Taking the Stand, hosted by Dan Abrams, gives courtroom drama a twist by placing the accused at the center of the story. On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 10 PM ET on A&E, the new episode, Sasha Skare, gives us the story of a young woman accused of murdering her music producer and lover, Martell DeRouen.
Sasha Skare did not accept a plea deal. Instead, she decided to testify in her own defense. Her testimony lays out a claim of abuse and an accidental shooting, putting the ball squarely in the jury’s court. The episode closely follows her testimony, the cross-examination from the prosecution, and the verdict that determines her future.
The series is known for its intimate look at how defendants present themselves in court, using firsthand accounts and trial footage. This episode puts Skare’s version of events under a microscope. It is a real look at how courtroom strategies play out when someone’s freedom is on the line.
Taking the Stand airs Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 10 PM ET on A&E.
