To: "BigJimLaw@aol.com" <BigJimLaw@aol.com>

From: To: "BigJimLaw@aol.com" <BigJimLaw@aol.com> Subject: RE: Date: Fri, 02 Feb 2007 20:28:53 +0000 Importance: Normal Hi Jim -- I just received your letter. It, of course, contains a number of topics, but I will address only the first. I have conferred with our victim-witness coordinator, who tells me that we can reimburse Ms. for childcare expenses. I need an estimate to prepare the request and then, after the testimony, if Ms....provides me with the amount of money that she actually paid, we can reimburse that amount. As for the remainder of the letter, I am a big believer in actions speaking louder than words, so the only way to prove that I am exercising independent judgment is to do so. I intend to do a thorough independent investigation so that I can make a reasoned decision about the matter. I cannot do that if witnesses who are not targets refuse to speak to me, even with assurances that their statements will not be used against them. As soon as I know the grand