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Friday, July 20, 2018

Facebook Posts Convict Idaho Man In Nevada Trial - First Amendment Be Damned!

Todd Engel, Bundy Ranch Defendant, Sentenced Using Government Claims Unrelated To Charges To Which He Was Convicted.

 

 

July 19, 2018

Federal Court Las Vegas Nevada

If "speech" is a crime we may all be guilty, depending on who is making the rules.  It was a report by Cambridge Analytica that brought Mark Zuckerberg to testify before Congress in which he had to admit he and the team he employs was playing favorites with topics, groups and individuals who met Facebook criterion for progressive/left leaning views, while censoring others who were more conservative.  Although Facebook left videos up of individuals, who were committing REAL crimes like the group who kidnapped a mentally disabled individual and hazed them on Facebook Live, people like Diamond and Silk were deemed "unsafe" by Facebook.  Now that Social Media is our modern day "town square" government officials of all ranks seek to silence The People from speaking their mind.


Diamond and Silk labeled "Unsafe" by Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook


Judge Gloria Navarro presided in the Sentencing Hearing for Todd Engel (Idaho) for a conviction rendered him in Trial #1 of the Tier #3 (The Gunmen) portion of the Bundy Ranch Trial or the Standup At Bunkerville Nevada 2014 where Engel received a guilty verdict on charges of Obstruction Of Justice and Interstate Travel & Aide To Extortion, neither of which are firearms related, nor do they have enhancements attached.  Yet the prosecutors are trying to sidestep the actual trial, and sentence him to serve time for crimes for which he was not convicted.

https://itmattershowyoustand.com/portfolio/case-216-cr-00046-gmn-pal-document-1903-filed-042417-page-1-11/





On October 8, 2017 Todd Engel wrote to supporters outlining the details of his Pre-Sentencing Report explaining how the Probation Office did the Prosecutions bidding in including sentencing guidelines that were not included in the Jury's verdict recommending Engel serve time for crimes he was never guilty of.


The courtroom was packed today with BLM Agents, FBI and Secret Service and supporters were seated on both sides of the gallery. Today the Prosecution Team Consisting of Steven Myhre, Daniel Schiess and Nadia Ahmed who used this very report to garner a sentence for Todd for 14 years!  Most of the evidence presented by the Prosecutors in court at sentencing consisted largely of Todd Engel's Facebook posts, some of which were NOT posted by Engel but by others using his account.  In Todd's defense, in his own words, he accepted responsibility for them though he pointed out to Judge Navarro nothing he said was of a violent or threatening manner and asserted his inalienable right to the First Amendment.  Todd's Attorney, Warren Markowitz stood to defend his client by reminding Judge Navarro that Engel was in constant communication with the Nevada Highway Patrol on the bridge over the wash, did not threaten anyone and pointed his firearm at no one.  Markowitz was successful at getting the term "sniper" stricken from the documents, as Engel, along with hundreds of others, traveled to the wash expecting to see the cattle released when surprised to find the Bureau of Land Management and National Parks Service in a military formation with weapons drawn.  Engel simply asked NHP if they were aware of this and ultimately ducked behind a jersey barrier for cover, "no weapons pointing" in the words of Dan Love.




The Prosecution used the Facebook post of Cliven Bundy telling the public what was transpiring at his ranch for several days when the BLM accosted Davey Bundy, apprehended him after throwing him to the ground and grinding his face into the gravel on the shoulder of the road and interrogating him at a BLM office then driving him one and a half hours to Las Vegas hoping to find a way to imprison him but kicking him to the curb a day later with only a sack lunch.  Cliven told the public about the "First Amendment Area" the BLM had erected with construction fencing off a distant freeway exit far from the Bundy property and pestered people all across the Bunkerville area to go to the area if they had something to say, "the public land was not a place to do it".  The public saw video posted by many, of Margaret Houston being approached from the back and body-slammed to the ground by an out of control BLM Agent and Ammon Bundy tased three times as the crowd help fight off the electrified barbs while attack dogs were sicked on the people, but the Prosecution insisted that just by the public "liking" and "sharing" a Facebook post and showing up to support and defend the Bundy's against a clearly tyrannical government with firearms, this, was "threatening" to Law Enforcement, who Schiess told the Judge were a "protected class" and above the law.  It was very clear throughout the hearing that the government, including Judge Gloria Navarro, was hell-bent on making Todd Engel an "example" to scare off the hopes of anyone else ever standing up to a tyrannical government.  This was evident in the extremely harsh verdict handed down in court today.


