Michael Anderson was a Mormon church member and soccer coach in American Fork/Pleasant Grove, Utah.
“According to American Fork police, Michael Mark Anderson, 47, was a soccer coach for the UC Strikers and Utah FC junior teams. He reportedly coached between 2000 and 2014. He is facing multiple felony charges in connection with aggravated sexual abuse of a child.
“We have arrested him on several counts of incidents that occurred with [REDACTED],” said American Fork Police Lt. Josh Christiansen. “During the investigation, we did uncover one incident regarding a juvenile that was on one of his soccer teams.”
Anderson remains in custody at the Utah County Jail in Spanish Fork. Police said there could be more victims.
“Due to the magnitude and number of victims we’ve already uncovered just within the [REDACTED], our worry is that there are other victims out there that we’re not aware of,” Christiansen said.
According to the affidavit, Anderson sexually abused a [REDACTED] while in Utah and Oklahoma over several years, from 2015 to 2022.
American Fork Police are currently working with authorities in Oklahoma on these allegations.” KSL
Anderson was charged with 6 counts of aggravated sexual abuse of a child and 2 counts of sex abuse of a child in Utah, only two days prior to charges in Oklahoma, lewd acts with a child under 16.
Utah charges, filed 11-28, 2022, pleaded guilty 04-24-2023:
-AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD – 1st Degree Felony / pleaded guilty / 6 years-life sentence
-AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD – 1st Degree Felony / pleaded guilty / 6 years-life sentence
-AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD – 1st Degree Felony / Dismissed w/ Pr
-AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD – 1st Degree Felony / pleaded guilty / 6 years-life sentence
-AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD – 1st Degree Felony / Dismissed w/ Pr
-AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD – 1st Degree Felony / pleaded guilty / 6 years-life sentence
-SEX ABUSE CHILD – 2nd Degree Felony / Dismissed (w/o
-SEX ABUSE CHILD – 2nd Degree Felony / Dismissed (w/o
*case notes include mention of Oklahoma charges happening at same time.
Oklahoma charges, filed 12-01-2022, pleaded Nolo Contendere 10-24-2024
1 count: LEWD ACTS TO CHILD UNDER 16 / pleaded Nolo Contendere Plea (no contest) / 15 YRS DOC, CS W/OTHER CASE sentence
*case notes include mention of Utah charges happening at same time.
Anderson is a registered sex offender that is incarcerated in Beaver County Jail, in Utah.
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- Former American Fork soccer coach arrested on charges of child sexual abuse,
- STATE OF UTAH vs. MICHAEL MARK ANDERSON CASE NUMBER 221402850 State Felony,
- Michael Mark Anderson,
- State of Oklahoma v. Anderson, Michael Mark No. CF-2022-1463,
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1. Former American Fork soccer coach arrested on charges of child sexual abuse
AMERICAN FORK, Utah — A former soccer coach has been arrested on charges of child sexual abuse in American Fork.
According to American Fork police, Michael Mark Anderson, 47, was a soccer coach for the UC Strikers and Utah FC junior teams. He reportedly coached between 2000 and 2014. He is facing multiple felony charges in connection with aggravated sexual abuse of a child.
“We have arrested him on several counts of incidents that occurred with family members,” said American Fork Police Lt. Josh Christiansen. “During the investigation, we did uncover one incident regarding a juvenile that was on one of his soccer teams.”
Anderson remains in custody at the Utah County Jail in Spanish Fork. Police said there could be more victims.
“Due to the magnitude and number of victims we’ve already uncovered just within the family, our worry is that there are other victims out there that we’re not aware of,” Christiansen said.
According to the affidavit, Anderson sexually abused a family member while in Utah and Oklahoma over several years, from 2015 to 2022.
American Fork Police are currently working with authorities in Oklahoma on these allegations.
Anderson is expected to return to court on Dec. 5. Police ask anybody with further information to come forward by calling 801-763-3020.
