Prime Video Debuts Judge Judy's Justice on Trial Covering Landmark US Cases

Judge Judy Sheindlin returns with a new true-crime courtroom docuseries titled Justice on Trial, premiering exclusively on Prime Video on July 21, 2025, with all eight episodes released simultaneously. The series revisits eight landmark criminal cases that have significantly impacted millions of Americans, exploring legal loopholes and moments where judicial interpretation led to controversial or unjust outcomes. Using reenactments, trial transcripts, news footage, and expert commentary, the show delves into complex legal questions, such as the limits of free speech under the First Amendment and the implications of suppressed evidence in murder trials. Judge Judy, who also serves as creator and executive producer, emphasizes that judges interpret rather than make laws, and sometimes get decisions wrong, prompting viewers to rethink fairness and the justice system. The series features dramatized courtroom scenes alongside insights from legal professionals like Judge Tanya Acker and former district attorney Adam Levy to provide a comprehensive understanding of the judicial process. Available globally in over 240 regions, Justice on Trial aims to shed light on the often unseen facets of the American legal system.