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Sunview Media broadcast [HRZ]—09/1/76
LOS ANGELES, PCC: Yesterday’s Baltimore Tower’s Massacre has put Governor Escalante in the hot seat. Anti-drug groups have been asking some tough questions— like how the powerful and corrupt South American drug lords were able to arrange a meeting in the prominent new Baltimore Towers. An anonymous source has confirmed that Governor Escalante owns a 3% share in the building. Sources within the struggling Pueblo Drug Enforcement Agency have also confirmed that a full scale tempo lab was operating on the top floor. Protests staged in front of City Hall have called for the resignation of the Governor. With this scandal, on top of the recent rise in street crime, will the Governor’s popularity come crashing down?
A statement by Governor Escalante, issued by his press office at 3 AM this morning: “Last night’s violence at the Baltimore Towers has been determined to be the result of in-fighting among dangerous drug lords. Fifteen people were murdered in cold blood, including a heroic Towers security guard. Those responsible for his death as well as the deaths of fourteen unidentified others are still at large. Images of these criminals will be broadcast immediately following my announcement. I have authorized a reward of 50,000 nuyen for information that leads to the capture and arrest of any of these individuals. These criminals are dangerous and presumed armed. Do not attempt to approach them. Contact the PCCP if you see them or if you have any information.
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