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Home Court filings United States v. Daisha Sanders et al. — U.S. District Court, W.D. Mo.

Case docket

United States v. Daisha Sanders et al. — U.S. District Court, W.D. Mo.

United States v. Daisha Sanders et al. — U.S. District Court, W.D. Mo. — 119 documents in the archive, dated February 6, 2024 to December 29, 2025.

See also: Sanders Wdmo — the same docket under another case page, 1 public filing; 1 of the documents appear on both pages.

Case facts

CourtU.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri (Western Division) (2 filings); UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE (1 filing)
Docket numbersNo. 4:24-cr-00029 — main docket · CourtListener dockets 174450, 174451
No. 4:24-mj-00142 (no document in the archive is numbered on it) — other docket filed with this case
No. 2:25-cr-00284 (no document in the archive is numbered on it) — other docket filed with this case
No. 3:25-cr-00536 (no document in the archive is numbered on it) — other docket filed with this case
No. 4:24-cr-00029 (no document in the archive is numbered on it) — other docket filed with this case
No. 4:24-cr-00029 (no document in the archive is numbered on it) — other docket filed with this case
Filings119 public filings (133 documents also held as a second copy)
Filed2024-02-06 – 2025-12-29
Original PDFs119 of 119

Case summary

Daisha Sanders pleaded guilty on November 21, 2024 to count 1 of the indictment in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, No. 4:24-CR-00029-BP(1), and was adjudicated guilty of conspiracy to commit wire fraud under 18 U.S.C. § 1349, a Class C felony, offense ended July 2022. The indictment returned February 6, 2024 charges eleven defendants and states that Sanders prepared and filed fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program applications for other people, charging fees of up to $5,000, and created or obtained counterfeit bank records and IRS Forms Schedule C. On December 17, 2025 the court imposed 18 months' imprisonment, three years of supervised release, a $100.00 assessment, $270,820.33 in restitution joint and several with ten co-defendants, and a $70,832.50 forfeiture money judgment.

Case at a glance

Defendant(s)Daisha Sanders (01) and ten co-defendants named in the restitution order: Joel Wright, Denise Sanders, Rashonda Golden, Roxanne Nazir, Kiandra Crowe, Jeffery Chillis II, Shaquille Fielder, Alfred Hayes IV, Luana McNurlin and Jordan Nichols
Court and docketU.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, Kansas City Division, No. 4:24-CR-00029-BP(1), Judge Beth Phillips
DistrictWestern District of Missouri prosecutions →
ProgramPaycheck Protection Program (PPP)
ChargesCount one: conspiracy to commit wire fraud, 18 U.S.C. § 1349; counts two to twelve: wire fraud, 18 U.S.C. § 1343; count thirteen: money laundering, 18 U.S.C. § 1957. Sanders pleaded guilty to count 1
Outcome and sentencePleaded guilty November 21, 2024; sentence imposed December 17, 2025 — 18 months as to count 1, three years of supervised release, $100.00 assessment, fine waived, $270,820.33 restitution, $70,832.50 forfeiture money judgment
Counts of convictionPleaded guilty to count 1 on November 21, 2024, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, 18 U.S.C. § 1349 (Class C felony), offense ended 07/2022; counts 2-13 dismissed on the motion of the United States (judgment of December 22, 2025, p. 1)
Sentence imposed18 months' imprisonment as to count 1; surrender for service of sentence "on February 17, 2025" as printed, at the institution designated by the Bureau of Prisons (p. 2, image checked); three years of supervised release (p. 3)
Restitution$270,820.33 to the Small Business Administration, joint and several with codefendants Joel Wright; Denise Sanders; Rashonda Golden; Roxanne Nazir; Kiandra Crowe; Jeffery Chillis, II; Shaquille Fielder; Alfred Hayes, IV; Luana McNurlin; and Jordan Nichols; lump sum due immediately, otherwise at least 10 percent of earnings while incarcerated and $100 or 10 percent of gross income monthly on supervision (p. 6)
Fine and assessmentFine waived; special assessment $100.00 for count 1, due immediately (pp. 6-7)
Forfeiture"The preliminary order for forfeiture dated 4/23/2025 is ordered finalized and a money judgment of $70,832.50 is imposed" (p. 6)
Status checked2026-09-23 · against DOJ press releases through 2026-09-22; court docket not yet read

What was Daisha Sanders sentenced to?

