Some people have no shame.
Scott Tubbs, who I’ve written about before (see Rollin' with the Big Dawgs), has some videos up on You Tube about the suicide of a Bossier City employee.
I won’t name that employee out of respect for his family, nor will I link to the YouTube videos. What happened isn’t a secret, and a lot of you probably already know the details.
This person had worked for the City for a number of years and was well thought of. To set the background, he shot himself in a parking lot at an apartment complex.
Scott Tubbs, who owns a used appliance store, heard about it and went to the scene and made a video of the police coming and going, and of the vehicle itself. Thankfully, the windows were covered and he couldn’t see inside.
A Bossier City police officer came over to Tubbs while he was filming and suggested – out of respect – that he not do it.
Tubbs explained that he has an internet news site and was doing it so he could report on it. I haven’t been able to find any internet news site operated by Tubbs, but he does have a YouTube account.
Tubbs put the video on YouTube, along with three others basically stating the same thing in each.
In the description on the video of the scene he states:
- Local Police department Violates Rights to freedom of press
- LISTEN as the police Officer TELLS us not to film
When you watch that video and listen to the conversation, the officer clearly ASKS him not to make the video. Mark Natale, the Spokesman for the City, who Tubbs refers to as “Mark - the bald headed white guy”, clearly tells him “It’s not against the law, out of respect he’s asking you not to do that.”
Tubbs agreed and the video ended. Clearly the police officer did not tell him not to film, he asked him to stop. He was not told that he had to stop, and he was clearly told that it was not against the law. It was a request, and Tubbs honored that request. So far as the police department violating the rights to freedom of the press, as far as I can tell, the press wasn’t on the scene. They don’t usually report on suicides.
In the ensuing videos, Tubbs explains why he is ‘pissed off’, that the people have a right to know this stuff.
Why?
I blog about a lot that goes on in Bossier, and I heard about this incident right after it happened. I didn’t blog about it. It had nothing to do with governance or with the operation of the city or of this person’s particular department.
Just because you can do something, and because you have the right to do it, doesn’t necessarily mean that you should do it.
The tipoff came in a statement that Tubbs made on one of the videos.
“I may seek the mayor’s office of the City of Bossier City.”
Besides his ill-fated run for President of the United States, he threatened years ago to run for Shreveport mayor against Keith Hightower.
He can do that, despite a felony conviction for arson. He received a ‘first-offender’ pardon for that act.
Mr. Tubbs, if you want to run for mayor, then do so. I'm sure that Lo Walker is as concerned about that as Keith Hightower was.
But please – take the videos down. They are really offensive.
Scott has never been playing with a full deck. Most folks already know, but filming that incident, that's just plain sick.
ReplyDeleteLowlife bottom feeding pond scum sucking moron.
ReplyDeleteI knew the deputy marshal and his wife. His wife is a friend and colleague of my wife, and she is also my friend. I can honestly say that the deputy marshal's wife is one of the kindest and lovable people I know. She and her family desrves better. Even if I didn't know the lady I would say she and her family deserves better. There's a reason incidents like this aren't mentioned in the media. A death in any family is a tragedy, but a death that leaves nothing but questions with no answers is beyond a tragedy. (I know because a spouse of a close friend of mine took their life and the pain was nothing I had ever seen before. The wounds NEVER HEAL, NEVER!) Scott, you don't know me nor I you, but if you had one ounce of decency in your body you would pull the videos and allow this family to gather their thoughts and pick up the pieces to mend their shattered lives in peace.
ReplyDeleteI'm not ranting or calling you names or wishing you the worse, because I want you to see I'm being earnest in what I'm saying. Please do the right thing.
Seems like a double standard here in NWLA. Remember the suicide of Vince Foster? Right wingers set the precedent, and then yell foul when others follow the trail they blazed. The Republicans taught us way back then that there is political hay to be made when someone in the government commits suicide.
ReplyDeleteScott Anthony Tubbs has sunk to a new low, which is pretty amazing, because he is already lower than a snakes belly. This man looks for any opportunity to file complaints against officers and will find any little wheezle way to scam money from law enforcement agencies. Scott Tubbs, Karma WILL catch up with you one day. And I will be there LAUGHING!