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2. STATE OF UTAH vs. MICHAEL MARK ANDERSON CASE NUMBER 221402850 State Felony
FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT - PROVO DISTRICT COURT
UTAH COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
APPEALED: CASE # 20240320
STATE OF UTAH vs. MICHAEL MARK ANDERSON
CASE NUMBER 221402850 State FelonyCHARGES
Charge 1 - 76-5-404.3(3) - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD - 1st Degree Felony
Offense Date and Time: November 21, 2022 at 12:11 AM
Location: American Fork 84003
Plea: April 24, 2023 Guilty
Disposition: April 24, 2023 GuiltyCharge 2 - 76-5-404.3(3) - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD - 1st Degree Felony
Offense Date and Time: November 21, 2022 at 12:11 AM
Location: American Fork 84003
Plea: April 24, 2023 Guilty
Disposition: April 24, 2023 GuiltyCharge 3 - 76-5-404.3(3) - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD - 1st Degree Felony
Offense Date and Time: November 21, 2022 at 12:11 AM
Location: American Fork 84003
Disposition: April 24, 2023 Dismissed w/ PrejudiCharge 4 - 76-5-404.3(3) - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD - 1st Degree Felony
Offense Date and Time: November 21, 2022 at 12:11 AM
Location: American Fork 84003
Plea: April 24, 2023 Guilty
Disposition: April 24, 2023 GuiltyCharge 5 - 76-5-404.3(3) - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD - 1st Degree Felony
Offense Date and Time: November 21, 2022 at 12:11 AM
Location: American Fork 84003
Disposition: April 24, 2023 Dismissed w/ PrejudiCharge 6 - 76-5-404.3(3) - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD - 1st Degree Felony
Offense Date and Time: January 01, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Location: American Fork 84003
Plea: April 24, 2023 Guilty
Disposition: April 24, 2023 GuiltyCharge 7 - 76-5-404.1 - SEX ABUSE CHILD - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date and Time: January 01, 1993 at 12:01 AM
Location: American Fork 84003
Disposition: March 27, 2023 Dismissed (w/o prej)Charge 8 - 76-5-404.1 - SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD - 2nd Degree Felony
06-16-2026 02:13 PM Page 1 of 19
OffenseDEFENDANT INFORMATION
Defendant Name: MICHAEL MARK ANDERSON
Offense Tracking Number: 64085475
Date of Birth: April 02, 1975
Jail Booking Number: 423028
Law Enforcement Agency: AMERICAN FORK POLICE
LEA Case Number: 22AF08030
Officer Name: CALEB KINNAMAN
Prosecuting Agency: UTAH COUNTY
Agency Case Number: 22A-1212
Arrest Date: November 22, 2022
Violation Date: 01-01-199303-23-2023 Filed: Amended Information Second
03-23-2023 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
03-23-2023 Charge 76-5-404.3(3) Severity F1 was amended to 76-5-404.3(3)severity F1
03-27-2023 Charge 1 Plea is Not Guilty
03-27-2023 Charge 2 Plea is Not Guilty
03-27-2023 Charge 3 Plea is Not Guilty
03-27-2023 Charge 4 Plea is Not Guilty
03-27-2023 Charge 5 Plea is Not Guilty
03-27-2023 Charge 6 Plea is Not Guilty
03-27-2023 Charge 7 Disposition is Dismissed (w/o
03-27-2023 Charge 8 Disposition is Dismissed (w/o
03-27-2023 Cancelled: (WEBX) PRETRIAL CONFERENCE scheduled on April 10,2023 at 01:00 PM in 7th Fl, Courtroom 7A with Judge KRAIG POWELL04-24-2023 Charge 1 Disposition is Guilty
04-24-2023 Charge 2 Disposition is Guilty
04-24-2023 Charge 3 Disposition is Dismissed w/ Pr
04-24-2023 Charge 4 Disposition is Guilty
04-24-2023 Charge 5 Disposition is Dismissed w/ Pr
04-24-2023 Charge 6 Disposition is Guilty
04-24-2023 (IP) SENTENCING scheduled on June 05, 2023 at 08:30 AM in 7thFl,SENTENCE PRISON
Based on the defendant's conviction of AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD a 1st Degree Felony, the defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not less than six years and which may be life in the Utah State Prison.
