Clerk over Alex Murdaugh trial spent thousands on bonuses, meals and gifts, ethics complaint says
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Clerk over Alex Murdaugh trial spent thousands on bonuses, meals and gifts, ethics complaint says

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina officials have filed 76 counts of ethics violations against the court clerk who handled the Alex Murdaugh murder trial. The 25 pages of allegations accuse former Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill of allowing a photo of Murdaugh in a holding cell to be taken to promote her book on the trial, giving herself bonuses, and using county money to buy dozens of lunches for her staff, prosecutors and a vendor. Hill also struck a deal with a documentary maker to use the county courtroom in exchange for promoting her book on the trial, which later she admitted had plagiarized passages, according to the South Carolina Ethics Commission complaint earlier this month. An initial appeal was denied, but the judge said she wasn’t sure Hill told the truth about her dealings with jurors and was “attracted by the siren call of celebrity.” The ethics allegations against Hill say she bought lunches for prosecutors and then paid herself back with county money.

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Alex Murdaugh’s murder appeal cites biased clerk and prejudicial evidence
1 week, 4 days ago

Alex Murdaugh’s murder appeal cites biased clerk and prejudicial evidence

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Lawyers for Alex Murdaugh are taking two paths to appeal his murder convictions for killing his wife and son, saying that a court clerk pushed a guilty verdict to jurors to sell books and that the trial judge allowed improper evidence like the disgraced South Carolina lawyer’s financial crimes. Murdaugh lawyers wrote his murder convictions need to …

Alex Murdaugh gets 40 years in federal prison for stealing from clients and his law firm
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Alex Murdaugh gets 40 years in federal prison for stealing from clients and his law firm

Associated Press  

CHARLESTON, S.C. — For maybe the last time, Alex Murdaugh, in a prison jumpsuit instead of the suit he used to wear, shuffled into a courtroom Monday in South Carolina and was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel said he sentenced Murdaugh to a harsher punishment than suggested because he stole from “the most …

Alex Murdaugh sentenced in federal court to 40 years in prison for financial crimes
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Alex Murdaugh sentenced in federal court to 40 years in prison for financial crimes

CNN  

Charleston, South Carolina CNN — Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh received another prison sentence Monday, this time in federal court, where a judge sentenced him to 40 years after he pleaded guilty to a raft of financial crimes, including nearly two dozen charges of conspiracy, fraud and money laundering. The sentence levied by US District Court Judge Richard M. Gergel exceeded …

FBI says Alex Murdaugh lied about where money stolen from clients went and who helped him steal
8 months, 3 weeks ago

FBI says Alex Murdaugh lied about where money stolen from clients went and who helped him steal

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Convicted killer Alex Murdaugh didn’t tell the truth when FBI agents repeatedly asked him where more than $6 million he stole ended up and whether another attorney not yet identified helped him steal from clients and his law firm, federal prosecutors said in court documents Tuesday. He pleaded guilty to stealing money from clients and his law …

FBI says Alex Murdaugh lied about where money stolen from clients went and who helped him steal
8 months, 3 weeks ago

FBI says Alex Murdaugh lied about where money stolen from clients went and who helped him steal

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Convicted killer Alex Murdaugh didn't …

South Carolina court official resigns as state probes allegations of tampering with Murdaugh jury
8 months, 4 weeks ago

South Carolina court official resigns as state probes allegations of tampering with Murdaugh jury

Hindustan Times  

WALTERBORO, S.C. — A South Carolina court official under investigation amid allegations of tampering with the jury in the Alex Murdaugh trial announced her resignation on Monday. HT Image Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill said that her resignation would take effect immediately during a news conference in front of the courthouse. “Managing a trial with such importance to …

South Carolina court official resigns as state probes allegations of tampering with Murdaugh jury
8 months, 4 weeks ago

South Carolina court official resigns as state probes allegations of tampering with Murdaugh jury

Associated Press  

WALTERBORO, S.C. — A South Carolina court official under investigation amid allegations of tampering with the jury in the Alex Murdaugh trial announced her resignation on Monday. Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill said that her resignation would take effect immediately during a news conference in front of the courthouse. “Managing a trial with such importance to the people …

Alex Murdaugh is denied new double-murder trial after judge hears jury tampering allegations
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Alex Murdaugh is denied new double-murder trial after judge hears jury tampering allegations

