To make a donation,click here. Van Mackelberg, who fundraises for LGBT causes as a drag queen under the moniker Flo Mingo, was happy to tell the CBC why hed decided to organize against a Christian pastor for saying Christian things. O'Connor said Asamoa-Caesar and Daugherty would be meeting for an in-person discussion on Tuesday, and that while Asamoa-Caesar believed Daugherty and the church were taking meaningful action to make amends, the candidate intends to bring up topics beyond this one incident with Brown. Asamoa-Caesar, a teacher, principal and executive who has lived in Tulsa since 2013, has not held public office. Victory Christian Center has stood by its employees during the trial, though Sharon Daugherty has apologized to her congregation for the incident and urged anyone who comes across child abuse at the church to come forward and report it immediately.
Thats just disgusting. _______________________________________________________________________. Mark Crow, founder of the multi-site congregation Victory Church, stepped down from his role as senior pastor earlier this week after confessing marital infidelity. Victory Christian's Board of Directors released a statement regarding the allegations Friday afternoon. "We need to end the silence so we can stop the cycle of abuse, especially in the church. TULSA A former janitor at a Tulsa megachurch engulfed in a sex-abuse scandal was sentenced to 55 years in prison Wednesday after he pleaded guilty to raping a 13-year-old girl in the church's stairwell. Let's not forget that, Why revival must be tethered to Scripture, Revelation 9: The pit, the smoke and hideous demon creatures, Victory Christian Center Pastors Had 'Obligation' to Report Rape, State Argues, Okla. Judge Refuses to Drop Child Abuse Charges Against Victory Christian Center, Victory Christian Center Challenges $75K Suit Filed by Rape Victim's Mother, Former Victory Christian Center Megachurch Employee Facing 20 Years for Sex Crime, Victory Christian Center Youth Pastors to Stand Jury in March, Sadie Robertson Huff, mom Korie talk sex, sin and harmful messages taught in the church, Former youth pastor gets 60 years in prison for sex crimes involving boys, Hilarion Heagy, Eastern Catholic monk, renounces Christianity for Islam, School district rescinds approval of After School Satan Club, cites policy violation, Televangelist Joyce Meyer gets tattoo at 79, says she did it to honor God, Marvin Winans Perfecting Church sued by Detroit over stalled church project. Man, thats somethingelse, said Powledge. Spell, the pastor of Life Tabernacle Church in Central, was arrested in April 2020 after refusing to follow Gov. You read that right: Evenchurchesarent exempt from Trudeau Liberalsall-out attackon peoples' freedomsin the wake of this pandemic. (WREG-TV) New information is coming out about a former Arkansas pastor facing a number of sexual assault charges involving children. March 15, 2021 (LifeSiteNews) Back in 2019, I noted that the LGBT movement would methodically begin going after clergy for sermons. In the 1990s he became the senior pastor at the Victory Christian Centre in north London, a modestly successful evangelical mission. We cant be silenced and we cant be forced to live a life where we cant be who we truly are. ", "When current VCC leadership learned more details about the matter, a statement was read to the Boardman Campus providing transparency and condemning the actions of the former youth leader. NB: YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE FROM CANADA TO SIGN THIS PETITION. Spell was briefly jailed until his wife arrived with a cash collection the church had taken up to post his $5,000 bail. Open your churches! In the years that followed, many were punished for trying to practice the Baptist What is without doubt is that the Goodman scandal has left a hole in a community which regarded the church and the pastor as a cornerstone of their faith and a force for good. Pastor James Coatesof Grace Life Church in Alberta, Canada has beenARRESTEDfor refusing to comply withextreme and likely unconstitutional government Covid regulationsthat ban people from gathering to worship in their church of choice. Please click here to learn how. WFMJ | 101 W. Boardman Street | Youngstown, OH 44503. Hamilton police havearrested the chair of the board at Victory International Church and say he's been charged with sexual assault. I was a single, 21 year-old at the time. Sadie Robertson Huff, mom Korie talk sex, sin and harmful messages taught in the church, Former youth pastor gets 60 years in prison for sex crimes involving boys, Hilarion Heagy, Eastern Catholic monk, renounces Christianity for Islam, Televangelist Joyce Meyer gets tattoo at 79, says she did it to honor God, Marvin Winans Perfecting Church sued by Detroit over stalled church project, Megachurch votes to leave UMC after trying to disaffiliate without congregational vote. "Hamilton Police want all survivors of sexual violence