Communications of Jonathan M. Winer
Tracking # |
F-2018-03107 |
Submitted | April 22, 2018 |
Due | May 18, 2018 |
Est. Completion | None |
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Communications
From: Ken Whittle
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
I hereby request the following information: the two-page Steele dossier summary shared by Jonathan M. Winer with Victoria Nuland in September of 2016, as well as any and all communications, emails, documents, and memorandum exchanged between Jonathan M. Winer (former U.S. deputy assistant secretary of state for international law enforcement), Victoria Nuland (former Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs), Christopher Steele (former British MI6 Agent), Sidney Blumenthal (Clinton confidant), and Cody Shearer, between 01/01/2015 and 12/31/2017, regarding and or mentioning any of the following: (1) Donald J. Trump, (2) the Trump campaign, (3) Carter Page, (4) Michael Cohen, (5) Paul Manafort, (6) Rick Gates, (7) George Papadopoulos, (8) Gen. Michael Flynn, (9) Julian Assange, (10) Wikileaks.
Sources:
Washington Post: (https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/opinions/devin-nunes-is-investigating-me-heres-the-truth/2018/02/08/cc621170-0cf4-11e8-8b0d-891602206fb7_story.html)
Archived Link: http://archive.li/3T19O
The Atlantic: (https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2018/02/nunes-dossier-deux/552389/)
Archived Link: http://archive.is/YGmSv
In a February 8, 2018 Washington Post article written by Jonathan M. Winer, Winer states that: “In 2009, I met and became friends with Steele, after he retired from British government service focusing on Russia. Steele was providing business intelligence on the same kinds of issues I worked on at the time.”
Winer goes on to state that when he returned to the State Department in 2013, that “He asked me whether the State Department would like copies of new information as he developed it. I contacted Victoria Nuland, a career diplomat who was then assistant secretary of state for European and Eurasian affairs, and shared with her several of Steele’s reports. She told me they were useful and asked me to continue to send them. Over the next two years, I shared more than 100 of Steele’s reports with the Russia experts at the State Department, who continued to find them useful.”
In the summer of 2016, Steele later informed Winer that “…he had learned of disturbing information regarding possible ties between Donald Trump, his campaign and senior Russian officials.”
Winer further describes how in September of 2016 he and Steele met in Washington to discuss the “dossier”.
Winer states that he “…was allowed to review, but not to keep, a copy of these reports to enable me to alert the State Department. I prepared a two-page summary and shared it with Nuland, who indicated that, like me, she felt that the secretary of state needed to be made aware of this material.”
Later that September, Winer claims that he spoke with Clinton confidant Sidney Blumenthal, who he describes as “an old friend”. Winer states that “Blumenthal and I discussed Steele’s reports. He showed me notes gathered by a journalist I did not know, Cody Shearer, that alleged the Russians had compromising information on Trump of a sexual and financial nature.”
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,
Kenneth Whittle
From: U.S. Department of State
An acknowledgement letter, stating the request is being processed.
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 22, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #F-2018-03107.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Mr. Whittle,
This is in response to your letter dated August 10, 2018 regarding the status of FOIA Case Control Number F-2018-03107.
The Office of Information Programs and Services electronic records system indicates that your request remains in process.
The Department currently has a backlog of approximately 10,400 cases. As a result, there is presently a delay in the completion of FOIA and Privacy Act requests.
If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Regards,
J. Berhane
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
Official - Transitory
UNCLASSIFIED
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 22, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #F-2018-03107.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Mr. Whittle,
This is in response to your email below regarding the status of FOIA Case Control Number F-2018-03107. The Office of Information Programs and Services electronic records system indicates that your request remains in process. You will be notified of the Department’s search and review efforts in response to this request as soon as that information becomes available.
We appreciate your continued patience.
