Rush Limbaugh, FBI file
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| Tracking # |
1490077-000 |
| Submitted | Feb. 17, 2021 |
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From: Freddy Martinez
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
A copy of all documents or FBI files pertaining, or mentioning to Rush Hudson Limbaugh III, a prolific radio host in America. Rush Limbaugh is now deceased, according to numerous news reports (see: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/17/rush-limbaugh-self-proclaimed-doctor-of-democracy-dies-at-age-70.html ) and therefore neither FOIA's b6 exemption nor the Privacy Act relate to him. See also the supporting documentation. His DOB is January 12, 1951 and he died on February 17, 2021.
The request is being made my a member of the news media and I plan to use the original documents and my editorial skills to turn the raw materials into a distinct work. I further intend to distribute my work and the documents to a general audienc.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
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 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,
Freddy Martinez
From: Federal Bureau of Investigation
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From: Federal Bureau of Investigation
There are eFOIA files available for you to download.
From: Freddy Martinez
Hi FBI FOIA officials,
We are in receipt of your unusual circumstances letter. We do not wish to narrow the scope of the request.
Thank you,
Freddy Martinez
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Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 17, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1490077-000.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 18, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1490077-000.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 18, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1490077-000.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 18, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1490077-000.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 18, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1490077-000.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 18, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1490077-000.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Federal Bureau of Investigation
There are eFOIA files available for you to download.
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