Tate Reeves listens, Wednesday, May 18, 2022, in Jackson, Miss. He also expanded the Angola Prison Rodeo, raised private funds to build seven chapels for inmate use, and created a re-entry court program allowing long-term inmates to mentor and. Cir. FOCUS: 2022 Elections Housing & Evictions #MSWelfare Scandal Jackson Water Abortion Race & Racism Policing Incarceration. It is undisputed that Mr. Clarks petition raises only unexhausted issues. 7, PageID.63). by Mina Corpuz, Mississippi Today June 21, 2022, This and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.. This matter comes before the court on the petition of Joshua Eric Hawk Clark for a writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. He also is a former president of the North American Association of Wardens and Superintendents (NAAWS) and former vice-chairman and state employee representative for the Louisiana Civil Service Commission. To the extent Mr. Clark is concerned that dismissal of his petition without prejudice for lack of exhaustion would require him to obtain leave to file a successive petition, he is mistaken. They wouldnt say you dont have air conditioning; they would say its too hot, and so then obviously the only way to make it not-too-hot is the air conditioners, and well dodge, maybe the Justice Departments (sanction, and) save the State of Mississippi a whole lot of money., Before Gov. This statute throws it all into the hands of the Mississippi Department of Corrections without guidance and restrictions, said Ngozi Ndulue, deputy director of the Death Penalty Information Center. Mississippi Department of Health. Petitioner has moved for a stay of the case to allow him to exhaust state court remedies. A typical correctional institution is a prison. search results: Unidirectional search, left to right: in Twelve individuals incarcerated at Parchman committed suicide in the last three years., The problems at Parchman are severe, systemic, and exacerbated by serious deficiencies in staffing and supervision, the report continued. Ndulue said the law could lead to last minute legal action about executions. 2254(b)(1), a prisoner seeking habeas corpus relief must first exhaust state remedies. Jan. 24, 2011 Epps signs MDOC contract awarded to Adminpros. The other three members would be the executive director of the Mississippi Gaming Commission, the commissioner of the Department of Revenue and the executive director of the Mississippi Gaming and . The highest temperature in that unit (solitary confinement unit) was recorded at the dangerously hot 145.1 degrees., Commissioner Cain talked about the recent efforts in an interview with WLOX shared in a post dated July 13, 2022, in which he indicated that installing air conditioners would improve conditions for the prison staff. The Fifth Circuit has further explained that the granting of a stay effectively excuses a petitioners failure to present his claims first to state court[. in business administration from Mississippi College. (c) An applicant shall not be deemed to have exhausted the remedies available in the courts of the State, within the meaning of this section, if he has the right under the law of the State to raise, by any available procedure, the question presented. He worked with Awana to establish the Malachi Dads program, which reconnects inmates with their children and trains them to become positive role models. Agency: Community Corrections, Department of Corrections Unit: Interstate Compact Address: 301 North Lamar St. Jackson, Mississippi 39201 Region: South Office Email: Interstate.Compact@mdoc.state.ms.us Email: cgutherz@mdoc.state.ms.us Office Phone: Direct Phone: 601-359-5618 Cell/Mobile: Fax 1: Fax 2: Website: Note: Twenty-seven states have the death penalty. Oct. 24, 2008 Epps signs a lease between MDOC and College Street Leasing, a company owned by McCrory. 2002 Chris Epps is appointed Mississippi Department of Corrections commissioner. TheFOLLOWINGoffices report directly to the Commissioner: Cain is a renowned correctional professional known for his transformative and innovative work in the Louisiana prison system during a storied career spanning more than 40 years. 8-2, PageID.91). Facility Directory Central Office 501 South Calhoun Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-2500 (850) 488-5021 Major Institutions *Indicates a work camp adjacent to an institution. GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. In his decision not to accept the prosecution's 13-year sentence recommendation, Wingate said to do so would ignore the burglary Epps committed while out on bond.. Epps'bond was revoked in November after Flowood police arrested him for allegedly removing lights and a control panel from the more than $300,000 home he forfeited to the federal government in the bribery case. Descargar esta imagen: Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell addresses the audience