FOIA request by National Enquirer seeking DOJ records on Jeffrey Epstein's alleged blackmail and preferential treatment

Case 1:17-cv-03956-PGG Document1-2 Filed 05/25/17 Page 2 of 3 NATIONAL ENQUIRER Link: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jan/10/jeffrey-epstein-decade-scandal- prince-andrew Papers filed in a 2006 lawsuit alleged that Epstein surreptitiously recorded sexual activity between prominent individuals and underage girls for purposes of blackmail, leaving many to wonder whether potential blackmail material played a role in his light sentence: Link: http://‘www.ibtimes.com.au/prince-andrew-might-have-been-caught-tape-sex-slave- 1407641 Expedited Processing This request has been the subject of the request is of widespread and exceptional media interest and the information sought involves possible questions about the government's integrity which affects public confidence. Specifically; the issue of whether Mr. Epstein’s wealth and connections secured him favorable treatment by the DOJ. Given that a civil defamation trial between one of Epstein’s victims and his alleged co- conspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell, has just begun, the topic is of renewed interest to the public and therefore is worthy of expedited processing. Certification The above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Fee Waiver The National Enquirer is a news organization. Under 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(4)(A)(iii), the Enquirer is entitled to a fee waiver because disclosure of the information sought is in the public interest, is likely to contribute significantly to public understanding of the operations or activities of the government, and is not primarily in the commercial interest of the requester. Electronic Records Please furnish all responsive records in electronic format. Further Correspondence All correspondence regarding this request can be directed to me at jrobertson@amilink.com Please be aware that under 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(A), a FOIA request is considered constructively denied after twenty business days. Page 2 of 3 HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029414