ReplyDeleteIt is apparent, after watching his other videos, that this guy was sexually abused by his step-father, his father, the mailman, and the neighbor's dog. WHAT A PIECE OF GARBAGE!
ReplyDeleteIf you really believed what you wrote, than what type of person are you to speak harshly about someone you feel was taken advantage of? Let me guess, you're without sin so GOD gave you the right to throw stones.
DeleteThanks for the post, Jim. RJ was a kind and good man. d
ReplyDeleteThis guy is a wacko Jim and by posting his lunacy you are only fulfilling his sick fantasy of being of some relevance. I propose you remove this blog post all together.
ReplyDeleteI thought about that Edward, but I wanted to post it in the hope that anyone who saw his videos and didn't know better could get the truth.
ReplyDeleteJim, I don't understand two things here. One is how in hell does this have to do with Republicans and Democrats? Two, is why rub salt into the the deputy marhsal's family? They are totally innocent people. Anyone who knows the widow will tell you she is wonderful and beautiful human being.
ReplyDeleteMeant to say "rub salt into their wounds."
ReplyDeleteSteve, right on both points, nothing political about it, and the family is suffering.
ReplyDeleteI personally believe there is a story to this situation. However, now is not the time for it. Let the family grieve and respect their privacy now. When it is time to tell the story or investigate this bizarre situation and the circumstances which lead to it, I can promise you I don't want to hear it from this WACKO Scott Tubbs.
ReplyDeleteI went to school with Scott tubbs - he was a nobody then - but always wanted to be somebody - he has struggled in life because of some sort of serious mental health issue - the ridiculousness of a guy that sells junk washing machines running for president - then inviting attention to it - he even made a video and paid people to put him in and out of limo's like he was some sort of rock star - how sad and depressing his life must be everyday to have taken the time to go video tape the fall of a good man - not only is Scott an idiot and a wanna be - but he has no character and is scum - he has gone from a nobody in highschool to that crazy guy that most likely is on his way to living under a bridge
ReplyDeleteThis disgust s me, mr. tubbs I was personal friends with this man that your have sought to exploit. Be certain I will not soon forget your name.
ReplyDeleteoff topic---are we going to hear something on marvin the bossier parish da and all the assertions from the inquisitor, now 3 weeks in a row??? seems newsworthy, and if true, pretty scary stuff
ReplyDeleteAll I know is that when the government is trying to keep something secret, that means it needs to be thoroughly investigated and reported.
ReplyDeleteI will take anything that the Inquisitor says with a grain of salt, but what are they saying three weeks in a row?
ReplyDeleteThis one should be let go. Karma will catch up with this dude.
ReplyDeleteHe WILL suffer, or probably is now. F***ing attention whores.
and 7:16 PM
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on your statement about The Inquisitor,,, that is one RAG of a paper claiming to be news.
Yet you we have to take our hat off to the editor and publisher, he/she knows how to capitalize in the name of creating fear among the populous.
It also capitalizes on this 1984ish George Orwellian-ish police state we are living and growing into.
$$$$$$$$ in the pocket, Wish I thought of it!
The only reason there is a story in the Inquisitor is because Danny Lawler didn't get the business from Marvin. Lawler is a businessman first and a good samaritan second. That is why you don't hardly read any negative press about Bossier City officials. He is really not that much different than Scott Tubbs.
ReplyDeleteJim, this is Danny Lawler with The Inquisitor. A mutual reader contacted me about the posts made about the ongoing investigation into the DA's Office in Bossier. Yes, I have to agree with the blogger that I didn't know to look into the DA's Office records until Schuyler Marvin, through his DA investigator Buddy Mondello started sending drug seizure vehicles to a dealer only auction. He's right about that. But when we started digging into that, and followed the money trail, we began to unearth incredible information - Stuff you just can't make up if you wanted to. Jim, if you want to do a story for yourself, I will be happy to provide you with the documentation to do your own stories or will provide you with the last three weeks of articles that we have published. I would however like to respond to your blogger's comment about revenue from the DA's Office. I just looked up the amount of sales volume that we have received since 2004 from the Bossier District Attorney's Office. It's a little over $93,000 since 2004 (that's eight years worth). Out of that, based on a 10% commission, which is what we charge for selling cars valued over $1,000, our commission is slightly more than $9,300. Divide that by eight years. That's an average of $1,162 per year. Now, lets consider the fact that we sell our newspapers for $2 per issue. I would only have to sell 581 more papers per year to make up for that loss of revenue, and I can assure you that we are selling far more in one WEEK in Bossier to make up for that. So for you to suggest that it's about not getting Marvin's auction business, you're way off base. Furthermore, the way we discovered that he was selling the vehicles at a dealer only auction was because the dealers were buying them there and bringing them to our auction to resell, and often doubling their money! So I was getting some of that lost business back anyway. So no, I'm not being a good samaritan. I'm getting paid quite well for our award-winning investigative work. I'm doing my job. I took an oath to my readers...
