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Protesters, police clash after marchers take stand over police brutality

The Detroit News
Police officers take people into custody as this officer pulls a woman out of the arrest zone. Protesters and police officers in riot gear clash on Randolph near Congress in downtown Detroit, Friday night, May 29, 2020, before a black male was shot by an unknown shooter on Congress behind the Checker Bar.
Police officers take people into custody as this officer pulls a woman out of the arrest zone. Protesters and police officers in riot gear clash on Randolph near Congress in downtown Detroit, Friday night, May 29, 2020, before a black male was shot by an unknown shooter on Congress behind the Checker Bar.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Police officers chase after people before taking them into custody.
Police officers chase after people before taking them into custody.
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Police officers chase after people before taking them into custody.
Police officers chase after people before taking them into custody.
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Police officers take this man into custody after he did a burnout at an intersection.
Police officers take this man into custody after he did a burnout at an intersection.
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A man consoles a woman who walks up in front of police officers, sits down and starts crying.
A man consoles a woman who walks up in front of police officers, sits down and starts crying.
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Police officers fan out to push back protesters.
Police officers fan out to push back protesters.
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A police officer grabs a protester during a rally calling for an end to police violence and justice for George Floyd in Detroit on Friday.
A police officer grabs a protester during a rally calling for an end to police violence and justice for George Floyd in Detroit on Friday.
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Police push back protesters.
Police push back protesters.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Protesters yell at police officers.
Protesters yell at police officers.
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Police take this man into custody.
Police take this man into custody.
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Police take this man into custody.
Police take this man into custody.
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Police take this man into custody.
Police take this man into custody.
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Police officers try to pull this driver out of her vehicle.
Police officers try to pull this driver out of her vehicle.
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Police officers holds shields as they form a line on Randolph near Congress in Detroit to hold back protesters.
Police officers holds shields as they form a line on Randolph near Congress in Detroit to hold back protesters.
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Protesters taunt police officers on Randolph and Congress.
Protesters taunt police officers on Randolph and Congress.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
This man stands in front of police officers.
This man stands in front of police officers.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
People raise their hands as they face off with police.
People raise their hands as they face off with police.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Police officers carry shields and wear riot helmets as they clash with protesters.
Police officers carry shields and wear riot helmets as they clash with protesters.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
People help a man that was pepper sprayed on Randolph near Congress.
People help a man that was pepper sprayed on Randolph near Congress.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Police officers secure the scene after a man was shot near protesting on May 29 in Detroit.
Police officers secure the scene after a man was shot near protesting on May 29 in Detroit.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
A man open carries his rifle as Detroit Fire EMS transport a man who was shot on Congress.
A man open carries his rifle as Detroit Fire EMS transport a man who was shot on Congress.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Police officers tackle protesters during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
Police officers tackle protesters during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
Protesters hold their hands up during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
Protesters hold their hands up during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
A protester is pinned down by police officers during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
A protester is pinned down by police officers during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
A police officer throw a protesters against a vehicle during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
A police officer throw a protesters against a vehicle during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
Police officers stand in line during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
Police officers stand in line during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
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A protester is handled by police officers during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
A protester is handled by police officers during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
Protesters run from a police officer spraying pepper spray during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
Protesters run from a police officer spraying pepper spray during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
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A protester is helped after being sprayed with pepper spray during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
A protester is helped after being sprayed with pepper spray during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
Police charge toward protesters during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
Police charge toward protesters during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
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Protesters sit in front of police officers during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020. (Nic Antaya, Special to The Detroit News)
Protesters sit in front of police officers during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020. (Nic Antaya, Special to The Detroit News)
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A police officer looks on during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
A police officer looks on during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
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A police officer is held back from charging a protester during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
A police officer is held back from charging a protester during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
A protesters comforts his friend during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
A protesters comforts his friend during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
A protester holds his hands up while facing police officers during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
A protester holds his hands up while facing police officers during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
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A protester holds his hands up while facing police officers during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
A protester holds his hands up while facing police officers during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
Protesters rally during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
Protesters rally during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
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Police officers stand in line during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
Police officers stand in line during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
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A protester yells during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
A protester yells during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
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A protester and police officer argue during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
A protester and police officer argue during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
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A protester is pushed by a police officer during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
A protester is pushed by a police officer during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
A police officer pins down a protester during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
A police officer pins down a protester during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
The scene of what is believed to be a shooting near a protest hotspot in downtown Detroit as seen from the apartment building above. Police have yet to confirm the shooting.
The scene of what is believed to be a shooting near a protest hotspot in downtown Detroit as seen from the apartment building above. Police have yet to confirm the shooting.
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Detroit Police lined up along Jefferson and Randolph in downtown Detroit on May 29, 2020. Protests have erupted across the country following the death of George Floyd earlier this week.
Detroit Police lined up along Jefferson and Randolph in downtown Detroit on May 29, 2020. Protests have erupted across the country following the death of George Floyd earlier this week.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
A Detroit police officer uses a shield to move protesters back as they try to free a police scout car that is trapped by protesters on Michigan Avenue, as hundreds of people protest the death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minnesota police officer earlier in the week.