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina judge on Monday denied Alex Murdaugh’s bid for a new trial after his defense team accused a clerk of court of tampering with a jury. Judge Jean Toal said she wasn’t sure if Colleton County Clerk Becky Hill was telling the truth that she never spoke to jurors about the case, saying she was …

Alex Murdaugh’s pursuit of a new murder trial is set for an evidentiary hearing next month
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Alex Murdaugh’s pursuit of a new murder trial is set for an evidentiary hearing next month

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The new judge handling the fallout over Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions plans to hold an evidentiary hearing late next month. Murdaugh’s lawyers want another trial in the killings of the former lawyer’s wife and younger son, citing allegations that the court clerk improperly influenced the jury. Hill is also said to have flown to New York City …

Murdaugh murder trial clerk is now accused of PLAGIARISM - with sales of tell-all-memoir halted after co-author canned partnership
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Murdaugh murder trial clerk is now accused of PLAGIARISM - with sales of tell-all-memoir halted after co-author canned partnership

Daily Mail  

The South Carolina court clerk who penned a tell-all memoir about Alex Murdaugh's murder trial has been accused of plagiarism by her potential co-author. Neil Gordon decided to can the planned book, called Behind the Doors of Justice, after being 'blindsided' by Colleton County clerk Becky Hill. Becky Hill, the South Carolina court clerk who penned a tell-all memoir about …

Alex Murdaugh confronted at sentencing: ‘What kind of animal are you?’
1 year ago

Alex Murdaugh confronted at sentencing: ‘What kind of animal are you?’

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The money you stole from me, …

Alex Murdaugh sentenced to 27 years for financial fraud after victims angrily confront him in court
1 year ago

Alex Murdaugh sentenced to 27 years for financial fraud after victims angrily confront him in court

Associated Press  

For years, South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh looked his anguished clients in the eyes and promised to help them with their medical bills, their suffering or simply to survive. I don’t think you understand yourself.” For his part, Murdaugh spent nearly 45 minutes apologizing to his family for bringing them shame and dishonor, and addressing all his victims, although he …

Alex Murdaugh is sentenced to 27 years in prison for nearly 2 dozen state financial crimes
1 year ago

Alex Murdaugh is sentenced to 27 years in prison for nearly 2 dozen state financial crimes

CNN  

CNN — Alex Murdaugh – the disgraced former South Carolina attorney serving two life sentences for the murders of his wife and son – was sentenced to another 27 years in prison on Tuesday after pleading guilty to nearly two dozen state financial crimes, including money laundering, breach of trust, conspiracy, forgery and tax evasion. Murdaugh pleaded guilty earlier this …

Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to financial crimes in a deal that gives him more prison time
1 year, 1 month ago

Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to financial crimes in a deal that gives him more prison time

Associated Press  

BEAUFORT, S.C. — Alex Murdaugh pleaded guilty Friday to stealing millions of dollars from vulnerable legal clients in schemes lasting over a decade under an agreement that all but ensures more prison time for the longtime lawyer who was convicted of killing his wife and younger son. Murdaugh agreed to plead guilty to 22 total counts, including money laundering, breach …

Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to state financial charges
1 year, 1 month ago

Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to state financial charges

CNN  

CNN — Disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh, already serving two life sentences for the murder of his wife and son, entered a guilty plea Friday to nearly two dozen state financial charges against him, including money laundering, breach of trust, conspiracy, forgery and tax evasion, as part of a plea deal his defense team negotiated with prosecutors. Lead prosecutor …

Clerk denies tampering or influencing jury that found Alex Murdaugh guilty of murder
1 year, 1 month ago

Clerk denies tampering or influencing jury that found Alex Murdaugh guilty of murder

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The clerk of court accused of tampering with the South Carolina jury that found Alex Murdaugh guilty of two counts of murder denied asking jurors if they thought he was guilty before deliberations or suggesting she thought he killed his wife and son. On Tuesday, prosecutors included statements from nine jurors and an alternate nearly contradicting what …

Appeals court allows Alex Murdaugh to argue for new trial because of possible jury tampering
1 year, 2 months ago

Appeals court allows Alex Murdaugh to argue for new trial because of possible jury tampering

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — An appeals court in South Carolina is allowing Alex Murdaugh to ask a judge to throw out his murder convictions and life sentence and get a new trial after his lawyers accused the court clerk in his trial of influencing the jury. The one-paragraph decision Tuesday could open the door for a full hearing where witnesses who …

Alex Murdaugh murder case headed back to lower court over jury tampering allegations
1 year, 2 months ago

