Jake Prescott is barely out of law school when he accepts the case of a young African-American man charged with the murder of a Chicago police officer. It looks like an air tight case for the prosecution and even the young attorney begins to have his doubts. Meanwhile, across the country, the CEO of a powerful gun rights organization closely watches the unfolding events, sensing a potential political opportunity. When attorney Prescott unveils shocking evidence at trial, the windy city almost explodes from racial tension as City Hall scrambles to respond. Powerful forces inside and outside Chicago hurry to safeguard their interests and Prescott desperately races to protect his client.