Guilt by Association

Harrowing tale of a single mother who is sent to jail for the crimes of her boyfriend. Although unaware of her partner’s drug-dealing, Susan Walker is incarcerated for twenty years for conspiracy. She must adapt to the harsh reality of prison life and fight for justice and her safe return to her two children., Based on a true story, the made-for-cable Guilt by Association was the first “original” movie to be presented by the Court TV network. Mercedes Ruehl stars as Susan Walker, a widowed nurse with two kids and a disreputable boyfriend named Russell (Alex Carter). Unbeknownst to Susan, Russell has been dealing drugs for quite some time, and when the cops close in, he claims that Susan has been his accomplice all along. Though totally innocent, Susan is condemned by her previous actions, which circumstantially put her in the thick of Russell’s criminal activities. Thanks to the government’s 1986 “mandatory sentencing” law, Susan is sentenced to 20 years in prison, without hope for early parole. As her sister Angie (Alberta Watson) looks after the children, Susan fights a long and frustrating battle to secure her freedom, clear her name, and prevent her loved ones from suffering any further anguish. Guilt by Association was originally broadcast on March 13, 2002., When a woman discovers her ‘perfect’ new boyfriend is a drug dealer, she fears for her children’s safety, but will the police believe she is not a co-conspirator to his crimes?, Academy Award-winner Mercedes Ruehl stars as a single mother whose life takes a tragic turn when she’s sent to prison as a co-conspirator in her boyfriend’s drug-dealing business. Susan Walker’s biggest crime is innocence in this intense tale, as she is unaware of her boyfriend’s dealings until it’s too late. When she is sentenced to 20 years behind bars, she must steel her resolve as she struggles to not only stay alive in prison – but to fight the unjust sentence and get her two children back., A widowed mother is implicated in her ex-boyfriend’s secret drug-dealing activities. She is sentenced to 20 years in prison because of mandatory drug laws and must fight the system to be reunited with her children.