View the profiles of people named Colin Ferguson. Joyce Gorycki, whose husband, James, was killed, is now chairwoman of the Long Island chapter of New Yorkers Against Gun Violence. [7] He graduated in the top third of his class. Deranged gunman Colin Ferguson methodically walked through the train, firing at random and pausing to reload as screaming passengers tried to flee. ", "Capital Program Oversight Committee Meeting October 2016", "After Train Killings, Worry About Backlash", "Rail Lines Raise Visibility Of Officers After Shooting", "Death on the L.I.R.R. Nassau County District Attorney Denis Dillon said of the sentence maximum; "it's not quite infinity, but it will do. He said the prison slaying of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer was "set up as a prelude against me. And who can blame him? : Commuters; The Ride, a Day Later: The 5:33 Will Never Seem the Same Again", "Death on the L.I.R.R. [10] In the following weeks, Ferguson visited a Manhattan law firm for a consultation, and attorney Lauren Abramson said that she immediately felt uncomfortable and threatened by him. The officer spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. [1][2], Ferguson was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, and is a graduate of Appleby College and McGill University. Jackson stressed the shootings were the result of one man and should not be seen as indicative of all African-Americans. [56] The day after the shooting, Clinton announced he had asked Attorney General Janet Reno to review a proposal by New York City Mayor-elect Rudy Giuliani that would set up a national uniform licensing system for gun buyers. [24] In April 1994, District Attorney Dillon sought a gag order for all lawyers involved in the case, arguing Kunstler and Kuby had made statements to the media that might be inadmissible during the trial and could influence potential jurors. Clinton cited the Ferguson murders as a factor in his support of the program, which would include background checks, tests and required renewals every two years. A suburban New York judge who presided over the 1995 trial of the Long Island Rail Road massacre shooter, sentencing Colin Ferguson to 315 years in prison, has died. Colin Ferguson questions a witness at his trial in Mineola L.I. It also included 19 counts of attempted murder, 34 counts of assault, criminal possession of a weapon, intent to use the weapon, violation of civil rights of each of the 25 victims and "intent to harass, annoy, threaten and alarm" the victims "because of their race, color or national origin. At Great Meadow, Ferguson is separated from the general prison population in a special unit of 30 one-inmate cells. "[9] Students and teachers tried to quiet him, but he started threatening them, repeatedly saying, "The black revolution will get you. Slayings May Dismiss His Lawyer", "Lawyers in Rail Slayings File for Insanity Defense", "Suspect in L.I.R.R. [19] Denis Dillon suggested Kunstler was trying to create "such a bizarre situation" that the court would reverse its earlier ruling regarding Ferguson's competence. The main protagonist of the show was U.S. The shooting, which occured 20 years ago Saturday, was one of the worst mass killings of the time. Christmas in Montana: Directed by T.W. She instead issued a statement. He fired methodically over several minutes, reloading at least once, before the train arrived at the next station, where terrified survivors ran screaming from the exits. [10], Anthony J. Falanga was appointed Ferguson's attorney on December 11, 1993. However, Belfi warned attorneys from both sides to follow a State Court professional disciplinary rule which already limited their comments to news organizations. [7], In late 1990, Ferguson transferred to Adelphi University in Garden City, where he majored in business administration. And in 1996, she made gun control the centerpiece of her successful bid for Congress. While it wasn't initially a hit with critics, it gained enormous ratings for the network. Fans embraced Jack for being the one "normal"guy in over his head in a town full of eccentric super-geniuses. He was also convicted of attempted murder for wounding nineteen passengers. He boarded the third car of the eastbound Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) commuter train from Penn Station to Hicksville, along with more than eighty other passengers. Kuby continued, "Without a psychiatric defense, Ferguson has no defense. "I never thought there would be closure. [5], Colin Ferguson was born in Kingston, Jamaica, on January 14, 1958[7] to Von Herman and May Ferguson. With Kellie Martin, Colin Ferguson, Ava Preston, Art Hindle. "Any other time, I would not like something like that happening in my courtroom," Belfi said. The play was not renewed after