ReplyDeleteDanny,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your response. As a loyal reader of your newspaper I was really upset with you when you started investigating Larry Deen then quit. Anyone with inside information knows you and ole Larry cut a deal so that's why you stopped your investigation on him. Thank you for again for the story. All the honest people in Bossier say it's about time they are exposed. If you want, his buddy Jimmy Hall is just as sorry. Start investigating him and you'll see.
I think danny lawler exposes a lot of good stories we would not otherwise hear about. And I think it has some value. The only problem is Danny does not have much credibility. Most of us couldn't be in a business where we profit on exploiting other's mis-steps for profit. Anyone that keeps up with danny's paper knows he is a bully and picks on easy prey or in this particular case, someone he has a grudge against. That is not consistent with "taking an oath with my readers" as danny puts it. And putting a spin on stories and embellishing the facts does not lend to good reporting. I think if lawler was ever investigated from the inside out, now that would be a real eye opener.
ReplyDeleteThe problem is that he has too much credibility, he doesn't care who it is it goes in his paper.
ReplyDeleteHow did this go from a "Scott Tubbs is a scumbag" session to "Lets berate Danny Lawler" session? You people need Ritalin.
ReplyDeleteOh and PS, Jim. I'm gonna need you install "like" buttons.
ReplyDeletecredibility is the quality of being believable or trusted. when it comes to lawler, as a previous poster mentioned he was hot on the trail for larry deen for a few weeks in a row, then suddenly the paper shifted to a front page article of how great a sheriff deen was-if you call that believable or trustworthy you are either lawler yourself or need a refresher course on integrity
ReplyDeleteI don't particularly care for the inquisitor, but there is a lot of shady deals going on in Bossier-period. They need to be exposed. We are getting as bad as South Louisiana.
ReplyDeleteI have personally crossed paths with Scott Tubbs. He filed a complaint against me - with my own Law Enforcement Agency. What happened? "I" got 10 days without pay, denied for promotion and eventually had so much of a "grudge" from my employer, that I left the agency. Scott Tubbs thrives on damage he causes for anyone that stands up against him. Here ya go Myrick, proof again that SCOTT TUBBS IS CRAZY ... no matter how much YOU support him.
ReplyDeleteI know this may be a little late, but unfortunately I got involved with Scott Tubbs. He tried to get me to incriminate the Police Chief in a scandal. I wouldn't play his game, and now I am feeling the heat.
DeleteHe has ruined so more lives than his advisor melissa sugar
DeleteHey "you know who" or should I call you Michelle? Why don't you let these people know the entire truth? We all saw it on the news anyway. You got 10 days off because you went in and identified yourself as a Bossier Sheriff in order to try and get your boyfriend's mom a better deal on a washer. Then when you realized you had screwed up, you gave a fake name claiming to be a prominent local lawyer's niece or something. Denied for promotion? Didn't you make Sgt. after this incident? Why don't you also talk about the other incidents that led to your separation with the sheriff's office? Lending your patrol car to McConnell to take campaign photos? Calling KTBS about last years tax news before the meeting was even over with? Why didn't you just put your name, because yes we all already know who "you know who" is? Yes Scott Tubbs is crazy, but you're not far off.
ReplyDeleteAren't we being side tracked from the fact that the honorable deputy marshal was so highly thought of by all his peers and friends that he was being groomed for the department's choice to seek the City Marshal position next term, which included his family moving to this city limits area. What if anything changed? Doesn't make sense???
