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Llano County Defective Breast Mesh & Breast Implant Injury Attorneys: Attorney911 — Ralph Manginello’s 27+ Years of Trial Experience and Lupe Peña’s Former Insurance-Defense Background Applied to Western District of Texas Device-Injury Claims, We Litigate Allergan BIOCELL (Recalled July 2019, MDL 2921 Before Judge Martinotti, Bellwether October 19, 2026), Mentor MemoryGel, Sientra OPUS, AlloDerm, Strattice and GalaFLEX P4HB Scaffolds, CD30+/ALK- Pathology Depth, Riegel Parallel-Claim Survivability and Texas Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003 Discovery-Rule Mapping for 2-Year Personal Injury Limitations, Active $10M Bermudez Litigation Covered by KPRC 2 & ABC13, $50M+ Recovered for Texas Families, Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Recover Compensation for You, 1-888-ATTY-911, Hablamos Español

Defective Breast Mesh, Acellular Dermal Matrix (ADM), and Bioabsorbable Scaffold Injury Attorneys in Llano County: The Complete Guide for Women, Families, and Survivors For women in the Llano County area, the journey through breast reconstruction or augmentation is often one rooted in hope and the desire for wholeness. Whether you are a breast cancer survivor in Llano navigating the path toward recovery after a mastectomy, or a resident of Kingsland or Horseshoe Bay seeking a mastopexy or "internal bra" procedure, you trust the medical devices implanted in your body to be safe, tested, and approved for their specific use. Unfortunately, for many women across the Texas Hill Country, that trust has been betrayed by medical device manufacturers who promoted surgical mesh, acellular dermal matrix (ADM), and bioabsorbable scaffolds for breast surgery without ever obtaining direct FDA approval for those specific applications. At The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC, operating as Attorney911, we understand the devastation that follows when a device meant to support your body instead causes catastrophic infection, disfigurement, or even a rare form of cancer. Our managing partner, Ralph Manginello, has been a licensed member of the State Bar of Texas (Bar Card Number 24007597) for twenty-seven years, advocating for the rights of the injured since 1998. Together with associate attorney Lupe Peña, our firm brings a unique advantage to patients in Llano County. Lupe’s background in insurance defense provides us with an insider’s view of how manufacturers and insurers attempt to minimize these serious injuries. Furthermore, we are…

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Live Oak County Defective Breast Mesh and Implant Injury Attorneys: Attorney911 — Ralph Manginello Brings 27+ Years of Trial Experience and Federal Admission to the Southern District of Texas to Litigate Allergan BIOCELL (Recalled July 2019, now MDL 2921 Before Judge Martinotti with October 19, 2026 Bellwether), Mentor MemoryGel, Sientra OPUS, AlloDerm and Strattice ADM, GalaFLEX P4HB Scaffolds, BIA-ALCL (CD30+/ALK-) and BIA-SCC, We Apply Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 16.003 Discovery Rule to Delayed-Onset Injuries, Riegel Parallel-Claim Survivability and 21 CFR Parts 803, 807, 814, $50M+ Recovered for Texas Families — Free Consultation, No Fee Unless We Recover Compensation for You, Hablamos Español, 1-888-ATTY-911

Defective Breast Mesh, Acellular Dermal Matrix, and Bioabsorbable Scaffold Injury Attorneys in Live Oak County: The Definitive South Texas Resource for Women and Families Navigating the aftermath of a breast reconstruction or augmentation procedure that has resulted in unforeseen medical complications is an exhausting, frightening, and deeply personal journey. For women in Live Oak County—whether you are in George West, Three Rivers, or the surrounding South Texas Brush Country—finding answers about why your body is reacting to an implanted device can feel like an uphill battle. At The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC, operating under the brand Attorney911, we understand that you aren't just looking for "legal advice"; you are looking for the truth about what was placed in your body and what your rights are when those medical devices fail. We represent women across Live Oak County who have suffered due to defective breast mesh, acellular dermal matrix (ADM), and bioabsorbable scaffolds. From our principal office in Houston and our active presence throughout South Texas, Managing Partner Ralph Manginello and Associate Attorney Lupe Peña bring twenty-seven years of continuous practice and deep insurance-defense insights to your side. We recognize the specific challenges faced by residents of Live Oak County. We know that while you may enjoy the quiet life near Choke Canyon Reservoir or the Nueces River, your medical care often takes you toward the major surgical hubs in San Antonio or Corpus Christi. When those procedures go wrong, the legal fight often lands in the U.S. District Court for…