the Ferguson murders. President George W. Bush in 2008 signed a bill she sponsored establishing a national database for criminal background checks on gun purchases, but other efforts at obtaining assault weapons bans, and limits on the sizes of ammunition clips, have not gained traction. SyFy/Neil Grayston. Real-Time Video Ad Creative Assessment. He has been assigned prisoner number 95A1838. [9], In February 1992, Ferguson was arrested and charged with harassing a woman on a subway. The new Man, played by Colin Ferguson, is slimmer, with a darker blue and more tailored uniform. Ferguson's attack was as clearly premeditated as was. ", "The Story of O2", This page was last edited on 25 February 2023, at 17:38. Dr. Henry Deacon was Eureka's playful riff on the stereotype of the small-town jack of all trades, but in a town like Eureka, the local mechanic is much more than he seems. One man appeared annoyed by their unruliness and said, "Be calm," before they forced a train door open and fled into the station. Sure, most people know veteran actor Joe Morton from his role as doomed scientist Miles Dyson in Terminator 2:Judgment Day. On one occasion, he complained that a white woman in the library shouted racial epithets at him after he asked her about a class assignment, but an investigation concluded that the incident never occurred. There must be only one thing holding me back. Since Eureka, Neil Grayston has had guest and recurring roles in a number of television series like The True Heroines, Spooked, Daredevil, and The Magicians. Ferguson, who is black, made the unusual request after firing noted defense attorneys William Kuntsler and Ron Kuby, who wanted to proffer a "black rage" insanity defense. Votes: 256 [44], After his sentencing, Ferguson was incarcerated for a time at the Attica Correctional Facility in upstate New York. [5][14] He presented himself as a California resident by providing a driver's license that he received two months earlier, which had an address of the Long Beach motel where he stayed. Get updates on the coronavirus pandemic and other news as it happens with our free breaking news email alerts. NEWS DAILY/Al Raia. Eventually, it even gained some critical recognition, earning an Emmy nomination in 2007 for its special effects. [citation needed], A 2002 book by trial consultant Mark C. Bardwell and criminal justice professor Bruce A. Arrigo examined the competency issues in the Ferguson case.[59]. The audience surrogate and heart of the show was Sheriff Jack Carter. She was a true feminist icon, as both the high-powered liaison between the Department of Defense and the law enforcement agencies regarding Eureka and Global Dynamics and as the mother of an autistic son. In addition to six consecutive terms of 25 years to life, he received the maximum of 50 years for 19 counts of attempted murder, two weapons charges and one of reckless endangerment. Let's see what the cast of Eureka is up to today, shall we? Ferguson then punched Rifkin in the mouth. It must be white people. [20][21], On January 19, 1994, after three days of evidence presentation, a grand jury handed up a 93-count indictment against Ferguson, which carried the possibility of up to 175 years in prison. [5], In September 1992, Ferguson was awarded $26,250 for his workers' compensation claim against Ademco Security Group. In the end, he left six people dead and 19 injured. Newsday reports that the Long Island Rail Road . Canada joins Australia, Bangladesh, Germany, India, Malta, Nepal, New Zealand and Pakistan. [55], President Bill Clinton took notice of the LIRR shooting, calling it a "terrible human tragedy". "In those three days, I don't think I was ever so moved in 30 years of being a judge," Belfi said. The company says it wants to take the focus off the repairman as a character all his own -. "[27] Kuby called the attack racially motivated, and later alleged some jail officials and guards had advance knowledge of the impending assault. But Thursday, Ferguson had little to say during his 92-mile journey to Fishkill, in Dutchess County. [9] His Flatbush landlord said that he appeared even more unstable upon his return, speaking in the third person about "some apocryphal-type doom scenario" which included black people rising up and striking down "their pompous rulers and oppressors. What did I do? [8] On September 5, 2011, he appeared on the podcast Disasterpiece Theatre to discuss what Eureka might have looked like if it had been directed by Michael Bay. In fact, Fishkill was only the first stop for Ferguson. Canadian actor who is best known as Jack Carter on the long running TV series Eureka. He starred in 2013 in Haven and in 2014 in The Vampire Diaries. Ferguson, who boarded the train in Queens, claimed that he waited to open fire until the train crossed over the New York City border out of respect for David Dinkins, the mayor at the time. We had them calling us up, asking, 'When are we going to testify?"'