at the Fallen Officer Memorial Ceremony, held in Jackson, Miss., at the Mississippi Department of Public Safety Headquarters, honoring those lawmen who lost their life in the line of duty, Tuesday, May 17, 2022. We thank you for reading and ask for your financial support. July 2009 Epps deposits $9,000 cash each in four different banking accounts. A finding of exhaustion requires the petitioner to have fairly presented the substance of his claims to the state courts. Sones v. Hargett, 61 F.3d 410, 414-15 (5 th, Cir. [3] This system is part of the larger criminal justice system, which additionally includes police . Keep this news free and accessible to all by becoming a member and giving a recurring donation of any amount today. Cited 470 times, 94 F.3d 958 (1996) | February 15 (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis) - 2MBEMWF depuis la bibliothque d'Alamy parmi des millions de . He faceda maximum 23 years in prison. You cant edit our stories, except to reflect relative changes in time, location and editorial style. The petitioner must present these claims to the Mississippi Supreme Court in a procedurally proper manner before he may proceed with the instant petition. Therefore, a stay is only appropriate when the petitioner can show good cause for failure to exhaust his claims in state court first. For Mississippis most recent execution, there was less than 30 days between the execution being issued and being carried out. Colette and prosecutors said Epps' cooperation could lead to charges against six or seven others, including some out of state. 1989) (quoting Rose, at 518) (citations omitted). Motion to Dismiss without Prejudice for Lack of Exhaustion Under 28 U.S.C. ( Id.) The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. Several people, including Sen.Willie Simmons, D-Cleveland, and Senate Corrections Committee Chairman Sampson Jackson, D-Preston; wrote letters to Wingate asking for leniency for Epps. Cain is a Certified Corrections Executive through the ACA and is an Emotional Intelligence Certified Practitioner. ( WKRG) - A proposed solar farm in George County is about two years away from any construction work, developers say. It's a despicable attack on the lives and safety of kids. 7). Download PDF 12,584 Views Darkhorse Press was live. We convened with state officials today, and state officials have pledged their desire to continue to cooperate with us, she said. Cain serves as CEO and Founder of the Global Prison Seminaries Foundation, a nonprofit organization that promotes positive changing of prison culture through theological education programs in prisons throughout the United States and internationally. We believe that an informed Mississippi is a better Mississippi. The Mississippi Free Press is nonprofit, solutions journalism for Mississippians and others who care about the state. But McGee said: "Nowhere in this statute is it explained to the taxpayer how to properly calculate those 60days.". near:5 gun, "gun" occurs to either to A 49-count federal indictment accused Eppsof taking at least $1.4 million in bribes and kickbacks to steer more than $800 million worth of state prison contracts. The Mississippi Supreme Court granted certiorari and reversed the Court of Appeals. A sentence of forty years without probation or parole was imposed. Any web site our stories appear on must include a contact for your organization. Parchman staff do not respond to self-harm emergencies in a timely or reasonable manner, the report said. Cain was warden at the Louisiana State Penitentiary, which is commonly known as Angola, for 21 years. Mallett completed his undergraduate studies in Business Administration at Alcorn State University and holds an MBA from Delta State University in Management/Administration. We're dedicated to keeping Mississippians informed with our thorough reporting. Big stage: Contest at Calhoun 35 years ago was a game changer. Before Gov. Mississippi Journalism and Education Group is a a 501(c)(3) nonprofit media organization (EIN 85-1403937) for the state, devoted to going beyond partisanship and publishing solutions journalism for the Magnolia State and all of its people. 1-2). We are very hopeful that we will be able to achieve a mutually acceptable agreement on the reforms necessary and appropriate to address the constitutional violations identified., In the July 6 press release, Cain said hiring more workers would make prisons safer. The April report on the Mississippi State Penitentiary referenced the danger inmates face at the facility from excessive heat and noted that conditions at the Parchman facility violates inmates constitutional rights. Epps said he asks the state and others to forgive him. See Slack v. McDaniel, 529 U.S. 473, 485-86 (2000) (A habeas petition filed in the district court after an initial habeas petition was unadjudicated on its merits and dismissed for failure to exhaust state remedies is not a second or successive petition.). 