to know that we believe them and we will respect their choice when and how they report an incident," the service said in a media release. Victory International Church did notimmediately respond to requests for comment. She did not speak to reporters after the sentencing. His commentary has been translated into more than eight languages and published widely online as well as print newspapers such as theJewish Independent, the National Post, the Hamilton Spectator and others. In 2009, Paul showed me fully nude photos of his wife, and also showed me a pornographic video of him having sex with his wife. NB: YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE FROM CANADA TO SIGN THIS PETITION, https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/alberta-premier-who-jailed-christian-pastor-claims-he-is-protecting-fundamental-freedoms-of-religion, https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/wife-of-jailed-candadian-pastor-tells-supporters-the-best-way-to-protest-is-to-open-your-churches, https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/alberta-govt-jails-pastor-for-holding-covid-non-compliant-worship-services. Joe Burress, the 71-year-old founding pastor of Victory Church in Rochester, New York, also known as the Fight Church, has pled guilty to one of two second-degree sexual abuse charges against him three years after his son Paul Burress pleaded guilty to third-degree sexual abuse. Let's not forget that, Why revival must be tethered to Scripture, Revelation 9: The pit, the smoke and hideous demon creatures, letter sent to the leadership team of Victory Church in 2013, according to a Democrat & Chronicle report, Former Fight Church Pastor Paul Burress Gets 1-Year Probation for Sexually Abusing Former Congregants, 'Fight Church' Pastor Paul Burress Arrested for Forcibly Touching Two Women, Churches Built on 'Fight Club' Method Pit Pastor vs. Pastor (VIDEO). Pastor Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse Three Years after Son |
A former Harrison pastor, 38-year-old Larry Michael Berkley, has been sentenced to 32 years in prison after he pled guilty earlier this month to numerous charges regarding abuse of juveniles. If they arent confronted by messages that disturb them, they now go hunting for them. We are incredibly grieved in regards to the allegations and indictments of of a former youth leader at our Boardman campus. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Southern Baptist Convention released a full list of over 700 ministers who are accused of sexual abuse nationwide Thursday night. Its a study into how religion and aggression can feed on each other and this makes this a really timely (and very well made) piece, said one viewer. He and his wife lived in the affluent Northampton suburb of Collingtree. A religious liberty newsletter that is a must-read for people of faith. I just cant believe a pastor would do that. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Victory Christian Center Youth Pastors Escape Prison Sentence Over Rape Case, Bible teacher Jen Wilkin addresses criticism of her views on sending children to public schools, Teen, 21-year-old man indicted for murder of Memphis pastor, Deion Sanders' prayers are constitutionally protected, lawyer tells University of Colorado, Revival at Kentucky college faces hurdles from school leadership, moves worship off-campus. All Rights Reserved. However, we hope you will support our work with your prayers and financial gifts. Thank you! Pastor Douglas Goodman was jailed after being found guilty of sexual assaults, but until his downfall he and his north London church were a pivotal part of the of the evangelical movement in the UK's black communities. Want to help your child build lasting, meaningful friendships? You dont go into a bake shop and ask them to fix your car. In 2019, when a Catholic priest from Calgary was targeted for a homily in which he condemned the rainbow flag, the Toronto Stars headline unabashedly sided with the activists: Calgary priest under fire for homophobic remarks.. CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. Through mid-April, more than a dozen youngmale victims, all between 14 and 18 years old, were interviewed by police. Eventually Goodman was arrested. 0:04. Hope youll give us another try and check out some other articles. Jonathons first book, The Culture War, was released in 2016. On Friday morning, however, he was arrested by Monroe County sheriff's deputies on two counts of forcible touching, according to Sheriff's Office spokesman Cpl. The Victory website does not list Burress as being among its leadership team, and the telephone went unanswered there Monday morning. