Abuse of Power

Abuse of Power

2018•43m•6.5/10

DocumentaryCrime

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.5/10(2)

Examining the twisted and true stories of people in positions of power and prominence taking advantage of their authority to commit heinous acts of crime, all stemming from their control and unyielding power.

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Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

May 12, 2018

Last Aired

June 2, 2018

Networks

Oxygen

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

White Knight, Dark Knight

Air date: 2018-05-12

An Atlanta woman finds herself fighting for the safety of her children when she discovers her lawyer husband's involvement with a dark underworld.

E2

Fighting the Faith

Air date: 2018-05-19

A young girl growing up in a polygamist community must choose between her freedom and her soul when the prophet forces her to marry her first cousin.

E3

Evil Rising in Utah

Air date: 2018-05-26

E4

Lackland Military Scandal

Air date: 2018-06-02

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