Bernie Maddoff, FBI file
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| Tracking # |
A-2023-00041 1494946-000 |
| Submitted | April 14, 2021 |
| Due | May 12, 2021 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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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 Bernard Lawrence Madoff, AKA Bernie Maddoff. Bernie Maddoff was an infamous banker and Ponzi schemer. Bernie Maddoff is now deceased, according to numerous news reports (see: https://apnews.com/article/bernie-madoff-dead-9d9bd8065708384e0bf0c840bd1ae711 ) and therefore neither FOIA's b6 exemption nor the Privacy Act relates to him. See also the supporting documentation. His DOB is April 29, 1938 and he died on April 14, 2021.
The request is being made by 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 audience.
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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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 Bernard
Lawrence Madoff, AKA Bernie Maddoff. Bernie Maddoff was an infamous banker
and Ponzi schemer. Bernie Maddoff is now deceased, according to numerous
news reports (see:
https://apnews.com/article/bernie-madoff-dead-9d9bd8065708384e0bf0c840bd1ae711
) and therefore neither FOIA's b6 exemption nor the Privacy Act relates to
him. See also the supporting documentation. His DOB is April 29, 1938 and he
died on April 14, 2021.
The request is being made by 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 audience.
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
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 14, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1494946-000.
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 April 16, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1494946-000.
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 April 16, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1494946-000.
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 April 16, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1494946-000.
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 April 16, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1494946-000.
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 April 16, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1494946-000.
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 April 16, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1494946-000.
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 April 16, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1494946-000.
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 April 16, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1494946-000.
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 April 16, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1494946-000.
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 April 16, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1494946-000.
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.
You can download the files at:
**Please Note:**
The above link(s) are only active for 48hrs. After the link expires you will
have the option to reactivate the link(s) for an additional 48hrs. The max
renewal limit is two (2) times. Thereafter, the links can no longer be
accessed.
You can renew the download files by logging into the efoia system and clicking
the "Renew" button in the file list.
From: Freddy Martinez
FOIA Officers at OIP,
This is an appeal under 5 USC 552 (the Freedom of Information Act) for the FBI's processing of FOIA request 1494946-000. First, I am appealing (At minimum) the adequacy of the FBI's search. The original request was for " all documents or FBI files pertaining or mentioning to Bernard Lawrence Madoff, AKA Bernie Maddoff."
At no point did the FBI contact me, nor did I ever agree to limiting the FBI's request or processing to "Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC" as the latest response letter seems to indicate.
Please confirm that you are in receipt of my appeal.
Best,
Freddy Martinez
From: Federal Bureau of Investigation
The Office of Information Policy has received your FOIA Appeal. Please see the attached acknowledgment letter.
From: Federal Bureau of Investigation
The Office of Information Policy has made its final determination on your FOIA Appeal Number A-2023-00041 . A copy of this determination is enclosed for your review, along with any enclosures, if applicable. Thank you.
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