U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D.C. 20535 June 30, 2020 MR. JASON LEOPOLD BUZZFEED NEWS 7TH FLOOR 1630 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW WASHINGTON, DC 20009 FOIPA Request No.: 1432673-000 Civil Action No.: 19-cv-01278 Subject: All 302’s of individuals who were questioned/interviewed by FBI Agents working for the Office of Special Counsel Robert Mueller Dear Mr. Leopold: The enclosed documents were reviewed under the Freedom of Information/Privacy Acts (FOIPA), Title 5, United States Code, Section 552/552a. Below you will find checked boxes under applicable statutes for the exemptions asserted to protect information exempt from disclosure. The appropriate exemptions are noted on the processed pages next to redacted information. In addition, a deleted page information sheet was inserted to indicate where pages were withheld entirely pursuant to applicable exemptions. An Explanation of Exemptions is enclosed to further explain justification for withheld information. Section 552 Section 552a (d)(5) (b)(1) (b)(7)(A) (b)(2) (b)(7)(B) (j)(2) (b)(3) (b)(7)(C) (k)(1) Federal Rules of (b)(7)(D) (k)(2) Criminal Procedure 6(e) (b)(7)(E) (k)(3) 50 U.S.C § 3024(i)(1) (b)(7)(F) (k)(4) (b)(4) (b)(8) (k)(5) (b)(5) (b)(9) (k)(6) (b)(6) (k)(7) 500 pages were reviewed and 351 pages are being released. Deletions were made by the Department of Justice/Office of Information Policy. Please see the paragraphs below for relevant information specific to your request and the enclosed FBI FOIPA Addendum for standard responses applicable to all requests. Document(s) were located which originated with, or contained information concerning, other Government Agency (ies) [OGA]. This information has been referred to the OGA(s) for review and direct response to you. We are consulting with another agency. The FBI will correspond with you regarding this information when the consultation is completed. Please refer to the enclosed FBI FOIPA Addendum for additional standard responses applicable to your request. “Part 1” of the Addendum includes standard responses that apply to all requests. “Part 2” includes additional standard responses that apply to all requests for records on individuals. “Part 3” includes general information about FBI records that you may find useful. Also enclosed is our Explanation of Exemptions. Although your request is in litigation, we are required by law to provide you the following information: If you are not satisfied with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s determination in response to this request, you may administratively appeal by writing to the Director, Office of Information Policy (OIP), United States Department of Justice, 441 G Street, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20530, or you may submit an appeal through OIP's FOIA STAR portal by creating an account following the instructions on OIP’s website: https://www.justice.gov/oip/submit-and-track-request-or-appeal. Your appeal must be postmarked or electronically transmitted within ninety (90) days of the date of my response to your request. If you submit your appeal by mail, both the letter and the envelope should be clearly marked "Freedom of Information Act Appeal." Please cite the FOIPA Request Number assigned to your request so it may be easily identified. You may seek dispute resolution services by contacting the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS). The contact information for OGIS is as follows: Office of Government Information Services, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road-OGIS, College Park, Maryland 20740-6001, e-mail at ogis@nara.gov; telephone at 202-741-5770; toll free at 1-877-684-6448; or facsimile at 202-741-5769. Alternatively, you may contact the FBI’s FOIA Public Liaison by emailing foipaquestions@fbi.gov. If you submit your dispute resolution correspondence by email, the subject heading should clearly state “Dispute Resolution Services.” Please also cite the FOIPA Request Number assigned to your request so it may be easily identified. Please direct any further inquiries about this case to the Attorney representing the Government in this matter. Please use the FOIPA Request Number and/or Civil Action Number in all correspondence or inquiries concerning your request. See additional information which follows. Sincerely, Michael G. Seidel Acting Section Chief Record/Information Dissemination Section Information Management Division Enclosures Additional Information: Please be advised that as of June 8, the Record Information/Dissemination Section (RIDS) resumed operating at full staffing levels amidst the ongoing COVID-19 national emergency. The enclosed FOIPA release represents a work product that could be generated for you under these unprecedented circumstances and the limited time we were fully staffed during the month of June. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to release as much information, to as many requesters as possible, as this emergency continues. In response to your Freedom of Information/Privacy Acts (FOIPA) request, enclosed is a processed copy of Bates Stamped documents, FBI (19-cv-1278)-3264 through FBI (19-cv-1278)-3763. The enclosed documents represent the eighth interim release of information responsive to your request. Revisions were made to withholdings in documents previously released to you. Enclosed is an updated copy of Bates Stamped documents FBI (19-cv-1278)-162-167. FBI FOIPA Addendum As referenced in our letter responding to your Freedom of Information/Privacy Acts (FOIPA) request, the FBI FOIPA Addendum includes information applicable to your request. Part 1 of the Addendum includes standard responses that apply to all requests. Part 2 includes additional standard responses that apply to all requests for records on individuals. Part 3 includes general information about FBI records. For questions regarding Parts 1, 2, or 3, visit the www.fbi.gov/foia website under “Contact Us.” Previously mentioned appeal and dispute resolution services are also available at the web address. Part 1: The standard responses below apply to all requests: (i) 5 U.S.C. § 552(c). Congress excluded three categories of law enforcement and national security records from the requirements of the FOIA [5 U.S.C. § 552(c) (2006 & Supp. IV (2010)]. FBI responses are limited to those records subject to the requirements of the FOIA. Additional information about the FBI and the FOIPA can be found on the www.fbi.gov/foia website. (ii) National Security/Intelligence Records. The FBI can neither confirm nor deny the existence of national security and foreign intelligence records pursuant to FOIA exemptions (b)(1), (b)(3), and PA exemption (j)(2) as applicable to requests for records about individuals [5 U.S.C. §§ 552/552a (b)(1), (b)(3), and (j)(2); 50 U.S.C § 3024(i)(1)]. The mere acknowledgment of the existence or nonexistence of such records is itself a classified fact protected by FOIA exemption (b)(1) and/or would reveal intelligence sources, methods, or activities protected by exemption (b)(3) [50 USC § 3024(i)(1)]. This is a standard response and should not be read to indicate that national security or foreign intelligence records do or do not exist. Part 2: The standard responses below apply to all requests for records on individuals: (i) Requests for Records about any Individual—Watch Lists. The FBI can neither confirm nor deny the existence of any individual’s name on a watch list pursuant to FOIA exemption (b)(7)(E) and PA exemption (j)(2) [5 U.S.C. §§ 552/552a (b)(7)(E), (j)(2)]. This is a standard response and should not be read to indicate that watch list records do or do not exist. (ii) Requests for Records for Incarcerated Individuals. The FBI can neither confirm nor deny the existence of records which could reasonably be expected to endanger the life or physical safety of any incarcerated individual pursuant to FOIA exemptions (b)(7)(E), (b)(7)(F), and PA exemption (j)(2) [5 U.S.C. §§ 552/552a (b)(7)(E), (b)(7)(F), and (j)(2)]. This is a standard response and should not be read to indicate that such records do or do not exist. Part 3: General Information: (i) Record Searches. The Record/Information Dissemination Section (RIDS) searches for reasonably described records by searching those systems or locations where responsive records would reasonably be found. A reasonable search normally consists of a search for main files in the Central Records System (CRS), an extensive system of records consisting of applicant, investigative, intelligence, personnel, administrative, and general files compiled and maintained by the FBI in the course of fulfilling law enforcement, intelligence, and administrative functions. The CRS spans the entire FBI organization and encompasses the records of FBI Headquarters (FBIHQ), FBI Field Offices, and FBI Legal Attaché Offices (Legats) worldwide and includes Electronic Surveillance (ELSUR) records. For additional information about our record searches visit www.fbi.gov/services/information-management/foipa/requesting-fbi-records. (ii) FBI Records. Founded in 1908, the FBI carries out a dual law enforcement and national security mission. As part of this dual mission, the FBI creates and maintains records on various subjects; however, the FBI does not maintain records on every person, subject, or entity. (iii) Requests