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Connected Entity	Relationship Type	Strength (mentions)	Documents	Actions
person Jeffrey Epstein	Client	25 Very Strong	23	View
person Jeffrey Epstein	Legal representative	17 Very Strong	13	View
person Alexander Acosta	Legal representative	11 Very Strong	5	View
person Epstein	Client	9 Strong	5	View
person Alex Acosta	Legal representative	6	6	View
person Acosta	Acquaintance	6	2	View
person Marie Villafaña	Negotiating parties	5	1	View
person Alexandra Wolfe	Professional media relations	5	1	View
person Alexander Acosta	Professional adversarial	5	1	View
person AUSA Villafaña	Legal representative	5	1	View
person Kenneth Starr	Professional	5	1	View
person Villafaña	Opposing counsel	5	1	View
person USAO team members	Adversarial	5	1	View
person Ann Marie C. Villafana	Professional	5	1	View
person Acosta	Business associate	5	1	View
person Lourie	Adversarial professional	5	1	View
person MR. EPSTEIN	Professional	5	1	View
person Acosta	Professional	5	1	View
person Villafaña	Adversarial professional	5	1	View
person Alexander Acosta	Negotiation counterparts	5	1	View
person AUSA Villafaña	Opposing counsel	5	1	View
person Marie Villafaña	Professional adversarial negotiation	5	1	View
person Acosta	Professional adversarial	5	1	View
person Villafaña	Opposing counsel negotiating	5	1	View
person Villafaña	Legal representative	5	1	View

Date	Event Type	Description	Location	Actions
N/A	Plea negotiation	Negotiations for a plea agreement for Mr. Epstein were underway, with a deadline set for the foll...	N/A	View
N/A	N/A	Lourie and Lefkowitz reach an agreement on plea terms.	N/A	View
N/A	N/A	Private meeting between Acosta and Lefkowitz at a Marriott hotel in West Palm Beach regarding kee...	Marriott hotel, West Palm B...	View
N/A	N/A	Negotiations for Mr. Epstein's plea agreement.	N/A	View
N/A	Legal decision	The USAO rejected the new plea agreement proposal from the defense.	N/A	View
N/A	Legal action	Defense counsel Jay Lefkowitz submitted a revised draft plea agreement that substantially changed...	N/A	View
N/A	Plea negotiation	Lourie and Lefkowitz spoke and reached a verbal agreement on a plea deal.	N/A	View
N/A	N/A	Deadline for signing an agreement regarding Mr. Epstein's plea.	N/A	View
2025-11-19	N/A	Breakfast meeting	N/A	View
2025-10-01	N/A	Meeting between Alexander Acosta and Jay Lefkowitz to finalize the Epstein non-prosecution agreem...	West Palm Beach Marriott on...	View
2018-12-28	N/A	SORA (Sex Offender Registration Act) hearing	New York (Implied)	View
2011-03-07	N/A	Attorney Jay Lefkowitz contacts Alexandra Wolfe regarding her inquiries about Jeffrey Epstein.	N/A	View
2011-01-18	N/A	SORA (Sex Offender Registration Act) Hearing to determine Epstein's risk level.	New York Supreme Court, Par...	View
2008-11-24	N/A	Proposed meeting between Jay Lefkowitz and Assistant U.S. Attorney (Monday before Thanksgiving).	West Palm Beach (implied)	View
2008-11-24	N/A	Jay Lefkowitz trip to see Jeffrey Epstein.	Unknown	View
2008-06-23	N/A	DOJ official sends a letter regarding the Epstein matter to Epstein's legal team (Starr, Lefkowit...	N/A	View
2008-06-20	N/A	Submission of defense materials by Kenneth Starr and Jay Lefkowitz to the DOJ (John Roth) regardi...	Email correspondence	View
2008-05-19	N/A	Jay Lefkowitz requests a meeting with Alex [Acosta].	Unspecified	View
2008-05-19	N/A	Jeffrey Sloman responded to Jay Lefkowitz's email with a letter imposing a deadline.	Miami (USAO)	View
2008-01-30	N/A	Email correspondence regarding a new civil lawsuit against Epstein.	Email	View
2008-01-04	N/A	Proposed date for Epstein's plea and sentencing hearing.	Court	View
2007-12-19	N/A	Phone conversation between prosecution (Acosta, Sloman) and defense (Starr, Lefkowitz).	Phone	View
2007-11-28	N/A	Victim notification letter sent to Jay Lefkowitz.	West Palm Beach, FL (Sender...	View
2007-11-21	N/A	Meeting between USAFLS and Epstein defense team.	Unknown	View
2007-11-21	N/A	Meeting regarding Judge Davis's selection of Podhurst and Josephsberg.	Unknown	View

