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As a teenager, he acted out in school, ravaging the chemistry lab with a fire extinguisher, which resulted in his expulsion. Despite dreams of studying computer science at prestigious institutions like MIT or Carnegie Mellon, he settled for Boise State University to be closer to his girlfriend, a decision that would later lead to tumultuous relationships and serious consequences. Following a violent incident with that girlfriend, Max was convicted of aggravated assault, serving four years in prison.