An Idaho judge ruled against Bryan Kohberger’s defense team in a series of motions challenging critical evidence, a significant setback for the man accused of murdering four University of Idaho students in 2022.

Judge Steven Hippler denied multiple motions to suppress evidence, including DNA found on a knife sheath at the crime scene, cell phone and email records, surveillance footage, and Kohberger’s past Amazon purchases.

Kohberger, a former criminology Ph.D. student, was arrested in December 2022 and charged with the murders of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin in their off-campus home in Moscow, Idaho. His attorneys argued that law enforcement violated his constitutional rights in obtaining evidence, but the court ruled otherwise.

One of the most significant rulings upheld the use of DNA evidence linking Kohberger to the crime scene. Investigators identified Kohberger as a suspect after submitting DNA from the knife sheath to public ancestry websites to generate a list of possible matches. Authorities then obtained a DNA sample from trash collected outside Kohberger’s parents’ home in Pennsylvania, which matched DNA found on the sheath.

The defense had argued that this investigative genetic genealogy technique violated Kohberger’s rights, but Hippler disagreed. He ruled that Kohberger “exposed his DNA to the public by leaving it on the sheath, thus forfeiting any reasonable expectation of privacy.” The judge also upheld the trash collection, stating, “by throwing away an item of trash containing his DNA, the defendant cannot object to testing of that DNA.”

In a prior hearing, Hippler had expressed skepticism about suppressing DNA evidence, saying, “when there’s a DNA match between the DNA and the sheath and Mr. Kohberger, isn’t that probable cause every day and twice on Sunday?”

The defense also sought to challenge the validity of the search warrants that led to the seizure of Kohberger’s digital records, including phone data from AT&T, Google, Apple, and Amazon, as well as evidence from a USB drive. Kohberger’s attorneys claimed the searches violated his Fourth Amendment rights. However, Hippler ruled that the evidence was lawfully obtained through search warrants and the third-party doctrine, which limits privacy rights over information shared with service providers.

Another motion sought a Franks hearing, which would have allowed the defense to challenge the credibility of the probable cause affidavits used to obtain search warrants. The defense alleged that law enforcement omitted key information regarding investigative genetic genealogy and misrepresented statements made by a surviving roommate who was inside the house at the time of the murders.

The judge rejected these claims, ruling that the genetic genealogy information “would have only bolstered probable cause” and that the surviving roommate’s statements were consistent. He noted that while the defense may raise these points during trial, there was no evidence of misrepresentation in the warrant applications.

The decisions were welcomed by the family of Kaylee Goncalves, one of the victims.

“All the motions to suppress and Franks motion have been denied! It’s always a double edge sword waiting. You want the right decisions to be made but you also want them to be made quickly. We are thankful to the Court for a timely decision and appreciate the work prosecution has put in thus far. In the big picture of life justice is just moments away,” the family said.

Kohberger’s trial is scheduled to begin on August 11. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.

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Attorneys for Stephan Sterns, the Osceola County man accused of murdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto and facing more than 60 child sex abuse charges, have filed a series of motions in court, including a request to close all pretrial proceedings to the public.

Sterns, who remains in custody, is scheduled for a pretrial hearing on April 23, with a trial date set for May 5. The new motions filed this week by his legal team aim to limit public and media access to case proceedings, citing concerns about potential jury bias.

The case has attracted widespread attention, given the disturbing allegations against Sterns. Prosecutors have accused him of extensive child sex abuse crimes in addition to the murder of Madeline Soto, a case that has shaken the Osceola County community.

Legal experts say closing pretrial proceedings is an uncommon request and could spark debate about transparency in the judicial process. "This is a case that has deeply impacted the public, and restricting access to court proceedings could raise concerns about accountability," said former prosecutor Lisa Carter.

However, defense attorneys argue that intense media coverage could jeopardize Sterns’ right to a fair trial. "The court has an obligation to ensure due process is protected," Sterns' legal team stated in their filing.

