In the world-famous Branch Davidian trial, Cogdell’s Client was acquitted of all charges in federal court. Six other Defendants were convicted of multiple charges. Cogdell’s success in this matter has been the subject of a 2019 documentary (Waco: In Defense of). Cogdell is also the focus of 2023 Showtime series “Waco: The Aftermath.” Giovanni Ribisi stars as Cogdell in this series.