Citizen Verdict 2003 Marty Rockman, notorious producer of the hit reality TV show So Sue Me, has a brand new concept Citizen Verdict Each week a real criminal case will be tried before the American people, but this time theyre also the jury If the defendant is voted guilty in a death penalty case, Rockman will televise the execution When an escalation in violent crime and terrorism hits the state of Florida, Governor Tyler, desperate to be seen as a tough on crime Republican leader in the upcoming Presidential race, decides to give Rockman his chance and Citizen Verdict goes into production in Tampa Selected by phone in vote, the shows first contestant is Ricky Carr, a man accused of the rape and murder of popular celebrity chef Dolly Hamilton The case is a surefire ratings winner But when an investigation begins, it becomes apparent that Ricky may be innocent of murder