EFTA00013706.pdf

This document contains an email chain from November 27, 2007, between the U.S. Attorney's Office (Southern District of Florida) and Jay Lefkowitz, a lawyer for Jeffrey Epstein, with Alex Acosta CC'd. The emails discuss the selection of Aaron Podhurst and Bob Josephsberg (likely as mediators or special masters) and the government's statutory obligation under the Justice for All Act of 2004 to notify victims of the agreement with Epstein. The AUSA insists that vetting conclude immediately so that victims can be notified by November 29, 2007.

Email chain

2025-12-25

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EFTA00013701.pdf

This document is an email chain from November 2007 involving Jay Lefkowitz (Kirkland & Ellis) and officials at the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida (USAFLS), including Alexander Acosta (CC'd). Lefkowitz sends a response to a letter to 'Jeff'. The subsequent internal government emails discuss a Palm Beach Post article, with one official noting they 'especially like the part about how the feds were overreaching the whole time,' likely referencing public perception or a quote in the article.

Email chain

2025-12-25

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EFTA00013696.pdf

This document is an email chain from October 18, 2007, involving US Attorney Alex Acosta, attorney Jay Lefkowitz (Kirkland & Ellis), and USAFLS staff. The emails discuss scheduling Jeffrey Epstein's 'change of plea' hearing, ultimately agreeing on November 20, 2007. The correspondence reveals a personal rapport between Acosta and Lefkowitz, noting a recent breakfast meeting, and discusses ensuring the date change does not impact when Epstein begins serving his sentence.

Email chain

2025-12-25

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EFTA00013661.pdf

An email chain concluding with a formal letter from Jay Lefkowitz (Epstein's attorney) to Alex [Acosta] (US Attorney). Lefkowitz argues against federal prosecution, claiming 'Main Justice' is not directing it and that it would be a 'novel application' of statutes. He cites witness testimony alleging women lied about their ages to Epstein and that the FBI pressured women to identify as victims. He requests a meeting to resolve the matter before a July 8 state court deadline.

Email chain / legal correspondence

2025-12-25

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EFTA00013626.pdf

An email dated October 30, 2007, sent to Jay Lefkowitz regarding 'Epstein'. The sender provides an executed version of a document titled 'epstein_addendum_10_30.pdf' and requests that Lefkowitz send the original signature pages via FedEx.

2025-12-25

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EFTA00013623.pdf

This document is a letter from U.S. Attorney R. Alexander Acosta to retired Judge Edward B. Davis, confirming Davis's appointment as a Special Master. The letter outlines the terms of Jeffrey Epstein's Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA), specifically identifying that the U.S. government has identified 34 victims. It details Epstein's agreement to pay for an attorney representative for these victims and waive liability contests in specific civil suits, provided the victims proceed under 18 U.S.C. § 2255.

Legal correspondence / government letter

2025-12-25

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EFTA00013622.pdf

An email dated October 24, 2007, from a redacted sender at USAFLS (likely US Attorney's Office Southern District of Florida) to Jay Lefkowitz, with Alex Acosta copied. The email attaches a document titled '071015_Special_Master_Letter5.wpd' and describes it as the final version of a letter to Judge Davis regarding the Epstein case.

2025-12-25

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EFTA00013619.pdf

This document contains a chain of emails from October 16-22, 2007, between Jay Lefkowitz (Kirkland & Ellis) and the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida (USAFLS), specifically involving Alex Acosta and a redacted prosecutor. The correspondence details negotiations regarding a letter to 'Judge Davis' (a proposed special master) concerning the selection of legal representation for Epstein's victims. Key points of contention include whether Judge Davis would represent the victims directly, the criteria for the selected law firm, statutory compensation limits ($150k vs $50k), and the inclusion of language regarding discovery to test the veracity of victims' claims.

