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  1. The Plea is a 90-minute documentary that explores the moral, judicial and constitutional implications of relying on plea bargains to expedite justice in America. It features interviews with defense lawyers, prosecutors, jurists and critics of the plea system.

  2. The vast majority of felony convictions in the U.S. are the result of plea bargains, not jury trials. In this 90-minute documentary, FRONTLINE explored the m...

    • 84 min
    • 354.6K
    • FRONTLINE PBS | Official
  3. Jun 17, 2004 · The Plea: Directed by Ofra Bikel. With Will Lyman. It is centerpiece of America's judicial process: trial by jury system that places a defendant's fate in hands of a jury of one's peers.

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    • Documentary, News
    • Ofra Bikel
    • 2004-06-17
  4. Jun 17, 2004 · Nearly 95 percent of all cases resulting in felony convictions never reach a jury. They are settled through plea bargains in which a defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for a reduced ...

  5. Watch The Plea, a 2004 episode of FRONTLINE that explores the impact of plea bargains on the criminal justice system. Learn how defendants, prosecutors and judges deal with the challenges and consequences of plea deals.

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