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Lipscomb County Defective Breast Mesh & Reconstruction Device Attorneys: Attorney911 Combines Ralph Manginello’s 27+ Years of Trial Experience with Lupe Peña’s Fluent Spanish Advocacy for Northern District of Texas Plaintiffs — Amarillo Division — and MDL 2921 Before Judge Brian R. Martinotti, We Litigate Allergan BIOCELL Recalled July 2019, Mentor MemoryGel, Sientra OPUS, AlloDerm and Strattice ADM and GalaFLEX P4HB Scaffolds Under 21 CFR Parts 803, 807 and 814, Ralph Manginello and Lupe Peña Apply Riegel Parallel-Claim Survivability to Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 16.003 Two-Year Statute of Limitations and the MDL 2921 Bellwether Trial Set for October 19, 2026, BIA-ALCL CD30+/ALK- Pathology Authority and Active $10M Bermudez Litigation, $50M+ Recovered for Texas Families — Free Consultation, No Fee Unless We Recover Compensation for You, Hablamos Español, 1-888-ATTY-911

Defective Breast Mesh, Acellular Dermal Matrix, and Bioabsorbable Scaffold Injury Attorneys Serving Lipscomb County: The Definitive Guide for Women and Families For women across Lipscomb County who have undergone breast reconstruction, revision, or augmentation, the expectation is always one of healing and restoration. Whether you are a breast cancer survivor in Booker or a resident in Higgins seeking a cosmetic lift, you trust that the medical devices placed in your body—products like GalaFLEX, Phasix, AlloDerm, or FlexHD—have been rigorously tested and approved for their specific use. However, a growing body of evidence, whistleblower testimony, and FDA communications reveal a different reality. Many of the surgical meshes, acellular dermal matrices (ADMs), and bioabsorbable scaffolds used in "internal bra" techniques were never formally approved by the FDA for breast surgery. Instead, they reached the market through a regulatory shortcut known as the 510(k) clearance pathway. Today, women throughout Lipscomb County are facing catastrophic complications, including reconstruction failure, chronic infection, and rare malignancies like BIA-ALCL and BIA-SCC. We are The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC, operating under the brand Attorney911. Led by managing partner Ralph Manginello—who has been licensed by the State Bar of Texas (Bar Card No. 24007597) for twenty-seven years—and associate attorney Lupe Peña, our firm provides aggressive, technically sophisticated representation for women injured by defective medical devices. We understand the Panhandle lifestyle and the specific challenges faced by patients in Lipscomb County who often have to travel to Amarillo, Lubbock, or Oklahoma City for specialist reconstructive care. If you are suffering,…

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Mission Bend Truck Accident & Commercial Vehicle Crash Attorneys — Attorney911 (The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC) Brings Ralph Manginello’s 27+ Years of Federal-Court Trial Experience and Lupe Peña’s Former Insurance Defense Insight to Fight Walmart 18-Wheelers, Amazon Delivery Vans, FedEx Box Trucks, Halliburton Oilfield Haulers, and Every Corporate Fleet Operating on US 59, I-10, and Mission Bend’s Busy Freight Corridors, We Extract Samsara ELD Data, Amazon Netradyne 4-Camera Footage, and Qualcomm OmniTRACS Records Before the 30-Day Black-Box Overwrite, TBI ($5M+ Recovered), Amputation ($3.8M+ Settlement), and Wrongful Death Cases, $750,000 Federal Minimum Insurance Under 49 CFR § 387, We Litigate Against Great West Casualty, Old Republic, and Self-Insured Corporate Claims Teams, Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Win, Hablamos Español, 1-888-ATTY-911

