American Monster: Abuse of Power

Larry Nassar becomes the go-to doctor for treating injured gymnasts after he helps the USA win Olympic gold; young women flock to him for rehabilitation; it takes years before the true cost of his medal-winning techniques comes to light.

From police officers to pastors, doctors to business leaders, they are the pillars of communities; when power seduces and corrupts, it opens the door to evil, and some will stop at nothing, even murder, to protect themselves.

A respected police Lieutenant, Billy Fields, fails to solve the murder of a young mother; years later, the reason why becomes clear.

When the medical board strikes off popular Arkansas pain doctor Randeep Mann amid allegations about his practice, they also uncover a monster; he stops at nothing to regain his practice, unleashing an explosive plot to regain power.

Pastor Schirmer wields power over his congregants; when one takes their own life, investigators question the accidents that killed this minister's two wives, revealing a wolf in sheep's clothing.

Sidney Dorsey is the first African American sheriff in DeKalb County, Ga.; after he wins on an anti-corruption ticket, revelations of him abusing the power of the office for money, sexual favors and deadly vengeance shock voters.