsday bunker.

Would-be marketing mogul Jeanetta Standefor relies on investor trust and faith when she convinces clients that their cash is rescuing homeowners from foreclosure.

Construction workers unwittingly foot the bill for Melissa King's lifestyle; a smooth-talking ladies-man creates a phony gold scheme.

Trevor Cook runs an investment fund and solicits $190 million from U.S. investors that heard his message through talk radio.

A man concocts a $50 million phony international real estate scheme spending millions on his own lavish lifestyle.

College admissions coach Rick Singer accepts money from parents to have their kids admitted to elite colleges.

Kenny Chatman runs a string of corrupt drug rehab facilities in South Florida stealing millions by keeping insured addicts hooked on drugs; his plans include turning patients into prostitutes and sober homes into drug-fueled brothels.

A famous Texas fruitcake bakery's accountant conducts a check writing scam; a self-proclaimed financial wiz rips off investors while he funds a professional race team with money stolen from his church.

When an epidemic of teenage nicotine addiction breaks out across the country, some people ask whether Juul's founders are intent on saving lives or targeting the next generation.

Marlon and LaShonda Moore are accused of exploiting vulnerable people during the pandemic and convincing thousands of their fans to invest in their illegal scheme; regulators claim the Moores "blessed" themselves to the tune of millions of dollars.

A new age evangelist tells Florida investors that positive thinking can lead to positive returns in her auto financing business; a man steals millions to build a luxurious doomsday bunker.

Would-be marketing mogul Jeanetta Standefor relies on investor trust and faith when she convinces clients that their cash is rescuing homeowners from foreclosure.

Construction workers unwittingly foot the bill for Melissa King's lifestyle; a smooth-talking ladies-man creates a phony gold scheme.

Trevor Cook runs an investment fund and solicits $190 million from U.S. investors that heard his message through talk radio.

A man concocts a $50 million phony international real estate scheme spending millions on his own lavish lifestyle.

College admissions coach Rick Singer accepts money from parents to have their kids admitted to elite colleges.

Kenny Chatman runs a string of corrupt drug rehab facilities in South Florida stealing millions by keeping insured addicts hooked on drugs; his plans include turning patients into prostitutes and sober homes into drug-fueled brothels.

A famous Texas fruitcake bakery's accountant conducts a check writing scam; a self-proclaimed financial wiz rips off investors while he funds a professional race team with money stolen from his church.

When an epidemic of teenage nicotine addiction breaks out across the country, some people ask whether Juul's founders are intent on saving lives or targeting the next generation.

Marlon and LaShonda Moore are accused of exploiting vulnerable people during the pandemic and convincing thousands of their fans to invest in their illegal scheme; regulators claim the Moores "blessed" themselves to the tune of millions of dollars.

A new age evangelist tells Florida investors that positive thinking can lead to positive returns in her auto financing business; a man steals millions to build a luxurious doomsday bunker.

Would-be marketing mogul Jeanetta Standefor relies on investor trust and faith when she convinces clients that their cash is rescuing homeowners from foreclosure.