Accidentes Fatales de Camiones de 18 Ruedas y Tráileres en Mission Bend, Texas: Su Guía Legal para Obtener Justicia Está leyendo esto porque alguien que ama no regresó a casa. Un camión de 18 ruedas completamente cargado lo cambió todo en una carretera que la mayoría de las personas en Mission Bend transita todos los días sin pensarlo —quizás en Beltway 8, I-10 o Carretera 6, donde el tráfico de carga se mezcla con los viajeros matutinos, autobuses escolares y familias haciendo mandados. El choque no fue solo un accidente. Fue el resultado de la decisión de una empresa de transporte de recortar gastos en seguridad, ignorar regulaciones federales o presionar a un conductor más allá de su límite. La ley de Texas le da dos años a partir de la fecha del choque para presentar una demanda por muerte injusta bajo el Código de Prácticas Civiles y Remedios de Texas § 71.001. Ese plazo comenzó en el momento en que ocurrió el choque —no cuando se realizó el funeral, no cuando llegó el informe de autopsia, no cuando el ajustador de seguros finalmente devolvió su llamada. Cada día que pasa es un día que los abogados de la empresa de transporte utilizan para hacer que el caso sea más difícil de probar. Nosotros no permitimos que eso suceda. En Attorney 911, hemos pasado más de 27 años responsabilizando a las empresas de transporte en los tribunales de Texas. Nuestro socio gerente, Ralph Manginello, ha sido admitido en el Tribunal…

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Limestone County Defective Breast Mesh & Implant Injury Attorneys — Attorney911 (The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC): Ralph Manginello’s 27+ Years of Federal Trial Experience and Lupe Peña’s Former Insurance Defense Background Litigating Groesbeck and Mexia Claims in the Western District of Texas, We Pursue Allergan BIOCELL (Recalled July 2019, MDL 2921 Before Judge Brian R. Martinotti, Bellwether October 19, 2026), Mentor MemoryGel, Sientra OPUS, AlloDerm and Strattice ADM, and GalaFLEX P4HB Bioabsorbable Scaffolds under 21 CFR Parts 803, 807 and 814, We Apply the 2-Year Texas Statute of Limitations (CP&RC § 16.003) and 5th Circuit Riegel Parallel-Claim Survivability for Patients Traveling to Waco or Houston for Reconstruction, $50M+ Recovered for Texas Families and Active Lead $10M Bermudez Litigation Featured on KPRC 2, ABC13 and FOX 26 — Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Recover Compensation for You, Hablamos Español, 1-888-ATTY-911

Defective Breast Mesh, Acellular Dermal Matrix, and Bioabsorbable Scaffold Injury Attorneys in Limestone County: The Complete Guide for Women, Families, and Survivors For women in Limestone County who have undergone breast reconstruction, revision, or augmentation, the promise of surgery is often one of restoration, confidence, and healing. Whether you are a breast cancer survivor in Limestone County who chose immediate reconstruction after a mastectomy or an aesthetic patient in the Limestone County area seeking a mastopexy with "internal bra" reinforcement, you trusted that the medical devices implanted in your body were thoroughly tested and specifically approved for use in your breasts. However, many patients in Limestone County are now discovering a troubling reality: many of the surgical meshes, acellular dermal matrices (ADMs), and bioabsorbable scaffolds used in these procedures were never formally approved by the FDA for breast surgery. We at The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC (Attorney911) understand the fear and betrayal that comes with this discovery, especially when it is coupled with serious complications like chronic pain, infection, or a diagnosis of Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). Our managing partner, Ralph Manginello, has spent twenty-seven years fighting for the rights of the injured in federal and state courts, and we are prepared to bring that same aggressive representation to your case in Limestone County. If you or a loved one in Limestone County is suffering because of a defective breast mesh or scaffold, we invite you to continue reading this definitive guide or contact us at 1-888-ATTY-911…

