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SHSU COCJ Professor to be Featured in International Documentary

Aug. 11, 2025
SHSU Media Contact: Campbell Atkins

Mitchel Roth's work covers a plethora of criminal justice topics from its historical origins to organized crime and terrorism. His expertise will soon be featured on a global scale through his involvement in "Is It True That...?", an international documentary series that strives to reexamine history from new perspectives.

By Kim Foster

Viewers in Europe and across the globe will soon have the opportunity to learn more about the history of crime and punishment from a Sam Houston State University College of Criminal Justice (COCJ) professor. This fall, Mitchel Roth, PhD, will be featured in an episode of the international documentary series, “Is It True That…?”

Roth was selected for the program following the publication of his book, “An Eye for an Eye: A Global History of Crime and Punishment.”

“As a professor, I have the good fortune to provide historical perspective to the next generation of criminal justice professionals here at SHSU,” Roth said. "The opportunity to impart this knowledge on a global scale is exciting. It’s an honor to participate in the program.”

The episode of “Is It True That…?” featuring Roth is expected to premiere in October 2025 and can be viewed on ARTE’s online library.

More information about Roth's scholarly career, including his recent publications. 

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