Alex Murdaugh murder case headed back to lower court over jury tampering allegations

CNN  

CNN — The South Carolina Court of Appeals has granted Alex Murdaugh’s motion to suspend his conviction appeal and sent the case back to circuit court to consider allegations of jury tampering by the Colleton County clerk. Handout “We intend to proceed expeditiously and will seek a full blown evidentiary hearing addressing the serious allegations pertaining to improper jury communications …

Latest fight in the Alex Murdaugh case is over who controls the convicted murderer’s assets
1 year, 2 months ago

Latest fight in the Alex Murdaugh case is over who controls the convicted murderer’s assets

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Attorneys for convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh want the federal government to take over whatever is left of the millions of dollars and other assets the convicted murderer stole and earned through his legal work. The lawyers handlings the assets for the state, who are called receivers, shot back with demands that Murdaugh’s lawyers reveal how much they …

EXCLUSIVE: Becky Hill, 'biased' court clerk in Alex Murdaugh trial, ADMITS in new book that she worried jury would acquit legal scion of murdering wife and son
1 year, 2 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: Becky Hill, 'biased' court clerk in Alex Murdaugh trial, ADMITS in new book that she worried jury would acquit legal scion of murdering wife and son

Daily Mail  

Murdaugh's lawyers say Hill 'betrayed her oath of office for money and fame' and was motivated by a desire to secure a book deal and media appearances South Carolina court clerk Becky Hill admits in her new book that she worried Alex Murdaugh would be found innocent of murder The court clerk accused by Alex Murdaugh's lawyers of influencing the …

Will Alex Murdaugh be granted a new trial? Legal expert weighs in
1 year, 3 months ago

Will Alex Murdaugh be granted a new trial? Legal expert weighs in

The Independent  

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Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to financial crimes — the first time he’s admitted blame to a judge
1 year, 3 months ago

Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to financial crimes — the first time he’s admitted blame to a judge

Associated Press  

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh did something Thursday he hasn’t done in the two years since his life of privilege and power started to unravel — plead guilty to a crime. In exchange, authorities get a requirement placed in almost every plea deal, which is especially significant in this case: “The Defendant agrees to be fully truthful and …

Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to federal fraud and money laundering charges
1 year, 3 months ago

Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to federal fraud and money laundering charges

CNN  

CNN — For the first time, Alex Murdaugh has pleaded guilty to crimes. Murdaugh is accused in the indictment of using the settlement funds for his “personal benefit, including using the proceeds to pay off personal loans and for personal expenses and cash withdrawals.” What the plea agreement says Disbarred attorney Alex Murdaugh arrives in court in Beaufort, South Carolina, …

Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to federal fraud and money laundering charges
1 year, 3 months ago

Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to federal fraud and money laundering charges

CNN  

CNN — For the first time, Alex Murdaugh has pleaded guilty to crimes. Murdaugh is accused in the indictment of using the settlement funds for his “personal benefit, including using the proceeds to pay off personal loans and for personal expenses and cash withdrawals.” What the plea agreement says Disbarred attorney Alex Murdaugh arrives in court in Beaufort, South Carolina, …

Court clerk accused of jury tampering in Alex Murdaugh trial says daughter was ‘excited’ to be on jury
1 year, 3 months ago

Court clerk accused of jury tampering in Alex Murdaugh trial says daughter was ‘excited’ to be on jury

The Independent  

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Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to committing crime for first time
1 year, 3 months ago

Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to committing crime for first time

The Independent  

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Alex Murdaugh’s demand for new trial over jury tampering claims awaiting response as deadline looms
1 year, 3 months ago

Alex Murdaugh’s demand for new trial over jury tampering claims awaiting response as deadline looms

The Independent  

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Alex Murdaugh: Prosecutors cast doubt on jury tampering claims - citing his lawyers’ TV interviews
1 year, 3 months ago

Alex Murdaugh: Prosecutors cast doubt on jury tampering claims - citing his lawyers’ TV interviews

The Independent  

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Smiling Alex Murdaugh appears in court in shackles as trial date set in financial fraud case
1 year, 3 months ago

Smiling Alex Murdaugh appears in court in shackles as trial date set in financial fraud case

The Independent  

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South Carolina lawmaker Todd Rutherford stands to shake hands with convicted killer Alex Murdaugh in court
1 year, 3 months ago

South Carolina lawmaker Todd Rutherford stands to shake hands with convicted killer Alex Murdaugh in court

The Independent  

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Alex Murdaugh makes his first appearance in court since his murder trial
1 year, 3 months ago