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Liberty County Defective Breast Mesh & Implant Injury Attorneys — Attorney911 (The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC) Pairs Ralph Manginello’s 27+ Years of Federal Trial Experience and Lupe Peña’s Former-Insurance-Defense Background to Litigate Allergan BIOCELL (Recalled July 2019), Mentor MemoryGel, Sientra OPUS, AlloDerm, Strattice and GalaFLEX P4HB Scaffolds — BIA-ALCL CD30+/ALK- and BIA-SCC Pathology via MDL 2921 and the 21 CFR Parts 803, 807, and 814 FDA Regulatory Framework, $50M+ Total Recovered for Texas Families Plus Current $10M Bermudez Institutional-Liability Litigation, Texas Statute of Limitations § 16.003 and Riegel Parallel-Claim Survivability in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas — Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Recover Compensation for You, Hablamos Español, 1-888-ATTY-911

Defective Breast Mesh, Acellular Dermal Matrix, and Bioabsorbable Scaffold Injury Attorneys in Liberty County: The Complete Guide for Women, Families, and Survivors If you are reading this in Liberty County, you have likely navigated a journey that few truly understand. For many women, the road began with a difficult diagnosis or a personal decision to undergo breast reconstruction, augmentation, or an "internal bra" lift procedure. You trusted that the medical devices used to support your body—products like acellular dermal matrix (ADM), surgical mesh, or bioabsorbable scaffolds—had been thoroughly tested and proven safe for use in breast tissue. We know that for many women in Liberty County, that trust has been shattered. You may be experiencing unexplained redness, chronic pain, late-onset swelling, or the devastating news of a reconstruction failure. Perhaps you are here because you recently learned about the systemic risks of Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) or the emerging concerns surrounding Squamous Cell Carcinoma (BIA-SCC). Whether you are still in the recovery phase or are years past your initial surgery, the realization that a defective device may be causing your health complications is overwhelming. Our firm, The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC—operating under the brand Attorney911—is deeply rooted in the Houston metropolitan area and serves women throughout Liberty County who have been harmed by medical device corporate negligence. We provide this resource not as a marketing brochure, but as a definitive educational guide to help you, your family, and your support network understand the regulatory, medical, and legal…

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Leon County Defective Breast Mesh & Implant Injury Attorneys: Attorney911 — 27+ Years of Federal Trial Experience for Tallahassee Patients Facing BIA-ALCL (CD30+/ALK-), BIA-SCC, or Reconstruction Device Failures — We Litigate Allergan BIOCELL Recalled Implants (July 2019), Mentor MemoryGel, Sientra OPUS, AlloDerm and Strattice ADM, and GalaFLEX Bioabsorbable Scaffolds Under 21 CFR Parts 803, 807, and 814 — Northern District of Florida Federal Admission Plus MDL 2921 Before Judge Martinotti (October 19, 2026 Bellwether) — Riegel and Lohr Parallel-Claim Survivability Mapped to Florida’s 2-Year Statute of Limitations (§ 95.11) and Discovery Rule — Lupe Peña Former Insurance Defense Profile with Fluent Spanish — $50M+ Recovered and Active $10M Bermudez Litigation — Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Recover Compensation for You, Hablamos Español, 1-888-ATTY-911