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson thinks he redeemed himself. The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms, the legal counsel which has been representing Pastor Coates, just issued a statement saying that Alberta's Crown Prosecutors have decided to drop all but one charge against Pastor Coates, paving the way for him to be released soon. VCC leadership also made extra efforts to stay in close touch with the victim's family, providing support and offering professional counseling to them, offering to pay for all such expenses. "I was sad to see that somebody who was in such a high leadership position within our community felt empowered to send that kind of rhetoric to somebody who's running for Congress simply because of the color of his skin or his name or any of his policies," O'Connor said. Two and half years ago, Berkley was senior pastor at Victory Batist Church in Henning, Tenn. However, the church reopened over the summer when it became clear that Trudeaus shutdowns were here to stay, and that congregants would be indefinitely limited in their worship size oragainbanned from in-person worshipaltogether under their guidelines. TULSA, Okla. (AP) Arraignment re-scheduled for a former employee of a Tulsa mega-church on sex crime charges. Interviews were also conducted with leaders from Victory Christian Center and other witnesses. A church pastor has been jailed for three and a half years for sex attacks on a woman worshipper. Investigators did notsay where the alleged sexual assault and interference occurred. Wright, who now lives in South Carolina, said she encouraged that woman and others who may have been harmed by the minister to come forward. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 55 years in prison. SALINAS, Calif. . Why so much outrage over the burning of an LGBT Pride flag? And second, Pastor Coates' wife addressed a crowd of supporters at the jail in which her husband is being held, saying in part: "People keep asking us what can you do for us? "We respect the judge's sentence and we look forward to helping other churches and organizations learn how to best protect their children and promptly report child abuse," the Daughertys said in a statement following the sentence. According to the indictment Cuprik engaged in sexual conduct with the teen from late February through late March. Return to homepage. 1997-2023 LifeSiteNews.com. The accused, a 51-year-old Smithville man, ischarged with sexual assault and sexual interference. He was an instructor at Fuller and Denver seminaries and the U.S. Air Force Academy. This week Joseph Burress, Sr., the 71-year-old former senior pastor of Victory Church, formerly Victory Baptist Church, in Rochester, New York, pleaded guilty to second degree sexual abuse. We will also keep fightingto ensure that Canadian people of faith like him are never persecuted for exercising their right to worship freely. | (Photo: Facebook) Paul Burress, a controversial preacher who attracted nationwide attention in 2014 due to a mixed martial arts documentary called "Fight Church," pleaded guilty to sexual abuse in court Wednesday in Rochester, New York.Burress, 43, Why so much outrage over the burning of an LGBT Pride flag? John and Charica Daugherty, Paul Willemstein, Anna George and Harold Frank Sullivan have each pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor count of failing to report the abuse in a timely manner and all have a separate hearing scheduled for Wednesday. John Helfer. Denman was also charged with molesting a 15-year-old girl and making a lewd proposal to a 12-year-old girl. TULSA A former janitor at a Tulsa megachurch engulfed in a sex-abuse scandal was sentenced to 55 years in prison Wednesday after he pleaded VILE: Paris Hilton says she has frozen 20 boys via IVF as she waits for a girl, Rosary-wearing Jill Biden promotes contraception to Kenyas young people, US govt data reveals shocking miscarriage, still birth rates after COVID jab compared to flu vaccine, Epstein-linked Clinton aides suspicious death ruled suicide despite being tied to tree, shot in chest, Canadian pastor forcibly removed from drag queen story time for kids vows to keep protesting. 21 News hasreached out to the church to clarify if they reported the alleged abuse to authorities back in January 2020, but have so far received no response. "Sexual assaults often cause long-lasting trauma, [and] survivors may have difficulty speaking about the incidents with friends, family members, or police officers," police added, before encouraging anyone who is ready to make a report to contact Hamilton Police Victim Services. There have been two important, recent updates to the ongoing imprisonment of Pastor James Coates in Alberta, Canada. Burress is the father of Paul Burress, a pastor and martial arts enthusiast who achieved minor fame for his role in the 2014 documentary Fight Church, which explored churches that host fights and/or fight clubs, and train members in fighting. "I want to make sure things are done right.". A second former church employee, Israel Castillo, awaits trial on a charge of making a lewd or indecent proposal to a child. It appears that this policy was not followed by the employees initially involved, and the allegations were