Trial by Media looks at the case of HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy who was charged with multiple instances of fraud and money laundering. The conspicuously wealthy Scrushy hires an unconventional defense attorney and rigorously defends himself to the press and public. He reaches out to the African American Christian community in search of allies. Later, he becomes host of a religious talk show. His lawyers mount a patriotic defense and he wins.
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