Eighteen months in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons as to count 1, followed by three years of supervised release, with a recommendation of placement at a facility in Texas to allow for family visitation.

What does she owe?

$270,820.33 in restitution, imposed joint and several with ten named co-defendants and due immediately as a lump sum, with payments of at least 10 percent of earnings while incarcerated if she cannot pay in full. The judgment also finalizes the preliminary order of forfeiture dated April 23, 2025 and imposes a money judgment of $70,832.50. The fine is waived.

What does the indictment describe?

That Sanders prepared and filed fraudulent PPP loan applications on behalf of other people for fees of up to $5,000, and created or worked with another person to create counterfeit bank records and IRS Forms Schedule C for nonexistent businesses, or with inflated income for existing businesses, submitted to the SBA and to lenders outside Missouri.

Docket

119 documents in docket-entry order; attachments follow their entry. Gaps name the entries we do not have.

No. 4:24-cr-00029 — main docket

  1. Grand jury indictment — US v. Sanders et al.Entry 1
  2. ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Lajuana M.… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 2)Entry 2
  3. —Entries 3–8 are not in the archive
  4. Order granting 7 motion to appoint counsel. FPD appointed as to Kiandra Crowe — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 9)Entry 9
  5. —Entries 10–13 are not in the archive
  6. Order Appointing Counsel under Cja — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 14)Entry 14 · also: copy 2 (identical file)
  7. —Entries 15–16 are not in the archive
  8. Order Appointing Counsel under Cja — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 17)Entry 17 · also: copy 2 (identical file)
  9. —Entry 18 is not in the archive
  10. Order Appointing Counsel under Cja: Anthony Bologna appointed — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 19)Entry 19 · also: copy 2 (identical file)
  11. Notice of Attorney Appearance — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 20)Entry 20
  12. Order Releasing Criminal Justice Act Counsel — USA v. Sanders (Dkt. 21)Entry 21
  13. —Entry 22 is not in the archive
  14. RULE 5(C)(3) documents received as to Jeffery Chillis, II — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 23)Entry 23
  15. —Entry 24 is not in the archive
  16. RULE 5(C)(3) docket report from Txnd- Dallas as to Daisha Sanders, Joel Wright — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 25)Entry 25
  17. —Entries 26–30 are not in the archive
  18. ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA appointed in felony proceedings as to Daisha… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 31)Entry 31
  19. ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA appointed in felony proceedings as to Joel Wright.… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 32)Entry 32
  20. ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA appointed in felony proceedings as to Denise… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 33)Entry 33
  21. ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA appointed in felony proceedings as to Roxanne… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 34)Entry 34
  22. —Entries 35–36 are not in the archive
  23. ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA appointed in felony proceedings as to Jeffery… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 37)Entry 37
  24. —Entries 38–46 are not in the archive
  25. Notice Pursuant to the Due Process Protections Act as to Daisha Sanders — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 47)Entry 47
  26. ARRAIGNMENT, TRIAL SETTING AND DISCOVERY ORDER as to Daisha Sanders (1), Joel Wright… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 48)Entry 48
  27. —Entries 49–50 are not in the archive
  28. RULE 5(C)(3) documents received as to Rashonda Golden — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 51)Entry 51
  29. —Entries 52–53 are not in the archive
  30. ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA appointed in felony proceedings as to Rashonda… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 54)Entry 54
  31. —Entries 55–59 are not in the archive
  32. Motion to continue Defendant's Unopposed Motion — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 60)Entry 60
  33. —Entries 61–73 are not in the archive
  34. Notice of the Due Process Protections Act — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 74)Entry 74
  35. ARRAIGNMENT, TRIAL SETTING AND DISCOVERY ORDER as to Roxanne Nazir.… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 75)Entry 75
  36. —Entry 76 is not in the archive
  37. Written Consent and Waiver Regarding Video Appearance — United States of America v. Rashonda Golden, Case No. 24-00029-04-CR-W-BPEntry 77
  38. —Entries 78–79 are not in the archive