not reported as directed within the required time," Jarrod Kopp, senior account executive of Schnake Turnbo Frank, a public relations consultant hired to represent the church, previously shared in an email with The Christian Post. In particular for European audiences, this also sheds light on the sometimes baffling coexistence of religiousness and violence in the U.S.. Hes wrong. Jonathon holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in history from Simon Fraser University, and is the communications director for the Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform. ", Bible teacher Jen Wilkin addresses criticism of her views on sending children to public schools, Teen, 21-year-old man indicted for murder of Memphis pastor, Deion Sanders' prayers are constitutionally protected, lawyer tells University of Colorado, Revival at Kentucky college faces hurdles from school leadership, moves worship off-campus. The sign over the Victory Christian Centre where he presided said it was a place where "Jesus Christ is Lord". Theres a lot of us here," Wright said. But none of those accusations were proved and there is no record of any previous arrest. Help keep The Christian Post free for everyone by making a one-time donation today. Here's a breakdown of the stories right now at www.democratandchronicle.com. Im relieved that the voices of the victims are finally being heard and theyll have the opportunity to tell their stories.". The media is happy to help. WENTWORTH, NC (WFMY) - A pastor and school principal in Rockingham County was arrested Wednesday night for child sex offenses. Burress, who could not be reached for comment Monday,was processed in the sheriff's Henrietta substation and given an appearance ticket. Our services are our services. The Rev. Claims that Paul Burress had sexually abused minors circulated after the films release, and he finally. 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Police say he is currently the chairof the board at the church onBarton Street East. Send a strong message to Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau and Justice Minister Lametti, as well as to all Members of Parliament and toCanadian Provincial Premiers, that this CANNOT stand. Ministry Watch 2022 All rights reserved. The offense in question, a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail, is defined in the state penal law as forcibly touching "the sexual or other intimate parts of another person.". And Goodman had the lifestyle to go with it. Then you cant come into a Christian church and expect us to convey messages that we dont agree with.. AP noted that the mother of the assaulted girl, who wasn't named, looked "distraught" as the Daughertys were spared a jail term. The mother of the assaulted 13-year-old girl, however, filed a lawsuit against Victory in October for failing to report the crime on time. He had been charged with sexually abusing two children under the age of 14 and is. Joseph Burress made no comments during his court appearance last week, nor has Victory Church released a statement. While Pastor Coates will still have to stand trial for the one remaining charge in May, he will at least be free to prepare for the hearings, and to celebrate Easter with his family and congregation. He announced he would hold services two days later, on Tuesday. , to represent Christianity, she wrote. Chris joined Public Radio Tulsa as a news anchor and reporter in April 2020. Burress is the father of Paul Burress, a pastor and martial arts enthusiast who achieved minor fame for his role in the 2014 documentary. Former Victory employee Chris Denman, 20, was arrested in July 2012 for raping a 13-year-old girl at the church's stairwell, and was also charged for molesting a Investigators say Cuprik also possessed material showing a minor engaging in sexual activity. LGBT activist Terry van Mackelberg, who discovered the sermon and was apparently shocked and offended to discover that a Christian church had not yet changed its teachings to align with his lifestyle and identity, has now organized both a Sunday protest in front of the church (drawing on comrades from Regina and Saskatoon), as well as an application under the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, which protects a persons right to equality without discrimination based on age, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity, according to CBC News. But by the time of his arrest, Goodman and his team were preaching to congregations of up to 3,000 and boasted an annual income of 3.5m. Toll free: (866) 364-9980, John Does File Civil Lawsuit Against Church, Alleged Sexual Abuser, Lawsuit Says Kanakuk Knew of Abusers Behavior At Least 6 Years Before Finally Firing Him, Third-Party Report Details ACNA Leaders Inaction on Sexual Abuse Allegations, Victory Church, Where Father-and-Son Pastors Abused, Faces Three Lawsuits, Lawyer: Hillsong Founder to Deny Concealing Abuse in Court. ), "We, at Victory Church, want