He'd had been playin' basketball that evening. Wright claimed her coerced confession was the result of ineffective counsel and her constitutional rights to due process and protection from self-incrimination were violated. First published on May 12, 2018 / 11:02 PM. Armstrong's prayers were answered seven years after the murder of Lorenzen Wright on Nov. 9, 2017. He was born on November 4, 1975 in Oxford, Mississippi. Gayle Rose | Lorenzen's friend: Well I know at the time Toney Armstrong was their chief of police, and this was very personal to him. And I do mean spend. And I said, "Well, I figured he might just be outta town, he's not answerin' the phone call." Kelvin Cowans: Sherra is the type of person where she can make you go jump off a bridge, get back up, go back up there and jump again, OK. After Turner's arrest, Sherra and Cowans spoke by phone again. After Sierra Simone Wright, his infant daughter, died in March 2003, he established the Sierra Simone Wright Scholarship Fund. That day, using more precise cell phone data and aided by cadaver dogs, the search was on. Alyssa Macon-Moore of the Memphis Police Department wrote in an e-mail to the AP that police were investigating the death of an unidentified man beside a wooded area about 15 miles . Her son, Lorenzen Wright, was murdered in 2010, and now she is facing Frierson's death. the grief over, you know, losing Lorenzen. KCAL NEWS REPORT: Memphis police just announced Lorenzen Wright's ex-wife is now charged with murder. Kelvin Cowans: I didn't even believe she had anything to do with it. What were Lorenzen Wright Body Measurements? This person who, for the past 25 years, had not had any sort of troubles, said John Keith Perry, Turners defense attorney. Marc Perrusquia: She also told the police that there were these mysterious gunmen who were stalking him in the days before the murder. It emerged that Robinson had conspired with Tuner as well as her cousin, Martin, to murder her ex-husband. In 2015, five years after the murder, Wright Robinson published Mr. And then they arrest this guy Billy Turner, who nobody ever even heard of. Two of Wright's children gave statements to the Tennessee Board of Parole to advocate for Sherra's early release in May 2022, while Marion spoke out against her release. Marion and her family drove out to Calvary Cemetery to celebrate Wright's birthday. Sierra Wright, Lorenzen Wright's youngest child, was born in 2002 but died 11 months later. It was July 19, 2010. Philanthropist Gayle Rose is as dedicated to the city of Memphis as Lorenzen was. What's goin' on? Who Are Bola Tinubus Children and What Do They Do For A Living? In the special, we hear from Lorenzen Wright's two youngest children, twin boys, Lamar and Shamar, now playing college basketball on the same team. You know, Memphis basketball was literally everything. Ultimately, it wasn't up to Sherra Wright. April Thompson: It was really kind of strange in how it happened that he had disappeared, and he was gone over all of these days, and nobody knew anything. July 27, 2019 / 11:03 PM Ms. Important forensic evidence was lost due to decomposition. Deborah Marion [yells in court]: How could you murder my son? According to the Commercial Appeal, "police sources confirmed earlier . Im like, I just spent almost three years of my life with a killer, he said. After her, were twins Lamar and Shamar Wright who were then followed by their youngest, another daughter, Sofia Wright, who today, is in her early teens. But he left nice looking kids here for his grandma. He is the first child of Lorenzen Wright and Sherra Wright and he is 26 years old. On the 18th of July 2010, Wright returned to Memphis in order to spend some time with his kids. According to the Shelby County Sheriff's . Sherra Wright Robinson pleaded guilty to facilitation of first-degree murder. Dr. Bill Adkins: They questioned, was he doin' it for laundering money? Lorenzen and Sherra Wright talk with the media about the death of their daughter Sierra The Commercial Appeal But it was a family tragedy in 2003 that would break Lorenzen's heart and. On Jan. 25, 2018, the real court of Shelby County weighed in. Simple as that," she said. It wasnt revisited until nine days later while the Memphis Police Department investigated Wrights disappearance. Wright, according to his ex-wife, left his home in Collierville, Tennessee on the night of July 18, 2010. Kelvin Cowans: I can't say it didn't work out because she was a awful person, but there were signs of greed that I wasn't used to. I advised her not to, because at that point, what difference does it make, said Ganguli. James Brown: Never had gotten romantically involved with an interview subject? Police ruled the case a homicide and began investigating. Who Is Sithelo Shozi, Andile Mpisanes Girlfriend and Baby Mama? The call was eventually tracked to an