When an unusual anti-government activist is accused of the murder of a government official, Alexander Trust, an ambitious and popular prosecutor, seizes the opportunity to direct the investigation and prosecution of the unusual suspect in an effort to promote his gubernatorial campaign. Although overwhelming evidence of guilt envelops the accused activist, a colorful defense team mounts a spirited case that includes an annoying item viewed in a refreshing new light. The trial, and its aftermath on Election Day, present a startling confession of Alexander Trust.