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I Fought The Law

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Episode 4 - Determined to overturn double jeopardy, Ann takes her fight to the Home Secretary and the House of Lords. She digs deep, speaking not as a politician but as a grieving mother, and eventually the law is repealed, meaning that Julieโ€™s killer can be retried. In a tense courtroom, will he finally be convicted? Will Ann find closure and get justice for Julie?

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About I Fought The Law

Sheridan Smith stars in this haunting drama based on a true story. In 80s Billingham, a mother must fight tirelessly for justice following her daughterโ€™s murder and subsequent police failings.