Event Details
September 12, 2019
Description
Press coverage began regarding the release of USMS records pursuant to FOIA
Participants (2)
| Name | Type | Mentions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| USMS | organization | 120 | View Entity |
| press | organization | 209 | View Entity |
Source Documents (2)
EFTA00031627.pdf
An email chain from September 13, 2019, within the US Attorney's Office (SDNY). The Chief of the Criminal Division informs colleagues about press coverage regarding the inadvertent release of US Marshals Service (USMS) records (USM 11s) via FOIA. The USMS Associate General Counsel offered source materials to the SDNY to mitigate potential harm to their ongoing investigation caused by inaccurate reporting. A forwarding email asks a colleague if they know what the Chief is referring to.
EFTA00029311.pdf
An email chain from September 13, 2019, within the US Attorney's Office (SDNY) regarding the FOIA release of US Marshals Service (USMS) records related to Jeffrey Epstein. The Chief of the Criminal Division informs staff that the USMS Associate General Counsel offered original source materials (USM 11s, noted as equivalent to FBI 302s) to verify accuracy against press reports and check for harm to the investigation. Subsequent internal replies indicate that some staff members were unaware of the situation or the specific context.
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