Email chain

2025-12-25

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EFTA00013616.pdf

This document is an email chain from October 2007 between Jay Lefkowitz (Epstein's counsel) and a federal prosecutor (USAFLS) negotiating specific terms of the Non-Prosecution Agreement. The text outlines a mechanism where an independent third party selects an attorney representative for '40 potential complainants,' with Epstein agreeing to pay their hourly legal fees provided they negotiate settlements rather than file contested lawsuits under 18 U.S.C. 2255. The prosecutor's reply accepts most of Lefkowitz's draft but deletes a clause that would have restricted the government from communicating with the independent third party.

Email chain / legal negotiation document

2025-12-25

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EFTA00013612.pdf

This document contains an email chain from October 11-12, 2007, between Jay Lefkowitz (Kirkland & Ellis) and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida (Alex Acosta and a redacted AUSA). The emails discuss and finalize the text of an 'Addendum to the Non-Prosecution Agreement' for Jeffrey Epstein. The addendum clarifies the process for appointing an independent third party to select an attorney representative for the victims and stipulates that Epstein will pay the representative's fees but is not obligated to fund contested litigation against himself.

Email chain with legal addendum attachment

2025-12-25

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EFTA00013602.pdf

An email chain from June 20, 2008, detailing the submission of legal defense documents by Kenneth Starr and Jay Lefkowitz (Kirkland & Ellis) to John Roth at the DOJ. The documents include a 'Principal Submission' and a 'Summary of Misconduct'. Roth forwards this to the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida (Alex Acosta's office), noting the volume of material and suggesting a delay in responding. Acosta instructs his staff to print the documents.

Email chain

2025-12-25

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EFTA00013555.pdf

A formal letter from the U.S. Department of Justice to Jeffrey Epstein's attorneys, Jay Lefkowitz and Kenneth Starr, dated June 23, 2008. The DOJ states they have reviewed the attorneys' complaints regarding the U.S. Attorney's handling of the Epstein case but decline to intervene, affirming that federal prosecution is appropriate and dismissing allegations of prosecutorial misconduct. Alex Acosta is copied on the correspondence.

Legal correspondence / government letter

2025-12-25

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EFTA00013554.pdf

An email chain from June 23, 2008, involving the Office of the Deputy Attorney General (ODAG) and the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida (USAFLS). An official from ODAG sends a letter regarding the 'Epstein matter' to defense attorneys Ken Starr and Jay Lefkowitz, copying US Attorney Alex Acosta. This email is then forwarded internally to other USAFLS staff with the comment 'FYI'.

Email chain

2025-12-25

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EFTA00013528.pdf

This document is an email chain from November 2007 between Jay Lefkowitz (Kirkland & Ellis) and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida (USAFLS). The correspondence concerns the scheduling of Jeffrey Epstein's plea and sentencing hearings. Lefkowitz asserts that the Court confirmed a date of January 4th for both the plea and sentencing on 'agreed-upon counts,' while USAFLS staff discuss conflicting dates (Dec 14/16) internally and await confirmation from Judge Davis.

Email chain

2025-12-25

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EFTA00013521.pdf

This document is an email thread from October 30-31, 2007, between attorney Jay Lefkowitz (Kirkland & Ellis) and the US Attorney's Office (USAFLS) regarding Jeffrey Epstein's Non-Prosecution Agreement. The correspondence discusses the execution of an addendum, the role of Judge Davis, and the handling of discovery/subpoenas to verify claims. The government official clarifies that Epstein has waived his right to contest liability and damages under the agreement and that their office's role is strictly limited to monitoring potential breaches of the NPA.

Email thread

2025-12-25

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EFTA00013518.pdf

This document is an email dated October 24, 2007, regarding the Epstein case. The sender (redacted) writes to Jay Lefkowitz, copying Alex Acosta (USAFLS), to provide a revised letter and addendum for Judge Davis. The email details minor formatting changes to the addendum and requests Lefkowitz execute and return the documents via PDF and Fed Ex.

