Helmut Sonnenfeldt FBI file
Submitted | Nov. 28, 2012 |
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From: Inkoo Kang
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
FBI file on Helmut Sonnefeldt, foreign policy expert and staff member of the National Security Council
I also request that, if appropriate, 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 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,
Inkoo Kang
From: Sobonya, David P.
Dear Inkoo Kang,
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/ or http://www.fbi.gov/foia/. If you require additional assistance please contact the Public Information Officer.
From: Federal Bureau of Investigation
From: Inkoo Kang
Hello,
I have previously requested the FBI file of Helmut Sonnenfeldt, foreign policy expert and State Department employee.
His death in November 2012 was widely reported. Here is his New York Times obituary: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/22/world/helmut-sonnenfeldt-expert-on-soviet-and-european-affairs-is-dead-at-86.html
Please let me know what else I can do to speed along my FOIA request.
Thank you,
Inkoo Kang
From: Sobonya, David P.
Dear Inkoo Kang,
The above FOIA request was closed on 1-7-13 because you did not respond to the third party letter which was mailed to you on 12-6-12. Please note: A web link in itself does not satisfy the proof of death requirement. Requesters must provide actual documentation with the source.
If you want to have this request reopened please submit the proper documentation and reference FOIA Request Number #1203991-000.
From: Inkoo Kang
Re: FOIA Request Number #1203991-000
Hello,
I am requesting Helmut Sonnenfeldt's FBI file. Attached is a PDF of Helmut Sonnenfeldt's New York Times obituary.
Thank you,
Inkoo Kang
From: Inkoo Kang
Re: FOIA Request Number #1203991-000
Hello,
I am requesting Helmut Sonnenfeldt's FBI file. Attached is a PDF of Helmut Sonnenfeldt's New York Times obituary.
Thank you,
Inkoo Kang
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