It is evermore proof that the government, at all levels, considers The People guilty until proven innocent and, although a jury of your peers does not convict you, they will throw the book at you anyway.  Proof of this was exhibited as the Prosecutors brought up EVERY minor offense Todd was ever accused of back to puberty, demonstrating how all your past deeds will come back to haunt you.  One of the frustrating things about this hearing was that Daniel Schiess, who never presented ANY evidence in the trial Todd garnered convictions in, nor was he even a part of the Prosecution Team then, was allowed to present evidence not related to the convictions at all.  He spoke of "truth, justice and the American way" and was allowed to bring forth the "restitution" bill presented not by evidence, but by using the fictitious "cattle grazing fees" owed to the government plus punitive damages suffered by the BLM and requiring Engel be responsible for paying them back, and if the Prosecution decides to swing it, require the other Defendants who entered into Plea Agreements, to pitch in.  This was ultimately rescheduled for September 2018.  The Prosecution finally had to admit that it wasn't about spending 2.5 -3.5 million to recover a 1 million dollar BLM cattle rustling operation it was about getting the cattle off the land.  Scheiss accused Engel of trying to create another Ruby Ridge or Waco telling the Judge how Engel made demands of the BLM and threatened them "if they didn't back down this would continue".  Schiess told the court "we are a nation of laws" and "we solve our disputes in the courtroom" and "Police Officers and Law Enforcement are a privileged class with special protection".  Scheiss also told the Judge that Engel should suffer for not telling everyone on Facebook that the information Cliven was telling the public was not correct, despite there being BLM snipers on and around the Bundy Ranch for months prior to the day at the wash.  Scheiss also told the Judge that Engel made a visit to his local County Sheriff and told him he was "ready to wage a war with the Federal Government", yet NONE of this was presented as evidence in Todd's trial.  Schiess brought up the fact that Engel attended the protest at Sugar Pine Mine, where again, no one was hurt or injured, and how he traveled to Malheur Wildlife Refuge where LaVoy Finicum was assassinated by Oregon State Police and their operatives.  Schiess claims "they need a harsh sentence in order to have further respect for the law and law enforcement.  In this country we have a society where we resolve our disputes peacefully and we respect the law.  Obviously Todd Engel blames the Federal Government of where he is today".  Scheiss claimed that "the feds, the BLM and the police where hurt by this experience".  He told the Judge that Engel's actions were much worse than Jerry Delumus but closer to Greg Burleson's, who received 87 months and 68 years respectfully.  Scheiss said that Engel made threats and that "victims need justice which is a part of the judicial system".

Judge Gloria Navarro Obama Appointee Harry Reid Puppet.

Todd Engel stood to plead his own defense against the PSR and was told by Judge Gloria Navarro that he doesn't have the right to speak that his Attorney should speak for him.  Todd told the Judge "I would not be here today if I had not made those posts on Facebook.  I posted stuff on Facebook and it's going to put me in prison"!  Judge Navarro told Engel he is "still in denial and needs a therapist".  She silenced him right away, like she always does, and used this against him in his sentencing since he insisted on defending himself against the charges in the report.  Judge Navarro handed down the sentence of 168 months.  Todd's Attorney Warren Markowitz stood to defend Todd arguing that there is evidence being presented in this Hearing that was not presented at trial and that the person who wrote the damage report was not a part of the investigation.  Markowitz continued telling the court "we are a nation of laws and rules but we are also a nation of rebels.  We are a nation who stand and protest against injustice, this is the very core of our founding.  The People rise to show the government WHO they work for, and Todd is respectful of the law.  He goes to protest because he believes in our country and that the government DOES work for The People".

Todd Engel was escorted out of the courtroom and while exiting said, "freedom isn't free, and this is not over"!  Markowitz will appeal the case in which the government is not a victim, there were no shots fired and no one was injured.