ReplyDeleteMay 10 8:19 I belong to the NWLA and I am a proud Republican and the only double standards being displayed here are; Why did this good hearted veteran servant of the people take his life when he had everything going for him and his precious family? Promise of a great future and complete support from his friends and family! We Republicans would like answers, not because it will benefit us or because of God's judge not, less you be judged, we just think he and his family need our support and genuine compassion for his dedicated sacrifices for us!You are way off base to cast a shadow on our character, the so called Right Wing Republicans are sadened and heartbroken over the Loss of this great man. We Republicans think that Tubbs is being used as a deterrent from the facts of Why? just like War on Women and Gay Interest being used by the LEFT. Spend your time and energy to ask some important questions, like why would a man with everything going great for him make this hopeless choice?? Help the family to find the answers for their terrible loss!I am going to Pray with all my Heart that God gives them peace and comfort!
ReplyDeleteProud Deputy, or should I just identify as one of the good ol' boys who drank the koolaid? Hi There! This IS Michelle, and I, unlike you, are not afraid to say who I am. I have nothing to loose, and nothing to hide. Your facts are off - but I would be happy to set the record straight for you. The lady I helped was my then boyfriends elderly aunt, who I had met for the first time. I never spoke until he degraded her. After I walked outside, HE followed me out the door ... did you see that on the video? Oh, you didn't see that did you? You just judged me on perception, huh? Okay .. carry on. TWO unrelated witnesses, one a employee of the store, heard him ask, "What is her name and who is she on the phone with?" I walked back in and answered. My first name and the name of the attorney I was calling. THAT WAS MY MISTAKE, because out of anger, I did not clarify my full name and the attorneys name separate. I never denied that. MY phone records were investigated and CONFIRMED I WAS calling that attorney. I was already a Sgt. at the time, and I received ten days no pay. Of course, being an employee there, females have no right to stand up in a LE capacity. But you know that, don't you? Females on patrol? Hahahaha, not under THIS administration! Overstepped my bounds didn't I? As far as my support for Sheriff, I was proud of McConnell's ideas, even though I knew Whittington was the leading candidate and would step into the position. I have high hopes for Whittington and I am proud the see the moral of the department increased with the upcoming date of July 1st. Hopefully, he will weed out the 'window lickers" such as yourself. Guess you are one of those who doesn't have the courage to support what YOU believe in. Although, two supervisors highly recommended me for a position as Lt, (actually based on my work performance and ethics) I was denied position because there wasn't enough "water under the bridge since the Tubbs incident." Thank you for asking. P.S. The department jumped to protect the Tubbs name ... then found out there is no/very distant relation to the prominent Tubbs. And the phone call to the news station .... LOL, even if I considered it, some other of your high-ranking-don't-get-me-in-trouble friends, beat me to the punch. One day, I may let you know who they are ... one day.
ReplyDeleteDon't know you but i think proud deputy was mean and overbearing! And a touch of unprofessionalism, no a lot. There is so much demongogery in politics and negative judges of any opinions other than theirs. I do hope you continue to fight for the right causes and with more like you i do believe we can make a difference! I have lived and witnessed personally the same actions taken against us and our family in our every useless attempt to get justice. IF you are not in the click, you get nothing but, well really nothing! Don't dinify their post with a response!
DeleteHit wrong button! Haha i do know how to spell dignify!! Anyway keep on doing what you know is right and forget about getting any credit from the know what's good for you, but you don't, bad ole boys!! They haven't had a thought of their own for so long that they don't recognize anyone else having one!! We will get them eventually, hope it's soon! Michelle ?
DeleteTo the family of Robert Jones, I am deeply sorry for your loss. You are in the prayers of my family, friends and church. I hope God grants you comfort during this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteWould it interest anyone if I were told that Robert Jones made a recording just before doing what he did? The act itself I was told was not on the tape but he recorded something on his vehicle's camera system. Robert Jones was Johnny Wyatt's right hand man. Robert was very honest and worked hard for everything. These are qualities that obviously don't sit well with the Bossier power bosses. I only bring it up because I feel the family deserves to know Robert's last words. I can bet if Robert said anything degrading about the power bosses then the video is already erased.
ReplyDeleteMaybe he talked to family or friend about meeting that day! Terrible shame something is very wrong! The powerbosses as you call them have a main boss that is scary powerful an investigation from a outside source should have already been called in years ago! Way outside!!