to apologize publicly to Kojo for the statement that was made by one of our former employees," Daugherty said in a statement. Pastor Coates wasarrestedand then quickly released on February 7thforpracticing his faith alongside congregants, andarrested AGAINon February 16thfor the same reason. Thecomplainants are adultfemales. He and his wife Lois live in Colorado. Pastor Douglas Goodman was jailed after being found guilty of sexual assaults, but until his downfall he and his north London church were a pivotal part of the To enjoy our website, you'll need to enable JavaScript in your web browser. "We hope these actions will help in the healing process of all who were affected.". Chris Denman also was sentenced to 5 years of probation and a $12,000 fine. ", "We would welcome you to join us in prayer for all involved, especially the victims.". Hes wrong. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. The Charity Commission's final report, due out soon, will decide whether or not the Victory Christian Centre can resume its ministry or remain closed. Victory Church, Where Father-and-Son Pastors Abused, Faces Jonathon Van Maren is a public speaker, writer, and pro-life activist. Police said the arrest came after someone reported incidents of sexual assault between 2012 and 2016, which prompted officers to begin investigating in early February. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson thinks he redeemed himself. 4 Family Life Lane
Open your churches. When asked about the lawsuits at his home, Joe Burress said he had heard about them but told the Democrat & Chronicle he did not think the claims were valid. Fight Church founding pastor pleads guilty to child sex abuse 3 years after son owned abuse charge, Joe Burress (R) is the founding pastor of Victory Church in Rochester, N.Y. His son, Paul Burress (L), brought national attention to the church for its mixed martial arts program that helped it become popularly known as the "Fight Church. In September, after the five church employees were arrested for not reporting the abuse, the ministry issued a statement accepting blame for the delay and vowing to work with the Oklahoma Department of Human Services to audit its reporting policy. Allegations of sexual abuse and claims that he enjoyed life as a swinger dogged his time at the church's helm. London, 06 May 04
The Henrietta pastor has been dogged by accusations of sexual misconduct for several years. Raul Diaz Moreno, who once led the Victory Outreach church in Merced, was sentenced to multiple life sentences for convictions on three attempted murders and Take a stand for the Lord Jesus Christ and take a stand for the people! "It was just completely uncalled for.". John and Charica Daugherty, youth pastors at the Victory Christian Center megachurch in Tulsa, pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor of waiting two weeks to report a rape crime, and were handed five-year deferred sentences and no jail time on Friday. At the same time, the Charity Commission began looking at the finances. Hern has represented Oklahoma's First Congressional District since 2018, succeeding former Rep. Jim Bridenstine (R), who went on to serve as President Donald Trump's NASA Administrator. ", "I personally, and we as a church, do not stand by those hurtful words," Daugherty writes. Another reviewer, who says Burress had abused her, criticizes the filmmakers for glorifying him. The allegations were made in three new lawsuits filed under the Child Victims Act in New York State Supreme Court in Monroe County. While the church is currently led by Pastor Alex True and his wife, Sarah, the church has not escaped its abusive past. Keep me updated via email on this petition and related issues. The charges arose from separate incidents in February, Helfer said. Police said the arrest came after Please click here to learn how. For folks like Van Mackelberg, that isnt good enough. Veronica Powledgelives near Victory Baptist and said she actually met Berkley once while she was out for a walk. With tens of thousands of sermons posted online, theyll have a lot to work through. The new date is January 22nd.Former, On this edition of StudioTulsa, we get to know Kojo Asamoa-Caesar, who is the Democrat running for Congress in Oklahoma's First District. Tina Wright, a former member of Victory Church who asserts she has a long personal history with Burress, said she had spoken to one of the women who filed charges. During his trial, we will keep you updated as to his status and we will continue to support Pastor Coates. ", Asked her reaction to reports of his arrest, Wright said, "Im still in shock, to be honest. All rights reserved. Future of Duke Endowments United Methodist Grant-Giving Unknown Amid Denomination Split. One day the church held an "appreciation day" for Goodman and his wife, Erika. Were getting there. "I know beyond the shadow of a doubt there are more victims. "In all honesty, I dont even understand the