Details of Todd Engel's Sentencing Hearing with Special Message from Ammon Bundy.  Click the Photo to watch the Video.


If there are any Grand Jury or Trial Jury Members from this case, please listen to this plea for help on behalf of Todd Engel and the other men convicted or entered into plea deals.  It is very important that you hear the certified evidence of this case so that may set these innocent men free.  Please visit this link.

How Facebook Censors Your Speech.  Click the Photo to Watch the Video.

"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me".

After the court hearing Kelli Cooper, sister of Todd Engel, released the following statement:

"Judge Navarro would not let family speak yesterday so I will speak now and forever until this wrong is made right.
Todd was not the one in a law enforcement uniform throwing an unarmed, defenseless woman to the ground.
Todd was not the one in a law enforcement uniform grinding a mans face in the gravel for simply taking pictures by the side of the road.
Todd was not the one in a law enforcement uniform pointing weapons at unarmed women and children.
Todd was not the one in a law enforcement uniform making fun of the protesters physical appearances and picking out which ones they were going to kill first.
Todd was the one on the bridge begging for help from the ones in a law enforcement uniform. The same ones who testified under oath that he was “helpful.”
THE UNIFORM DOES NOT MAKE THE MAN-THE MAN MAKES THE UNIFORM".







Sign the petition for a Presidential Pardon of the the remaining Defendants who entered into Plea Agreements and are serving time in relation to the Bundy Ranch Case.  In my opinion, Micah McGuire should be added to this petition.

Click the Photo to Watch the Video.


Update-
September 20, 2018 - Here is an outline of restitution owed by Todd Engel according to Judge Gloria Navarro's order.

Docket Text:
MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS - Restitution Hearing as to Todd C. Engel held on 9/20/2018 before Chief Judge Gloria M. Navarro. Crtrm Administrator: Aaron Blazevich; AUSA: Daniel Schiess with FBI Agent Mike Abercrombie; Def Counsel: Warren Markowitz; Court Reporter/Recorder: Araceli Bareng; Time of Hearing: 9:20 a.m. - 10:01 a.m.; Courtroom: 7D;

"Defendant is present in custody with leg restraints. The Court makes preliminary statements. Mr. Markowitz makes arguments regarding his position on restitution. Mr. Schiess responds. The Court finds that restitution is mandatory in this case. The Court determines that the Defendant's ability to pay restitution will not be taken into consideration in this case. Mr. Markowitz makes arguments regarding the inability of government employee wages and costs to be imposed as restitution. The Court finds that the expenses were necessary to complete or attempt to complete the operation which is at issue in the indictment."

The Court imposes the following amounts of restitution:
BLM Costs:
BLM Labor Costs: $518,955.97.
BLM Contract Costs: $1,025,542.53.
TOTAL BLM Costs: $1,544,498.50.
FBI Costs:
FBI Las Vegas Employee Costs: $62,255.31.
FBI Los Angeles Employee Costs: $18,405.07.
FBI Los Angeles Travel Costs: $11,631.45.
TOTAL FBI Costs: $92,291.83.
TOTAL Amount of Restitution Ordered: $1,636,790.33

"The Court orders and imposes restitution and associated conditions. Amended Judgment to follow. Mr. Markowitz makes an oral motion to stay restitution pending appeal. The Court DENIES the motion. Mr. Markowtiz requests the Defendant be allowed to change his facility designation on the Amended Judgment to FCI Sheridan as Mr. Engel's family is moving closer to this location and Mr. Engel has allergies at the current facility. The Court will amend its recommendation to the US Bureau of Prisons on the Amended Judgment. The Court adjourns. Defendant is remanded to custody.

What's missing is the over $160,000 a year interest on the restitution which would bring it to over 5 million dollars by the time he's released".

I continue to look for the actual document on the above proceedings, I only quote what was reported in several publications.
  

Update-
Todd Engel recently penned a letter dated September 18, 2018 entitled "A Long Train Of Abuses".  Read it here. 

Update-
October 24, 2018 Todd Engel's Attorney Warren Markowitz gives an update on Todd's case.
 


