MLB correspondence with Hillsborough County Sheriff | Starlin Castro

Dear Bradford Davis: This is to acknowledge your public records request was received on 10/16/2023 and given reference number P197651-101623 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:

1) All phone, text or email correspondence between your department and Major League Baseball (MLB) staff referencing Starlin Castro (DOB: 3/24/1990) between the following range:

2/1/2021-9/2/2021

While correspondence between your department and MLB staffers may include conversations beyond the following individuals, I've provided these specific contacts to assist with your search:

Moira Weinberg:
work: 212-931-7500
cell:‭(917) 361-8309‬
moira.weinberg@mlb.com
Rick Burnham:
cell: ‭(850) 974-8823‬
rick.burnham@mlb.com
Mehtab Brar:
cell: ‭(229) 429-6595‬
mehtab.brar@mlb.com
Liam Rich:
liam.rich@mlb.com
Nelson Tejada:
work: ‭(212) 931-7853‬
cell: ‭(973) 809-8236‬
nelson.tejada@mlb.com

2) All records referencing Starlin Castro (DOB: 3/24/1990) and/or the address 5668 Fishhawk Crossing BlvdLithia, FL 33547-5900, including:

-- 911 calls (including call logs, audio and transcripts)
-- arrest reports
-- investigative records (which can include chronological records of events, property and evidence logs, witness lists, interview notes from officers examining the case, photos and videos included in the case file, search warrant affidavits, case summaries, and charges recommended to the prosecuting agency)

between the following range: 2/1/2021-9/2/2021

3) We're also requesting a log for related requests referencing Starlin Castro (DOB: 3/24/1990). We want:

1) The log or file number
2) The date the request was received
3) The name of the persons/organization (besides ourselves) making requests related to the above
4) A description of the information sought
5) The date the response was sent
6) The type of response your office sent (granted, denied or partial release)

If you determine that some but not all the information is exempt from disclosure and that you intend to withhold it, I ask that you redact it for the time being and make the rest available on a rolling basis. In any event, please provide a signed notification citing the legal authorities on which you rely if you determine that any information is exempt and will not be disclosed.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge and 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 there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I also ask that our request be filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available (email: holler@bwd.nyc and yelenadzhanova@gmail.com) – if not, secure file transfer, thumb drive, or CD-ROM. I am also available via phone at 718.360.6359 to discuss any questions you have about the request.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Bradford Davis and Yelena Dzhanova

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RE: Public Records Request -  Reference # P197651-101623
Dear Bradford Davis:
This is in response to your public records request dated 10/16/2023 for the following: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:

1) All phone, text or email correspondence between your department and Major League Baseball (MLB) staff referencing Starlin Castro (DOB: 3/24/1990) between the following range:

2/1/2021-9/2/2021

While correspondence between your department and MLB staffers may include conversations beyond the following individuals, I've provided these specific contacts to assist with your search:

Moira Weinberg:
work: 212-931-7500
cell:‭(917) 361-8309‬
moira.weinberg@mlb.com
Rick Burnham:
cell: ‭(850) 974-8823‬
rick.burnham@mlb.com
Mehtab Brar:
cell: ‭(229) 429-6595‬
mehtab.brar@mlb.com
Liam Rich:
liam.rich@mlb.com
Nelson Tejada:
work: ‭(212) 931-7853‬
cell: ‭(973) 809-8236‬
nelson.tejada@mlb.com

2) All records referencing Starlin Castro (DOB: 3/24/1990) and/or the address 5668 Fishhawk Crossing BlvdLithia, FL 33547-5900, including:

-- 911 calls (including call logs, audio and transcripts)
-- arrest reports
-- investigative records (which can include chronological records of events, property and evidence logs, witness lists, interview notes from officers examining the case, photos and videos included in the case file, search warrant affidavits, case summaries, and charges recommended to the prosecuting agency)

between the following range: 2/1/2021-9/2/2021

3) We're also requesting a log for related requests referencing Starlin Castro (DOB: 3/24/1990). We want:

1) The log or file number
2) The date the request was received
3) The name of the persons/organization (besides ourselves) making requests related to the above
4) A description of the information sought
5) The date the response was sent
6) The type of response your office sent (granted, denied or partial release)

If you determine that some but not all the information is exempt from disclosure and that you intend to withhold it, I ask that you redact it for the time being and make the rest available on a rolling basis. In any event, please provide a signed notification citing the legal authorities on which you rely if you determine that any information is exempt and will not be disclosed.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge and 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 there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I also ask that our request be filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available (email: holler@bwd.nyc and yelenadzhanova@gmail.com) – if not, secure file transfer, thumb drive, or CD-ROM. I am also available via phone at 718.360.6359 to discuss any questions you have about the request.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Bradford Davis and Yelena Dzhanova

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Sincerely,
Public Affairs Office
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
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