We expect our judges to possess honesty and wisdom as the core values guiding their actions. The integrity and impartiality of the judiciary form the very foundation of the entire legal system. We place our trust in these individuals to ensure fair trials, protect the rights of all litigants, punish those who have committed wrongdoings, and oversee the orderly and efficient administration of justice.

However, what happens when a judge chooses to bend the law or accept bribes? Though rare, such incidents do occur. Lacy Stoltz, an investigator for the Florida Board on Judicial Conduct, is responsible for responding to complaints related to judicial misconduct. As a lawyer, not a law enforcement officer, her role is to investigate such cases.

After nine years with the Board, Stoltz has observed that most issues stem from incompetence rather than corruption. But eventually, a corruption case lands on her desk. A previously disbarred lawyer, now operating under the name Greg Myers, claims to have knowledge of a Florida judge who has amassed more ill-gotten gains than all other corrupt judges combined – not only in Florida, but across the United States throughout history.

The source of this judge's ill-gotten wealth appears to be their secret involvement in the construction of a large casino on Native American land. The Coast Mafia, which financed the casino, is now siphoning off a significant portion of the monthly profits, and the judge is receiving a cut while turning a blind eye to the scheme. It's a lucrative arrangement for all parties involved.

However, Greg Myers has decided to put a stop to this corruption. His sole client is an individual who possesses the truth and wants to blow the whistle, potentially earning millions under Florida's whistleblower laws. Greg files a complaint with the Board on Judicial Conduct, and the case is assigned to Lacy Stoltz, who immediately suspects that this investigation could be perilous.

Dangerous is one thing, but deadly is something else entirely.

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