Update -
December 12, 2018



Update -
November 21, 2019 
The Appeal Brief is filed and available for download at Docs.FreeToddEngel.com and the government has until the 20th of May to respond. Expecting the oral arguments for Todd's appeal to be sometime in the 1st quarter of the coming year (2020).




Update -
Todd Engel case scheduled for opening arguments May 28, 2020.  You can tune in online for proceedings.  When I get the link I'll post it.  Listen to an update from his Attorney below.




Update -
May 28, 2020
Warren Markowitz appeared before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals via phone, while the Prosecuting Attorney Adam Flake appeared via internet where he and Judges William A. Fletcher, Jay Scott Bybee and Paul J. Watford all appeared on camera from their offices due to the COVID19 Crisis.  Markowitz began by establishing several points he would like the Judges to consider.  Number one, that the Standby Counsel, which Judge Gloria Navarro abruptly required to represent Todd during his Nevada trial, was a "Structural Defect" and denied Todd his Sixth Amendment Right to "be confronted with the witnesses against him; the compulsory process for obtaining witnesses", known as the Compulsory Clause.  Number two, denial of a New Trial Motion based on the Dismissal by Judge Navarro of the Tier 1 Defendants (Trial #3).  Third, a Review and dismissal of the financial obligations for Restitution based on an improper calculation by the government.  And finally, this is what Markowitz dedicated his time to while the others had but only a brief mention; denial of Engel's right to direct his trial as he saw fit, via the Sixth Amendment right to represent himself.  Markowitz emphasized that the court was in "fear" of a mistrial.  He testified that Judge Navarro held a Faretta Hearing which was used to convince Engel "it would be dangerous to move ahead without Counsel."  Markowitz told how Judge Navarro told Todd before the Jury that "if [you] ask a question wrong you may have your right to self represent revoked."  What brought this on in Todd's Trial was the fact that he brought up the subject of a "Criminal Investigation" in regards to Bureau of Land Management employee Dan Love.  Judge Watford brought up this point in the hearing asking Markowitz if Engel was warned about what he was or wasn't allowed to so or say in his own defense?  Markowitz was not prepared to answer specifics in regards to this question.  Watford pointed to the fact that Engel asked a witness about an "investigation" that didn't exist.  You must understand that the "law" is about WORDS and PUNCTUATION!  So, the Judge is driving home the fact that Dan Love was not technically under "investigation", but an IOG Report on Love's criminal behavior during the Burning Man Festival.  The Investigation began in 2015 where Dan Love threatened fellow employees, among other things.  So, Love was technically not facing a Criminal Investigation.

Judge Watford asked Markowitz if it was improper to relieve Engel of his right to represent himself the rest of the afternoon?  Markowitz responded, "yes."  Watford asked, "because?"  Markowitz, "the Court was already weighing mistrial and making Engel sit down and installing Standby Counsel."  Markowitz also told how the Judge did not inform the Jury of what was taking place and why.  "It made Engel look guilty."  He also testified to the fact that Standby Counsel made it known that he was there for the Court alone!  This resulted in the Structural Error and denied Engel control over his own defense, as Standby was being used as a "filter."  Markowitz emphasized that Brady should be considered, but Standby Counsel appointment infringed on Engel's Sixth Amendment Right.

U.S. Department of Justice Adam Flake had his turn to defend the governments claim that Judge Navarro was justified in her abrupt censure of Todd Engel in his own defense, sighting that Engel had filed for the OIG Report on Dan Love stating there was an "investigation" over it.  Flake acknowledged that fact that USDOJ was not going to call Dan Love, in order to keep him from being questioned by Engel.  He noted that "the defense wanted to call Love in an effort to impeach him, because he was the subject of an IOG Investigation."  Flake claimed that because Engel used the term "criminal investigation" he should be disqualified from representing himself, also admitting Engel was not told directly that he could not bring up the subject of Love's Investigation.  Flake said, " it was out of left field", telling the Court none of the other Defendants would be allowed to call Dan Love either.

