On May 5, 2010, CREW filed a Freedom of Information Act with the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) seeking documents related to efforts by the BOP to prevent Jack Abramoff from cooperating or participating in the making of the documentary Casino Jack and the United States of Money. CREW is acting on information that the BOP actively prevented Mr. Abramoff from speaking to anyone connected to the movie and also seeks to learn whether the BOP may have prevented Mr. Abramoff from speaking to other members of the media. On May 6, 2010, CREW sent two additional Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to the Department of Justice (DOJ) following up on CREW’s FOIA request for documents confirming DOJ’s role in not allowing Jack Abramoff to speak on camera to the makers of the documentary Casino Jack and the United States of Money. CREW’s requests of the Criminal Division and the Office of Information Policy, on behalf of the offices of the Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General, and Associate Attorney General, also seeks documents related to Mr. Abramoff’s potential involvement with any other media productions.; FOIA Request: CREW: Department of Justice (DOJ): Regarding Jack Abramoff and the Casino Jack Documentary; Holder of Document: CREW; Producing Agency: Department of Justice (DOJ) – Criminal Division; Date Received: 3/2/11;
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CREW: Department of Justice (DOJ): Regarding Jack Abramoff and the Casino Jack Documentary: 3/2/11 - Criminal Division Disbursement
On May 5, 2010, CREW filed a Freedom of Information Act with the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) seeking documents related to efforts by the BOP to prevent Jack Abramoff from cooperating or participating in the making of the documentary Casino Jack and the United States of Money. CREW is acting on information that the BOP actively prevented Mr. Abramoff from speaking to anyone connected to the movie and also seeks to learn whether the BOP may have prevented Mr. Abramoff from speaking to other members of the media. On May 6, 2010, CREW sent two additional Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to the Department of Justice (DOJ) following up on CREW’s FOIA request for documents confirming DOJ’s role in not allowing Jack Abramoff to speak on camera to the makers of the documentary Casino Jack and the United States of Money. CREW’s requests of the Criminal Division and the Office of Information Policy, on behalf of the offices of the Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General, and Associate Attorney General, also seeks documents related to Mr. Abramoff’s potential involvement with any other media productions.; FOIA Request: CREW: Department of Justice (DOJ): Regarding Jack Abramoff and the Casino Jack Documentary; Holder of Document: CREW; Producing Agency: Department of Justice (DOJ) – Criminal Division; Date Received: 3/2/11;
On May 5, 2010, CREW filed a Freedom of Information Act with the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) seeking documents related to efforts by the BOP to prevent Jack Abramoff from cooperating or participating in the making of the documentary Casino Jack and the United States of Money. CREW is acting on information that the BOP actively prevented Mr. Abramoff from speaking to anyone connected to the movie and also seeks to learn whether the BOP may have prevented Mr. Abramoff from speaking to other members of the media. On May 6, 2010, CREW sent two additional Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to the Department of Justice (DOJ) following up on CREW’s FOIA request for documents confirming DOJ’s role in not allowing Jack Abramoff to speak on camera to the makers of the documentary Casino Jack and the United States of Money. CREW’s requests of the Criminal Division and the Office of Information Policy, on behalf of the offices of the Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General, and Associate Attorney General, also seeks documents related to Mr. Abramoff’s potential involvement with any other media productions.; FOIA Request: CREW: Department of Justice (DOJ): Regarding Jack Abramoff and the Casino Jack Documentary; Holder of Document: CREW; Producing Agency: Department of Justice (DOJ) – Criminal Division; Date Received: 3/2/11;
Edmonds, Nathaniel
Butler, Mary K. NE
Wednesday, August 05, 2009 10:20 AM
Edmonds, Nathariel; Day, 01. Kendall
Subject: Re: Abramotf
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oh, after we told him that Jack could not talk with!” “(or appear in his film, he said he
wanted to talk to us about what the plan was for Jack, “We
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Subject: Re: Abramoff
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Wednesday, August 05, 2009 10:20 AM
To: Edmonds, Nathaniel; Day, M. Kendall
Subject: Re! Abramoff
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oh, after we told him that Jack could not talk with{ _ lor appear in his film, he said he
wanted to talk to us about what the plan was for Jack,[L “Ye
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From: Edmonds, Nathaniel
To: Butler, Mary K.; Day, M. Kendall.
