FOI Request
2009 Death Threats Against Federal Lawmakers
Requested by morisy on Jan. 10, 2011 for the Federal Bureau of Investigation of United States of America and fufilled on Jan. 13, 2011
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From Michael Morisy on Jan. 9, 2011:
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
Documents detailing death threats against federal lawmakers in 2009. In particular, I am requesting the documents provided to Politico reporter Erika Lovley as referenced here:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0510/37726.html
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Michael Morisy
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From FBI-Records Management Division on Jan. 10, 2011:
Dear Mr. Morisy,
The FBI has received your Freedom of Information Act/Privacy (FOI/PA) request and it will be forwarded to the Work Process Unit or a Disclosure Unit for review. Your request will be processed under the provisions of FOI/PA and a response will be mailed to you at a later date.
Requests for fee waivers and expedited processing will be addressed once your request has been assigned an FOI/PA request number. You will receive written notification of the FBI's decision.
Information regarding the Freedom of Information Act/Privacy is available at www.fbi.gov or http://foia.fbi.gov/. If you require additional assistance please contact the Public Information Officer.
Thank you,
David P. Sobonya
Public Information Officer/Legal Admin. Specialist
Service Request Unit (SRU)
Record/Information Dissemination Section (RIDS)
FBI-Records Management Division
170 Marcel Drive, Winchester, VA 22602-4843
Office: (540) 868-4286
Fax: (540) 868-4995 or 4997
From Federal Bureau of Investigations on Jan. 13, 2011:
A cover letter granting the request for copies of investigated death threats against lawmakers made in 2009.
From Federal Bureau of Investigations on Jan. 13, 2011:
The FBI's report on a threat against the life of Democratic Senator Sherrod C. Brown.
From Federal Bureau of Investigations on Jan. 13, 2011:
The FBI's report on a threat against the life of Democratic Senator Debbie Stabenow.
From Federal Bureau of Investigations on Jan. 13, 2011:
The FBI's report on a threat against the life of Republican Representative Paul Ryan.
From Federal Bureau of Investigations on Jan. 13, 2011:
The FBI's report on a threat against the lives of Republican Senator John Cornyn, Democratic Congressman Ciro Rodriguez, and First Lady Michelle Obama.
From Federal Bureau of Investigations on Jan. 13, 2011:
The FBI's report on a threat against the life of Democratic Congressman Heath Schuler.
From Federal Bureau of Investigations on Jan. 13, 2011:
The FBI's report on a threat against Democratic Congresswoman Zoe Logfren.
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