False Witness

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Leigh Collier has crafted a seemingly normal life as a rising defense attorney in Atlanta, devoted mother to her sixteen-year-old daughter Maddy, and successfully co-parenting with her ex-husband Walter during a pandemic. However, beneath this facade lies a childhood marred by secrets, betrayal, and violence. When she receives a call from a partner at her firm to defend a wealthy man accused of multiple rapes, Leigh is hesitant but feels compelled to accept if she wants to retain her position, with trial looming just a week away. Upon meeting the accused, she realizes he specifically requested her representation for a reason—he knows her, and he may be aware of her traumatic past that she has spent years trying to escape. With the stakes now higher than just the case, Leigh finds herself in a precarious situation. The only person who could assist her is her estranged sister Callie, someone Leigh never wanted to involve due to their complicated history. As the threat of long-buried truths emerges, Leigh must confront her past and the potential fallout it could bring to her carefully constructed life.