Alex Murdaugh makes his first appearance in court since his murder trial

Associated Press  

BEAUFORT, S.C. — Alex Murdaugh appeared publicly for the first time since his murder trial at a Thursday state court hearing over the slew of financial crimes allegedly committed by the disbarred South Carolina attorney. Newman, the same judge who presided over the nearly six-week murder trial earlier this year, said the indictments were issued across many counties home to …

Alex Murdaugh court clerk Becky Hill is spotted for first time since she was accused of tampering with jurors to land book deal - and smirks as she enters South Carolina courthouse where double murder
1 year, 3 months ago

Alex Murdaugh court clerk Becky Hill is spotted for first time since she was accused of tampering with jurors to land book deal - and smirks as she enters South Carolina courthouse where double murder

Daily Mail  

South Carolina court clerk Becky Hill was spotted the first time since Alex Murdaugh's lawyers accused her of fabricating a Facebook post in order to get a juror thrown off the disgraced lawyer's murder trial. South Carolina court clerk Becky Hill was spotted the first time outside the court building in Walterboro, South Carolina, since Alex Murdaugh 's lawyers accused …

Alex Murdaugh’s lawyers want a new trial. They say the court clerk told jurors not to trust him
1 year, 3 months ago

Alex Murdaugh’s lawyers want a new trial. They say the court clerk told jurors not to trust him

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Attorneys for convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh want a new trial, accusing the court clerk of improperly influencing the jury and betraying her oath of office for money and fame. The request filed by Murdaugh’s lawyers on Tuesday also accuses Rebecca Hill, Colleton County clerk of court, of giving jury members business cards from reporters during the trial. …

Alex Murdaugh's lawyers want a new trial. They say the court clerk told jurors not to trust him
1 year, 3 months ago

Alex Murdaugh's lawyers want a new trial. They say the court clerk told jurors not to trust him

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The request filed by Murdaugh's …

Alex Murdaugh’s friend gets almost 4 years in prison for helping steal from his dead maid’s family
1 year, 4 months ago

Alex Murdaugh’s friend gets almost 4 years in prison for helping steal from his dead maid’s family

Associated Press  

CHARLESTON, S.C. — A longtime friend of disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh was sentenced Tuesday to nearly four years in prison for scheming to steal millions of dollars in insurance settlements from the sons of Murdaugh’s dead housekeeper. Fleming is the second associate of Murdaugh sent to prison since investigators began scrutinizing every aspect of his life in June …

As Alex Murdaugh sits in prison cell, legal woes continue
1 year, 7 months ago

As Alex Murdaugh sits in prison cell, legal woes continue

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Alex Murdaugh may be serving a life sentence for killing his wife and son, but the legal system is far from done with him. Murdaugh’s lawyers are also fighting a lawsuit against him filed by Nautilus Insurance Co., which paid out nearly $4 million to settle claims in the aftermath of the death of his longtime housekeeper, …

Alex Murdaugh 'Invented' Story About Housekeeper’s Fatal Fall, His Attorneys Say
1 year, 7 months ago

Alex Murdaugh 'Invented' Story About Housekeeper’s Fatal Fall, His Attorneys Say

Huff Post  

Alex Murdaugh is seen in March after being convicted of murdering his wife and son. via Associated Press Alex Murdaugh’s attorneys claim in a new legal filing that the convicted murderer lied about how his family’s dogs fatally tripped his housekeeper in 2018 as part of a bogus insurance claim, while suggesting that any insurance money stolen be repaid by …

Convicted killer Alex Murdaugh is hit with fresh charges
1 year, 7 months ago

Convicted killer Alex Murdaugh is hit with fresh charges

The Independent  

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Attorneys appeal Alex Murdaugh’s convictions, life sentence
1 year, 9 months ago

Attorneys appeal Alex Murdaugh’s convictions, life sentence

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Attorneys for Alex Murdaugh on Thursday filed a notice to appeal his convictions for the murder of his wife and son along with his life sentence. The trial in rural South Carolina lasted six weeks and included more than 75 witnesses, but culminated in a jury taking less than three hours to find the 54-year-old Murdaugh guilty …

Alex Murdaugh trial: Timeline of murders, financial fraud, unexplained deaths, arrest and conviction
1 year, 9 months ago

Alex Murdaugh trial: Timeline of murders, financial fraud, unexplained deaths, arrest and conviction