DeleteThe powers that be in Bossier have ruined a lot of honest, decent people just for sport. I've seen good men turn from genius to someone not worthy of scrubing outhouse floors over night just because they angered one of the bosses or their toadies, and since one got angry they all have to get angry, stand in line, and each take their turns kicking the guy while he's down and laugh about it. They're evil and one day they'll pay. Maybe not in this life on earth but they'll be held accountable. There's no doubt there WERE unflattering words about the Bossier bosses on the tape that ONCE existed. But we'll never know it. RIP Robbert. To the Bossier bossed I hope you rot in your own filth for each person you have ruined.
ReplyDeleteMay 15 8:24 we will probably get deleted for what we know but for what it is worth I AGREE BUT SOMETHING IS VERY WRONG IN THAT MOST PEOPLE DO NOT SEEM TO CARE! THEY WAS A TIME THAT THEY DID AND GOT INVOLVED TO HELP INNOCENT VICTIMS.. if Hall and his gang doesn't want you there in any position with the City then you are gone- And replaced with his puppets- this is not hearsay most of city hall knows and either does not care or is scared he will eliminate them too-Why doesn't the big bad Inquisitor investigate Hall? THIS WOULD COVER 6 Months and be the most read paper in the history of journalism! And answer so many questions and give peace to so many victims of his distructive rule- he has destroyed so many decent good people and will continue if not stopped- URGENT need OF an outside source to investigate ASAP Iguess we are the only ones that care anymore,sad hu! All we can do is Pray I know God cares! We probably ended the post no one cares about what goes on with the city?AND THAT IS Exactly WHAT THEY COUNT ON, NO ONE CARING!
DeleteMight seem a little inappropriate to say this, but is this blog not an outside source?
ReplyDeleteWe are anonymous.
Please post all this corruption right here. Name names and incidents.
Give that inquisitor paper a running start.
May 16, 4:49 ARE WE REALLY Anonymous??
ReplyDeleteI doubt it, but IS IT TIME TO STAND UP TO THE PLATE?
ReplyDeleteINAPPROPRIATE BECAUSE????
DeleteThe Inquisitor and the Secret Expert Witness
ReplyDeleteOKAY, first let's assess the source of the claims and character of the secret anonymous source, Larry Scott to whom the alleged accusations are being based- OKAY, this expert witness, Larry Scott who was relieved of his duties or otherwise fired from the Bossier Parish DA's office, the Shreveport Police department, as well as the Bossier Police Department and yet most of the story content or origination of the story itself was based on his un-impeccable WORD that he actually heard Buddy Mondello's conversation with the fleeing from a crime sure don't have to talk to you now, Larry Thompson! OKAY, say this is true? What is this guy Buddy going to do or say? maybe "Well when they catch you, you just tell them that you know me and they will certainly let you go" and the DA and I will figure out a way to implicate ourselves starting with myself talking loud enough for this upstanding pillow of the community citizen, Larry Scott who just happens to be standing a foot away to hear our conversation! And as far as doing a favor for Pilkinton, the Attorney General's Office handled his case simply because the DA did know a friend of a friend's father-in-law and recused the department! The point of this response is of course to establish points of interest that were not included in the overall I did not get the auctioning business story that certainly bear witness as to the character and radical dialogue used to intimidate and embarrass previous and certainly target present Public Officials such as the DA!!!
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ReplyDeleteshould read; Buddy Mondello's conversation with the fleeing from the crime sure don't have TIME to talk to you RIGHT now, Larry Thompson!
Could not make sense of that 444.
ReplyDeleteAnon. 4:44,
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, there is no justifying their behavior. Second, your foolish attempt to do so by trying to discredit others is more typical behavior from kool aid drinkers such as yourself.
I heard Jones was distraught over being passed over for chief deputy but then I heard after his death that he was supposed to become the chief deputy after Rick Ware retired. Does anyone know which, if any, part of this is true?
ReplyDeleteWE Heard he was promised in detail then passed over and thrown under the bus- SomeONE has got to do something! this is serious!
DeleteMay 15 8:24 knows all JUST ONE OF MANY THROWN UNDER THE BUS-
He was honest, not part of the "club", and worst of all he was black. That's why he was being passed over. Didn't matter how qualified he was or how well he was liked by his peers. Didn't matter how hard he had worked to get to the position he was at. Bottom line is he didn't have the right friends or the right skin color.