story. It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. She says the church was more interested in damage control and attempting to make her daughter feel as if she was somehow to blame for the assault. WebThe investigation into alleged sexual abuse at Victory Christian Center has revealed more possible victims who are not cooperating with the ongoing investigation, police said "This kind of rhetoric is antithetical to the place that my wife, Onikah, and I have come to fall in love with and come to call home. (Brown is white; Asamoa-Caesar, who was born in Alexandria, Va., is Black. The statement reads as follows: "Any abuse, especially that of a minor is abhorrent and should never be tolerated. John and Charica Daugherty have denied any wrongdoings, and their legal team attempted to have the charges against them dismissed. Joe Burress is scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 2 in Pittsford Town Court but will remain out of custody on his own recognizance until the hearing, WHAM reports. The chase involved high rates of speed and a disregard for traffic control devices, according to the report. PublishedOctober 19, 2020 at 5:42 PM CDT. Thank you! https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/alberta-govt-jails-pastor-for-holding-covid-non-compliant-worship-services, Murphy noted that he and his church are now being targeted, and people have spewed hatred at him, something anyone who has criticized LGBT activists can relate to. WebPottawattamie County officials say Victory Fellowship Church's former youth pastor, Brent Girouex, 31, is out on bail Monday night after he surrendered to authorities last month. Spell, the pastor of Life Tabernacle Church in Central, was arrested in April 2020 after refusing to follow Gov. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Longtime senior pastor of Victory Church in Rochester, New York, Paul Burress. He had been accused of preying on four women at the Victory Christian Centre in Kilburn, north London. Victory Baptist Church Pastor Obadiah Hedrick said in a statement that he is saddened by the news of Berkleys alleged activity and we are praying for him and Claims that Paul Burress had sexually abused minors circulated after the films release, and he finally pled guilty in 2018 to third-degreesexual abuse, a misdemeanor, after being accused of groping three womenin a hot tub at his Henrietta home and being charged with four counts of forcible touching. Helfer verified the person arrested was the minister noted for his "Fight Church" activities. But Goodman's trial and conviction has revealed that behind the mission to take faith to the people, he ultimately abused his power. 1 Cor 4:2 says it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy.". Heaven will be diverse. Our Board of Directors are aware of the matter and cooperating with the appropriate authorities. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. His time in the Arkansas Department of Correction will follow his prison term in Tennessee. But definitely, there are some people out there that are not happy with the steps Im taking., In short: Van Mackelberg believes that LGBT people cannot live their true lives until pastors who preach the Bible are silenced. "The reaction of rebuke from the people of Oklahoma has been swift, resounding and unambiguousthe vast majority of us reject this kind of rhetoric," Asamoa-Caesar said. His commentary has been featured on CTV Primetime, Global News, EWTN, and the CBC as well as dozens of radio stations and news outlets in Canada and the United States. Police say there may be more victims and are askinganyone with information to come forward. Then you cant come into a Christian church and expect us to convey messages that we dont agree with. Cuprik eventually dropped the teen back off at the park and she was reunited with family members. Theres been a large misrepresentation of my message. He had been charged with sexually abusing two children under the age of 14 and is scheduled to be sentenced on September 2 in Pittsford Town Court. Please READ LifeSiteNews' article about Premier Kenney's intervention, here:https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/alberta-premier-who-jailed-christian-pastor-claims-he-is-protecting-fundamental-freedoms-of-religion. Goodman's downfall began when women complained to church elders that they had been assaulted. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. I could not. One victim said he went to Berkleys house in Harrison under the pretense it wasa Bible study. His indictment also indicates that a second juvenile victim was discovered during the investigation. Some have even tried to interpret what I meant instead of what I said. Pastor Coates remains in custody today for refusing to allow Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and his health officer Deena Hinshawto infringe upon his congregants civil liberties any further. 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