. Legal experts pointed out that Ferguson's questions were pointless and were not geared towards rebutting testimony. [13] Most of the regular commuters who used the 5:33 Hicksville local returned to the train the day after the shootings. Before Columbine, Virginia Tech, Aurora and Newtown, there was the Long Island Rail Road. An article in The New York Times called Ferguson's actions "as methodical as if he were taking tickets. ``How long am I going to be here? Ferguson asked an officer as he arrived at Downstate Correctional Facility in Fishkill. Kelly. Colin Ferguson (born July 22, 1972) is a Canadian-American actor, director and producer. [9], He starred in The Vampire Diaries and had a recurring role in TV series Haven in 2013 and 2014. He found another man who was willing to testify that the government had implanted a computer chip in Ferguson's brain, but at the last minute decided not to call him to the stand. Some riders have posted on social media that traveling in the ill-fated train car is "creepy.". (Mike Albans/AP). ; Police Look for the Spark That Led to the Shootings", "Mineola Woman Is 6th to Die in Rail Shootings", "Death on the L.I.R.R. More recently, he's been seen playing President Hunter Franklin in The Oval,a fitting role for his distinguished looks. He moved to the United States in 1982 on a visitor's visa. The New York City Transit Authority investigated and dismissed the claims. Though he's busy with acting these days, he still finds time to dabble on the guitar from time to time. Canada Introduces 'X' as a Third Sex Category for Passport Holders (Published 2017) The new designation, which begins Aug. 31, is a way to allow Canadians to identify by the gender of their . You've likely watched episodes of TV Richardson-Whitfield has directed as she's done everything from dark fantasy with The Magicians, American Gods, and Chilling Adventures of Sabrinato sci-fi like Stitchers and Altered Carbon, acclaimed dramas like Queen Sugar and The Chi, and the comedy of Black-ish. [56] About one week after the shooting, Clinton visited with O'Connor, Blum and McEntee. In 2007, he starred as Dan Casey in the Lifetime Christmas film Christmas in Paradise alongside Charlotte Ross. In addition to six consecutive terms of 25 years to life, he. "They gained strength with one another," said Peck, now a county court judge. Becca Franco in The 100. The calls prompted the lawyers to start locking their inner office doors out of fear. [7] In 2010, Ferguson starred as Nathan Bickerman in the syfy original film Lake Placid 3 co-starring Kirsty Mitchell. Herbert Daughtry, C. Vernon Mason, and Calvin Butts. LIRR police chief Joseph Flynn said, "This was the work of a deranged, maniacal person who for a variety of reasons decided to explode. He wanted no part of claiming that racial persecution triggered the violence. [1] [2] Early life [ edit] Ferguson was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, and is a graduate of Appleby College and McGill University. [38] He also argued of a mysterious man named Mr. Su, who had information concerning a conspiracy against him. While he was pinned, Ferguson said, "Oh God, what did I do? She was played by the talented Tembi Locke, who has since gone on to appear in a number of TV series from NCIS and its spinoff NCIS:Los Angeles to The Magicians andNever Have I Ever and some fans might recognize her from her turn as Dr. Walcott in Dumb and Dumber To. Though its ratings over the course of five seasons dropped (as many shows tend to do), it gained a loyal cult following that still has love for it to this day. ``He didnt say two words the entire trip, said Jerry Donahue, the deputy undersheriff in Nassau County who accompanied Ferguson. Police officers remove a body from a Long Island Railroad car at the Merillon Ave. station in Garden City, N.Y. Farentino has two daughters, and one of them clearly got bitten by the same journalistic bug as her mother: her daughter, Molly Adams, is a photographer and documentarian. Please ignore rumors and hoaxes. "[3] He also repeatedly pleaded with those holding him: "Don't shoot me. [5], Ferguson had emptied two 15-round magazines during the shooting. While he was reloading his third magazine, somebody yelled, "Grab him! "He was zapped, just like that, right out of the twilight zone" and was "commanded to go up and down the aisle shooting people. Eventually, he settled into life in the town and matured, even starting a relationship with Jo Lupo, who was a big part in helping reform him. Jackson and other African-American leaders criticized the comment as racially charged, but Gulotta later said