ReplyDeleteI TOTALLY disagree! He was honest and a heck of great smart guy but the color of his skin had nothing whatsoever to do with him being passed over, I assure you. I KNOW OF AT LEAST 4 white guys that were treated the same or worse and were not only passed over but took down just because their slot was needed to position one of their own! Debated whether to say their Own or their Chronies!
DeleteSo if a high-ranking, elected city official said after his death that Jones was going to get the job then they are just trying to cover their *&^?
ReplyDeleteEXACTLY! do you really not know what is going on everyday! Everybody at city HALL knows how it works, this guy actually thinks the city complex is named after him because he runs the city-And if you work for the city and want to continue or advance instead of being thrown under the Bus or eliminated all together you better become a Mason, a Avid hunter of sorts ? or be an attractive young woman. Just kidding about the attractive young woman! I THINK?
ReplyDelete9:51,
ReplyDeleteWhy would that city official feel the need to make that statement if that wasn't an issue? Of course they are trying to cover their a$$. This city official must have watched that tape.
What's in the Inquisitor this week? Buddy Mondello fires shot from grassy knoll when Kennedy killed (even though only 12 at the time)? or that he was abducted by aliens and sent here to infiltrate the DA's office?
ReplyDeleteNews flash - Larry Scott says Mondello on phone with Oswald when Kennedy shot. Let's see what phone records reveal????
DeleteI just deleted a comment that violated rule 1 and rule 2.
ReplyDeleteA lot of comments are skirting rule 1, so watch your rhetoric.
I would like to know why local law enforcement officers were hanging around with Larry Thompson.
ReplyDeleteThompson hanging around prison guards doing 80 years in Angola after prosecuted by Marvin. It don't look like he got special treatment.
ReplyDeleteIf Thompson was on the phone to Mondello during the chase it looks to me like he only thing that would matter would be what Mondello was telling him. Would it be run forrest run or stop and surrender.
ReplyDeleteWhat if he was monitoring a police scanner and trying to help Thompson get away?
DeleteI removed a couple more comments. We're getting way of subject, talking about people who aren't remotely connected to this.
ReplyDeleteThis blog is
ReplyDeleteNo different than the inquisitor if u don't agree or like what is said just delete it! Your opinon is the only one that matters!
No, when you start naming names of people who have nothing to do at all with the discussion and accuse them of wrongdoing, then it is deleted, after repeated warnings.
ReplyDeleteThere are many facts in the Inquisitor about Schyler Marvin and Buddy Mondello that are true and should be investigated!
ReplyDeleteThis whole situtions is terrible for all involved. Scott has done many things to put himself in a negative light, and has angered many people along the way. The family is suffering and there is more to this situation than the allegations. Reading a head line does not tell the full story. The court knows the full story and why the accusations have been made. As time goes on the truth will come out and hopefully this family can heal. Scott may be many things but he is not a monster and loves his family. Another thing is the press knows nothing of who made the allegations and that has to be taken into serious consideration before he's condemned. However they are being very careful about discussing this story because the headlines aren't alway what they seem. Yes there has been an investigation but like I said the court knows what is really going on. In some cases like this the accused is truley innocent!
ReplyDeleteAnthony Scott Tubbs on 09/12/14 was found NOT GUILTY in a Jury trial in Bossier City, The Jury came back in less than 2 hours
ReplyDeleteMore self promotion Scott?
DeleteScott Tubbs was found and judged innocent of physically penetrating or fondling his daughter - the evidence presented by the state and defense proved the acquittal was correct; unfortunately for his children there are no laws against being bad parents, a category Tubbs and his wife fit into nicely. During and since the acquittal, he skipped out on and refuses to pay the fees of two important people on his legal team, has befriended the foster family that gave his daughter a temporary home, been arrested for theft and insurance fraud, been observed buying street drugs, and is still involved with at least on of his wife's friends.
ReplyDeleteAnthony Scott Tubbs is guilty of everything he is accused of! Rather he was found guilty or not. He is a thief and a liar. He is a con man. He has stolen money out of bank accounts that don’t belong to him. How? I don’t know, he is a con man - that’s what he will always be. He is the lowest scum piece of dirt on this planet
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