Based on the defendant's conviction of AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD a 1st Degree Felony, the defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not less than six years and which may be life in the Utah State Prison.
06-16-2026 02:14 PM Page 11 ofCASE NUMBER: 221402850 State Felony19
Based on the defendant's conviction of AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD a 1st Degree Felony, the defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not less than six years and which may be life in the Utah State Prison.
Based on the defendant's conviction of AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD a 1st Degree Felony, the defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not less than six years and which may be life in the Utah State Prison.
To the UTAH County Sheriff: The defendant is remanded to your custody for transportation to the Utah State Prison where the defendant will be confined.
SENTENCE PRISON CONCURRENT/CONSECUTIVE NOTE
The counts are to run consecutive to each other.
(WEBX) RESTITUTION HEARING is scheduled.06-06-2023 Filed order: Order Continuous Protective Order
Judge KRAIG POWELL
Signed June 06, 2023
06-06-2023 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
06-06-2023 Filed protective order: Continuous Protective Order
Judge KRAIG POWELL
Signed June 06, 2023
06-06-2023 Note: Continuous Protective Order sent to the Sheriff's Office for service.
06-07-2023 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
06-07-2023 Note: Continuous Protective Order Service Date : 06-07-202302:19:00
06-08-2023 Filed return: Return of Service - Continuous Protective Order
Party Served: ANDERSON, MICHAEL MARK
Service Type: Personal
Service Date: June 07, 2023
Garnishee:
06-08-2023 Filed: Protective Order Firearm Restriction Acknowledgement
06-08-2023 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
06-09-2023 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
07-05-2023 Filed: Notice of Appeal - Criminal (not Interlocutory)03-18-2024 Minute Entry - RESTITUTION HEARING
Judge: KRAIG POWELL
PRESENT
Clerk: callis
Prosecutor: STARRS, MICHAEL
Defendant failed to appear for this hearing
Defendant's Attorney(s): BLACKLEY, BEAU
Audio
Tape Number: 7A FTR/Webx Tape Count: See below
HEARING
Times of hearing: 10:27-10:30 and 10:36-11:09
This matter comes before the court for a restitution hearing. The defendant is not present. He is currently in prison in Oklahoma. Mr. Starrs states they have a stipulation on 3 of the 4 victims and he states it on the record. Mr. Starrs requests to present evidence for the 4th victim. Mr. Starrs calls Richard Price, he is sworn in and testifies. Mr. Blackley makes closing argument. Mr. Starrs makes closing argument. The Court makes findings and awards restitution of $1162 to victim CP along with the other stipulated amounts.
