Should I appeal this Chuck Barris request?

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Should I appeal this Chuck Barris request?

Asked by Jacob Silverman on April 27, 2017.

4 answers from Jack R-W and Jacob Silverman.

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Jacob Silverman sent this request to the Federal Bureau of Investigation of the United States of America

Jacob Silverman 04/27/2017

I was trying to find out if the FBI had anything on Chuck Barris, the Gong Show creator who claimed to be affiliated with the CIA. They came back with nothing (I asked for searches of ELSUR and other surveillance indices). Should I appeal, and what does one say in an appeal like this? Just search again?

Answer 1 · 2017-04-28T02:09:55.135743-04:00

Jack R-W 04/28/2017

Yes, always appeal. Appeals produce new documents in a shockingly high number of cases.

Answer 2 · 2017-04-28T11:32:07.370962-04:00

Jacob Silverman 04/28/2017

Right, that’s what I hear. Do I have to specifically request anything in the appeal, or is “I appeal” simply enough?

Answer 3 · 2017-04-28T18:24:24.165068-04:00

Jack R-W 04/28/2017

You can appeal for any reason. “ I appeal because I do not think there was an adequate search made for these records.” would be fine in this case.

Answer 4 · 2017-04-29T00:07:38.661623-04:00

Jacob Silverman 04/29/2017

Good to know. Thanks for the tip.