  39. Notice of filing Written Consent and Waiver Regarding Video Appearance — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 80)Entry 80
  40. —Entries 81–83 are not in the archive
  41. ARRAIGNMENT, TRIAL SETTING AND DISCOVERY ORDER as to Rashonda Golden, Jeffery Chillis,… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 84)Entry 84
  42. Notice Pursuant to the Due Process Protections Act as to Rashonda Golden — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 85)Entry 85
  43. Motion to modify conditions of release — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 86)Entry 86
  44. Order granting 86 Defendant's Motion to Modify Release Conditions — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 87)Entry 87
  45. Motion to modify conditions of release — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 88)Entry 88
  46. Order granting 88 Motion to Modify Conditions of Pre-Trial Release — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 89)Entry 89
  47. Motion to modify conditions of release — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 90)Entry 90
  48. Order granting 90 Motion to Modify Conditions of Release as to Joel Wright — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 91)Entry 91
  49. —Entries 92–95 are not in the archive
  50. Order Appointing Counsel under Cja — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 96)Entry 96 · also: copy 2 (identical file)
  51. —Entries 97–98 are not in the archive
  52. Notice Pursuant to the Due Process Protections Act — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 99)Entry 99
  53. ARRAIGNMENT, TRIAL SETTING, AND DISCOVERY ORDER as to Jordan Nichols.… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 100)Entry 100
  54. —Entries 101–102 are not in the archive
  55. RULE 5(C)(3) documents received as to Daisha Sanders — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 103)Entry 103
  56. RULE 5(C)(3) documents received as to Denise Sanders — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 104)Entry 104
  57. RULE 5(C)(3) documents received as to Joel Wright — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 105)Entry 105
  58. —Entries 106–114 are not in the archive
  59. Motion to continue Trial Setting by Daisha Sanders — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 115)Entry 115
  60. Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips:… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 116)Entry 116
  61. Plea Agreement as to Luana McNurlin — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 117)Entry 117
  62. —Entry 118 is not in the archive
  63. Motion for order for Waiver of Personal Appearance at Scheduling Conference — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 119)Entry 119
  64. —Entries 120–122 are not in the archive
  65. Scheduling and Trial Order as to Daisha Sanders, Joel Wright — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 123)Entry 123
  66. —Entries 124–126 are not in the archive
  67. Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips:… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 127)Entry 127
  68. Plea Agreement as to Shaquille Fielder — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 128)Entry 128
  69. —Entries 129–134 are not in the archive
  70. Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Stephen R. Bough — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 135)Entry 135
  71. Plea Agreement as to Joel Wright — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 136)Entry 136
  72. —Entries 137–150 are not in the archive
  73. Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips:… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 151)Entry 151
  74. Plea Agreement — United States v. Roxanne Nazir (W.D. Mo.)Entry 152
  75. —Entry 153 is not in the archive
  76. Sentencing Memorandum by Shaquille Fielder — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 154)Entry 154
  77. —Entries 155–156 are not in the archive
  78. Sentencing Memorandum by USA as to Shaquille Fielder — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 157)Entry 157
  79. —Entries 158–159 are not in the archive
  80. Judgment and Commitment as to Shaquille Fielder (8) — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 160)Entry 160
  81. —Entries 161–162 are not in the archive
  82. Government's Sentencing Memorandum — United States v. Luana McNurlin (W.D. Mo.)Entry 163
  83. Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips:… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 164)Entry 164
  84. Plea Agreement as to Jordan Nichols — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 165)Entry 165
  85. —Entries 166–168 are not in the archive
  86. Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips:… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 169)Entry 169
  87. —Entry 170 is not in the archive
  88. Judgment and Commitment as to Luana McNurlin (10) — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 171)Entry 171
  89. —Entry 172 is not in the archive
