Global News picks up story about Leaside extortionist

by The Bulldog • November 17, 2017

Reporter Mark Carcasole has covered the story of the extortion attempt being made on Leaside residents Patrick Rocca and Andy Elder. Global News Leaside extortionist demands US$250,000 from local men

Patrick Rocca and Andy Elder will not be paying extortion demand

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