Public reaction to the motion has been mixed, with many demanding transparency in a case involving child victims. "We need to know what's happening in that courtroom," said local resident Maria Delgado. "Justice for Madeline should be seen, not hidden behind closed doors."

The brutal murder of Madeline Soto and the horrific allegations against Sterns have led to widespread outrage, with community members calling for the maximum penalty if he is convicted. Prosecutors have not disclosed whether they will seek the death penalty.

With the trial date approaching, all eyes remain on how the court will rule on Sterns’ motions and whether the proceedings will remain open to the public.

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The long-awaited trial for Duane "Keefe D" Davis, the sole suspect charged in the murder of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur, has been delayed until 2026. This postponement prolongs the wait for justice nearly three decades after the fatal shooting rocked the music world.

A judge granted the delay after Davis’ legal team requested more time to interview new witnesses and build their defense.

"It looks like there are quite a few things that are left to be done to get this case prepared so that Mr. Davis can have effective assistance of counsel," Judge Carli Kierny stated in court.

Davis, who was arrested in September 2023, has long been implicated in Tupac’s murder. Prosecutors argue that he played a key role in the September 6, 1996, drive-by shooting in Las Vegas. They claim he was in the car and provided the gun used in what they believe was a retaliatory attack after Tupac and members of Death Row Records assaulted Davis’ nephew, Orlando Anderson, earlier that night at the MGM Grand.

Despite previously admitting in interviews and a book that he was present during the shooting, Davis’ defense team is now disputing that claim.

"Given the magnitude of this case, it is imperative that we have adequate time to present a comprehensive defense," said Carl Arnold, Davis' attorney. "We are actively conducting further investigations, speaking with key witnesses, and ensuring that Mr. Davis receives the fair trial to which he is constitutionally entitled."

Arnold even suggested that another person, Reggie Wright Jr., a former Death Row Records security official, may have played a role in Tupac’s murder.

In response, Wright Jr. firmly denied the accusation, telling ABC News, "Good luck finding someone saying that, that's credible. It's heartbreaking they keep dragging in my name. I didn't have anything to do with that. One of the worst days of my life was when I heard that that happened."

Davis is the only person still alive from the group police believe was in the car when the shots were fired. The indictment also names Orlando Anderson, Terrance Brown, and Deandre Smith—all now deceased—as part of the group involved in the attack.

Tupac succumbed to his injuries on September 13, 1996, after spending several days in critical condition. His murder remains one of the most infamous unsolved cases in hip-hop history.

With the trial now pushed back another year, the wait for closure continues for Tupac’s family, friends, and fans.

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Attorneys for Sean "Diddy" Combs are calling for the dismissal of one of the charges against him, arguing that their client is the victim of a racially motivated prosecution. The defense contends that the charge of transportation for prostitution, part of a federal indictment, is rooted in a history of discrimination and unfairly targets Combs due to his race.

“This case is unprecedented in many ways, but perhaps most notably, and most disturbingly, no White person has ever been the target of a remotely similar prosecution,” Combs’ attorneys wrote in a motion filed Tuesday evening.

Combs, the embattled music mogul, is currently being held at a federal detention center in New York City while facing multiple federal charges, including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation for prostitution. His legal team is focusing on Count Three of the indictment, which falls under The Mann Act—a law originally passed in 1910 to prohibit the interstate transportation of women for prostitution and human trafficking.

His attorneys argue that the charge has historically been used in discriminatory ways. “What was racist in its inception has often been racist in its operation,” the filing states. They further argue that similar conduct has gone unpunished when committed by White defendants.

Prosecutors have previously rejected these claims, stating that the case is based solely on evidence, not race. When one of Combs’ lawyers, Marc Agnifilo, told TMZ last year that the case was a “takedown of a successful Black man,” prosecutors quickly pushed back.

“He baselessly accused the government of engaging in a racist prosecution,” a prosecutor told the judge in an October hearing, adding that such claims could create a “serious risk” for a fair trial.