A Detroit police officer uses a shield to move protesters back as they try to free a police scout car that is trapped by protesters on Michigan Avenue, as hundreds of people protest the death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minnesota police officer earlier in the week.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
DPD mounted police officers move protesters back as they try to free a police scout car that is trapped among protesters during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit.
DPD mounted police officers move protesters back as they try to free a police scout car that is trapped among protesters during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Police officers of foot and on horseback move protesters out of the way of a trapped police scout car on Rosa Parks at Michigan Ave.
Police officers of foot and on horseback move protesters out of the way of a trapped police scout car on Rosa Parks at Michigan Ave.
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A DPD mounted police officer moves protesters back as other mounted units try to free a police scout car that is trapped among other protesters.
A DPD mounted police officer moves protesters back as other mounted units try to free a police scout car that is trapped among other protesters.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
A large crowd of demonstrators protesting against police brutality and violence against African Americans march down Lafayette Blvd. in Detroit on Friday, May 29, 2020.
A large crowd of demonstrators protesting against police brutality and violence against African Americans march down Lafayette Blvd. in Detroit on Friday, May 29, 2020.
John T. Greilick, The Detroit News
A huge crowd of protesters against police brutality march down Lafayette Blvd. in Detroit on Friday, May 29, 2020.
A huge crowd of protesters against police brutality march down Lafayette Blvd. in Detroit on Friday, May 29, 2020.
John T. Greilick, The Detroit News
A large crowd of demonstrators protesting against police brutality and violence against African Americans march down Lafayette Blvd. in Detroit on Friday, May 29, 2020.
A large crowd of demonstrators protesting against police brutality and violence against African Americans march down Lafayette Blvd. in Detroit on Friday, May 29, 2020.
John T. Greilick, The Detroit News
A huge crowd of protesters against police brutality march down Lafayette Blvd. in Detroit, Friday.
A huge crowd of protesters against police brutality march down Lafayette Blvd. in Detroit, Friday.
John T. Greilick, The Detroit News
A large crowd of demonstrators protesting police brutality and violence against African Americans gather at Woodward and Mack Avenue in Detroit on Friday, May 29, 2020.
A large crowd of demonstrators protesting police brutality and violence against African Americans gather at Woodward and Mack Avenue in Detroit on Friday, May 29, 2020.
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A DPD mounted police officer moves protesters back as other mounted units try to free a police scout car that is trapped among other protesters.
A DPD mounted police officer moves protesters back as other mounted units try to free a police scout car that is trapped among other protesters.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
A protester carries his bike above his head while marching along Michigan Avenue.
A protester carries his bike above his head while marching along Michigan Avenue.
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A protesters flies the US flag up side down, which signifies distress, as he passes a DPD scout car on Michigan Avenue in Detroit.
A protesters flies the US flag up side down, which signifies distress, as he passes a DPD scout car on Michigan Avenue in Detroit.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
A Detroit police officer uses a shield to move protesters back as they try to free a police scout car that is trapped by protesters.
A Detroit police officer uses a shield to move protesters back as they try to free a police scout car that is trapped by protesters.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
A protester yells at Detroit Police Special Response Team members as they back onto Trumbull.
A protester yells at Detroit Police Special Response Team members as they back onto Trumbull.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
A police officer makes a protester move her bike out of the way.
A police officer makes a protester move her bike out of the way.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Protesters follow a Detroit Police Special Response Team vehicle with police officers in gas masks as they slowly back up on Michigan Avenue towards downtown Detroit.
Protesters follow a Detroit Police Special Response Team vehicle with police officers in gas masks as they slowly back up on Michigan Avenue towards downtown Detroit.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
A protester flies the US flag up side down, which signifies distress, as protesters march on Michigan Ave. towards downtown Detroit.
A protester flies the US flag up side down, which signifies distress, as protesters march on Michigan Ave. towards downtown Detroit.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
A member of the DPD Special Response Team wears a gas mask as he backs up his scout car on Michigan Ave.
A member of the DPD Special Response Team wears a gas mask as he backs up his scout car on Michigan Ave.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Protesters follow a Detroit Police Special Response Team vehicle with police officers in gas masks as they slowly back up on Michigan Ave. towards downtown Detroit.
Protesters follow a Detroit Police Special Response Team vehicle with police officers in gas masks as they slowly back up on Michigan Ave. towards downtown Detroit.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
A large crowd of demonstrators protesting against police brutality and violence against African Americans march down Lafayette Blvd. in Detroit.
A large crowd of demonstrators protesting against police brutality and violence against African Americans march down Lafayette Blvd. in Detroit.
John T. Greilick, The Detroit News
Protesters follow a Detroit Police Special Response Team vehicle with police officers in gas masks as they slowly back up on Michigan Ave. towards downtown Detroit.
Protesters follow a Detroit Police Special Response Team vehicle with police officers in gas masks as they slowly back up on Michigan Ave. towards downtown Detroit.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
People protest in front of Detroit Police HQ on Third.
People protest in front of Detroit Police HQ on Third.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Protest organizer Meeko Williams, of Detroit, talks on the mic.