Restitution Amount: $2779.62 Plus Interest
Pay in behalf of: FRANCES PRICE
Restitution Amount: $1995.61 Plus Interest
Pay in behalf of: JULIANNE PRICE
Restitution Amount: $651.69 Plus Interest
Pay in behalf of: [REDACTED]
Restitution Amount: $1162.00 Plus Interest -
3. Michael Mark Anderson
Name: Michael Mark ANDERSON Registration #: 13036869
Aliases: Michael ANDERSON
Michael M ANDERSON
Status: IncarceratedPhysical Description
• Age: 51 (DOB: 04/02/1975) • Height: 5'06''
• Sex: M • Weight: 138lbs
• Race: White • Eyes: Hazel
• Hair: Gray
• Scars/Tattoos:Address
1480 N 8000 W Salt Lake City, UT 84116
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Other Known Addresses
Offenses
• Description: 76-5-404.1 - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD/1ST DEGREE FELONY
• Date Convicted: 06/05/2023
• Conviction State: Utah
• Release Date:
• Details:
• Counts: 4Name: Michael Mark ANDERSON Registration #: 13036869
Aliases: Michael ANDERSON
Michael M ANDERSON
Status: Incarcerated -
4. State of Oklahoma v. Anderson, Michael Mark No. CF-2022-1463
In the District Court in and for Cleveland County, Oklahoma
State of Oklahoma v. Anderson, Michael Mark No. CF-2022-1463
(Criminal Felony)Filed: 12/01/2022
Closed: 10/24/2024Judge: Virgin, Jeff
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PartiesAnderson, Michael Mark, Defendant
STATE OF OKLAHOMA, PlaintiffAttorneys
Attorney Represented Parties
HEARNE, SUSANNA (Bar #31362)
111 N PETERS AVE, STE 500
NORMAN, OK 73069
Anderson, Michael Mark
Events
Event Party Docket Reporter
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 1:30 PM
PRELIMINARY HEARING CONFERENCE Anderson, Michael Mark Cory Ortega
Monday, March 4, 2024 at 9:00 AM
PRELIMINARY HEARING Anderson, Michael Mark Cory Ortega
Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 9:00 AM
DISTRICT COURT ARRAIGNMENT Anderson, Michael Mark Lynne McGuire
Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM
STATUS CONFERENCE Anderson, Michael Mark Lynne McGuire
Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 2:00 PM
STATUS CONFERENCE Anderson, Michael Mark Lynne McGuire
Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 2:00 PM
STATUS CONFERENCE Anderson, Michael Mark Lynne McGuire
Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 9:00 AM
PLEA AND SENTENCING Anderson, Michael Mark Lynne McGuire
CountsParties appear only under the counts with which they were charged. For complete sentence information, see the court minute on the docket.
Count # 1. Count as Filed: LEWD, LEWD ACTS TO CHILD UNDER 16, in violation of 21 O.S. 1123(A)(2)
Date of Offense: 10/01/2021
Party Name Disposition Information
Anderson, Michael Mark Disposed: CONVICTION, 10/24/2024. Nolo Contendere Plea
Count as Disposed: LEWD ACTS TO CHILD UNDER 16(LEWD)
Violation of 21 O.S. 1123(A)(2)
Docket
Date Code
Description
Count
Party
Amount
12-01-2022 TEXTCRIMINAL FELONY INITIAL FILING.
Pursuant to 12 O.S. § 39, Document Available at Court Clerk's Office
1
Anderson, Michael Mark12-01-2022 INFORMATION
DEFENDANT MICHAEL MARK ANDERSON WAS CHARGED WITH COUNT #1, LEWD ACTS TO CHILD UNDER 16 IN VIOLATION OF 21 O.S. 1123(A)(2)
1
Anderson, Michael Mark12-01-2022 AFD
AFFIDAVIT
Pursuant to 12 O.S. § 39, Document Available at Court Clerk's Office
Anderson, Michael Mark
12-01-2022 WAI$
WARRANT OF ARREST ISSUED, JUDGE: THAD BALKMAN - BOND AMOUNT: $25,000.00
COUNT 1 - LEWD ACTS TO CHILD UNDER 16
COMMENT:Anderson, Michael Mark
$ 50.00
12-01-2022 OCISROKLAHOMA COURT INFORMATION SYSTEM REVOLVING FUND
Anderson, Michael Mark
$ 25.00
12-01-2022 TEXTOCIS HAS AUTOMATICALLY ASSIGNED JUDGE VIRGIN, JEFF TO THIS CASE.