for Criminal History Records or Rap Sheets. The Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division provides Identity History Summary Checks – often referred to as a criminal history record or rap sheets. These criminal history records are not the same as material in an investigative “FBI file.” An Identity History Summary Check is a listing of information taken from fingerprint cards and documents submitted to the FBI in connection with arrests, federal employment, naturalization, or military service. For a fee, individuals can request a copy of their Identity History Summary Check. Forms and directions can be accessed at www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/identity-history-summary-checks. Additionally, requests can be submitted electronically at www.edo.cjis.gov. For additional information, please contact CJIS directly at (304) 625-5590. (iv) The National Name Check Program (NNCP). The mission of NNCP is to analyze and report information in response to name check requests received from federal agencies, for the purpose of protecting the United States from foreign and domestic threats to national security. Please be advised that this is a service provided to other federal agencies. Private citizens cannot request a name check. EXPLANATION OF EXEMPTIONS SUBSECTIONS OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 552 (b)(1) (A) specifically authorized under criteria established by an Executive order to be kept secret in the interest of national defense or foreign policy and (B) are in fact properly classified to such Executive order; (b)(2) related solely to the internal personnel rules and practices of an agency; (b)(3) specifically exempted from disclosure by statute (other than section 552b of this title), provided that such statute (A) requires that the matters be withheld from the public in such a manner as to leave no discretion on issue, or (B) establishes particular criteria for withholding or refers to particular types of matters to be withheld; (b)(4) trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential; (b)(5) inter-agency or intra-agency memorandums or letters which would not be available by law to a party other than an agency in litigation with the agency; (b)(6) personnel and medical files and similar files the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; (b)(7) records or information compiled for law enforcement purposes, but only to the extent that the production of such law enforcement records or information ( A ) could reasonably be expected to interfere with enforcement proceedings, ( B ) would deprive a person of a right to a fair trial or an impartial adjudication, ( C ) could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, ( D ) could reasonably be expected to disclose the identity of confidential source, including a State, local, or foreign agency or authority or any private institution which furnished information on a confidential basis, and, in the case of record or information compiled by a criminal law enforcement authority in the course of a criminal investigation, or by an agency conducting a lawful national security intelligence investigation, information furnished by a confidential source, ( E ) would disclose techniques and procedures for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions, or would disclose guidelines for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions if such disclosure could reasonably be expected to risk circumvention of the law, or ( F ) could reasonably be expected to endanger the life or physical safety of any individual; (b)(8) contained in or related to examination, operating, or condition reports prepared by, on behalf of, or for the use of an agency responsible for the regulation or supervision of financial institutions; or (b)(9) geological and geophysical information and data, including maps, concerning wells. SUBSECTIONS OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 552a (d)(5) information compiled in reasonable anticipation of a civil action proceeding; (j)(2) material reporting investigative efforts pertaining to the enforcement of criminal law including efforts to prevent, control, or reduce crime or apprehend criminals; (k)(1) information which is currently and properly classified pursuant to an Executive order in the interest of the national defense or foreign policy, for example, information involving intelligence sources or methods; (k)(2) investigatory material compiled for law enforcement purposes, other than criminal, which did not result in loss of a right, benefit or privilege under Federal programs, or which would identify a source who furnished information pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence; (k)(3) material maintained in connection with providing protective services to the President of the United States or any other individual pursuant to the authority of Title 18, United States Code, Section 3056; (k)(4) required by statute to be maintained and used solely as statistical records; (k)(5) investigatory material compiled solely for the purpose of determining suitability, eligibility, or qualifications for Federal civilian employment or for access to classified information, the disclosure of which would reveal the identity of the person who furnished information pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence; (k)(6) testing or examination material used to determine individual qualifications for appointment or promotion in Federal Government service the release of which would compromise the testing or examination process; (k)(7) material used to determine potential for promotion in the armed services, the disclosure of which would reveal the identity of the person who furnished the material pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence. 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(15-11240; (U) Interview of Stephen K. Bannon (Day .On 02f14/2018 .Wmc 31 of 3? Russians having dirt on Clinton, and Bannon never heard Papadopoulos tell anyone else in the campaign, such as Sam Clovis, that the Russians had dirt on Clinton. Bannon had all the dirt he needed from Clinton Cash and Uranium One, he didn?t need any more dirt. Bannon didn?t need any more dirt from ?clowns? like Papadopoulos and Clovis. h? Bannon first met Stone by email or by phone in 2013?2014 while he was working for Breitbart. In 2015, during Stone?s involvement with the campaign, Stone would come on Bannon?s radio show every so often, write articles, and do interviews. Stone was in Trump?s orbit. At the time, was running the campaign, and Bannon described it as a ?one man band.? Bannon ?a damn good job.? Bannon thought Stone was a guy with a ?sketchy background? and who could ?blow you up." Bannon did not think Stone had a relationship was trying to get business from Stone. Bannon did not remember Stone, but stated he might have. Bannon was shown Document #15, email dated 1/7f2016 Bannon, Stone, andl subject ?Data Guy in Trump Tower." Bannon thoughtl lgot the wrong name in the emaily they b6 got rid of. Giles Parscale had a little data center on the floor. Bannon was introduced to a ?data guy? there in January 2016, but Bannon didn?t remember the name. Bannon speculated that maybe Stone had some ideas about it, but Bannon did not think it was involved. Bannon was shown Document #16, email dated 5f4f2016 from Stone to Bannon, Bannon described the email as ?kind of an Etta b6 subject ?Re: Congrats.? boy. Stone is a guy you want to keep habov. Lewando ski pushed Stone out, and Trump?s kids hated Stone. Bannon believed it was best to make these guys feel that they were a part of this. Bannon was shown Document #17, email dated 5f7f2016 from Stone to Bannon, subject am. Bannon did not remember receiving this message, and believed the ?highest level? reference was about some type? b5 backers. At the time, Stone was of the guys who was ?kind or banned.? In August 2016, Kushner was in charge of the digital campaign and fundraising. Bannon was the CFO of the campaign with Jeff Dewit. The campaign had almost no cash and they were receiving only a small amount from online contributions. The campaign was losing cash at the time and they were down by a double digit lead with the 15L debate coming. They needed $50 million from Trump, which eventually became $10 million. Afterwards, they were still down by 3 points. (Rm: {35-0340} (U) Interview of Stephen K. Sannon (Day .On 02f14/2018 .Wmc 32 of 3? Bannon was shown an email dated 4/20/2016 froml Ito Bannon and Stone cc?d, subject ?Re: Cambridge Analytica.? Bannon did not rememberb6 . this email. Bannon was shown an email dated 5/04/2016 froml Ito Bannon, subject ?