The Mann Act, initially called the White-Slave Traffic Act, has long been criticized for its history of targeting Black men. Combs’ attorneys argue that the charge he faces under this statute is part of that legacy. “Mr. Combs has been singled out because he is a powerful Black man, and he is being prosecuted for conduct that regularly goes unpunished,” the motion states.

CNN has reached out to the Southern District of New York prosecutors for comment, but they have not yet responded. Meanwhile, Combs’ legal team has not provided any additional remarks beyond their filing.

Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges and remains in custody as his legal battle continues.

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A pretrial hearing in the Karen Read case took an unexpected turn when Judge Beverly Cannone abruptly ended proceedings, citing "grave concern" over newly disclosed information that could have "profound effects" on the defense. The dramatic moment unfolded after an open court discussion regarding federal involvement in the case, including expert witnesses from ARCCA, a forensic firm specializing in accident reconstruction.

“The Commonwealth just provided the court with information that causes me grave concern,” Cannone announced after returning from an unplanned recess. “The implications of that information may have profound effects on the defense and defense counsel.”

Cannone then suspended the hearing, stating that when proceedings resume, all affected parties should be "appropriately prepared" to address the issues at hand.

The abrupt decision followed a statement by special prosecutor Hank Brennan, who disclosed in open court that Read’s defense team had previously communicated with ARCCA experts before her first trial. Brennan referred to what appeared to be emails between the defense and ARCCA, along with a $23,000 invoice the firm allegedly sent to Read’s legal team.

Brennan, who recently filed a motion to bar ARCCA witnesses from testifying at Read’s retrial, accused the defense of concealing critical information about the experts' involvement. “Both Dr. Wolfe and Dr. Rentschler admittedly did not review all pertinent and relevant evidence that exists in this case,” Brennan’s motion stated, referring to ARCCA’s accident reconstruction specialists who testified in Read’s defense in June 2024.

Tuesday’s pretrial hearing was the first since the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court denied Read’s appeal to dismiss two of the three charges against her. Read is accused of striking her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, with her Lexus SUV in January 2022 and leaving him to die outside in a snowstorm after a night of drinking.

Her original trial ended in a hung jury, leading Cannone to declare a mistrial in July 2024. Read, who has consistently maintained her innocence, claims that she was framed and that O’Keefe was actually killed inside the home of Brian Albert before being dragged outside.

In an exclusive interview with Boston 25’s Ted Daniel on Super Bowl Sunday, Read reiterated her stance, stating, “I have nothing to hide. I’ve been framed.”

Her retrial, originally scheduled for early 2025, has now been pushed to April. The latest developments raise new questions about the role of federal forensic experts in the case and how their testimony might impact the outcome of the upcoming trial.

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Special Judge Fran Gull has rejected efforts by Richard Allen’s attorneys to overturn his murder conviction in the Delphi murders case, denying multiple defense motions aimed at securing a retrial. Despite Allen’s conviction and sentencing to 130 years in prison for the 2017 murders of Liberty "Libby" German and Abigail "Abby" Williams, his attorneys continue to argue that key evidence was withheld and new information has surfaced.

In an order dated Feb. 14, Gull denied the defense’s Verified Motion to Correct Error, a request filed on Jan. 20 seeking to vacate Allen’s conviction. She also denied a second motion filed on Feb. 14 to strike the state’s response, as well as a motion to correct the abstract of judgment. These rulings were entered into the case record on Feb. 18 and were made without a hearing.

The defense’s latest challenge revolves around an Indiana inmate, Ricci Davis, who claims that two men—Ron Logan and Kegan Kline—confessed their involvement in the murders. Logan, who owned the land where the girls were found, allegedly admitted to Davis that he committed the murders and provided details only the killer would know. Davis says Kline, a convicted child pornographer, later corroborated Logan’s statements and expressed relief after Allen’s conviction, believing it would keep him from being a suspect.

Davis claims he sent as many as eight letters to Carroll County Prosecutor Nick McLeland during Allen’s trial, detailing what he was told. He also alleges that he provided a recorded interview to police. However, Allen’s defense team has never seen these letters or the interview, and McLeland has refused to confirm whether they exist or were shared with the defense.

