Michael's best leads in the suspicious death of a suspected serial mail-bomber appear to be a mobster and a well-known lawyer, who could be linked to a conspiracy that is fixing elections results.

Michael's attempts to reopen the murder acquittal of a police officer may be thwarted by the attorney General's office, despite his solid evidence and a teenage witness who could blow the officer's alibi out of the water.

Michael's prosecution attempts against a diplomat are hindered by a State Department who will do anything to protect his immunity, but the situation becomes easier to understand after Michael uncovers some confidential information.