Event Details
May 19, 2008
Description
Submission of legal letter requesting cessation of federal investigation.
Participants (3)
| Name | Type | Mentions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth W. Starr | person | 37 | View Entity |
| Joe D. Whitley | person | 21 | View Entity |
| Mark Filip | person | 71 | View Entity |
Source Documents (1)
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This is page 8 (the signature page) of a legal letter dated May 19, 2008, addressed to Mark Filip. Attorneys Kenneth Starr and Joe Whitley request that the recipient review the case and discontinue federal involvement, arguing that the matter should be closed by the State and that current federal attempts involve an overreach of statutes. They request a meeting to discuss these issues of federalism and selectivity. The letter mentions U.S. Attorney Acosta.
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Fax transmission successfully completed (TX Report #1855)
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