David Graeber archives
| Tracking # |
1492853-000 |
| Submitted | March 22, 2021 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: M Ganguly
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request:
Any and all records held on the deceased author "David Graeber", whose death was widely reported in the media.
Obituary:
[New York Times] https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/04/books/david-graeber-dead.html
[the Guardian] https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/sep/06/david-graeber-obituary
I would like to also:
a) Request any “cross-referenced” records relevant to my inquiry.
b) Request a search of “ELSUR” (Electronic Surveillance) records.
I also request that fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, 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 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,
Manisha Ganguly
Investigative journalist
London
From: Federal Bureau of Investigation
There are eFOIA files available for you to download.
From: M Ganguly
To Whom It May Concern:
In a letter dated March 26, 2021 the FBI responded to my records request by stating it could not locate responsive records after it conducted a search of the Central Records System.
The FBI performed an inadequate search for records responsive to my request. This is violative of the FOIA. I appeal the FBI’s inadequate search for records responsive to my request. I request OIP compel the FBI to conduct a new complete and thorough search for records relating or referring to the criminal referral made to the FBI and to disclose any responsive records to me.
This new search should include, but not be limited to, text searches of the ECF (Electronic Case File).
This new search should also include, but not be limited to searches of/for: main file records, cross-reference records, ELSUR (electronic surveillance) records, laboratory records, FOI/PA records, 190 Files, 197 Files, and (-0, -2, -5) Control Files, the FBI’s administrative records system, confidential indices and filing systems, the Investigative Data Warehouse, seized asset information, and the FBI’s “Bureau Mailing Lists” records system.
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As provided in the Freedom of Information Act, I will expect to receive a reply to this administrative appeal letter within twenty working days or I will file a lawsuit in federal court.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions concerning this appeal.
Sincerely,
Manisha Ganguly
Investigative journalist
London
From: M Ganguly
To Whom It May Concern:
In a letter dated April 19, 2021 I responded to the FBI's response stating that an inadequate search for records was conducted in response to my request. It has now been 20 working days and I have yet to receive a response or any communication regarding my updated request.
This is violative of the FOIA-- I expect a response at the soonest failing which I will have to escalate this request.
Sincerely,
Manisha Ganguly
Investigative journalist
London
From: Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Respectfully,
Public Information Officer
FBI - Information Management Division
200 Constitution Drive
Winchester, VA 22602
O: (540) 868-4593
E: foipaquestions@fbi.gov<mailto:foipaquestions@fbi.gov>
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COVID-19 Impact: RIDS resumed full staffing on April 12, 2021. Commensurate with the return of full staffing levels, RIDS will being increasing its FOIA processing production. While RIDS will make its best efforts to meet increased production goals, this increased production rate may be negatively impacted by COVID-19 workplace disruptions. As a result, estimated dates of completion for Freedom of Information Act requests were impacted and you can expect lengthened response timelines. Please note that these are estimates, and these timelines may change as this national emergency evolves. The FBI remains committed to fulfilling your FOIPA request in the timeliest manner possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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