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This document is an email dated August 5, 2016, from Will Bohlen to a large group including Michael Keough and attorney Reid Weingarten. The email forwards the text of a Reuters article reporting on a press conference held by Fethullah Gulen's lawyers (including Weingarten) in Washington, where they argued against his extradition to Turkey following a coup attempt. The document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' Bates stamp, indicating it was part of a congressional investigation.

This document is a news article, produced as part of House Oversight records (Bates stamp 031476), reporting on statements made by Fethullah Gulen's lawyers regarding fears for his safety and his refusal to flee the U.S. amidst extradition demands from Turkey. The article details the tension between the U.S. and Turkey following the failed July 15 coup attempt, for which Turkish President Erdogan blames Gulen. Attorney Reid Weingarten of Steptoe & Johnson LLP is quoted defending Gulen.