his statement had nothing to do with race. Ferguson interrupted the professor by shouting, "We should be talking about the revolution in South Africa and how to get rid of the white people"[13] and, "Kill everybody white! [16][17], He is a Montreal Canadiens fan, and he contributes to NHL.com as a celebrity blogger. Colin Ferguson, Alicia Witt Credit: 2018 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Michael Larsen . After cutting her directing teeth directing two episodes of Eureka, she's gone on to become one of the best genre TV directors working today. Colin Ferguson was born on January 14, 1958 and is 65 years old now. "[19] When asked if Ferguson understood the role of the prosecuting attorney, Ferguson replied; "to perpetrate injustices against me. LIRR spokesman Aaron Donovan says the decision to retain the car was not made lightly. ``For the rest of your natural life, Ferguson, the officer said he told him sarcastically. "He showed sufficient intelligence to me.". Suspect Says All the Signs Were There", "Death on the L.I.R.R. Marshal Jack Carter (Colin Ferguson) stumble upon the titular town, which is home to any number of scientific geniuses who have been gathered together to work on breakthrough inventions. Colin Ferguson (born July 22, 1972) is a Canadian actor, director and producer. [12] Acquaintances said that she left Ferguson because he was "too aggressive or antagonistic" for her,[4] and that the divorce was a "crushing blow" to Ferguson. Before a ruling was even made on the request, Moore held a press conference announcing he would seek a change of venue to Brooklyn, claiming it was impossible for Ferguson to receive a fair trial in a Nassau court due to a "severe underrepresentation of African-Americans on the Nassau County jury panel. The now 60-year-old Ferguson is incarcerated at Upstate Correctional Facility near the Canadian border. Talk about a versatile set of pipes. Colin Ferguson was born on July 22, 1972 in Montreal, Canada. Nobel prize-winning mathematician and researcher, Nathan Stark runs Global Dynamics with an iron fist and sometimes shady motives, which often puts him at odds with Jack Carter, not to mention their rivalry over Allison Blake. Kevin Blum, 62, who tackled the Ferguson during the LIRR Massacre twenty years ago and was hailed a hero, on December 5, 2013. As a result, Judge Belfi agreed to hold a third hearing as to whether Ferguson was mentally competent to stand trial. Salli Richardson-Whitfield's brilliant scientist Dr. Allison Blake kept fans enthralled as Jack Carter's on-again, off-again, will-they, won't-they love interest. A lawyer would have merely served as the fig leaf. [11] U.S. On Dec. 7, 1993, when Lisa was seven-and-one-half-months pregnant with Kimberly, Ferguson shot Lisa in the hip, but she went on to deliver Kimberly normally on Feb. 3, 1994. Now, if I remember correctly, there are some causes . The Long Island Rail Road train car in which Colin Ferguson killed six people and injured another 19 a quarter-century ago is still in service, providing daily . There was no doubt that he was there, that he fired the weapon, that he would have fired it more had he not been wrestled to the ground. In the end, he left six people dead and 19 injured. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a149b7f092e77f5 The chase ended when he crashed into a lamp-post, outside of the courthouse where his trial would ultimately take place. Combatti was 7 1/2 months pregnant when she was shot in the hip, but she went on to give birth to a healthy daughter two months later. ``One threw him the finger, and another guy acted like he was choking himself, according to Donahue. So many ads out there are confusing, and you watch all the way to the end, and you still don't know what they're about! Thus, any proposal to force counsel on an otherwise competent defen- . She shook her head at her kitchen table as she recounted subsequent shootings. She had been married only three months when her husband died of cancer while waiting for a liver transplant. Birth Name: Colin Ferguson Occupation: TV Actor Born In: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Birthdate: July 22, 1972 Age: 50 years old (as of 2023) Ethnicity: White Nationality: Canadian Sexuality: Straight Colin Ferguson was born on the 22nd of July, 1972. In interviews with the media, a number of passengers cited the need to face their fears and the psychological trauma created by the incident, rather than avoid riding their regular train. [4], Ferguson married Audrey Warren on May 13, 1986, a native of Southampton County, Virginia,[11] which qualified him for permanent U.S. residence. [34] In the following months, Ferguson sent Judge Belfi several letters regarding disputes between Ferguson, Kunstler and Kuby. "In a