I Fought The Law is an ITV drama starring Sheridan Smith which follows the real-life case of mum Ann Ming who campaigned to overturn the double jeopardy law. The drama shows how after discovering her 22-year-old daughter Julie’s dead body and seeing her killer escape justice after two mistrials, Ann battled for 15 years to get the law changed so he could face trial again. The four-part drama is based on Ann Ming’s book For The Love of Julie.
“I am very pleased that Hera Pictures will tell the story of my campaign to overturn the double jeopardy law,” says the real Ann Ming. “My daughter’s killer was wrongfully acquitted, and a number of years later confessed to her murder, for which he could only be prosecuted for perjury due to the 800-year-old double jeopardy law. I wasn’t going to let this stand in my way of getting justice for Julie. I’m overwhelmed that Sheridan Smith will be playing me. Having such an iconic and talented actress portray me is truly wonderful.”