overgrown field where Wrights decomposing body was discovered. And she was like, "No, I don't want Herb to have it." They are steeped in faith. And fight they did. John Keith Perry Jr. [to reporters on March 19]: His family's a Christian family. Phil Dotson: I'd gotten a phone call from him that he had gotten in town. His mother and friends were in disbelief when they heard the news. Feb. 28, 2003 Sierra Wright, the 11-month-old daughter of Memphis Grizzlies' center Lorenzen Wright, died Saturday morning at the family's home in Memphis, Tenn. He picked up his eldest son from the gym and later dropped him off at his ex-wifes house. Lorenzen Wright played for several pro teams before ending up with his beloved hometown franchise, the Memphis Grizzlies. According to the Shelby. You need to let us know. Shes constantly saying about [other] women he [was] with some women.. Hello? . Assistant District Attorney Paul Hagerman is one of Shelby County's best prosecutors, but he's trying to manage expectations. The coroners report said he'd been hit by five bullets from two different guns: two shots to the head, two to the chest and one to his right arm. Also apprehended was a man named Billy Ray Turner. The Grizzlies were in the game early in the third quarter, leading by as many as seven, but the Mavericks took control for a 114-87 victory. Sherra Wright's bond was set at $20 million. Lorenzen Wright's Seven Children. Lorenzen Wright #42 of the Memphis Grizzlies shoots over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Memphis, Tenn.,April 11, 2006. Lorenzen fell behind on paying child support and maintenance (alimony). Wright, a former NBA lottery pick who played in the league for more than a decade, vanished on July 19. He was a generous heart. Watch fullscreen. But a good human being. Divers were able to recover one of the guns used to kill Wright, and Robinson was arrested. Instead, he called for help. They want to see me like I want to see them. Memphis Grizzlies player Lorenzen Wright tries to get his team psyched while coaching a scrimmage at his annual basketball camp in July 2005. Turner was a landscaper, a yardman who happened to be a deacon in a small country church that Sherra attended, said Memphis journalist Marc Perrusquia. "You can just listen to that tape and know he was in trouble," says Toney Armstrong, former director of police at the Memphis Police Department, who oversaw the investigation. Wright was known for his hard work on the court, but it was his work off the court that truly endeared him to his fans at home. Armstrong says his department never gave up on the investigation. In this Sept. 29, 2008, file photo, the Cleveland Cavaliers Lorenzen Wright poses at the team's NBA basketball media day in Independence, Ohio. In the call, the basketballer could be heard shouting damn followed by multiple gunshots. A Memphis native, the 6-foot-11 Wright played 13 seasons for the Memphis Grizzlies and four other NBA teams. Kelvin Cowans tried to put all the pieces together by writing a book about his complicated relationship with Sherra Wright. Lorenzen Wright, #42 of the Memphis Grizzlies, stands on the court during a game with the Portland Trail Blazers in Memphis, Tenn., Nov. 22, 2005. Sherra and Lorenze had 7 children in their marriage. Gayle Rose: He was one young man who was working to make a difference and he symbolized hope in our community. The Untold Story, Annette Roque Bio, Children, Facts About Matt Lauers Ex-wife. Lorenzen Wright made headlines as the seventh overall pick in the 1996 NBA draft but he also won the hearts of so many because of his impact on thousands of kids who were inspired by him. Marc Perrusquia: It's huge. Kelvin Cowans: Absolutely. Lorenzen Wright was 2.11 meters tall, or 6 feet and 11 inches tall. I think Lorenzen was killed for money. Two years before the murder, Lorenzen was in need of cash and sold two of his luxury cars to a man named Bobby Cole. Marc Perresquia: When you read this book, you go, like, "Wow.". Within months she was married, for a third time, to a music producer, Tim Robertson. Bipartisan Senate group unveils rail safety bill in response to Ohio derailment, What to know about Shigella bacteria as drug-resistant strain spreads. The ex-wife of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright pleaded guilty Thursday to facilitation of first-degree murder in his shooting death nine years ago, a surprise development in a high-profile case. On July 25, 2019, Wright Robinson agreed to a plea deal, pleading guilty to the facilitation of first-degree murder. Lorenzen Wright was a 34-year-old basketball player in the NBA, who played for a total of 13 seasons after being drafted seventh overall in the 1996 draft. Toney Armstrong: What was different about this particular case is that you're nine days behind. Because I miss them.. Marc