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In the episode Crooked Banker and Sheriff from the classic series The Lone Ranger, the masked hero rides into Wells City, a town plagued by corruption and fear. The wealthy banker, Ben Bush, wields significant power over the community, controlling the bank and various businesses while being thoroughly disliked by the townsfolk. Sheriff Pete Crowley, his loyal stooge, enforces Bush's will, ensuring that justice is perverted to serve their interests.
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