American Crimes

Personal injury attorney Tom Girardi posits himself as a champion for the little guy, but jilted clients cry foul when they discover him cheating them out of millions in settlement money as his wife flaunts her wealth on reality television.

An artsy German heiress Anna Delvey makes a splash in Downtown New York's social scene, but she's really a Russian-born con artist who's trying to swindle $23 million from banks while dodging unpaid bills.

Russian gangsters use beautiful women to seduce amorous men in nightclubs out of their money and jewelry.

The former New Orleans Mayor exploits the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina by accepting bribes and corrupting the rebuilding process.

A financial fraudster seeks deadly revenge after being placed behind bars for propositioning his assistant's daughter.

Nicholas Cosmo pleads guilty to federal mail fraud and wire fraud in 2009 for his involvement in a Ponzi scheme that resulted in losses of more than $195 million.

A superstar attorney impersonates an executive to bilk hedge funds out of millions.

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

A sex trafficking ring, comprised of violent pimps who exploit women, enlists a Chicago dentist to launder their money; a plot to steal a valuable comic book collection ends in murder.

A once $100 million publishing fortune creates tension between mother and son when he's accused of squandering millions on sex, diamonds and fraud.

Darren Berg of Seattle, scams several investors, procuring himself two yachts, a private jet and a lakeside mansion; New York socialite Dina Wein Reis executes a gray market selling scam.

A fraudster in California promises to build a medical glove factory in the U.S. and steals millions of dollars from investors.

Russian gangsters use beautiful women to seduce amorous men in nightclubs out of their money and jewelry.

The former New Orleans Mayor exploits the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina by accepting bribes and corrupting the rebuilding process.

A financial fraudster seeks deadly revenge after being placed behind bars for propositioning his assistant's daughter.

Nicholas Cosmo pleads guilty to federal mail fraud and wire fraud in 2009 for his involvement in a Ponzi scheme that resulted in losses of more than $195 million.

A superstar attorney impersonates an executive to bilk hedge funds out of millions.

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

A sex trafficking ring, comprised of violent pimps who exploit women, enlists a Chicago dentist to launder their money; a plot to steal a valuable comic book collection ends in murder.

A once $100 million publishing fortune creates tension between mother and son when he's accused of squandering millions on sex, diamonds and fraud.

Darren Berg of Seattle, scams several investors, procuring himself two yachts, a private jet and a lakeside mansion; New York socialite Dina Wein Reis executes a gray market selling scam.

A fraudster in California promises to build a medical glove factory in the U.S. and steals millions of dollars from investors.

Russian gangsters use beautiful women to seduce amorous men in nightclubs out of their money and jewelry.

The former New Orleans Mayor exploits the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina by accepting bribes and corrupting the rebuilding process.

A financial fraudster seeks deadly revenge after being placed behind bars for propositioning his assistant's daughter.

Nicholas Cosmo pleads guilty to federal mail fraud and wire fraud in 2009 for his involvement in a Ponzi scheme that resulted in losses of more than $195 million.

A superstar attorney impersonates an executive to bilk hedge funds out of millions.