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Cop Fights to Keep His Secret Mercenary Army

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300 residents. 100 reservist cops who paid handsomely for their badges. One embattled police chief, trying to hide the names of his pay-for-play deputies. Welcome to Oakley, MI.

M.L. Nestel
M.L. Nestel
M.L. Nestel

M.L. Nestel

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