DOJ Records of the DHS-OIG's Criminal Investigation of Jean Jimenez's Death (Department of Justice, Executive Office for United States Attorneys)

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* Tracking Number: EOUSA-2019-002865
* Requester Name: Andrew Free
* Date Submitted: 05/09/2019
* Request Status: Submitted
* Description: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. DOJ communications with DHS-OIG regarding the latter office's criminal investigation into the May 15, 2017 death of Jeancarlo Jimenez Joseph in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Custody. DOJ reportedly declined criminal prosecution in March or April of 2019 after a nearly 24-month DHS-OIG criminal probe. It is believed that records will be located in DOJ's Criminal Division and/or in the office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District or Northern District of Georgia.
2. Any other DOJ records relating to the DHS-OIG criminal investigation into Mr. Jimenez's death not encompassed in Item 1 above.

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,

Andrew Free

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The FOIA request - EOUSA-2019-002865 description has been modified. Additional details for this item are as follows:
* Tracking Number: EOUSA-2019-002865
* Requester: Andrew Free
* Submitted Date: 05/08/2019
* Description: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. DOJ communications with DHS-OIG regarding the latter office's criminal investigation into the May 15, 2017 death of Jeancarlo Jimenez Joseph in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Custody. DOJ reportedly declined criminal prosecution in March or April of 2019 after a nearly 24-month DHS-OIG criminal probe. It is believed that records will be located in DOJ's Criminal Division and/or in the office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District or Northern District of Georgia.
2. Any other DOJ records relating to the DHS-OIG criminal investigation into Mr. Jimenez's death not encompassed in Item 1 above.

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,

Andrew Free

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In response to your Freedom of Information Act and/or Privacy Act request, the paragraph(s) checked below apply:
* [   ] A search for records located in EOUSA-                          has revealed no responsive records regarding the above subject.
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- EOUSA-2020-003526 has been supplemented with additional supporting files. Additional details for this item are as follows:

* Tracking Number: EOUSA-2020-003526
* Requester: Andrew Free
* Submitted Date: 07/09/2020
* Description:
see attached open appeal

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