Sent: Tue Aug @4 19:01:03 2009
Subject: Re: Abramoff
NR gue said that he had a
feeting with you and Bill on Friday that had been cancelled at the last minute. He wanted me
to check with you to see about rescheduling or discussing the issues. sorry.
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“Thursday, June 12, 2009 7:01 PM
Lowel, Abbe David
Subject: RESJA
Can you come here at about ian?
Thanks, Mary
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From: Lowell, Abbe David [mailto:aDLowell@mwe.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2669 6:38 PM
To: Butler, Mary K.
Subject: Re: JA
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From: Butler, Mary K. [- _ ele MKB-3
To: Lowell, Abbe David
Sent: Thu Jun 18 17:13:33 2009
Subject: RE: JA
What time works for you?
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From: Lowell, Abbe David [mailto:ADLowel1@mwe.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 5:10 PM
To: Butler, Mary K.
Subject: Re: JA
Am only
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From: Butler, Mary K. | 1
To: Lowell, Abbe David
Sent: Thu Jun 18 15:09:04 2009
Subject: RE: JA
Abbe, Bill thought he was out of pocket until Monday but now he will be available tomorrow.
What time works for you?
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From: Lowell, Abbe David [mailto:ADLowel1@nwe. com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2099 12:41 PH
To: Butler, Mary K.
Subject: Re: JA
Me Lo
Be back Thurday afternoon. Can it be Friday?
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From: Butler, Mary k £ a
To: Lowell, Abbe David
Sent: Wed Jun 17 10:51:54 2009
Subject: 98Abbe,
Bill and I think we need a face to face meeting about this issue of the filming of an
interview with Jack, and frankly, the interviews that have already taken place. There are a
number of complicating factors based on information you may not know about. Your assistant
says y oar traveling.
Are you around tomorrow afternoon?
Thanks,
mary
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Sent: Friday, June 12, 2009 5:44 PM.
To: Lowell, Abbe David
Subject:
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Well think the BOP concems were ]
From: Lowell, Abbe David [mailto:ADLowell@mwe.com] Mu 4
Sent: Friday, June 12, 2009 5:32 PM
To: Butler, Mary K,
Subject: REF Vee
As they sent the letter to Prison or BOP | assume ! can get it for you, and yes, | told therm how and where they were
wrong. (The issue is that | tld them DO, concern about Jack interviews and especially tape was ongoing investigation
and possible testimony by Jack and they said it was undue publicity)
From: Butler, Mary K.!_ ~. ene MKB 10
Sent: Friday, June 12, 3009 11:45 AM
To? Lowell, Abbe David
Subject: Ret Veit
Abbe,
| only saw an email of the body ofa leter rom the BOP tf” | Nothing ese. Do you have a copy of this
other letter? Are you going to correct i? a
From: Lowell, Abbe David [mallto:ADLowell@mwe.com]
Sent: Friday, June 12, 2009 10:22 AM
To: Butler, Ma
Subject; e ul vine
Hes an attomey who wrote to Justice or BOP about their rights" to tape Jack. I have seen the letter and let them
know that they misstated my postion
Abbe David Lowell
Partner
McDermott Will & Emery LLP
600 13th St., NW
Washington, DC 20005
202.756.8001 (direct)
202.756.8087 (fax)
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Sent Thureday, une 14,2009 10:59 AM
To: Lowel Abbe Dovid
Subject: REL Sw [qe
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409 and] was there Stimes from 4/18 o 426, Wonder what they talked about”
maker, also Visitéd in April
From: Lowell, Abbe David {maito:ADLowell@mve.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2009 10:43 AM
To: Butler, Man K. ._,
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Subject: 2!
| did not — always the last to know- when?
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To: Lowell, Abbe David,
‘Subject: -
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I'm assuming you know that BOP records show’ _jhas already visited Jack without his camera.
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Yo: Lonel, Abbe Gavia’ csLovelénwe. com>; al
Sent: Fri May 29 14:38:51 2009 eine
Subject: RE: Conf call ref J]
Good with me.
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From: Lowell, Abbe David [mailto:ADLowell@nwe.com]
Sent: Friday, May 29, 209 2:37 PM
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1 is free after 1 on Monday, how about 2?
