| Genres: | Drama, Unscripted, Documentary |
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“Leavenworth” is based on the controversial true story of Clint Lorance, a former lieutenant serving a 19-year sentence for murder at the United States Penitentiary, Leavenworth.
Former Army Lt. Clint Lorance is serving a 19-year sentence for murder and attempted murder in the U.S. Army's most notorious prison, known as Leavenworth.
Lorance took command of the platoon in Afghanistan in July 2012 and ordered fire on three local men riding a motorcycle, which killed two of them and outraged his platoon.
Lorance's current attorney, John Maher, revisits the court martial trial through an emotional meeting with the Lorance family.
A revelation about the day of the incident is discovered as Lorance's lawyer continues to build his client's case.
On the 50th anniversary of the My Lai Massacre, the Army's chief appellate judge cites the Lorance case as an example of how they got it right.
An update on the case as former Army Lt. Clint Lorance receives a pardon.