  90. Plea agreement (Rashonda Golden) — US v. Sanders et al.Entry 173
  91. MOTION for extension of time to file objections to Presentence Investigation Report… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 174)Entry 174
  92. —Entries 175–180 are not in the archive
  93. Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips:… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 181)Entry 181
  94. Plea Agreement as to Kiandra Crowe — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 182)Entry 182
  95. —Entries 183–184 are not in the archive
  96. Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips:… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 185)Entry 185
  97. Plea Agreement — United States v. Jeffery Chillis II (W.D. Mo.)Entry 186
  98. —Entry 187 is not in the archive
  99. Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips:… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 188)Entry 188
  100. Plea agreement (Daisha Sanders) — US v. Sanders et al.Entry 189
  101. —Entries 190–194 are not in the archive
  102. Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips:… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 195)Entry 195
  103. Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips:… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 196)Entry 196
  104. Plea Agreement as to Denise Sanders — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 197)Entry 197
  105. —Entries 198–199 are not in the archive
  106. Plea Agreement as to Alfred Hayes, IV — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 200)Entry 200
  107. —Entries 201–203 are not in the archive
  108. Sentencing Memorandum by USA as to Joel Wright — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 204)Entry 204
  109. —Entries 205–210 are not in the archive
  110. Judgment in a Criminal Case — United States v. Joel Wright (W.D. Mo.)Entry 211
  111. —Entry 212 is not in the archive
  112. Sentencing Memorandum by Roxanne Nazir — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 213)Entry 213
  113. MOTION for extension of time to file objections to Presentence Investigation Report… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 214)Entry 214 · also docketed as 174451
  114. —Entry 215 is not in the archive
  115. Sentencing Memorandum by USA as to Roxanne Nazir — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 216)Entry 216
  116. MOTION for extension of time to file objections to Presentence Investigation Report… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 217)Entry 217
  117. —Entry 218 is not in the archive
  118. NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Stephanie Carol Bradshaw appearing for USA. (Attorney… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 219)Entry 219
  119. —Entry 220 is not in the archive
  120. Sentencing Memorandum by Rashonda Golden — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 221)Entry 221
  121. Second MOTION for extension of time to file objections to Presentence Investigation… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 222)Entry 222 · also docketed as 174451
  122. —Entries 223–228 are not in the archive
  123. Order Modifying Conditions of Probation — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 229)Entry 229
  124. Motion to modify conditions of release Defendant's Unopposed Motion — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 230)Entry 230
  125. Government's Sentencing Memorandum — United States v. Rashonda Golden (W.D. Mo.)Entry 231
  126. Motion to continue Sentencing Hearing — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 232)Entry 232
  127. —Entry 233 is not in the archive
  128. MOTION for order Motion for Preliminary Order of Forfeiture by USA as to Daisha… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 234)Entry 234 · also docketed as 174451
  129. —Entries 235–236 are not in the archive
  130. MOTION for extension of time to file objections to Presentence Investigation Report… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 237)Entry 237
  131. —Entry 238 is not in the archive
  132. MOTION to continue Sentencing Hearing by Daisha Sanders.… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 239)Entry 239 · also docketed as 174451
  133. —Entries 240–242 are not in the archive
  134. Order finding as moot 230 Unopposed Motion — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 243)Entry 243
  135. Sentencing Memorandum by USA as to Kiandra Crowe — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 244)Entry 244
  136. —Entry 245 is not in the archive
  137. Sentencing Memorandum by USA as to Jordan Nichols — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 246)Entry 246
  138. —Entries 247–248 are not in the archive
  139. Custody Directives and Order Authorizing Temporary Transfer - Defendant's Bond — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 249)Entry 249
  140. —Entries 250–252 are not in the archive
  141. Sentencing Memorandum by USA as to Denise Sanders — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 253)Entry 253