125 S. Congress Street #1324Jackson, MS 39201[emailprotected][emailprotected]601-362-6121. In April 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division released a report detailing how inmates at the Mississippi State Penitentiary in Parchman, Miss., suffer from excessive heat. If this rate persists, the Mississippi Department of Corrections would exceed its listed capacity of 20,443 over the . For website corrections, write to cemvd-pa@usace.army.mil August 2012 Epps signs a contract awarded by MDOC to Management and Training Corp., a company that Epps persuaded to hire McCrory as a consultant. To learn more about our cartoon syndication services. . The Mississippi Free Press did not get a response from Cains office after reaching out on July 21 and July 22, 2022, via email and phone call requesting for an update on the employment drive and compliance with the Department of Justices report. McDonald came to the MDOC in February 2020 from the Office of the State Auditor, This is the ag Some states have resorted to getting lethal injection drugs from overseas or going to compounding pharmacies to have the drugs made, she said. Section 2254 provides, in relevant part: (b)(1) An application for a writ of habeas corpus on behalf of a person in custody pursuant to the judgment of a State court shall not be granted unless it appears that , (A) the applicant has exhausted the state remedies available in the courts of the, State; or (B) (i) there is an absence of available State corrective process; or, (ii) circumstances exist that render such process ineffective to protect the rights of the appellant . He was convicted on multiple charges, including the murder of his estranged wife, Kim Cox, and the sexual assault of his then-underage stepdaughter in front of his dying wife in 2010 in Union County. This demonstrates MDOCs indifference to instituting reasonable remedies to address Parchmans supervision crisis., In the July 6 press release, Cain indicated that he wants to change that narrative. 2007 Epps solicits money from McCrory in exchange for the contract with G.T. When given an opportunity to make a statement to Wingate prior to the judge announcing what his sentence would be, Epps said he has had plenty of time to reflect on why he was where he was today. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window). Epps was MDOC commissioner from 2002 to 2014. Cited 109 times, 61 F.3d 410 (1995) | He is a former president of Glassdoor has salaries, wages, tips, bonuses, and hourly pay based upon employee reports and estimates. Correctional Jobs. We do not sell or share your information with anyone. certified fraud specialist, certified fraud examiner, and certified Office of Mississippi Department of Corrections Commissioner Burl Cain plans to ask the Legislature to pass a bill to allow incarcerated people to construct buildings as a form of job training, a tie in with the department's focus on reentry. ACTION: Notice; correction. In an order issued Tuesday, the state Court of Appeals affirmed a Hinds County Chancery Court ruling dismissing Epps' and his wife Catherlean's appeal of a Department of Revenue's order for the couple to pay $69,489 in individual income tax for2007-2014 tax years. This is the first step of many in ramping up our recruiting efforts.. Over the years, the Task Force has recommended changes to how Mississippi responds to probation and parole, as many revocations are technical violations and not new criminal convictions. Mallett is a member of AlphaPhiAlphaFraternityInc.. theACA, and the Mississippi Association of Professionals in Corrections (MAPC). Id. Alab Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves awarded Mallett with the 2020 "Excellence in State Government" award. Nov. 5, 2014 Epps resigns as MDOC commissioner. 9) is GRANTED. Cain is a Certified Corrections Executive through the ACA and is an Emotional Intelligence Certified Practitioner. Office of Communications and Constituent Services, Programs, Re-entry, Education & Vocational Rehabilitation. Her work has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe and USA Today. With your help, we can do even more important stories like this one. We have our prison safer, quiet, and we have air conditioning coming into our prison for our correction officers to be more comfortable, and well be in compliance with the Justice Department and so forth., In a press statement dated July 6, 2022, MDOC explained that as of July 1, 2022, the correctional officers and case managers are seeing a 10% salary increase. R. Evid. These systemic failures result in an environment rife with weapons, drugs, gang activity, extortion, and violence, including 10 homicides since 2019., Although MDOC has made some efforts recently to recruit and hire more staff, Parchman has been operating with roughly half the needed staff since