Fraud, Murder, and a Fugitive Son: Richard Merritt on Trial | Taking the Stand | A&E

After 8 months on the run, disgraced attorney Richard Merritt faces trial for the murder of his 77-year-old mother, in this clip from Season 4, Episode 8.

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