Chapter 45: Death and Disgrace
Chapter 45: Death and Disgrace
As the video concluded, Edmond, Susie, and Julian each let out a subtle sigh of relief.
Edmond and Susie, both from LAPD’s Parker Center headquarters, had already grasped the potential for this case to spiral into a massive public relations nightmare. Susie, who specialized in media relations, understood just how closely the media monitored the LAPD.
But these two videos were game-changers, enough to quash the storm and pin the blame squarely on Robert Downey Jr.
Susie noted the clever camera angles, which not only captured the entire shooting but also kept the focus firmly on Downey. Anyone who watched the footage would immediately feel that Downey had brought this upon himself.
A single event could provoke vastly different emotions depending on the perspective of the camera. Susie leaned closer to Edmond and whispered a few words.
Edmond’s demeanor shifted noticeably. He smiled at Hawk and asked, "Could we get a copy of the video?"
Susie pulled a flash drive from her bag.
"Sure, I’ll copy it for you," Hawk replied, taking the drive.