A Family Secret: The Death of Lisa Steinberg
American Justice · Season 9 · Episode 25
An in-depth account of the horrifying case of child abuse that stunned the nation. Attorney Joel Steinberg was convicted of manslaughter in the death of "adopted" daughter Lisa after charges were dropped against Lisa's adoptive mother, Hedda Nussbaum, who claimed that Steinberg had also abused her. Includes an interview with Nussbaum, plus a detailed look at the family's dysfunctional life.
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Season
9
Episode
25
Air Date
19/Dec/2000
Air Time
22:00
Runtime
60 min
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An in-depth account of the horrifying case of child abuse that stunned the nation. Attorney Joel Steinberg was convicted of manslaughter in the death of "adopted" daughter Lisa after charges were dropped against Lisa's adoptive mother, Hedda Nussbaum, who claimed that Steinberg had also abused her. Includes an interview with Nussbaum, plus a detailed look at the family's dysfunctional life.
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