Judge Bybee engaged in grilling Flake about the fact that Engel was not specifically asked not to ask the witness about Dan Love's "investigation".  Judge Bybee told Flake he could find no record in the transcript where Engel was specifically told not to go there saying, "how is this revoking Engel's right to self represent a proportional response under ANY of the cases dealing with Faretta Rights?"  Flake responded, " Navarro thought it was clear to Engel he was not to bring up Dan Love's investigation."  Bybee continued, "doesn't this type of thing happen, a defendant asking a question they probably shouldn't have asked because the district court had told them not to?  Doesn't that type of thing happen all the time?"  Flake, laughing and grinning said, "it happens all the time of course, but it is special because of the length of the trial, the amount of litigation specifically on Dan Love."  Judge Bybee, "why not turn to the Jury and say, ignore the question?  This happens all the time."  Flake responded, "I think the court was in its discretion to do so, but I want to emphasize, the courts decision was based on HOW the trial played out."  Judge Bybee, "do you know of any case where someones Faretta Rights were suspended rather than taken away?  He could have come back and represented himself."  Flake, "I don't know of any case like that.  If it was an error, it was structural error, it was not harmless, but Navarro felt Engel would not follow her orders, saying, 'I'm not going to risk it'."

At this point Judge Fletcher quizzed Flake, "On Risk.  What was the threat, if there even was a threat, that if Engel serf-represented, that he would ask further questions, be disruptive or would continue to be a 'threat' or a problem?"  Flake responded, "Judge Navarro's observation that he 'will not follow my orders.  Engel was proud of his effort to slide something by me'."  Judge Fletcher said, "there are not facts to support this case.  Were there any more Love type questions that were lurking?"  Flake told the judge, "I don't know about any future questions."  Flethcer said with emphasis, "the reason I am focusing on this is because your are basing it on RISK, so what's the Risk?"  Flake continued to parrot that Judge Navarro was emphatic that Engel would not obey her orders, and then he revealed the fact that Navarro did not want to have to declare a Mistrial, stating, "the Risk is the Mistrial!"  Fletcher continued, "Risk of not obeying orders?  Risk of [Navarro] declaring a mistrial?  I am having trouble with the risk of asking more questions that might result in a mistrial, can you help me on that?"

Judge Watford stepped in by saying, "what specifically happened, or what was said, that would have resulted in a mistrial?"  Flake responded, "it was WHAT the defense wanted to talk about, and the Judges response.  Navarro said, 'no, you cannot bring up Loves IOG'."  Judge Watford continued, "how is anyone to know if they ask one improper question it's game over?"  Flake gave reference to Illinois v Allen.  Watford called Flake on the fact that this was not quite the same situation saying, "if Engel were a BAR Attorney and this happened the Judge would not be happy.  The Judge may say, 'we are going to have a Contempt Hearing on this'.  It would be very unusual for a Judge in this situation say, 'you are off this case; there is another lawyer who can do this, but you're gone'!  It appears to be quite a severe sanction to do this to a lay person saying, 'I'm denying you your Constitutional Right to represent yourself when there's been no prior bad question without warning."  Flake, "Judge Navarro felt it was necessary so Engel wouldn't subvert the trial.  It was quite obvious at this point that the Prosecution had made Todd's case so, Markowitz concluded with several minutes left on the clock.

I have produced a video of the online proceedings if you'd like to watch.  It includes a precursor by Eric and Andrea Parker and the United States Nevada Department of Justice Hearing to have Judge Gloria Navarro's Judgement of case dismissed with prejudice overturned.  The Engel Case takes up the remainder. 


Click the Photo to Watch the Video.

Angie Bundy's (Ryan's wife) Assessment:




BREAKING!
August 6, 2020

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated Todd Engel's Conviction!  Judge Bybee wrote the Decision stating, "A jury convicted Appellant Todd Engel of obstruction of justice and interstate travel in aid of extortion. He contends that the district court violated the Sixth Amendment during his trial when the court terminated his right to represent himself and appointed standby counsel to represent him instead. We hold that Engel’s conduct was not sufficiently disruptive to justify termination of his right to selfrepresentation. Because this is a structural error, we vacate Engel’s conviction and remand for a new trial."  Todd's Attorney, Warren Markowitz is eagerly awaiting his release from Prison, where he will be a free man once again in Nevada and may return to his home state of Idaho.