Perrusquia: This $1 million insurance policy was set up for the benefit of their children. MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A judge reset a hearing on Tuesday to address a request by the ex-wife of slain NBA player Lorenzen Wright to throw out her guilty plea in his 2010 killing in Memphis, Tennessee. This eventually led them to Wrights remains in a wooded area on a desolate road that he used to take to get to his mothers house. April Thompson, an investigative reporter at WREG, the CBS affiliate in Memphis, was on this story from the start. HHS and the Department of Labor rolled out new policies and the task force on Monday, while also promising stronger follow up for children who are moved from shelters to live with sponsors in the U.S. Growing up in Oxford, Mississippi, Wright found a fierce passion for playing basketball. According to the Shelby County Sheriff's Department, Wright's wife, Sherra, checked on the child in her crib at about 10:30 a.m. and discovered that the baby wasn't breathing. Gossip started spreading and suspicion quickly fell on Sherra. It would prove to be a fateful meeting. April Thompson: Whoever had something to do with this -- it was something deep down. Later on, it was reported that a 911 call had been received from his cell phone in the early hours of July 19. Cowans, a journalist, started dating Wright Robinson that same year even though he admits their relationship crossed a professional line. But look at it in a positive light. The criminal case turned cold for the next seven years. Meanwhile the relationship between Lorenzen's ex-wife Sherra and Kelvin Cowans had soured. This is the true life story of retired NBA star, Lorenzen Wright. "So we drove to the house. On April 11, 1995, their first child Lorenzen Wright Jr. was born. Gayle Rose: there's some part of me, to be honest with you, that doesn't want to believe that, and just can't, can't take that in. She implied that Lorenzen was involved in some sort of drug transaction and was planning to "flip something for $110,000.". Toney Armstrong: I had already announced my retirement. How could you?". A week later on August 4, Lorenzen's hometown turned out in force to say one last emotional goodbye at the FedEx Forum. His problem was affluence and how to handle that affluence. But I think they wanna know the details of what happened, you know. My watch is a car, or my ring is a house, I mean, he was good to me. In college, Wright scored more than 1,000 points and was mentioned on All-American team Wright, a 6-foot-11 Memphis native and was a right-handed center who played in 778. They got the wrong guy.". The book revolved around a philandering NBA player who later gets murdered. Produced by Josh Gelman, Alvin Patrick and Jaime Hellmann. Being 6' 11" tall at 17 years old, he turned a lot of heads. LORENZEN WRIGHT [NEWS INTERVIEW] Thinking about what I'm going to be doing next year, whether I'm going to be at the University of Memphis or you know, in the NBA. Under Tennessee law, a petition for post-conviction relief seeks to have the conviction or sentence set aside or an appeal granted on claims that the conviction violated the state or U.S. constitution. Lorenzen Wright was one of 89 murder victims in Memphis in 2010. It was Rose's son, Max, that brought them together at a summer basketball camp. So that's an intriguing element to this. Both were arrested and charged in December 2017. Turner's trial has been scheduled for January after two delays. Wright, the Grizzlies' starting center, had flown with the team from Memphis following Friday night's 126-116 victory over Miami for Saturday night's game at Dallas. He especially loved his own. he's a cold-hearted murderer. And all of that should come out in court. When he saw the announcement of her arrest on the news, Cowans was blown away. At the time of his death, Wright was operating under a child support order requiring him to pay $16,650 a month in child support and another $10,000 a month in alimony, for a total of. Phil Dotson: All of the arrows were pointing towards her. After they learned about the plea, Wright Robinsons lawyers worried that Turner would strike a plea deal with prosecutors in the Wright murder case and testify against Wright Robinson. MEMPHIS (AP) A former Navy sailor and convicted killer testified Thursday that Lorenzen Wright's ex-wife asked him and another man to kill the former NBA player nearly 12 years ago in Atlanta. Not seeking death could signal that the prosecution believes this case is not open and shut. The couple eventually started dating and had their first child together -- a son named Lorenzen Jr. No. Just -- just gut-wrenching to sit across the desk and talk to her -- and to see the pain that -- that she was in. But on July 25 came stunning news. Billy Ray Turner is charged with conspiring with