[No Subject].? Bannon though this looked like the same $20 million from the email in Document Cambridge Analytica claimed they could help micro-target voters on Facebook. Stone tried to raise $20 million and it might have been for a project for Cambridge Analytica. Bannon was shown Document #18, email dated 8f19f2016 from Stone to Bannon, subject ?Initiative-debates.? Bannon thought there was an effort, which he heard were funded by some high net worth republicans, to get Jill Stein on the ballot. Bannon was unaware of Stone and Manafort?s efforts were in regards to this, which is referenced in the email. Bannon was shown Document #19, email dated 8f18f2016 from Bannon to Stone, subject ?Re: Congratulations.? Bannon did not remember, but he might have talked to Stone about this email. Bannon did not recollect the plan Stone referenced in his email. Stone took credit for taking the Bill Clinton accusers to the 2nd debate. Bannon did not have a conversation with Stone on how to ?play the new media" as referenced in the email. Bannon was shown Document #20, email dated 8/26f2016 from Bannon to Stone, no subject. Bannon stated that Stone was a guy that he wanted to keep happy. Bannon did not remember what the ideas were that he wanted to talk to Stone about referenced in the email. Bannon described Stone as a ?nasty piece of work", who got rid of Lewandowski by leaking stories, and Bannon wanted to keep him happy. Bannon was shown Document #21, email dated 8f3012016 from Ted Malloch to Bannon with Stone and the email address cc?d, subject he ?The debate." In reference to the email, Bannon stated he had no contact with Jerry Corsi. Bannon was not going to touch Corsi, who was blaming Bannon saying Breitbart was dead and he blamed Bannon for it. Malloch was a writer and professor at a faculty in London. Bannon knew him from Breitbart London. Bannon did not meet with Stone personally during the campaign, and Bannon felt if he ever would have needed to sit down with Stone, it would have been to just keep Stone happy. Bannon didn?t recollect any Stone conversations about WikiLeaks and Assange. Bannon was shown Document #22, email dated 10/412016 from Stone to Bannon, subject Stone had an obsession with thel lstory and b5 was give him some money to help him with it. Bannon did Fo-mza (Rm. (15-11240, (U) Interview of Stephen K. Bannon (Day .On 02f14/2018 .Wmc 33 of 3? not remember his Assange statement as referenced in the email, but it might have been in relation to what Assange said that day. Bannon did not remember what they were discussing in that email with Stone, but in regards to the ?load? referenced in the email, Bannon thought it might have been Assange?s promised emails. Bannon was shown Document #22 again, the email dated 10f4f2016 from Stone to Bannon, subject Bannon suspected that Boyle told Stone to forward this information to Bannon, and Bannon did not have time for this. Bannon thought the information came off some Drudge Report link, or maybe Stone was telling what he knew about Assange. Bannon believed that Assange was a ?non?event.? Bannon wanted to keep Stone happy, and Stone was upset that Bannon was not calling him enough, and he was making threats that there were scores to be settled. Stone did not get this information from Bannon. Bannon thought if Assange had the 33,000 verified emails, he would have put them out. Bannon believed that Assange was bluffing and there was nothing there. Bannon never put much stock in what Assange said, because he thought if he had the 33,000 missing emails, they could never be verified. The question from Bannon in that email, ?What was that this Bannon did not remember what he was talking about for sure, but it was probably about Assange. Bannon did not know if Stone had a relationship with Assange or not, but at the time, Bannon believed he did not. Bannon did not remember if Assange had a press conference the day of this email. Bannon believed that was kind of a sideshow, and Bannon was busy running a campaign. Stone said he had some relationship with Assange and he told that to Bannon by phone. Bannon could not remember, but it was plausible, that Stone called and talked to Bannon about WikiLeaks. Bannon did not remember what the ?load" Stone referenced in his email was, but it sounded like email payloads and he thought he was going to drop information on emails. Bannon was always interested in the missing 33,000 emails, but was not interested in the John Podesta information since he believed it was not going to impact the election. Bannon clarified that he was talking to Stone about Assange in these emails. There was a belief that Stone had a relationship with Assange, Stone was public about it, and was telling reporters. Stone may have told Bannon about it, and it was implied that Stone has some inside information. Bannon was interested in the verified missing 33,000 emails and how it related to Uranium One. Bannon might have talked with Stone, at one time, about the 33,000 emails. Bannon did talk to Candidate Trump about the 33,000 missing emails. After Bannon came onto the campaign, it got into Candidate Trump?s ?head? that the 33,000 emails might be important. Trump was focused on ?crooked Hillary" and the Uranium One story, and thought the 33,000 missing emails might unlock it. They never discussed that the Russians might have them. Bannon thought that