Protest organizer Meeko Williams, of Detroit, talks on the mic.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Samantha Jamdro, center, of Redford, originally of MN, attends the protest.
Samantha Jamdro, center, of Redford, originally of MN, attends the protest.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Olivia Colon, right, 7, protests with her dad, Richard Colon, both of Detroit.
Olivia Colon, right, 7, protests with her dad, Richard Colon, both of Detroit.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Detroit City Council President Pro-Tem Mary Sheffield gets emotional on the mic.
Detroit City Council President Pro-Tem Mary Sheffield gets emotional on the mic.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
People protest in the DPD parking lot.
People protest in the DPD parking lot.
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People protest in the Detroit Police Department parking lot.
People protest in the Detroit Police Department parking lot.
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People protest in the DPD parking lot.
People protest in the DPD parking lot.
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Protesters walk in front of DPD HQ.
Protesters walk in front of DPD HQ.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Chucks Leps, of Detroit, carries a portrait of victim George Floyd, as protester march in front of DPD HQ.
Chucks Leps, of Detroit, carries a portrait of victim George Floyd, as protester march in front of DPD HQ.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
People protest in the DPD parking lot.
People protest in the DPD parking lot.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Alexis Olechowski, of Detroit, sits on the shoulders of her friend, James Cox, of Royal Oak, as they protest in the DPD HQ parking lot.
Alexis Olechowski, of Detroit, sits on the shoulders of her friend, James Cox, of Royal Oak, as they protest in the DPD HQ parking lot.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Victoria Burton-Harris, of Grosse Pointe, a candidate for Wayne County prosecutor, talks on the mic.
Victoria Burton-Harris, of Grosse Pointe, a candidate for Wayne County prosecutor, talks on the mic.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
People protest in the DPD parking lot.
People protest in the DPD parking lot.
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Abraham Aiyash, of Hamtramk, a candidate for the state representative in district 4, talks on the mic. ]
Abraham Aiyash, of Hamtramk, a candidate for the state representative in district 4, talks on the mic. ]
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Danielle Mikhael, of Hazel Park, attends the protest.
Danielle Mikhael, of Hazel Park, attends the protest.
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District 5 Police Commissioner Willie Burton, of Detroit, attends the protest.
District 5 Police Commissioner Willie Burton, of Detroit, attends the protest.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Protesters march on Michigan Avenue in front of Detroit police headquarters
Protesters march on Michigan Avenue in front of Detroit police headquarters
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Protesters march on Michigan Ave. in front of DPD HQ.
Protesters march on Michigan Ave. in front of DPD HQ.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Protesters march on Michigan Ave. at Trumbull.
Protesters march on Michigan Ave. at Trumbull.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Protesters march on Michigan Ave.
Protesters march on Michigan Ave.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
As Detroit police officers escort protesters on Michigan Avenue westbound, protesters turn and confront officers at Rosa Parks Blvd.
As Detroit police officers escort protesters on Michigan Avenue westbound, protesters turn and confront officers at Rosa Parks Blvd.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
This protester makes obscene gestures at the police.
This protester makes obscene gestures at the police.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
A DPD Sgt. tells this protester to move to the sidewalk after the agitated protesters makes obscene gestures at police while standing in the middle of Michigan Ave. near Rosa Parks.
A DPD Sgt. tells this protester to move to the sidewalk after the agitated protesters makes obscene gestures at police while standing in the middle of Michigan Ave. near Rosa Parks.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
This protester holds his hand in the air after making obscene gestures at the police.
This protester holds his hand in the air after making obscene gestures at the police.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Protesters raise their fists while gathered outside the Detroit Police Department during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
Protesters raise their fists while gathered outside the Detroit Police Department during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
Protesters raise their fists while gathered outside the Detroit Police Department during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
Protesters raise their fists while gathered outside the Detroit Police Department during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
Kaylen Pack Detroit raises her fist while outside the Detroit Police Department during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
Kaylen Pack Detroit raises her fist while outside the Detroit Police Department during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
Protesters raise their fists while gathered outside the Detroit Police Department during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
Protesters raise their fists while gathered outside the Detroit Police Department during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
Protesters raise their fists while gathered outside the Detroit Police Department during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
Protesters raise their fists while gathered outside the Detroit Police Department during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
Protesters raise their fists while gathered outside the Detroit Police Department during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
Protesters raise their fists while gathered outside the Detroit Police Department during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
A protester holds his hands up while facing a police officer during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
A protester holds his hands up while facing a police officer during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
A protester argues with a police officer during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
A protester argues with a police officer during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
A protester vandalizes a police vehicle during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
A protester vandalizes a police vehicle during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
A police vehicle is vandalized during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
A police vehicle is vandalized during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
A protester puts a rosary on a vandalized police vehicle during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
A protester puts a rosary on a vandalized police vehicle during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
Protesters raise their fists at the Monument to Joe Louis during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
Protesters raise their fists at the Monument to Joe Louis during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
A protester looks on during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
A protester looks on during a demonstration against police brutality in Detroit on Friday, May 30, 2020.
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