03-14-2023 CTFREE
FORMAL ARRAIGNMENT SO; STATUS CONFERENCE 28 OF MARCH 24 @ 2PM (LM)
Pursuant to 12 O.S. § 39, Document Available at Court Clerk's Office
Anderson, Michael Mark
07-27-2023 TEXT
FORM V INTERSTATE AGREEMENT ON DETAINER
Pursuant to 12 O.S. § 39, Document Available at Court Clerk's Office
Anderson, Michael Mark
07-27-2023 TEXT
FORM VLL INTERSTATE AGREEMENT ON DETAINER
Pursuant to 12 O.S. § 39, Document Available at Court Clerk's Office
Anderson, Michael Mark
01-26-2024 CTFREE
COURT APPOINTED COUNSEL(OIDS) COURT MINUTE
DEFENDANT HAS NOT PAID THE APPLICATION FEE. FEE WAIVED. APPLICATION IS APPROVED. OIDS IS APPOINTED TO REPRESENT THE DEFENDANT. DEFEND HERE ON WRIT FROM UTAH. (NH)Pursuant to 12 O.S. § 39, Document Available at Court Clerk's Office
Anderson, Michael Mark
01-26-2024 CTFREE
ASO: DEFENDANT APPEARED CCDC WHEN $75,000 BOND POSTED AND SET FOR PHC ON 2/20/24/@ 1:30PM BEFORE JUDGE ORTEGA ** NO CONTACT ORDER, COMPLANINING WITNESS, GROUP PLACE MINORS, ATTORNEY REQUIRED, OIDS APPOINTED , DEFENDANT HERE ON A WRIT FROM UTAH
Pursuant to 12 O.S. § 39, Document Available at Court Clerk's Office
Anderson, Michael Mark
01-31-2024 NO
NOTICE OF THE ASSIGNMENT OF COUNSEL/SUSANNA HEARNE
Pursuant to 12 O.S. § 39, Document Available at Court Clerk's Office
Anderson, Michael Mark
01-31-2024 NO
NOTICE OF INVOCATION OF CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS
Pursuant to 12 O.S. § 39, Document Available at Court Clerk's Office
Anderson, Michael Mark
02-01-2024 CTFREE
COURT APPOINTED COUNSEL(OIDS) COURT MINUTE
DEFENDANT HAS NOT PAID THE APPLICATION FEE. APPLICATION IS APPROVED. OIDS IS APPOINTED TO REPRESENT THE DEFENDANT. (NH)Pursuant to 12 O.S. § 39, Document Available at Court Clerk's Office
Anderson, Michael Mark
02-01-2024 AIDS
APPLICATION FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE
Pursuant to 12 O.S. § 39, Document Available at Court Clerk's Office
Anderson, Michael Mark
$ 40.00
02-21-2024 CTFREEPH ON 3-4-24 @ 9AM BEFORE JUDGE ORTEGA
Pursuant to 12 O.S. § 39, Document Available at Court Clerk's Office
Anderson, Michael Mark
02-26-2024 RTSUB
RETURN SUBPOENA (2)
Pursuant to 12 O.S. § 39, Document Available at Court Clerk's Office
Anderson, Michael Mark
03-04-2024 CTFREE
SO; MATTER SET FOR FORMAL ARAIGNMENT ON 3-14-24 @ 9AM BEFORE DISTRICT JUDGE LM (CO)
Pursuant to 12 O.S. § 39, Document Available at Court Clerk's Office
Anderson, Michael Mark
03-04-2024 WA
WAIVER OF PRELIMINARY HEARING
Pursuant to 12 O.S. § 39, Document Available at Court Clerk's Office
Anderson, Michael Mark
03-05-2024 AM
AMENDED INFORMATION
Pursuant to 12 O.S. § 39, Document Available at Court Clerk's Office
04-04-2024 CTFREE
STATUS CONFERENCE SO; STATUS CONFERENCE 8-22-24 @ 2PM (LM)