mall or a school or a movie theater, there is at least some opportunity for hiding or escaping," said James Alan Fox, a criminology professor at Northeastern University in Boston. An informal notice of appeal already was filed with the court, said Dennis Lemke, one of Fergusons legal advisers. Five inmates were charged with second-degree assault for their connection in the attack. Played by Niall Matter, snarky and sarcastic "bad boy"of Eureka Zane Donovan was the town's troublemaker, a wayward genius criminal roped into working for Global Dynamics or facing serious jail time after crashing the New York Stock Exchange for fun. She's passionate about cooking and sustainability, something learned from her late husband, Saro, an Italian chef. Fergusons cell has no window, one light fixture, a toilet, a sink and a bed welded to the wall. "I was one of the very fortunate individuals, because after the shooting I really had something to focus on, and that was her.". MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) _ Reality seemed to sink in Thursday for Colin Ferguson. Director: Sudz Sutherland | Stars: Emily Rose, Lucas Bryant, Eric Balfour, Colin Ferguson. Retired Nassau County Judge Donald Belfi will always be remembered for his decision to allow Ferguson to represent himself in his murder trial. Ferguson was neatly dressed during the consultation, but he acted strangely and identified himself by a false name before providing his real name. She's a writer, director and producer, playing the role of all three on her short filmMarmalade. Thanks so much for the kind words everyone", "Colin Ferguson on solving "Fixer Upper Mysteries" with co-star Jewel", "Celeb Blogger Profile: Colin Ferguson -NHL.com", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Colin_Ferguson&oldid=1141559290, Episodes: "Your Face or Mine? "[3] Ferguson said, "I'm going to get you," over and over as he walked down the aisle. Each cell is 6 feet by 8 feet, painted creamy yellow, Flateau said. Several passengers tried to hide beneath their seats, while others fled to the eastern end of the train and tried to enter the next car. Six officers took Ferguson from the Nassau County jail in a three-car caravan that pulled away at 6:30 a.m. Saro died in 2012 and Locke wrote a memoir about her experience titledFrom Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily and Finding Home, carrying his legacy forth in her advocacy work. He sat on the southwestern end of the car,[3] carrying a Ruger P89 semi-automatic pistol and a canvas bag filled with 160 rounds of ammunition. [10] On May 18, 1988,[11] she obtained an uncontested divorce from Ferguson, claiming that the marriage ended because they had "differing social views". Ferguson claimed in the letters that he was not insane, and rejected Kunstler's and Kuby's "black rage" defense. Full circle! The train's cars were less than 10 years old when the shooting occurred. I'm sorry, I'm sorry." "Organ donation gives you the opportunity to keep the memory alive.". imberly Combatti, left, and her mother, Lisa pose in this Nov. 29, 2013 photo released by Lisa Combatti. Quinn has certainly kept busy since Eureka, with roles in Revenge, Mistresses, 2 Broke Girls, and One Day at a Time. The TV side of things has seen Jacot appear with recurring roles in shows like Rogue, Saving Hope, and Slasher. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our. "Coming out of such a horrible situation, there is no closure; you never get over it," he said. This was in large part thanks to the quirky cast of characters that populated the fictional titular town of Eureka, Oregon. Cookies help us deliver our Services. But Quinn's other passion is music he studied with famed guitarist Joe Satriani when he was younger, and played in L.A.-based bands Mad Theory and Scattergood. However, even though she wasn't a genius with science, she was more than capable with firearms and weaponry thanks to her years as an elite U.S. Army Ranger. Ferguson was sentenced Wednesday to a minimum of 200 years for killing six people and wounding 19 others in the Dec. 7, 1993, Long Island Rail Road shooting spree. A man from Brooklyn named Colin Ferguson opened fire inside the commuter train to Hicksville on December 7, 1993. Dec 07, 2013 at 3:23 pm. Clarence "Larry"Haberman was a smaller role onEureka,but a memorable one nonetheless. [4] Ferguson was placed on suicide watch in the Nassau County Jail. In TV voice acting, you can hear him as the voice of Johnny Storm, a.k.a. [49][non-primary source needed], At least a half-dozen lawsuits related to the shootings were filed against the Long Island Rail Road and its parent company, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The suit sought $1 million for Dennis McCarthy's pain and suffering, $10 million for