Megan Carter, an ambitious journalist, stumbles upon a tip about the mysterious disappearance of a union leader and pens a front-page story implicating Michael Gallagher, a liquor wholesaler with a family connected to organized crime. The information, leaked by federal attorney Elliott Rosen, targets Gallagher in an attempt to pressure him into helping the government's investigation, yet Gallagher is unaware of the source of the leak. As the news spreads, Gallagher’s reputation and livelihood are jeopardized. Despite insisting on his innocence, he can't shake the cloud of suspicion that engulfs his life.

Determined to clear his name, Gallagher confronts Carter, compelling her to dig deeper into her own story. As Carter comes to realize the ethical dilemmas and personal consequences of her reporting, the boundaries between right and wrong blur. The investigation takes unforeseen twists, revealing a tangled web of deception, guilt, and the power dynamics within journalism and law enforcement. The quest for truth versus the hunger for a headline is pitted against each other, challenging everyone involved in their professional integrity and personal moral codes.