Defective Breast Mesh, Acellular Dermal Matrix, and Bioabsorbable Scaffold Injury Attorneys Serving Leon County: The Definitive Guide for Women and Families For the women and families of Leon County, the path toward healing after a breast cancer diagnosis or the decision to undergo elective surgery is often paved with great courage and trust. Whether you sought care at the specialized surgical centers in nearby Bryan-College Station, traveled south into the heart of the Texas Medical Center in Houston, or looked north to the major academic hospitals in Dallas, you likely believed the medical devices implanted in your body were vetted, tested, and proven safe. We understand the specific weight that residents in communities like Centerville, Buffalo, Normangee, Leona, and Jewett carry when a medical complication arises. In Leon County, access to specialized healthcare often requires a significant commute along Interstate 45 or Highway 79. When that specialized care involves defective products like acellular dermal matrix (ADM), bioabsorbable scaffolds, or textured breast mesh, the feeling of betrayal is compounded by the physical and emotional toll of revision surgeries and renewed health fears. At The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC, known to many as Attorney911, we have spent twenty-seven years standing beside those who have been harmed by corporate negligence. Our managing partner, Ralph Manginello, has been licensed to practice in Texas since 1998 and is admitted to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Our associate attorney, Lupe Peña, brings a unique perspective as a former insurance defense…

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Lee County Defective Breast Mesh & Reconstruction Device Attorneys — Attorney911 (The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC): Ralph Manginello’s 27+ Years of Trial Experience, Lupe Peña Former Insurance Defense Counsel With Fluent Spanish & Full Bilingual Consultations, We Litigate Allergan BIOCELL Textured Implants (Recalled July 2019, MDL 2921 Before Judge Brian R. Martinotti, Bellwether October 19, 2026), Mentor MemoryGel, Sientra OPUS, AlloDerm and Strattice ADM, and GalaFLEX P4HB Bioabsorbable Scaffolds, Substantive Command of BIA-ALCL (CD30+/ALK-) and BIA-SCC Pathology, Federal Preemption under Riegel and Lohr 510(k) Non-Preemption Mapped to the 11th Circuit, 21 CFR Parts 803, 807 and 814 FDA Regulatory Framework, Serving the Middle District of Florida including Fort Myers and Cape Coral, Same-Day Spoliation Letters and 48-Hour Evidence Preservation, $50M+ Recovered for Families and Active $10M Bermudez Litigation — Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Recover Compensation for You, Hablamos Español, 1-888-ATTY-911

Defective Breast Mesh, Acellular Dermal Matrix, and Bioabsorbable Scaffold Injury Attorneys in Lee County, Texas: The Complete Guide for Women, Families, and Survivors For women in Lee County, the decision to undergo breast reconstruction following a mastectomy or a cosmetic procedure in the clinics of nearby Austin or Houston is often a journey of restoration. Whether you live in Giddings, Lexington, or the surrounding rural areas along the US-290 corridor, you deserve medical technology that supports your healing, not devices that introduce new, life-altering risks. At Attorney911, led by Managing Partner Ralph Manginello and Associate Attorney Lupe Peña, we represent women who followed their surgeons' advice only to suffer the devastating effects of defective surgical mesh, acellular dermal matrix (ADM), and bioabsorbable scaffolds. If you are currently experiencing redness, persistent fluid collection, or the failure of your reconstruction after a procedure at a specialist center serving Lee County, you are likely searching for answers that your original medical team has not provided. We understand the physical and emotional weight of these complications. Our firm, The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC, brings twenty-seven years of continuous practice and a deep command of federal medical device regulation to every case. We are not just local attorneys; we are trial lawyers admitted to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas with a documented record of prosecuting high-profile institutional liability cases, such as our lead counsel role in the $10,000,000 Bermudez v. Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity litigation. If you believe a…

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Lavaca County Defective Breast Mesh and Reconstruction Device Attorneys — Attorney911 (The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC) Pairs Ralph Manginello’s 27+ Years of Federal-Court Trial Experience and Lupe Peña’s Former Insurance Defense Knowledge to Litigate Allergan BIOCELL (Recalled July 2019, MDL 2921 Before Judge Martinotti, Bellwether October 19, 2026), Mentor MemoryGel, Sientra OPUS, AlloDerm & Strattice ADM, GalaFLEX P4HB Scaffolds and Polypropylene Mesh, We Pursue BIA-ALCL (CD30+/ALK-), BIA-SCC and Chronic Baker III/IV Capsular Contracture Under the Riegel Parallel-Claim Exception and 21 CFR Parts 803, 807 and 814, Supporting Patients Bound for MD Anderson or San Antonio Medical Hubs Through the Southern District of Texas Victoria Division, $50M+ Recovered for Texas Families and Active Lead Counsel in the $10M Bermudez Litigation Featured on ABC13, KPRC 2, KHOU 11 and FOX 26, Texas 2-Year Statute of Limitations (Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 16.003) Plus Discovery Rule Application for Latent 7-10 Year Pathology, Same-Day Spoliation Letters and 48-Hour Evidence Preservation Protocol, Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Recover Compensation for You, Hablamos Español, 1-888-ATTY-911

