1991 Felix Sater mugshot
| Tracking # |
FOIL-2018-056-13688 |
| Submitted | Dec. 9, 2018 |
| Est. Completion | May 3, 2019 |
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From: Robert Delaware
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:
Any and all mugshots or booking photos of Felix Sater taken in 1991. According to numerous press reports and profiles, Mr. Sater was arrested in 1991 for stabbing a man in the face with the stem of a margarita glass while drinking at a midtown Manhattan bar called El Rio Grande.
Mr. Sater was booked under either the name "Haim Felix Sater" or "Felix Henry Sater." A 2007 profile in the New York Times described a name change to "Felix Henry Sater" in the early 1990s.
Here is a link to an article that describes both the name change and the arrest at the El Rio Grande restaurant: https://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/17/nyregion/17trump.html1
A Google search for "Felix Sater 1991 arrest" brings returns thousands of related articles - but not images of the mugshot or booking photos. In 2006, the New York Committee on Open Government issued an advisory opinion regarding releasing mugshots via FOIA. This committee stated, "In sum, unless cases against individuals charged are considered to have been terminated in their favor, in which instances the mugshots would be sealed, we believe that mugshots maintained by New York State or local agencies must be disclosed pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law."
Here is a link to that advisory opinion: https://docs.dos.ny.gov/coog/ftext/f15904.htm
Thank you for your commitment to transparency, and I am eager to further engage with you in regards to this request.
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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Robert Delaware
From: New York City Police Department
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has acknowledged your FOIL request FOIL-2018-056-13688. You can expect a response on or about Friday, May 3, 2019.
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Your request has been assigned to Detective Halk (646-610-6430)
From: New York City Police Department
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has closed your FOIL request FOIL-2018-056-13688 for the following reasons: In regard to the document(s) which you requested, this unit is unable to locate records responsive to your request based on the information you provided.
You may appeal the decision to deny access to material that was redacted in part or withheld in entirety by contacting the agency's FOIL Appeals Officer: within 30 days.
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Request Title: 1991 Felix Sater mugshot
Request Description: To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:Any and all mugshots or booking photos of Felix Sater taken in 1991. According to numerous press reports and profiles, Mr. Sater was arrested in 1991 for stabbing a man in the face with the stem of a margarita glass while drinking at a midtown Manhattan bar called El Rio Grande.Mr. Sater was booked under either the name "Haim Felix Sater" or "Felix Henry Sater." A 2007 profile in the New York Times described a name change to "Felix Henry Sater" in the early 1990s.Here is a link to an article that describes both the name change and the arrest at the El Rio Grande restaurant: https://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/17/nyregion/17trump.html1A Google search for "Felix Sater 1991 arrest" brings returns thousands of related articles - but not images of the mugshot or booking photos. In 2006, the New York Committee on Open Government issued an advisory opinion regarding releasing mugshots via FOIA. This committee stated, "In sum, unless cases against individuals charged are considered to have been terminated in their favor, in which instances the mugshots would be sealed, we believe that mugshots maintained by New York State or local agencies must be disclosed pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law."Here is a link to that advisory opinion: https://docs.dos.ny.gov/coog/ftext/f15904.htmThank you for your commitment to transparency, and I am eager to further engage with you in regards to this request.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 5 business days, as the statute requires.Sincerely,Robert Delaware
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