2025-12-25

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EFTA00013515.pdf

This document contains a chain of emails from October 2007 between Jeffrey Epstein's attorney, Jay Lefkowitz, and officials from the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida (USAFLS), including references to US Attorney Alex Acosta. The correspondence details tense negotiations regarding the Non-Prosecution Agreement, specifically focusing on the selection of a 'Special Master' or attorney representative for the victims, the compensation limits (150k vs 50k), and language allowing for the 'veracity of the victims' claims' to be tested. The government sets a strict deadline for a deal, stating they have made their final concessions.

Email chain

2025-12-25

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EFTA00013503.pdf

An email chain from October 18, 2007, between Jay Lefkowitz (Kirkland & Ellis) and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida (including Alex Acosta and a redacted AUSA). The correspondence finalizes the date for Jeffrey Epstein to enter his guilty plea on November 20, 2007. The USAFLS specifically requests confirmation that postponing the plea date will not delay the start of Epstein's sentence.

Email chain

2025-12-25

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EFTA00013499.pdf

This document contains an email chain from October 11-12, 2007, between Jay Lefkowitz (Kirkland & Ellis) and the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida (USAFLS), specifically involving Alex Acosta and a redacted Assistant US Attorney. The correspondence concerns the drafting of an 'Addendum to the Non-Prosecution Agreement' for Jeffrey Epstein. Key points of negotiation include the selection process for an 'independent third-party' to represent victims and the stipulation that Epstein would pay this representative's fees, but not costs associated with contested litigation against him.

Email correspondence / legal agreement draft

2025-12-25

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EFTA00010507.pdf

This document is a court opinion and order from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida in the case of Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2 v. United States. The court ruled that the government violated the Petitioners' rights under the Crime Victims' Rights Act (CVRA) by failing to confer with them before entering into a non-prosecution agreement (NPA) with Jeffrey Epstein. The court granted partial summary judgment for the Petitioners regarding the CVRA violation and denied the government's cross-motion, while deferring the issue of remedy to a later date.

Court opinion and order

2025-12-25

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EFTA00009229.pdf

This document is a transcript of an interview conducted by the Department of Justice's Office of Professional Responsibility with R. Alexander Acosta on October 18, 2019. The interview focuses on Acosta's tenure as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida and his office's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, specifically the decision to enter into a non-prosecution agreement in 2007. The transcript details discussions regarding the intake of the case, the assessment of evidence and legal issues including the petite policy, management decisions, and interactions with defense counsel.

Transcript of interview

2025-12-25

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EFTA00009116.pdf

This document is a transcript of a deposition or interview with R. Alexander Acosta, conducted by the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) regarding the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida. The transcript covers discussions about the Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA), victim notification issues, internal Department of Justice communications, and interactions with Epstein's defense team, including Ken Starr and Jay Lefkowitz. Acosta defends his office's decisions, emphasizing the goal of securing sex offender registration and restitution, while addressing criticisms regarding the perceived leniency and lack of transparency with victims.

Deposition transcript

2025-12-25

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EFTA00009016.pdf

This document is a transcript of a deposition or interview with former U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta regarding the prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein and the non-prosecution agreement (NPA). The questioning covers the rationale for the state plea deal, the 2-year sentence, the "petite policy" considerations, interactions with defense counsel including Ken Starr, and specific terms of the NPA such as immunity for co-conspirators.

Deposition transcript

2025-12-25

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DOJ-OGR-00000178.tif

This document outlines ongoing negotiations and proposals for Jeffrey Epstein's plea agreement and sentencing. It details a proposed sentence of 24 months' imprisonment (12 + 12 consecutively, with 6 months of the second 12 served in home confinement), and the author's intent to set a deadline for negotiations, with charges planned for filing on September 25 if no agreement is reached. The document also notes Epstein's 'second thoughts about doing jail time' and discussions regarding his eligibility for home confinement.

