A&E’s Court Cam returns Wednesday, July 2, at 9:30 PM ET, with a special episode that puts the spotlight on the most audacious attempts at a courtroom bolt. “Top Five: Daring Escape Attempts” features a collection of moments caught on camera, where defendants decide they’d rather not stick around for sentencing.
The episode, hosted by Dan Abrams, details some unbelievable efforts to flee justice. One segment features a prisoner who tries to make a break for it through the ceiling—a move that sounds more like a cartoon than real life. Another involves a teenager whose agility during an escape attempt is described as “cat-like,” suggesting a quick, unexpected move to get away from the law.
And in a particularly dramatic instance, a woman sentenced to a year in jail gets help from a friend when she makes a sudden run from the courtroom. Court Cam excels at giving viewers a look at the chaos that can erupt in a courtroom, complete with interviews from judges, witnesses, and victims who saw it all happen.