“Ricci Davis was shocked to learn that Baldwin had never received this videotaped interview,” the defense wrote in their motion, referencing a conversation between Davis and Allen’s attorney, Andrew Baldwin, in February 2025.

The defense has accused McLeland of withholding evidence and failing to disclose whether the letters and recorded statements exist. Baldwin said he repeatedly asked for clarification but received no response from the prosecution.

"McLeland’s response was vague, non-responsive to the defense request and did not indicate whether he ever received those letters, nor whether he sent those letters to the defense," the defense motion states.

Prosecutors have countered that Allen’s attorneys had the opportunity to present evidence at trial and that Davis’ claims are unreliable. The state revealed that Davis “miserably” failed a polygraph test when pressed about Logan’s alleged confession.

Davis, who is serving a 50-year prison sentence for meth distribution, admitted that he initially withheld some details in 2024 because he was unsure whether Allen was one of the men involved. However, in their February 2025 conversation, Davis told Baldwin that he later realized Allen was not the third person involved and tried to alert prosecutors.

Now, Allen’s defense team is pushing for the letters, interview recording, and any related communications to be preserved and turned over. They argue that the information could impact Allen’s conviction and support their claims that he is innocent.

Meanwhile, various media outlets have filed motions requesting the public release of certain case records, adding further pressure to the already contentious legal battle.

With Judge Gull’s latest rulings, Allen’s conviction remains intact, but his defense team continues to challenge the state’s handling of evidence. The case remains active as both sides await further court rulings.

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A woman who accused Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping her when she was 13 years old has dropped her lawsuit against both men, according to court records. The notice of voluntary dismissal was filed on Friday and was dismissed "with prejudice," meaning she cannot refile the case.

The lawsuit, initially filed in late 2023, included disturbing allegations that the woman, identified as "Jane Doe," was lured by a limousine driver outside the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards and taken to an after-party, where she claimed she was drugged and raped by the two music moguls. The suit was dismissed less than four months after it was filed, but her attorneys did not provide a reason for withdrawing it.

Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, strongly denied the allegations and had been pushing for the case to be dismissed. Following the lawsuit’s withdrawal, Carter released a statement calling the claims "frivolous, fictitious, and appalling."

"I would not wish this experience on anyone. The trauma that my wife, my children, my loved ones and I have endured can never be dismissed," he said, also referring to the case as a "money-grab."

Combs, who is already facing several lawsuits alleging sexual misconduct, has been in custody in New York City since late last year on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. His legal team responded to the lawsuit’s dismissal by asserting that it was just one of many cases that "will not hold up in a court of law."

"Sean Combs has never sexually assaulted or trafficked anyone—man or woman, adult or minor. No number of lawsuits, sensationalized allegations, or media theatrics will change that reality," his attorneys stated.

The woman first came forward publicly in December in an NBC News interview, revealing that she is now a 38-year-old mother in Alabama. She said she remained silent for more than two decades out of fear that no one would believe her.

According to her lawsuit, she was outside Radio City Music Hall the night of the 2000 VMAs when she met a limousine driver who claimed to work for Combs. The driver allegedly took her to an after-party, where she accepted a drink from a waitress and immediately felt lightheaded. The lawsuit stated that as she looked for a place to lie down, Combs, Carter, and another unnamed woman followed her into a room, where Carter allegedly raped her first, followed by Combs.

Carter’s attorneys had pointed out multiple inconsistencies in the woman’s claims, including being unable to verify the location of the alleged after-party. The woman described it as a large white house with a gated U-shaped driveway about 20 minutes from Radio City Music Hall, but no such property had been found to match that description. Additionally, Carter’s legal team referenced NBC’s reporting that musician Benji Madden—who the woman claimed was present at the party—was actually on tour in the Midwest at the time.

Meanwhile, Combs remains in legal turmoil, facing multiple allegations of sexual assault, physical violence, and sex trafficking. His upcoming trial for sex trafficking and racketeering charges is set to begin in May.

