Letter from AG Mark Filip urging cessation of federal prosecution, signed by Kenneth Starr and Joe Whitley

Letter from AG Mark Filip urging cessation of federal prosecution, signed by Kenneth Starr and Joe Whitley The document hints at possible political pressure to halt a federal case, involving high‑profile legal figures (Attorney General Mark Filip, former counsel Kenneth Starr, and former DOJ official Joe Whitley). While it suggests a potential misuse of federalism arguments to protect a specific interest, it lacks concrete details about the underlying case, parties, or financial transactions, limiting immediate investigative action. Key insights: Letter dated May 19, 2008, addressed to an unspecified recipient, likely a senior DOJ official.; Calls for discontinuing federal involvement in an unspecified matter, citing federalism and selectivity concerns.; Signed by Kenneth W. Starr (Kirkland & Ellis) and Joe D. Whitley (Alston & Bird), both former senior DOJ officials.