Wright's ex-wife in the slaying. Sgt. With the community still in shock, the city's mayor, A.C. Wharton, made this promise: Mayor A.C.Whatron [At memorial]: We are working night and day And that justice will be done. Toney Armstrong: If he is who this investigation says that he is -- he's a murderer. One of the children is said to have died during infancy. That frantic call was placed at 12:05 a.m. on the morning of July 19 -- just hours after Lorenzen was dropped off at Sherra's. The player had been hit by five bullets from two guns; two shots to the head, two to the chest and one to his right arm. I was like, Shes baring all, said Kelvin Cowans, referring to the book. If Henry Ford had seen this in his plants, he would have never become famous and rich, Becerra told staff during a meeting last summer in a recording. How did they find this gun in the lake? Phil Dotson: And, I ended up droppin' him off that night at about 10:00 p.m. And when I dropped him off, he said, "Let me go in here and deal with this. It's challenging. So, who conspired to murder Wright? And I can't -- I'm not gonna believe anything other then he's fine now. He was retired . Fighting to stay in the league, Wright was at the tail end of his career when he went back to the Hawks for a time, and then played for the Sacramento Kings and the Cleveland Cavaliers. He hadn't been resting for 12 years." Patricia Vassar, Deborah Wright's sister, sits down next to Lorenzen Wright's grave Sunday, November 13, 2022. The Times investigation identified more than 100 migrant children, some as young as 12 years old, who say theyre working overnight shifts and dangerous jobs for companies big and small throughout the U.S. President Joe Biden still has full confidence in Becerra, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Monday when asked about the secretarys job in light of the new report. Turner, a landscaper in the Memphis suburb of Collierville, and Sherra Wright attended the same church. I wouldn't never moved away with her if I thought she was guilty. Sherra claimed it was based on her life with Lorenzen. Wright, 34, had been missing for 10 days before his body was discovered. Prosecutors have decided not to seek the death penalty in the case, which is fine with Lorenzen's family. He would give people jobs, said Dotson. And the second claim? He pleaded guilty to possessing the firearm. Turner was indicted on first-degree murder charges and pleaded not guilty. Turner, on the other hand, insists on his innocence and his case will go to trial. Wright Robinson asked if she was allowed to reply, but her lawyers told her it was not a good idea. Martin claims that it was he who plotted with Billy Ray Turner and Sherra to kill Lorenzen Wright -- first in an aborted attempt in Atlanta --. [I thought] I cannot believe that your apex of life is still, How much money can I get? Cowans said. What you need to know, High winds, lots of dirt cause havoc across Plainview, Sam Elliott award winner for male actor in "1883". Lorenzen wright had seven children with sherra wright, one who died as an infant, according to abc news.sierra wright was born in 2002 and died just 11 months later from sudden infant death. Martin has not been charged in connection with Lorenzen Wrights death. The total was more than twice the highest level during Donald Trumps presidency in 2019. Billy Ray Turner is charged with conspiring with Sherra Wright to kill her ex-husband, retired NBA player Lorenzen Wright, whose body was found in a swampy field in Memphis in 2010. His success on the high school and collegiate levels in Memphis, Tennessee, eventually culminated into his being the seventh overall pick in the 1996 NBA draft when he headed to the Los Angeles Clippers. I'm like, "It's -- nothing is going to be enough for you.". "That's just not in this person's character to do this." Name: Lorenzen Wright ( Lorenzen Wright ) Born: November 04, 1975 Age: 34 years old Died: July 19, 2010 Birthplace: Mississippi, USA Height: 211 Feet Occupation: Basketball player Tags: sport, a basketball player More info: show Wikipedia 0.0 /5 ( 0 votes) Content: show Lorenzen Wright: biography The 34-year-old was shot to death in what police are calling a homicide. Over the next few years, Lorenzen and Sherra separated and later divorced. She's a great mom. In 2010, NBA player Lorenzen Wright died and left six surviving children by his ex-wife Sherra Wright-Robinson. He was back home with his family and with money in his pocket. For one, she was accused of misspending some of the $1 million life insurance policy that was intended for their kids' benefit, which Wright had purchased as a condition of their divorce settlement. We really wanted to solve it. Never in my life did I think it would take so long [to solve].. He's also Sherra Wright's cousin. This is what I told her Sherra, where is