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A long-awaited breakthrough in the 14-year battle for justice in Ellen Greenberg’s death arrived in a Philadelphia courtroom Monday, as her parents, Joshua and Sandee Greenberg, reached a settlement with the city that will result in an expedited review of their daughter's controversial suicide ruling.

The Greenbergs, who have fought tirelessly to prove their daughter was murdered, agreed to drop lawsuits against former Philadelphia Chief Medical Examiner Sam Gulino and Homicide Det. John McNamee. Their lawsuit alleged that the officials conspired to cover up evidence that Ellen was the victim of homicide. The settlement also halts a separate case that was scheduled for arguments before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in early 2025.

“This is a step forward to bring in the people to justice who are responsible for this homicide,” said Joe Podraza, the family’s attorney. “We’d like to find out who the murderer or murderers of Ellen are.”

The City of Philadelphia will pay an undisclosed sum to the Greenbergs in July, but monetary compensation was never the goal for Joshua Greenberg.

“There is nobody in the world who can say Ellen committed suicide, and that’s the most important thing,” he said. “I don’t care about the money. I wanted Ellen’s suicide taken care of.”

His confidence comes from a key development: a sworn admission from former Philadelphia pathologist Dr. Marlon Osbourne, the man who initially performed Ellen’s autopsy. Osbourne originally ruled Ellen’s death a homicide before changing it to suicide after discussions with Philadelphia homicide detectives and medical examiners. Now, he admits he was wrong.

In a legal document signed Saturday, Osbourne outlined the evidence that led him to reconsider his stance. His reversal confirms what the Greenbergs' independent investigation has long suggested—that Ellen Greenberg was murdered.

The Greenbergs’ private investigator, retired Pennsylvania State Police Detective Tom Brennan, uncovered major inconsistencies in the case, including:

Despite these findings, the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office has not yet committed to changing Ellen’s cause of death. Instead, they’ve agreed to conduct a new review—one the Greenbergs hope will officially overturn the suicide ruling

From the moment Ellen was found stabbed to death in her apartment on January 26, 2011, her case has been plagued with investigative failures.

Ellen’s fiancé, Sam Goldberg, claimed he returned from the gym to find their apartment door locked from the inside. After allegedly forcing entry, he said he discovered Ellen slumped against the kitchen cabinets, with a knife still lodged in her chest. During his 911 call, Goldberg repeatedly insisted that Ellen had “stabbed herself.”

Philadelphia police and the medical examiner’s office quickly accepted that explanation, ruling her death a suicide despite the glaring improbability of someone stabbing themselves 20 times—including wounds to the back of the head and neck.

Perhaps the most egregious failure came when detectives left the crime scene unsecured. The next day, the apartment was professionally cleaned before a proper forensic investigation could take place. This error effectively destroyed potential evidence that could have pointed to a killer.

“These are mistakes that should never happen in a homicide investigation,” Brennan said. “There is no statute of limitations on murder. We will keep fighting.”

With the lawsuit settled, the Greenbergs’ attorneys are now pushing for outside law enforcement agencies—such as the FBI or the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office—to take over the case.

Podraza made it clear that Philadelphia police would not be part of any future investigation.

“Frankly, from our vantage point, they were not very cooperative,” he said. “The question will be how receptive other law enforcement agencies will be to pursuing this.”

While a wrongful death lawsuit remains a possibility, Podraza said the family will wait to see if a criminal investigation moves forward before making any decisions.

For Ellen’s mother, Sandee, the settlement marks the end of years of sleepless nights and heartbreak, but not the end of their pursuit for justice.

“I hope today we made Ellen proud of us because we certainly were very proud of her,” she said.

As for Brennan, who has spent years uncovering the truth behind Ellen’s death, he remains hopeful that her killer will one day be brought to justice.

“You know, we have all the time in the world,” he said. “There is no statute of limitations on homicide. Won’t it be nice to put your hand on somebody’s shoulder and say, ‘Hey, come with me’?”

