Episode 01: A Burglar Accuses an Officer
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On the morning of April 4, 2011 a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy shot a suspect who tried to run from the scene of a burglary. The deputy told investigators the burglar pointed a gun at him. The burglar, who later pleaded guilty, claims the officer planted a gun to justify the shooting.  Investigative reporter Annie Gilbertson combs through the evidence in an effort to piece together what happened that morning. 
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