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The president's wife, a respected federal judge, presides over the case of a reputed mobster accused of killing another judge while the man's attorney tries to blackmail her into a not guilty verdict.
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One of the most explosive trials in recent history is set to begin. A reputed Mafia hit man stands accused of murdering a federal judge in cold blood. The FBI's case is solid. But a stunning blackmail scheme is about to send the trial spiraling out of control - and it will threaten to bring down the presidency.Paula Candler is a federal judge in Alexandria, Virginia, and she has just been handed her most sensational trial yet. Tony Remalli is the defendant, a notorious mob killer who may spend the rest of his life in jail. Don Russ is his defense attorney, a ruthless, corrupt lawyer who will stop at nothing to achieve a not-guilty verdict - even if it means blackmailing the judge. Getting evidence against Paula seems a daunting task, since she's also the First Lady of the United States, the beloved wife of a popular president. But Paula has a secret so dark even she is unaware of it. Don Russ is about to discover that secret - one that will shatter the lives of all involved.
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