he? There was no incidence to it. And it was personal. Phil Dotson: Being married, and having kids at such an early age He was, I think, forced to be an adult really quick. Dr. Bill Adkins | Lorenzen's mentor: As far as Mr. Billy Ray, I have never met him, don't know him. They fell for each other and subsequently commenced a relationship. Lauren Daigle Biography Is She Married and Who is Her Husband? "A Murder in Memphis" is set to air at . What you need to know, High winds, lots of dirt cause havoc across Plainview, Sam Elliott award winner for male actor in "1883". Turner, a previously convicted felon on unrelated charges that stemmed from a case in the early 1990s, was found in illegal possession of a gun when he was arrested for murder in the Wright case. Robinson took a plea deal and was sentenced to 30 years in prison. Lorenzen went on to dazzle fans at the University of Memphis, but not for long. Sherra Wright pleaded guilty in a . He died on July 19, 2010 in Memphis, Tennessee. She then took Sierra, the youngest of the couple's five children, to the hospital. Toney Armstrong: When you have a murder, the persons close to them is the -- most obvious person. Now it would be a shame if, if throughout all this, that -- that we forgot that. Circuit Court before the divorce was finalized in February 2010 required Lorenzen to pay $26,650 a month in alimony and child support based on . Sherra Wright was extradited from California to Tennessee, where she appeared in court in an orange jumpsuit, arraigned for the murder of her ex-husband. See Also: Lee Harvey Oswald Bio, Wife, Children, Brother, Mother, Who Killed Him? Witnesses said Sherra Wright masterminded a plan to have two men kill Lorenzen Wright at his home in Atlanta, but that attempt failed, according to an affidavit. Sounds like the script of a Hollywood movie right? She was followed by her twin brothers Lamar and Shamar Wright, who were subsequently joined by their youngest child, Sofia Wright, who is now in her early teens. But he didn't get the reaction he expected when he called her to celebrate. She was easy on the eyes, Nevels said. Meanwhile, in their search for possible suspects, detectives were uncovering details of Lorenzen's private life -- and it was troubling. She told investigators she had last seen Wright drive off with an unknown man carrying a box of drugs that she claimed he was trying to sell. They include four sons, Lorenzen Wright Jr, Shamar, Lamar and Lawson and three daughters, Sofia, Sierra and Loren. Hundreds of companies that employed nearly 4,000 children last year were found in violation of federal labor laws, a dramatic increase in the last five years. There, in the murky red clay water, they found a gun believed to be used in the killing. "Where are you on it?". ", 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. April Thompson: I have heard people say that she liked the wealth I asked her what she was doing for money. The case went cold for seven years, until Billy Turner was charged with Lorenzen Wright's murder in December 2017. And at the same time in that world, not really being focused on his relationship and his marriage as probably he should've been. Dr. Bill Adkins: And I turned on the television And -- I saw Deborah, his mom -- running down the road, tryin' to get to his body It was a total shock. I wanted to deliver that news to her. Portrait of deborah marion, mother of former nba player lorenzen wright . and for them to be able to recover that gun is -- is a pretty remarkable feat. And still, there were no arrests for the murder of Lorenzen Wright. In 2010, he was found shot to death over. But then just this thing of, you know, why can't they catch these guys? ", 11-month-old daughter of Lorenzen Wright dies, Rare endangered animal seen running across Texas road, Castillo game-winner sends Floydada to regional semi-finals. After her book was published, Sherra agreed to an interview with Kelvin Cowans -- a freelance reporter for the Tri-State Defender. When authorities found Wright's badly decomposed body nine days later, attention quickly turned to his ex-wife, Wright-Robinson. Wright was never implicated in any criminal activity. Wright was the father of seven children. According to prosecutors, Martin claimed that a few days after Wrights death, Wright Robinson and Turner confessed to him that they had murdered Wright, and that he then helped them clean up the crime scene. He had a . A hearing had been scheduled for Tuesday but it was rescheduled by her attorney and Coffee for July 6. Spectators adore him for the talent he possesses. Lorenzen Wright disappeared in July 2010. Then his character was assassinated People now don't think of him as that charming, happy young man who played for Memphis. When I saw him, I knew instantly [that Wright Robinson] used him because that's not what she