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The Defenders: Taking the First

A high-stakes defense case unfolds as the Prestons defend a young man accused of murder, whose grandfather is an old friend, amidst a complex case linked to a hate crime.

Four boys, inspired by a white supremacist's speech, commit a heinous crime, killing a young Hispanic. The Prestons, a law firm, defend one of the boys, who is the grandson of an old friend. They convince him to testify against the others, but the brother of the victim, a law student, seeks justice beyond just punishing the killers. He files a wrongful death suit against the white supremacist, arguing that his incendiary rhetoric incited the violence that led to his brother's death.

Info about The Defenders: Taking the First

Studio(s): Paramount Television, Showtime Networks

Originally Released: United States, Oct 25, 1998

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama