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For months, reports of discrimination against vulnerable groups began to surface in Lawson's office. Allegations indicated that individuals from populations such as the homeless, refugees, and minorities were being denied basic banking services. Advocacy groups flooded Lawson with letters detailing the struggles of those attempting to access essential banking accounts, while anonymous tips from bank employees painted a grim picture of systemic bias. Despite his best efforts to probe the matter through formal channels, it became apparent that the high-ranking executives of Lexington Reserve Bank were well-connected, thus thwarting transparency and accountability.