Dubbed “The Cannibal Cop,” former NYPD officer Gilberto Valle was charged with conspiring to kidnap and eat women but argued it was all a fantasy. His story made headlines both for its disturbing details and its potential to kick off a trend of thought-policing across the nation. Featuring intimate interviews with Valle and insights from experts, Thought Crimes explores if someone can be found guilty for their most dangerous thoughts.
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Alan Dershowitz
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David Greenfield
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Robert Kolker
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Laurie Penny
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Michael Welner
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Director
Erin Lee Carr
Tagline
"Can you be found guilty for your most dangerous thoughts?"
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Production
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