FBI: Hyman 'Hy' Berman
| Tracking # |
1341328-000 |
| Submitted | Dec. 6, 2015 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Tony Webster
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
All Federal Bureau of Investigation files regarding Hyman Berman (also known as Hy Berman) – University of Minnesota professor, political commentator, historian, and military veteran – who died on November 29, 2015.
His death has been reported in the media, including:
(a) Star Tribune: "Hy Berman, longtime professor, political commentator, has died" http://www.startribune.com/hy-berman-longtime-professor-political-commentator-has-died/358861811/
(b) Obituary: Hyman 'Hy' Berman http://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/111997/?fullname=hyman-hy-berman
FEE WAIVER REQUEST: The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes. Responsive records will be used for journalism purposes and will help increase the public's understanding of government activities regarding a notable person.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, 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,
Tony Webster
From: Sobonya, David P. (RMD) (FBI)
Dear Tony Webster,
The FBI has received your Freedom of Information Act/Privacy (FOIPA) request and it will be forwarded to Initial Processing for review. Your request will be processed under the provisions of FOIPA and a response will be mailed to you at a later date.
Requests for fee waivers and expedited processing will be addressed once your request has been assigned an FOIPA request number. You will receive written notification of the FBI’s decision.
Information regarding the Freedom of Information Act/Privacy is available at http://www.fbi.gov<http://www.fbi.gov>/, http://www.fbi.gov/foia/ or http://www.justice.gov/oip. If you require additional assistance please contact the Public Information Officer.
Thank you,
David P. Sobonya
Public Information Officer/GIS
Record/Information Dissemination Section (RIDS)
FBI-Records Management Division
170 Marcel Drive, Winchester, VA 22602-4843
PIO: (540) 868-4593
Direct: (540) 868-4286
Fax: (540) 868-4391/4997
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From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 6, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Sobonya, David P. (RMD) (FBI)
Dear Mr. Webster,
The request was received on 12-14-2015 (actual date request was scanned into the FOIPA Document Processing System) and assigned FOIPA Request Number #1341328-000. The request is presently in Initial Processing, where the assigned analyst is searching for, retrieving and reviewing potentially responsive records. If appropriate, correspondence regarding the request and search results will be forthcoming.
Please check the status of your request online at http://www.fbi.gov/foia by clicking on the CHECK STATUS OF YOUR FOI/PA REQUEST under the FOIA INDEX located on the right side of the page. Status updates are performed on a weekly basis.
Information regarding the Freedom of Information Act/Privacy is available at http://www.fbi.gov<http://www.fbi.gov>/, http://www.fbi.gov/foia/ or http://www.justice.gov/oip. If you require additional assistance please contact the Public Information Officer.
Thank you,
David P. Sobonya
Public Information Officer/GIS
Record/Information Dissemination Section (RIDS)
FBI-Records Management Division
170 Marcel Drive, Winchester, VA 22602-4843
PIO: (540) 868-4593
Direct: (540) 868-4286
Fax: (540) 868-4391/4997
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~WRD000
From: Federal Bureau of Investigation
A no responsive documents response.
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