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Susan Smith’s ex-husband, David Smith, vividly remembers the moment she admitted to killing their two young sons in 1994. Speaking with NBC’s Craig Melvin for an upcoming Dateline episode, David reflected on the cold nature of her confession.

“She just casually, like you and I sitting here, said ‘I’m sorry.’ And that was about as far as it went,” David recalled.

For David, the lack of emotion in her words has lingered for three decades. “I asked her ‘Why did you do this? Why?’ And she said, ‘I don’t know why, but I’m sorry,’” he continued.

The case, which shocked the nation, began on October 25, 1994, when Susan, then 23, told authorities that a Black man had carjacked her vehicle with her two sons, Michael, 3, and Alex, 14 months, inside. She pleaded on national television for their safe return, igniting a massive search effort.

Nine days later, her story fell apart. Susan ultimately admitted that there was no carjacker. Instead, she had let her car roll into a lake in Union, South Carolina, with her children still strapped into their car seats. Investigators determined that Susan’s motive stemmed from a relationship with a man who did not want children.

The case captivated the world and landed on the cover of PEOPLE magazine. Susan was convicted of two counts of murder and sentenced to life in prison.

Three decades later, Susan remains incarcerated at Leath Correctional Institution in Greenwood, South Carolina. In November 2024, she was denied parole after serving 30 years.

“I know that what I did was horrible,” Susan told the parole board, according to CNN. “I am a Christian, and God is a big part of my life, and I know he has forgiven me… And I just ask that you show that same kind of mercy as well.”

David, however, made it clear before the hearing that he did not support her release. “I don’t think she’ll ever be rehabilitated,” he said on the Today show. “I don’t think she’s, even to me, she’s never been really sorry for what she did.”

Looking back, David wishes the jury had sentenced Susan to death instead of life in prison. “For myself, yes, because I wouldn’t have to be dealing with what’s coming up now,” he told Dateline. “I know that they said she had a tough life growing up, and I’ve never tried to make light of that, but you don’t kill your children for what happened to you. I wanted an eye for an eye, but the jury saw different.”

Despite his anger, David has found a way to forgive Susan. Speaking with Court TV in September 2024, he explained that his faith led him to that decision.

“Yes, I have forgiven her, but again, that goes to my faith in God and that's the way I was raised. That we have to forgive,” he said. “But it sure doesn't take away the act of what she did. It doesn't make it any less, it doesn't make it any easier. But I have forgiven her for what she did.”

David’s pain, however, remains as sharp as ever. His two sons, Michael and Alex, would now be adults—lives stolen by the mother who was supposed to protect them.

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Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing a lawsuit filed by a woman who alleges he sexually assaulted her after a party in New York City in 1999. The plaintiff, who was 23 at the time and working as a model and promotional employee, claims that after attending a VIP party hosted by Combs, he invited her to stay at his home to avoid catching a train. Despite informing him that she was married and receiving assurances of no inappropriate conduct, she alleges that during the car ride to his home, she felt extremely drowsy and suspected she had been drugged. Upon arrival, she claims Combs pressured her into drinking more, made unwanted physical advances, and assaulted her over approximately four hours. Throughout the ordeal, she attempted to inform her husband of her location by texting him the address from pieces of mail she observed in the car. 

In response to these allegations, Combs' attorneys have stated: "No matter how many lawsuits are filed — especially by individuals who refuse to put their own names behind their claims — it won’t change the fact that Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted or sex trafficked anyone — man or woman, adult or minor. We live in a world where anyone can file a lawsuit for any reason. Fortunately, a fair and impartial judicial process exists to find the truth, and Mr. Combs is confident he will prevail in court."

This lawsuit adds to a series of legal challenges Combs has faced in recent years. Notably, in November 2023, his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura accused him of sexual and physical abuse, leading to a settlement. Following that, multiple other individuals have filed lawsuits alleging various forms of sexual misconduct and illegal activities by Combs, including claims of rape, drugging, physical abuse, and sex trafficking. Combs has consistently denied these allegations. 

As of now, Combs is incarcerated in New York after a federal judge denied his bail following a September indictment on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty to these charges.

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