If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Regards,
Katrina Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
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 22, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2018-03107.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Mr. Whittle,
This is in response to your email below regarding the status of FOIA Case Control Number F-2018-03107. The Office of Information Programs and Services electronic records system indicates that your request remains in process. You will be notified of the Department’s search and review efforts in response to this request as soon as that information becomes available.
We appreciate your continued patience.
If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Regards,
Katrina Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
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 22, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2018-03107.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Mr. Whittle,
This is in response to your email below regarding the status of FOIA Case Control Number F-2018-03107.
The Office of Information Programs and Services electronic records system indicates that your request remains in process. You will be notified of the Department’s search and review efforts in response to this request as soon as that information becomes available.
We appreciate your continued patience.
If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Regards,
Katrina Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
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 22, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2018-03107.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Mr. Whittle,
This is in response to your email below regarding the status of FOIA Case Control Number F-2018-03107.
The Office of Information Programs and Services electronic records system indicates that your request remains in process. You will be notified of the Department’s search and review efforts in response to this request as soon as that information becomes available.
We appreciate your continued patience.
If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Regards,
Katrina Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
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 22, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2018-03107.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Mr. Whittle,
This is in response to your email below concerning your FOIA case control number (F-2018-03107).
Your request is in process. We will soon follow-up with you regarding your request for an estimated date of completion in this case.
Please note that the Department currently has a backlog of approximately 11,000 cases. As the Department continues to work through its backlog, it is mindful of its accountability to the public.
We truly appreciate your continued patience.
If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Regards,
Katrina M. Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
Official - Transitory
UNCLASSIFIED
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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 22, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2018-03107.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Mr. Whittle,
This is in response to your email below concerning your FOIA case control number (F-2018-03107).
Your request is in process. We will soon follow-up with you regarding your request for an estimated date of completion in this case.
Please note that the Department currently has a backlog of approximately 11,000 cases. As the Department continues to work through its backlog, it is mindful of its accountability to the public.
We truly appreciate your continued patience.
If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov%3cmailto:foiastatus@state.gov>>.
Regards,
Katrina M. Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
Official - Transitory
UNCLASSIFIED
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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 22, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2018-03107.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Mr. Whittle,
This is in response to your email below concerning your FOIA case control number F-2018-03107
Your request is still in process. We will follow-up with our colleagues about your request for an estimated date of completion in this case.
We truly appreciate your continued patience.
If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>
Regards,
Katrina M. Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service
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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 22, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2018-03107.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Dear Mr. Whittle,
This is in reference to your email below regarding the status of your Freedom of Information (FOIA) case control number F-2018-03107. Your request is being processed. We will follow-up with you regarding your request for an estimated date of completion in this case as soon as it becomes available.
If you have any questions, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484, or fax us at (202) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov.
Sincerely,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
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~WRD000
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 22, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2018-03107.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Dear Mr. Whittle,
This is in reference to your email below regarding the status of FOIA Case Control Number F-2018-03107. Your request is being processed. We will follow-up with you regarding your request for an estimated date of completion in this case as soon as it becomes available.
If you have any questions, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484, or fax us at (202) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov.
Sincerely,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
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From: U.S. Department of State
Mr. Whittle,
You previously contacted the Department of State's FOIA Requester Service Center and requested an estimated date of completion (EDC) for your request Case Control Number F-2018-03107.
It has been determined that the EDC for this request is September 30, 2021. ECDs are estimates and are subject to change. Please be advised that the Department takes its FOIA responsibilities seriously and is processing your request as quickly as possible. If your request can be completed prior to the EDC, a response will be sent to you sooner.
If you have any concerns or questions regarding a FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
You may also contact the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to inquire about the FOIA mediation services they offer. The contact information for OGIS is as follows: Office of Government Information Services, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road-OGIS, College Park, Maryland 20740-6001, email address: ogis@nara.gov<mailto:ogis@nara.gov>; telephone: (202) 741-5770; toll free number: 1-877-684-6448; facsimile: (202) 741-5769.
We appreciate your continued patience.
Sincerely,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED
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