Seven Hours to Judgment

A Los Angeles judge who is bound by the law but haunted by the consequences of freeing gang members in a prior case. He refuses to delay Ellen Reardon's hearing, setting off a chain of events that escalate beyond the courtroom. When his wife Lisa is kidnapped, he is forced to pursue dangerous evidence through an urban nightmare to save her.

The victim of a brutal assault whose injuries catalyze the central conflict. Ellen’s death fuels the drive for punishment and adds emotional weight to both John and David’s actions.

A grieving husband who blames the system for Ellen’s death and seeks retribution. He orchestrates a dangerous plan, enlisting allies and using traps to coerce John, while targeting his own family.

John’s wife, kidnapped by David as leverage. Her peril anchors the clock, forcing John to act quickly and make perilous choices to save her.

A member of the Ice Men Gang involved in the criminal setup. His presence illustrates the street-level danger that frames the judge’s forced mission.

Another member of the gang network connected to the case, adding to the threat landscape that John must navigate to recover the evidence.