his death and for damages to survivors, and $25 million for injuries to Kevin McCarthy. The brawl began when Ferguson asked Rifkin to be quiet while Ferguson was using the telephone. No, Eureka's real secret villain as Dr. Beverly Barlowe, the town's therapist and secret agent of the shadowy organization known as the Consortium. [26], Shortly after his incarceration began, Ferguson complained about his treatment, claiming correction officers attacked him with milk crates and a fire extinguisher, while depriving him of necessities like soap and antiperspirant spray. Adding to Jack Carter's exasperation is his rebellious teenage daughter, Zoe, played by Jordan Hinson, thanks to the fact that Zoe was a genius herself but also possessed her dad's street smarts, making her a disciplined single parent's worst nightmare. Ferguson is serving a 315-year . "[13] He was suspended from the school in June 1991 as a result of the threats. [29], Kunstler and Kuby proposed an innovative defense: Ferguson had been driven to temporary insanity by a psychiatric condition they termed "black rage. A Corrections Department spokeswoman said Ferguson was not allowed to conduct face-to-face interviews in prison because of an "unsatisfactory" disciplinary record. ``I have a lighter heart today, knowing that Ferguson is no longer around, said Carolyn McCarthy, whose husband, Dennis, 52, was killed and son, Kevin, 27, was partially paralyzed by the gunman. He told the judge and media that he intended to call a number of witnesses who would prove his innocence, including a ballistic expert, a handwriting expert and two regular eyewitnesses, but they were afraid to come forward and take the stand. Sci-fi science it was a whole complicated thing. "My mom always said we both survived because we were destined to do great things," she said. [28], In November 1994, Ferguson's lawyers claimed prison guards taunted him with claims that the election of Governor George Pataki, a death penalty supporter, meant Ferguson would be executed if found guilty. [39] This individual, Raul Diaz, was a parapsychologist from Manhattan who claimed during a press conference on the courthouse steps to have witnessed an Asian man press a chip into Ferguson's head prior to the attack. [40] According to Diaz, the Asian man told him to behold what he was about to do prior to pushing the button. [16] Ferguson said: "Of course, there is no sympathy for me in the institution. Kuby, who said he had been warned of the attack by another inmate, stated "the word was out. Audrey Warren released a statement shortly after the shootings expressing sorrow for the victims and their families. There is no doubt that Colin Ferguson, if sane, was guilty. Both units continued to operate in regular service with these new numbers. "But a trial of this magnitude and emotion, I thought it was almost appropriate.". Upon hearing the sentence, a courtroom full of train survivors applauded. She's even helmed episodes of half a dozen comic book series, winning theNAACP Image Award for Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series in 2019 for her work on Marvel's Luke Cage. Killings Ruled Competent for Trial", "Jury Finds Ferguson Guilty Of Slayings on the L.I.R.R. self-described enormous fan of sci-fi and fantasy, From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily and Finding Home. That short was the test run for her first feature film, God Save the Queen, which Danger also wrote, directed and produced. Ferguson continued to claim he was not involved in the shootings and proposed defending himself during the trial. [5] A New York Times editorial called for stronger gun control laws in response to the murders, specifically citing the ease with which Ferguson obtained a handgun in California, which had one of the country's stricter gun laws. "[30] Kunstler and Kuby argued Ferguson had been driven insane by racial prejudice and could not be held criminally liable for his actions, even though he had committed the killings. At the time, lawyers and mental health experts said such a defense would be difficult because Ferguson appeared to have carefully planned the attacks, and because he said, "oh God, what did I do" after he was stopped. [32] On August 12, 1994, Kunstler and Kuby asked Judge Belfi to reconsider Ferguson's competence to stand trial, claiming he was growing more delusional, paranoid and obsessive by the day, and that he was too mentally unbalanced for them to mount any kind of defense. But they said too many setbacks frustrated them. Some of Ferguson's other victims and their family members have also become involved in gun control efforts. He is eligible for parole in 2309. Everyone in the institution knew he was going to be set up. 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