[Laeral]

"Henderson Long is a Slokaisian citizen who was exposed to propaganda produced by the Lauchenoirian government under Prime Minister Suleman Chaher," said Therese Lu-Marechal, the Laeralian counsel. "Long was severely influenced by this propaganda, becoming convinced that Chaher was "the son of God". Long traveled to Laeral in order to assassinate then-President Nicholas Brennan, attempting to shoot him as he attended the Dragon Boat festival in Laeralsford. Long opened fire at Brennan as he stood in a crowd, severely injuring a bystander, a young woman named Chloe Gervais, who has since been unable to walk. Interviews with Long following his capture by police indicate that Long is severely mentally disturbed, although he does not show regret for his actions. Therefore, the Laeralian counsel urges leniency in his case."