The Independent  

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Alex Murdaugh will appeal his convictions in the killings of his wife and son, court filing says
1 year, 9 months ago

Alex Murdaugh will appeal his convictions in the killings of his wife and son, court filing says

CNN  

CNN — Former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh will appeal his convictions and sentences for the 2021 murders of his wife and son, his defense team said Thursday in a three-page court filing. Murdaugh was convicted March 2 of murder in the June 2021 shooting deaths in South Carolina of his wife, Maggie, and son Paul after a weekslong trial …

The Alex Murdaugh verdict matters: No shame in being fascinated by this true crime
1 year, 9 months ago

The Alex Murdaugh verdict matters: No shame in being fascinated by this true crime

Salon  

The trial of Alex Murdaugh, the scion of the famous South Carolina family that amassed generations of legal power, concluded last week. For those who haven't followed it closely, it's almost unbelievable how much this family got away with because they're rich, white power brokers in the South. So it wasn't hard to draw the connection between Murdaugh and the …

US lawyer Alex Murdaugh found guilty of killing wife, son: The case that rocked America
1 year, 9 months ago

US lawyer Alex Murdaugh found guilty of killing wife, son: The case that rocked America

Firstpost  

The twisting case of Alex Murdaugh, the scion of a prominent legal family in US’ South Carolina, has come to an end after a jury found him guilty of murdering his wife and younger son. The trial exposed years of financial wrongdoings, drug addictions and other deaths A nearly six week-long trial came to a dramatic close on Thursday when …

Alex Murdaugh found guilty of murdering wife and son
1 year, 9 months ago

Alex Murdaugh found guilty of murdering wife and son

Raw Story  

Disgraced former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh has been found guilty of the murder of his wife Maggie and son Paul. The jury's decision, which was reached after just a few hours of deliberation, comes after Murdaugh, who hails from a powerful and wealthy family from the South Carolina Lowcountry, put himself on full display by taking to the witness …

Murdaugh shamelessly exploited a quadriplegic client he'd cheated out of $1MILLION in a commercial
1 year, 9 months ago

Murdaugh shamelessly exploited a quadriplegic client he'd cheated out of $1MILLION in a commercial

Daily Mail  

Alex Murdaugh shamelessly exploited a quadriplegic client he cheated out of $1m in a commercial to promote how using emotive footage of injury victims in court helps win bigger settlements. That really it tears me apart literally every day' In April, Murdaugh was indicted over defrauding Pickney's mother Pamela, along with his banker Russell Laffitte, and a third alleged co-conspirator, …

Attorney: I trusted Alex Murdaugh despite odd fee payments
1 year, 10 months ago

Attorney: I trusted Alex Murdaugh despite odd fee payments

Associated Press  

A lawyer testifying in Alex Murdaugh’s double murder trial in South Carolina said he trusted Murdaugh even though the disgraced lawyer suggested an unusual way to split fees from a case the two had worked on together. Attorney Chris Wilson said he had no reason to be suspicious when Murdaugh asked to have the $792,000 fee deposited directly into his …

SC attorney accused of murder faked his way through his career: associates
1 year, 10 months ago

SC attorney accused of murder faked his way through his career: associates

Raw Story  

Alex Murdaugh, the South Carolina attorney now on trial for the murder of his family, came from a powerful dynasty of lawyers and has an impressive résumé to his name, volunteering in a local prosecutor's office and heading up the state trial lawyers' association. But according to The Daily Beast, colleagues who know Murdaugh and spoke at his trial do …

Alex Murdaugh murder jury to hear financial crimes evidence
1 year, 10 months ago

Alex Murdaugh murder jury to hear financial crimes evidence

Associated Press  

A judge ruled Monday he will allow jurors to hear evidence that disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh was stealing money from his law firm and clients and committing other financial crimes long before his wife and son were killed in 2021. In explaining his ruling, Judge Clifton Newman said the jury is entitled to consider whether Murdaugh’s “apparent desperation” …

Prosecutors to describe Murdaugh's 'dire financial situation' as new evidence is allowed into court
1 year, 10 months ago

Prosecutors to describe Murdaugh's 'dire financial situation' as new evidence is allowed into court

Raw Story  

Circuit Court Judge Clifton Newman has granted the state's request to allow evidence about Alex Murdaugh's alleged financial schemes, including hiding debts that totaled well over $1 million, according to The Daily Beast. Murdaugh is charged with shooting both his wife his son at their hunting estate in June 2021, and prosecutors are hoping to provide convincing evidence that the …

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