"My Son Johnny" chronicles the life of Johnny, a young man who still suffers abuse at the hands of his brother, which leads to his death. According to the Movies Based On True Stories Archives, the true story is based on the sibling abuse case involving Michael Lombardo who killed his brother Francis Lombardo in a domestic violence dispute. Michael was arrested after he shot him to death in their home in Philadelphia. The attorney who handled Michael's case was said to have been completely dedicated to him, so much so, that the judge was concerned that he was "too" close to the case. The movie is told from the attorney's perspective. Below is a brief timeline in the case. May 1986 The trial...
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