at least 2018, the report continued. addition to the film, Cains work at Angola also has been the subject of numerous articles and books. Since then, he has held various positions to include investigator, classification hearing officer, operations management analyst,principal, deputy warden of Support Operations, division director of Institutional Operations, and interim training director, while moving up the ranks within the MDOC. A 49-count federal indictment accused Epps of taking at least $1.4 million in bribes and kickbacks to steer more than $800 million worth of state. Wingate alluded to Epps' popularity as corrections commissioner, pointing to the fact Epps served under several governors in a position that normally changes hands with each new governor. Dec. 9, 2008 Epps signs a lease between MDOC and McCrory's company, College Street Leasing, for the use of land and facilities upon which to operate a new inmate transition facility for males in Walnut Grove. Another book is, ain served as Regional Warden from 2007 to 2015, supervising the administration of five prisons, including the Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women, and as Warden at LSP from 1995 until 2015. 2010) (citing Rhines, 544 U.S. at 277). He worked with Awana to establish the Malachi Dads program, which reconnects inmates with their children and trains them to become positive role models. SO ORDERED AND ADJUDGED, this the 22nd day of February, 2023. 1995) (citing Rose v. Lundy, 455 U.S. 509 (1982)). He has not shown good cause for a stay, and dismissal of the Petition without prejudice is appropriate. MDOC subjects persons confined at Parchman to an unreasonable risk of violence due to inadequate staffing, cursory investigative practices, and deficient contraband controls, the report said. Also, he has presented on administrative segregation in Mississippi at the American Correctional Association (ACA) conference. (ECF No. Help keep the momentum going by rejoining our member community today. at 27477. Accordingly, Mr. Clark has months to file a federal habeas petition based on exhausted claims after the state court issues its final determination. Cited 103 times, 96 S. Ct. 893 (1976) | Mr. Clark petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court for certiorari, which the U.S. Supreme Court denied on November 8, 2021. Feb. 3, 2017 McCrory is sentenced to 8.5 years in prison. Forty five men and women completed the rigorous training amid COVID-19 protocol. The Mississippi Free Press is nonprofit, solutions-driven journalismfor Mississippians and others who care about the state. Ground Three: Lakins testimony was insufficient to establish guilt beyo nd. We prefer Author Name, Mississippi Today in the byline. The man who had been the gatekeeper for overseeing the incarceration of thousands and thousands of inmates in his 12 years as corrections commissioner will now become a prison inmate. he served asdirector of Records since 2013. It has its headquarters in Jackson. where he had worked since August 2004. Prison Seminary Model programs now exist in 17 states, including Mississippi. McDonald serves Fees for funding debit account and for buying Friends and Family AdvanceConnect phone time. Epps' wife was never implicated in any wrongdoing. Ndulue said this can lead to decisions being made in an internal, non-transparent way. There are considerations, including whether lethal injection drugs are available and there are protocols and training of how to use other forms of execution, she said. We use cookies to optimize our website and our service. SHEBOYGAN Key city officials say they were left in the dark at various points during and after three 2021 internal investigations into sexual harassment by the Sheboygan Police Department. 1. Mississippi Legislature Takes Up Pass-Through Entity Election Technical Corrections Bill Tuesday, February 28, 2023 The Mississippi Legislature has taken up two bills this session [ HB 1668 /. In addition to Epps and McCrory, others chargedare former state Sen. Irb Benjamin of Madison; Teresa Malone, the wife offormer lawmaker and former House Corrections Chairman Bennett Malone;Texas businessman Mark Longoria; Dr. Carl Reddix; business and government consultant Robert Simmons; former MDOC insurance broker Guy E. "Butch" Evans; and prison consultant Sam Waggoner. The U.S. Department of Justice, in the report on the Mississippi State Penitentiary, indicated that inadequate staffing poses a risk to inmates. [1] As of 2020 Burl Cain is the commissioner. Rap mogul and entrepreneur Jay Z sued the head of the Mississippi Department of Corrections and the warden of the state penitentiary Tuesday on behalf of 29 prisoners who say the two officials have done nothing to stop the violence that has left five inmates dead in the past two weeks, reports NBC News. Enterprises, a company owned by co-defendant Cecil . July 29, 2010 Epps signs