Defective Breast Mesh, Acellular Dermal Matrix, and Bioabsorbable Scaffold Injury Attorneys in Lavaca County: The Complete Guide for Women, Families, and Survivors For the women of Lavaca County, the journey through breast reconstruction or cosmetic surgery is often rooted in a desire for wholeness, health, and a return to normalcy. Whether you sought care after a courageous battle with breast cancer at a regional center in Victoria or Houston, or underwent a revision procedure closer to home in Hallettsville, you placed your trust in the medical devices implanted in your body. We recognize that for many in our community—from Shiner to Moulton and across the rural stretches of Lavaca County—that trust has been shattered by complications involving surgical mesh, acellular dermal matrix (ADM), and bioabsorbable scaffolds. We have spent twenty-seven years fighting for the residents of Texas, and we understand the unique challenges faced by patients in Lavaca County. In a region where specialized oncological and plastic surgery often requires travel to major hubs like the Texas Medical Center, the burden of a device failure is not just physical—it is a logistical and financial crisis for the entire family. If you are experiencing redness, swelling, chronic pain, or have received a diagnosis of BIA-ALCL or BIA-SCC, you are not just a case number to us. We are members of your community, admitted to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, and we are here to provide the clinical and legal clarity you deserve. Understanding the Devices:…

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Katy Truck Accident & Commercial Vehicle Crash Attorneys — Attorney911 (The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC) Brings 27+ Years of Federal-Court Trial Experience to Katy’s Highways: We Litigate Against Walmart 18-Wheelers, Amazon Delivery Vans, FedEx Box Trucks, Sysco Refrigerated Haulers, and Every 80,000-Pound Semi on I-10 and Grand Parkway, Extract Samsara ELD and Qualcomm OmniTRACS Data Before the 30-Day Overwrite, Fight Great West Casualty and Old Republic Insurance Teams, Recover $5M+ for TBI, $3.8M+ for Amputations, and Millions in Wrongful Death Cases, Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Win, Hablamos Español, 1-888-ATTY-911

Fatal 18-Wheeler & Tractor-Trailer Crashes in Katy, Texas: What Families Need to Know You’re reading this because someone you love didn’t come home from a road you’ve driven a thousand times. Maybe it was I-10 near the Grand Parkway, where the morning commute backs up between Katy and Houston. Maybe it was the frontage road off FM 1463, where an 80,000-pound tractor-trailer lost control. Maybe it was the stretch of SH-99 where the speed limit jumps from 60 to 75, and the carrier’s driver was running hours the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) are supposed to limit. The crash happened. The truck was there. Now there’s a funeral no one planned, medical bills no one budgeted for, and an insurance adjuster calling from a Dallas call center who has never driven Katy’s roads and doesn’t care that your commute from Cinco Ranch to the Energy Corridor was the only way you could get to work. We know what comes next. We’ve been representing Katy families in these cases since 1998. Ralph Manginello, our managing partner, has spent 27 years holding trucking companies accountable in Harris County courtrooms. Lupe Peña, our associate attorney, worked for years inside the insurance defense playbook—he knows how they calculate your claim, which doctors they send you to, and how they take innocent activity out of context to argue you’re not as injured as you say. We know their tactics because we’ve seen them from both sides. Now we use that knowledge to fight for…

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