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From: " (RMD)(FBI)" < To: "-(MM) (FBI)" < Cc: " . (MM) (FBI)" < Subject: FOIPA 1142669-001 Date: Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:01:09 +0000 Importance: Normal SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED NON-RECORD CDC M. I hope you are doing well! A FOIPA request was made for Jeffrey Epstein by his attorney, Martin G. Weinberg. After searching ACS. there is ident information in file 31 E-MM-108062. However, this file is a pending investigation. The investigator for this case is Below you will find RMD's standard set of questions for handling pending cases. If you could please answer the questions below regarding the above file and respond directly to me, I will handle the case accordingly. I appreciate your time and consideration in this matter. Our purpose is to collect and review the responsive information to determine how to properly respond to FOIPA requests. Depending on your response to the questions below, the FOIPA may allow for the application of certain exemptions or exclusions. A FOIA exemption will acknowledge that the subject of this FOIPA request is located within a pending investigation and the responsive documents may be withheld from public release during the pendency of the investigation. Additionally, pending or sensitive files may be withheld in their entirety by a FOIA exclusion under certain circumstances. Please note, an exclusion will not acknowledge that an investigation on the subject of the request exists. As such, it is imperative that the facts of your investigation are clearly articulated when answering the questions. Please address the following: 1. Is the investigation pending, and why, i.e., trial is pending, an appeal from the trial is pending, awaiting U.S. Attorney decision to prosecute, etc.? 2. Can we advise the requester that the investigation is pending? 2a. If we advise the requester of the pending status will this jeopardize your investigation? 3. Is there any public source material contained in the investigative file? 4. Has the subject been interviewed? Application of B7A (law enforcement exemption) will only apply as long as the investigation is pending. However, once the case is no longer pending additional exemptions may be applied to third party privacy, classified, and all other sensitive information, as appropriate. Thank you! Records Management Division Record/Information Dissemination Section Work Processing Unit- M13 Legal Administrative Specialist Phone Week 1: M-Th 7:00-4:30pm. Friday- RDO EFTA00173951 Week 2: M-TH 7:00-4:30pm, Friday- 7:00-3:30pm SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED EFTA00173952