a contract awarded by MDOC to Adminpros LLC, a company that paid McCrory. After the incident, Ivey called for a review of procedures with the DOC. Jan. 5, 2009 McCrory purchases a third cashier's check from his personal bank account in the amount of $50,000 payable to Countrywide to apply to Epps' Flowood home mortgage. In related news, on January 24, 2019, the Mississippi Attorney General's office announced it had collected a total of $27 million in lawsuits filed against companies involved in the Epps corruption scandal. "I can't say enough how sorry I am. Military & Protective Services Based on 38 salaries Correctional Officer 13 salaries Corrections Officer 4 salaries View More In March 2008 Petitioner Clark was charged with murder in the second degree. The Eppses appealed to aDepartment of Revenue review board and later to Hinds County Chancery Court. Good employees are the foundation of a positive environment for everyone.. (ECF No. Gov. Division of Juvenile Services in 1939 with a capacity for 600 first-time male felony offenders following:! She said the officials pledged their cooperation during a meeting. July 2012 Epps signs MDOC contract awarded to Adminpros. He appeared to be a current employee; he's wearing his Mississippi Department of Corrections polo in the mug shot. Cited 90 times, 125 S.Ct. Executions were halted after DOC officials were unable to establish an intravenous execution line with Kenneth Smith and his execution was called off on Nov. 17. For the reasons set forth below, Petitioners motio n will be denied; the States motion will be granted ; and Petitioners petition for a writ of habeas corpus will be dismissed without prejudice for failure to exhaust state remedies. ", "He was able to have expensive homes and a vacation home; he was able to afford luxury carsand have fat bank accounts," Wingate said of Epps' illegal activity. They complained that during the summer months, the temperature is regularly above 95F. By taking advantage of this convenient online application, you may process your registrations, renewals and inspection fees online. Actions by previous agency leadership and an absence of proper spending safeguards led to significant losses for taxpayers, according to the audit. Its time to get it in shape, get all our prisons accredited, and get us ready for the Department of Justice, he said. More:Mississippi prison bribery probe reaches into Alabama. with accounting and fiscal accountability. Execution by electrocution took place from 1940 to 1952, followed by the use of a portable electric chair moved from county to county. He is a 2016 MDOC Distinguished Employee of the Year and has received numerous Extra Effort Awards. . Gov. The book, contains evidence-based research from Baylor University substantiating the reduction in violence and other positive effects of the faith-based ministry. Hepleaded guilty in February 2015 to bribery and filing a false income tax return. Cass Award for Excellence in Corrections, NAAWS 2003 Warden of the Year, and the 2003 Recognition of Outstanding Service in Prison Ministry at Wheaton Colleges Billy Graham Center.. States have argued they need backup methods of execution because of challenges of obtaining lethal injection drugs, she said. Inspector General investigator. McDonald Jr.has a long and distinguished career in state government, with In 2018, the court mediated an agreement between the parties with the authorities committing to offering remediations if the heat index is 88F or more. Enterprises. of Investigation National Academy, and the Mississippi Association of Chiefs of Karei A Department of Revenue audit determined the Eppses owed the additional taxes andissued anassessment letter dated Oct. 23, 2017. He Feb. 2015 Epps pleads guilty to a bribery count and a tax count. performance audit, deputy director of investigations, senior special agent for Principal Karissa Lang, inspired by teachers growing up, receives state award . When the court orders me, I am required by Mississippi statute to carry out the sentence.. Tate Reeves as the new commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Corrections during his daily coronavirus update for media in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, May 20, 2020. The limitations period for seeking federal habeas review began to run no earlier than November 8, 2021, and the federal habeas limitations period is tolled under 28 U.S.C. He was tried and convicted in the Itawamba County Circuit Court (ECF No. The Mississippi Court of Appeals agreed with Grove's ruling, saying the Eppses failed to file their appeal within the required 60 days after the Department of Revenue review board decision was handed down. Mississippi Department of Corrections Salaries How much do Mississippi Department of Corrections employees make? Petitioners petition for habeas corpus relief is DISMISSED WITHOUT. That gives (the commissioner) the