want[ed]. Lorenzen Wright had made a desperate call for help and no one knew about it. draft by the Los Angeles Clippers. Cowans said the relationship eventually fell apart because he couldnt get past what he described as her obsession with getting money from Wrights estate. Completely unexpected, out of the blue he calls me and says, Hey bud, Im in town, lets hang out, Dotson said. He was killed physically. He would sign every autograph that he came across. Lorenzen Wright Jr. was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 11, 1995. Sherra Wright received $1 million from her ex-husband's life insurance policy. I dont think he had never ever [come] in contact with anyone that looked like Sherra.. At the time, a review by the Germantown Police Department concluded that the dispatchers had properly followed procedures. A source tells MyEyeWitnessNews.com that the body suffered multiple gunshot wounds. The circumstances of his death brought added instability into the children's lives. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. She's funny. Wrights mother, Deborah Marion, was thrilled to have her son home again. Marc Perrusquia: supposedly, a few weeks before they actually killed him, they tried to kill him down in Atlanta. He also claims that he went with Turner to the Mississippi lake to throw away that gun. The couple later tied the knot in 1998. Kelvin Cowans: --and that bothered me. It was very emotional. Dr. Bill Adkins: When you're used to spending $40,000, $50,000 a month in just change, just spendable income and you get accustomed to that, you know, $10,000 a month seems like poverty row. Dr. Bill Adkins: When he stepped up to that podium -- everybody just cheered. Her father was one of Wright's high school coaches. Billy Ray Turner's bond was set at $15 million. You have to understand she had just written a book about her life with Lorenzen, OK and where I come from, you don't write books about people you helped to kill. They were also reports of domestic violence and infidelity as Robinson caught her husband with other women on several occasions. Now they think of him as a drug dealer. The couple eventually separated in early 2009 and finalized their divorce in February 2010. April Thompson: His mother told me directly, "I have had to live with the loss of a son. And when we pull up at the house he said, 'I'm going to go in here and I'm going to calm her down, and I'll call you later and then we can go out.". Toney Armstrong: Because his body wasn't found for a long time after he had initially been reported missing. And Lorenzen was a big part of that. But I do know that Sherra is quite capable of manipulating a man. They were once king and queen of the Mardi Gras. Toney Armstrong: The journey has led you right back to the person that was supposed to be as close to him as anybody, and that was his wife. Toney Armstrong served with the Memphis Police Department for 27 years and was their deputy director back then. Then came Loren Wright, their oldest child. Despite the enormous pressure to solve the murder of Lorenzen Wright, the investigation was hampered from the very beginning. After not hearing from her son for more than 48 hours, Deborah Marion filed a missing persons report with the police. He went missing on the night of July 18, 2010 . He weighed 260 pounds, or 118 kilograms. He was just that type of guy. Wrights murderdevastated the entire city and a memorial was later held for him at the Fedex Forum Memphis. WREG NEWS REPORT: The former wife of NBA star Lorenzen Wright appeared at an extradition hearing today. He was 34. Finally, nine years after the tragic death of Lorenzen Wright, this plea offers some solace to his mother and maybe a measure of closure for the city of Memphis -- still in mourning for its favorite son. As Memphis mourned, months turned into years and the city became obsessed with solving the murder of its favorite son. After they broke up, Wright Robinson relocated to California with her kids. Tribune Broadcasting. Prosecutors declined to comment to ABC News for this report. Sherra Wright Robinson Family How old is she? She said the last time she saw Lorenzen was on that Sunday night, July 18, at her home. A dispatcher then heard repeated gunshots 11 in all unaware where it was happening or who was on the other end of the line. In court, prosecutors said the break had come from Wright Robinson's cousin, Jimmie Martin. Dotson said that was the last time he saw Wright. Lorenzen Wright, #42 of the Memphis Grizzlies, shoots a free throw during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals against the San Antonio Spurs at the SBC Center on April 17, 2004 in San Antonio, Texas. It's unnatural not for you to do it," you know, and she's like, "Well, they're just going to twist my words." 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