  142. Government's Sentencing Memorandum — United States v. Alfred Hayes IV (W.D. Mo.)Entry 254
  143. Judgment and Commitment as to Kiandra Crowe (6) — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 255)Entry 255
  144. —Entry 256 is not in the archive
  145. NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE John C Constance appearing for USA. (Attorney John C… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 257)Entry 257
  146. —Entries 258–260 are not in the archive
  147. Judgment and Commitment as to Roxanne Nazir — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 261)Entry 261
  148. —Entries 262–264 are not in the archive
  149. Sentencing Memorandum by USA as to Jeffery Chillis, II — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 265)Entry 265
  150. —Entries 266–267 are not in the archive
  151. Defendant's Sentencing Memorandum — United States v. Jeffery Chillis, II (W.D. Mo.)Entry 268
  152. SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by Jordan Nichols — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 269)Entry 269
  153. —Entry 270 is not in the archive
  154. Judgment and Commitment as to Jeffery Chillis, II (7) — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 271)Entry 271
  155. —Entries 272–273 are not in the archive
  156. Judgment and Commitment as to Denise Sanders (3) — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 274)Entry 274
  157. —Entry 275 is not in the archive
  158. PRELIMINARY ORDER OF FORFEITURE as to Daisha Sanders (1).… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 276)Entry 276 · also docketed as 174451
  159. Sentencing Memorandum by USA as to Daisha Sanders — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 277)Entry 277
  160. Sentencing Memorandum of Daisha Sanders — United States v. Sanders (W.D. Mo.)Entry 278
  161. —Entry 279 is not in the archive
  162. MOTION to exclude Testimony by Daisha Sanders.… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 280)Entry 280 · also docketed as 174451
  163. MOTION to continue sentencing hearing by USA as to Daisha Sanders.… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 281)Entry 281 · also docketed as 174451 · see also: Motion to Continue Sentencing Hearing — United States v. Daisha Sanders, No. 4:24-cr-00029 (W.D. Mo.), Dkt. 281
  164. Amended MOTION to continue sentencing hearing by USA as to Daisha Sanders.… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 282)Entry 282 · also docketed as 174451 · see also: Amended Motion to Continue Sentencing Hearing — United States v. Daisha Sanders, No. 4:24-cr-00029 (W.D. Mo.), Dkt. 282
  165. —Entries 283–287 are not in the archive
  166. Judgment and Commitment as to Alfred Hayes, IV (9) — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 288)Entry 288
  167. —Entries 289–294 are not in the archive
  168. Judgment and Commitment as to Rashonda Golden (4) — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 295)Entry 295
  169. —Entries 296–297 are not in the archive
  170. Motion for order Return of Passport Post-Sentencing — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 298)Entry 298
  171. Order for Return of Passport as to Rashonda Golden — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 299)Entry 299
  172. —Entry 300 is not in the archive
  173. SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by Jordan Nichols — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 301)Entry 301
  174. —Entry 302 is not in the archive
  175. Judgment and Commitment as to Jordan Nichols (11) — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 303)Entry 303
  176. —Entry 304 is not in the archive
  177. NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE John C Constance appearing for USA — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 305)Entry 305
  178. —Entries 306–307 are not in the archive
  179. Proposed Exhibit List by USA as to Daisha Sanders — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 308)Entry 308
  180. Notice of filing Defendant List of Exhibits by Daisha Sanders — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 309)Entry 309
  181. —Entry 310 is not in the archive
  182. Criminal judgment (Daisha Sanders) — US v. Sanders et al.Entry 311 · also docketed as 174450, 174451
  183. —Entries 312–313 are not in the archive
  184. Notice to Northern District of Texas of a Transfer of Jurisdiction — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 314)Entry 314

Documents without an entry number

  1. RULE 5(C)(3) documents received as to Roxanne Nazir (Houston, Kiambu) (Main Document… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 18)
  2. Probation Jurisdiction transferred to Southern District of Texas — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 290)
  3. Probation Jurisdiction transferred to Northern District of Texas — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 313)

Court, dates and docket numbers are as recorded on the filings.

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