Watch Warren Markowitz announcement below.




Update -
September 9, 2020

Warren Markowitz gives an update on Todd's Release.




BREAKING -

September 15, 2020

Todd Engel embraced by family and friends as he was FINALLY released from prison (Lompoc) about an hour ago!  Welcome Home Todd!😁


Click the Photo to Watch the Video.

View the Documents of Release at this link.

Todd STILL needs financial help.  Please help Todd with his legal expenses by donating now through Funded Justice. 

Bonus Material -

https://agenda21truth.blogspot.com/2018/03/buying-elections-using-facebook-data.html
https://www.bitchute.com/video/cHSEWbtzXWkr/
https://www.westernjournal.com/two-trump-supporting-black-women-reportedly-deemed-unsafe-to-community-by-facebook/
https://agenda21truth.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html 
https://agenda21truth.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_17.html 
https://itmattershowyoustand.com/portfolio/case-216-cr-00046-gmn-pal-document-1903-filed-042417-page-1-11/
https://agenda21truth.blogspot.com/2018/01/jeff-sessions-demotes-steven-myhre-in.html
http://www.warrenmarkowitzesq.com/
https://www.bitchute.com/video/EXAPfThWAzBc/
https://youtu.be/JTGn_NbK6wQ 
https://youtu.be/YVqn9cVblW4
https://youtu.be/tt3IFLIgIEw 
https://youtu.be/EkWrT7ojMm8 
https://www.bitchute.com/video/afLFSa7CLvbl/
https://agenda21truth.blogspot.com/2018/07/ammon-bundy-urgent-callout-to-nevada.html 
https://www.bitchute.com/video/i5MLYSaOozE/
http://thewashingtonstandard.com/sister-of-bundy-ranch-standoff-defendant-wrongfully-sentenced-todd-engel-was-not-the-one-in-a-law-enforcement-uniform-committing-crimes/
https://www.spreaker.com/user/agenda21truth2/ammon-bundy-andrea-parker-on-sentencing-_1 
https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/pardon-remaining-defendants-stood-bundys-bunkerville 
https://www.bitchute.com/video/EXAPfThWAzBc/
https://www.facebook.com/notes/it-matters-how-you-stand/a-long-train-of-abuses-by-todd-c-engel/1211139305701199/ 
https://youtu.be/idO7Ig6t9Js
https://youtu.be/wf0IWFT_18g
https://box.digitallawyer.cloud/cloud/index.php/s/dpkGzGe3w2YxiQE?path=%2FEngel%20Appeal%20Brief#pdfviewer
https://youtu.be/ZcAKWg2MiyY 
https://box.digitallawyer.cloud/cloud/index.php/s/dpkGzGe3w2YxiQE
https://www.fundedjustice.com/campaigns/freetoddengel/pay 
https://agenda21truth.blogspot.com/2018/04/more-whistle-blower-memos-being.html
https://agenda21truth.blogspot.com/2018/07/ammon-bundy-urgent-callout-to-nevada.html
https://youtu.be/rqp22nREqIk
https://www.warrenmarkowitzesq.com
http://members.calbar.ca.gov/fal/Licensee/Detail/231572
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_A._Fletcher
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Bybee
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_J._Watford
https://agenda21truth.blogspot.com/2020/04/pandemic-or-panic-what-experts-are_6.html
https://agenda21truth.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compulsory_Process_Clause
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gloria_Navarro
https://nccs.net/blogs/americas-founding-documents/bill-of-rights-amendments-1-10
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faretta_v._California
https://agenda21truth.blogspot.com/2017/02/ethical-violations-and-misconduct-by.html
https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/397/337/
https://agenda21truth.blogspot.com/p/judge-gloria-navarrodoj-third-times.html
https://www.bitchute.com/video/8XZLXFFyqtQ6/
https://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2020/08/06/18-10293.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxzpuYnHI6E
https://www.bitchute.com/video/6kHMdi9Zs4mU/
https://fundrazr.com/freetoddengel?ref=ab_73wlVmSRFrz73wlVmSRFrzhttps://www.bitchute.com/video/l1jBtddB8zfG/ 

 

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