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NATIONAL ARCHIVES Office of the Chief Records Officer for the U.S. Government Sent Via Email. No Hard Copy to Follow. April 1, 2025 Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation Information Management Division 170 Marcel Drive Winchester, VA 226 Dear Ms. A media report has come to the attention of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) pointing to a potential unauthorized disposition of records from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The enclosed news article based on an interview on a podcast alleges that the FBI improperly destroyed files maintained on its servers that pertain to certain high-profile cases. In accordance with 36 CFR 1230.14(a), NARA requests that the FBI respond within 30 calendar days to this allegation. If it is determined that an unauthorized disposition of records has occurred, the response should include the following information: • A complete description of the records with volume and dates if known; • Th