Olympics - State Department

Jack R-W filed this request with the U.S. Department of State of the United States of America.
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F-2016-10638
Submitted Aug. 19, 2016
Est. Completion None
Status
Fix Required

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From: Jack R-W

Subject: Freedom of Information Request: Olympics - State Department

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To Whom It May Concern:

This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:

All diplomatic cables regarding the alleged robbery at gunpoint of the US Men's Swimming Team at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro sent to or sent from the US Consulate in Rio de Janeiro, the US Embassy in Brasilia, the US Consulate in Recife, and the US Consulate in Sao Paulo, from August, 13, 2016 to August, 19, 2016.

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,

Jack Wilson

From: U.S. Department of State

Subject: None

Mail (Postmarked Sept. 6, 2016)

An acknowledgement letter, stating the request is being processed.

From: FOIA Request

Subject: RE: Freedom of Information Request #F-2016-10638

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Your query has been forwarded to the FOIA Requester Status mailbox (FOIAStatus@state.gov<mailto:FOIAStatus@state.gov>) for reply.

From: FOIA Status

Subject: RE: Freedom of Information Request #F-2016-10638

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Dear Jack Wilson,

I have contacted the Case Analyst and requested a estimated completion date for your case. The Analyst will contact the bureaus doing the searches and the individuals reviewing the material. This will take some time because each case is different. The search and review time varies. The time depends on the complexity of information requested and the time to review the material.

I hope this information is helpful. If you have further concerns or have any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, 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<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>
Regards,
Katrina Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
(202) 261-8484
foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>

This email is UNCLASSIFIED.

From: FOIA Status

Subject: RE: Freedom of Information Request #F-2016-10638

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Mr. Wilson,

I have contacted the Case Analyst and requested a status update and estimated completion date for your case. The Analyst will contact the bureaus doing the searches and the individuals reviewing the material. This will take some time because each case is different. The search and review time varies. The time depends on the complexity of information requested and the time it takes to review the material.

I hope this information is helpful. 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 fax us at (202) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov

Dominique Cotten
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
(202) 261-8484
foiastatus@state.gov

From: U.S. Department of State

Subject: Still Interested Inquiry F-2016-10638

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Please see attached Correspondence.

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