Internal memorandum or communication

2025-11-20

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DOJ-OGR-00023198.tif

This document analyzes the circumstances surrounding a breakfast meeting between Acosta and Epstein's defense counsel, Jay Lefkowitz, on October 12, 2007, and the Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) signed on September 24, 2007. OPR concludes that Acosta did not make significant concessions during the breakfast meeting, as the key provisions of the NPA, including Epstein's 18-month sentence and sexual offender registration, were established prior to the meeting and not materially altered thereafter. The document also references a Miami Herald article critical of Acosta's involvement.

Report excerpt

2025-11-20

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From: Villafaña

To: Jay Lefkowitz

Emails exchanged during NPA negotiations.

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Plea negotiation deadline

From: Unknown (Narrator)

To: Jay Lefkowitz

An email was to be sent to Jay Lefkowitz stating that negotiations would end if a signed agreement was not reached by 5:00 the next day.

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Sentencing Agreement

From: Villafaña

To: Jay Lefkowitz

Discussing the wording of the sentencing agreement for the judge.

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Revised draft plea agreement

From: Jay Lefkowitz

To: Villafaña

Lefkowitz sent Villafaña a revised draft plea agreement with terms different from what was discussed with Lourie, including a 16-month sentence and a prohibition on the USAO initiating immigration proceedings against Epstein's assistants.

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Breach of Assurance

From: Jay Lefkowitz

To: Alexander Acosta

Claimed Acosta assured office would not contact identified individuals or potential witnesses.

Letter/written

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Negotiation deadline for Mr. Epstein's agreement

From: Unidentified Author

To: Jay Lefkowitz

Stating that if a signed agreement is not reached by tomorrow at 5:00, negotiations will end.

Email (proposed)

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Revised Draft Plea Agreement

From: Jay Lefkowitz

To: Villafaña

Sent a revised draft plea agreement, approximately an hour after Lourie's email reporting the deal. The proposal differed from what Lourie believed agreed upon, suggesting a 16-month federal sentence followed by 8 months of supervised release as home detention, and prohibiting USAO from immigration proceedings against Epstein's female assistants.

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Plea proposal for Epstein

From: Jay Lefkowitz

To: Villafaña

Described as happening "Late last night" relative to Villafaña's email, Lefkowitz asked about Epstein pleading to two twelve-month federal charges with half the jail time in home confinement.

Phone call

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Plea proposal for Epstein

From: Jay Lefkowitz

To: Villafaña

Described as happening "This morning" relative to Villafaña's email, Lefkowitz called to confirm Villafaña's assessment of sentencing guidelines but proposed that a 14-month sentence might make Epstein eligible for certain considerations.

Phone call

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To finalize a matter

From: Jay Lefkowitz

To: ["Acosta"]

The note mentions that Jay Lefkowitz needs to follow up with a call to Acosta to finalize an unspecified matter.

Phone call

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Negotiation Dispute

From: Marie Villafaña

To: Jay Lefkowitz

Stating she 'bent over backwards to keep in mind the effect that the agreement would have on Mr. Epstein.'

Email/letter

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Secret Deal Agreement

From: Acosta

To: Jay Lefkowitz

Private meeting at Marriott hotel to agree to keep the deal secret.

Meeting

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Victim Notification

From: Jay Lefkowitz

To: Alexander Acosta

Complaining that Acosta assured him the office would not contact identified individuals or witnesses.

Letter

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Mr. Epstein's sentencing eligibility

From: Jay Lefkowitz

To: Unidentified Author

Lefkowitz called and stated the author was correct about Epstein's ineligibility for Zone A or B, but if Epstein could get down to 14 months, he *would* be eligible. This communication implies a prior discussion where the author stated Epstein would not be in Zone A or B.

Call

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Victim Notification

From: Jay Lefkowitz

To: Alexander Acosta

Complaint that Acosta's office violated assurance not to contact identified individuals or potential witnesses.

Letter

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Meeting follow-up

From: Jay Lefkowitz

To: Alexander Acosta

Thanked Acosta for commitment made during meeting; confirmed assurance that office would not contact identified individuals or witnesses.

Letter

2025-10-12

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Finalizing Non-Prosecution Agreement

From: Alexander Acosta

To: Jay Lefkowitz

Discussion regarding the non-prosecution agreement. Terms agreed upon included not notifying victims, keeping the deal under seal, and canceling grand jury subpoenas.

Meeting

2025-10-01

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