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Sent: Friday, May 29, Jeo9 2:32 PM mie
To: Lowell, Abbe David; qed
Subject: RE: Conf call ref“) tape.
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Abbe,
I have a mtg at 3 and don't know how long it will last.{ "“\is off today, though willing.
You free sometime on Monday?
Mary
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From: Lowell, Abbe David [mailto:ADLowell@mwe.com] mice ORim
Sent: thursday, May 28, 2699 7:52 PM
To: ft wi-Butler, Mary K. BIN
Subject: Re: Conf call ref" “Pusjig.
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Up to you, don"t want to interupt your day, but T can do it 3 - 5 window.
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From: Lowell, Abbe David
To: Butler, Mary K._(CRM)
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Thu May 28 19:85:06 2009
Subject: Re: Conf call ref
Supe
I've been in court in TX and just got back - I can talk tomorrow afternoon?
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From: Butler, Mary kK. {
To: Lowell, Abbe David
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Sent? Thu May 28 13:08:12 2009
Subject: Conf call re} Le) at
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Abbe are you available sometime late this afternoon or tomorrow to talk about issues related
to the documentary?
fears
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public Integrity Section
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Sent Monday, June 01, 2008 1:25 PM
To: to Day M,Kendall Se
Subject: %& nd | are talking to Abbe about ‘around 2pm by phone if you want to
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Fax 202-514-3003Butler, Mary K.
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(On May 15, you and | talked by phone to discuss the status of thef __fissue (and also a question of the Spacey movis
snd whether Jack was getting any money.ffom that). In going oveF thes issues, I said tha o *
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Sent: Fri Jun 19 18%57:35 2009
Subject: RE: JINR
“JWso Bil, Kendal and talked to Abbe today, | think we talked him into
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From: Butler, Mary K. MKB-Oo
Sent: ‘Wednesday, August 05, 2009 10:20 AM.
To: Edmonds, Nathaniel; Day, M. Kendall
Subject: Re: Abramoff
oh, after we told him that Jack could not talk with C aes appear in his film, he said he
wanted to talk to us about what the plan was for Jack|_ ae
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To: Butler, Mary K.; Day, M. Kendall
Sent: Tue Aug 04 19:01:08 2009
Subject: Re: Abramoff
Ne
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Ineeting with you and Bill on Friday that had been cancelled dé the last minute. He wanted ne
to cheek nith you to see about rescheduling or discussing the 1ssues. sorry.
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From: ‘Sweeney, Laura [Laura, Sweeney2@usdoj gov) MOa-2a
Sent Thursday, June 25, 2009 3:33 PM
To: Butior, Mary K
Subject: Re: Follow up Abramott
Thanks!
From: Butler, Mary Kf Tore 2
"or Sweeney, (aura 2
Sent: Thu Jun 25 15:31:08 2009
Subject: RE: Folw up - Abramoff co
Yes, Sony. He said that Jack nas agreed not odo the on-camera interiow with!” Jan that should be the end oft
Hopetuly tis - J
From Sweeney, tau [raito:Laur Sweane/2@usdohgon] ey
Sentz Thursday, June 25,2009 2:02 Pm Pte - 34
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Subject: Follow up - Abramoff
Any word back from Abbe Lowell?
Laura E. Sweeney
Office of Public Affairs _
Department of Justice ~
aura, swoeney2@usdoj gov
202-514-2007Butler, Mary
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From: Butler, Mary « mea
Sent Weonesday, June 17, 2008 9:35 AM
To: Sweeney, Laura (SMO); Edmonds, Nathaniet
Subject: REA either available for 2 quick Abramoff question?
Laura I think | mentioned this, but you may want to tell POB.GC that the letter that says BOP Cumberiand contacted PIN
is wrong, They did contact FBI. Also, the visitor logs show, ahs alteady met wih Abramoff though apparenlly
without cameras, 4
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From: Sweeney, Laura [malto:Laura Sweeney2@usdo}.gov] muz
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 4:48 PM =
To: Butler, Mary K.; Edmonds, Nathaniel
‘Subject: Are either available for a quick Abramoff question?
I eceived a cal from my counterpart at BOP and wanted to get some more info to answer her question.
Laura E. Sweeney
Office of Public Affairs
Department of Justice
laura, sweeney2@usdo. gov
202-514-2007