idea that we want lethal injection and that should be the way to do it.. Email story tips to Kayode Crown at. Wingate sentenced Epps, 56, to just shy of 20 years in prison and fined him $100,000 for running one of the largest and longest criminal conspiracies in the state's history. The Mississippi Free Press is a project of the Mississippi Journalism and Education Group, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit journalism organization (EIN 85-1403937). as Executive Deputy Commissioner for the MDOC which serves as the Commissioner of Corrections in his absence. IMMEDIATE RELEASE Commissioner Cain announces new leaders at 2 state prisons JACKSON - Mississippi Corrections Commissioner Burl Cain announces the appointments of Timothy J. Morris as. Karei Evans and Malone are the only two who haven't pleaded guilty. The Mississippi State Personnel Board established, the Mississippi Excellence in Government awards in 2012 to "recognize state employees who've exemplified innovation in public administration at state and local levels and who have demonstrated their commitment to public work. 702 in this, criminal case when these standards are applied in civil cases, violates the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution. Look for the "Republish This Story" button underneath each story. Citation is not available at this time. I made some stupid mistakes I will regret for the rest of my life,". Reeves Signs REAP Act, Medicaid For New Moms Could Last A YearIf House Speaker Doesnt Block Bill. See Rhines v. Weber, 544 U.S. 269 (2005). Tlcharger cette image : Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell speaks about the new director of the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation and a new Chief and Assistant Chief of the Capitol Police, while Gov. The stories are The Farm: Angola, USA (1998) and The Wildest Show in the South: The Angola Prison Rodeo, (1999), which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short. where he had worked since August 2004. ", Mallett has worked with various criminal justice agencies across the country on projects surrounding administrative and protective. Phil Bryant is to nominate Fisher as the next head of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Monday, Jan. 30, 2017 at a news conference in Jackson. 0:04. Office of Communications (News & Media) Records (Inmate Records & Reques ts) . We just hold the keys. Agents arrested Hurd on two counts of embezzlement on Wednesday. Before joining Mississippi Today, she was a reporter for the Clarion Ledger and newspapers in Massachusetts. 1:07. performance audit, deputy director of investigations, senior special agent for He is placed in jail until sentencing. The commissioner told WLOX that the department had been underfunded for a long time but did not provide proof. Epps pleaded guilty in February 2015 to bribery and filing a false income tax return. Our newsroom runs on donations from people who care about Mississippi and this reporting. July 16, 2009 Epps and McCrory sign a contract awarded by MDOC to McCrory's company, American Transition Services, to operate and manage the men's facility at the Walnut Grove Transition Center. Mississippi is also a state that has a lot of secrecy about its execution protocols and how it obtains lethal injection drugs, she said. Starting July 1, the Department of Corrections Commissioner Burl Cain and two deputy commissioners will decide the method of execution for incarcerated people: lethal injection, gas chamber, electrocution or firing squad. Ole Miss smokes hottest team in College World Series, continues its postseason dominance, Mississippi Today hosting conversation with Ben and Erin Napier, Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. at 277. 3. Burl Cain responds to a reporter's question after being introduced by Gov. Thank you! investigations, and special agent for investigations.McDonald has extensive experience in criminal and civil cases, Heres how to get more nuanced and relevant Directory. Maine Department of Corrections Central Office 25 Tyson Drive 3rd flr State House Station 111 Augusta, Maine 04333-0111. 2. It hasn't been determined yet where Epps will serve his sentence. MDOC officials will have this new responsibility through House Bill 1479 proposed by Rep. Nick Bain, R-Corinth. In a press call on April 20, 2022, announcing the findings relating to the Mississippi State Penitentiary in Parchman, Miss., Civil Rights Division Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke said that the U.S. Department of Justice was in conversation with state leadership concerning the prisons condition. He also is a former president of the North American Association of Wardens and Superintendents (NAAWS) and former vice-chairman and state employee representative for the Louisiana Civil Service Commission. 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