Pursuant to 12 O.S. § 39, Document Available at Court Clerk's Office
Anderson, Michael Mark
06-12-2024 WFPDA
WITNESS FEES PAID BY DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Pursuant to 12 O.S. § 39, Document Available at Court Clerk's Office
Anderson, Michael Mark
$ 25.36
08-22-2024 CTFREESTATUS CONFERENCE SO; STATUS CONFERENCE 10-3-24 @ 2PM (LM)
Pursuant to 12 O.S. § 39, Document Available at Court Clerk's Office
Anderson, Michael Mark
10-03-2024 CTFREE
STATUS CONFERENCE SO; MATTER SET FOR OCT 24,24 @ 9AM FOR DISPO (LM)
Pursuant to 12 O.S. § 39, Document Available at Court Clerk's Office
Anderson, Michael Mark
10-24-2024 CONVICTED
15 YRS DOC, CS W/OTHER CASE, W/CFTS, WRIT RELEASED, COSTS, COI, COSTS/FINES WAIVED
1
Anderson, Michael Mark10-24-2024 COSTF
COURT COSTS ON FELONY
1
Anderson, Michael Mark
$ 103.00
10-24-2024 DACPAFDA COUNCIL PROSECUTION ASSESSMENT FOR FELONY
1
Anderson, Michael Mark
$ 50.00
10-24-2024 OCISROKLAHOMA COURT INFORMATION SYSTEM REVOLVING FUND
1
Anderson, Michael Mark
$ 25.00
10-24-2024 SSFCHSSHERIFF’S SERVICE FEE FOR COURT HOUSE SECURITY
1
Anderson, Michael Mark
$ 10.00
10-24-2024 MELRFMEDICAL EXPENSE LIABILITY REVOLVING FUND
1
Anderson, Michael Mark
$ 10.00
10-24-2024 CLEETCLEET PENALTY ASSESSMENT
1
Anderson, Michael Mark
$ 10.00
10-24-2024 FORENFORENSIC SCIENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENT
1
Anderson, Michael Mark
$ 10.00
10-24-2024 AFISAFIS FEE
1
Anderson, Michael Mark
$ 10.00
10-24-2024 PFE7LAW LIBRARY FEE
1
Anderson, Michael Mark
$ 6.00
10-24-2024 SSFSHERIFF'S SERVICE FEE ON ARRESTS
1
Anderson, Michael Mark
$ 5.00
10-24-2024 CHABC.H.A.B. STATUTORY FEE
1
Anderson, Michael Mark
$ 3.00
10-24-2024 AGVSUATTORNEY GENERAL VICTIM SERVICES UNIT
1
Anderson, Michael Mark
$ 3.00
10-24-2024 VCAVICTIMS COMPENSATION ASSESSMENT (AC12)
1
Anderson, Michael Mark
$ 45.00
10-24-2024 CCADMINCOURT CLERK ADMINISTRATIVE FEE ON COLLECTIONS
1
Anderson, Michael Mark
$ 16.68
10-24-2024 DCADMINDISTRICT COURT ADMINISTRATIVE FEE
1
Anderson, Michael Mark
$ 25.02
10-24-2024 DAIJCDA FEE - INMATE JAIL COSTS
1
Anderson, Michael Mark
$ 6.08
10-24-2024 SFIJCSHERIFF'S FUND - INMATE JAIL COSTS
1
Anderson, Michael Mark
$ 54.70
10-24-2024 CTFREEDO: NO CONTSET, CT 1- 15 YEAR DOC, CS TO CASE NUMBER 221402850 FS (4TH DISTRICT- PROVO UTAH COUNTY, UTAH), CFTS, COSTS, COI, COSTS/FINES WAIVED (LM)
Pursuant to 12 O.S. § 39, Document Available at Court Clerk's Office
Anderson, Michael Mark
10-24-2024 PNSF
PLEA OF NOLO CONTENDERE - SUMMARY OF FACTS
Pursuant to 12 O.S. § 39, Document Available at Court Clerk's Office
Anderson, Michael Mark
10-31-2024 J&S
JUDGMENT AND SENTENCE
Pursuant to 12 O.S. § 39, Document Available at Court Clerk's Office
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