Ep 12. Enemy Combatant

Hayes Morrison is the daughter of a former U.S. President and a brilliant lawyer who, after experiencing disappointing career setbacks, is asked to lead the Conviction Integrity Unit, a new department in the New York City District Attorney's office. In this episode, titled "Enemy Combatant," the CIU team takes on the case of Earl Slavitt, a former Navy SEAL who was convicted of murdering his superior officer. Earl has been languishing on death row for years and the team believes that newly discovered evidence could exonerate him.

As the team delves deeper into the case, they discover that Earl has been charged with murder because he was accused of killing his commanding officer during a covert mission in Afghanistan. Earl claims that he was following orders and that the killing was justified, but the Navy has kept all evidence of the mission classified, making it difficult for the CIU to mount a defense. Nevertheless, the team perseveres and manages to gain access to some of the classified evidence.

As they sift through the newly revealed information, the team discovers that the mission was not as cut-and-dry as it seemed. The CIA was involved, and there were reports of illegal weapons trading and drug trafficking. It seems that Earl stumbled upon something he wasn't supposed to see and the Navy used the situation to frame him for his superior's murder.

As Hayes and the team get closer to the truth, they find themselves up against high-ranking government officials who will stop at nothing to protect their secrets. The case becomes increasingly complicated as they have to navigate their way through the tangle of government conspiracies and cover-ups. Their only hope is to expose the truth and prove Earl's innocence in the court of law.

As the trial progresses, the team faces numerous obstacles, including a surprise witness who seems to implicate Earl even further. Despite these setbacks, Hayes and the team press on, finally bringing the case to a dramatic conclusion.

At its core, "Enemy Combatant" is a thrilling legal drama that tackles complex issues of government corruption and secrecy. The episode highlights the tremendous challenges that the legal system faces in balancing national security with individual rights and justice. Ultimately, it is a reminder that even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles, truth and justice can prevail.