U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for United States Attorneys Freedom of Information and Privacy Staff Suite 5.400, 3CON Building 175 N Street, NE Washington, DC 20530 (202) 252-6020 FAX (202) 252-6048 August 3, 2020 SENT VIA FOIAONLINE EMAIL: foia@lovey.com Matthew Topic Joshua Burday LOVEY & LOVEY 311 North Aberdeen, 3rd Floor Chicago, IL 60607 Re: Date of Receipt: Subject of Request: Request Number: EOUSA-2020-001548 February 11, 2020 Documents Regarding Roger Stone/ USAO-District of Columbia Case 1:20-cv-00540, 1st Interim Dear Mr. Matthew Topic: Your request for records under the Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act has been processed. This letter constitutes the first interim reply from the Executive Office for United States Attorneys, the official record-keeper for all records located in this office and the various United States Attorneys’ Office. To provide you with the greatest degree of access authorized by the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act, we have considered your request in light of the provisions of both statutes. The records you seek are located in a Privacy Act system of records that, in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Attorney General, is exempt from the access provisions of the Privacy Act. 28 CFR § 16.81. We have also processed your request under the Freedom of Information Act and are making all records required to be released, or considered appropriate for release as a matter of discretion, available to you. This letter is a [ X ] partial grant. Enclosed please find: 14 page(s) are being released in full (RIF); 58 page(s) are being released in part (RIP); 152 page(s) are withheld in full (WIF). The redacted/withheld documents were reviewed to determine if any information could be segregated for release. The exemption(s) cited for withholding records or portions of records are marked below. An enclosure to this letter explains the exemptions in more detail. (b)(5) (b)(6) SEALED [X] A review of the material revealed: [ X ] Our office located records that originated with another government component. These records were found in the U.S. Attorney’s Office files. These records will be referred to the following component(s) listed for review and direct response to you: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This is the first of several responses regarding this above-numbered request. If you are not satisfied with EOUSA’s first interim response to this request, you may administratively appeal by writing to the Director, Office of Information Policy (OIP), United States Department of Justice, Sixth Floor, 441 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 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.” You may contact our FOIA Public Liaison at the telephone number listed above for any further assistance and to discuss any aspect of your request. Additionally, you may contact the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) at the National Archives and Records Administration to inquire about the FOIA mediation services they offer. 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 202741-5769. Sincerely, Kevin Krebs Assistant Director Enclosure(s) EXPLANATION OF EXEMPTIONS FOIA: TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 552 (b) (1) (A) specifically authorized under criteria established by and Executive order to be kept secret in the in the interest of national defense or foreign policy and (B) are in fact properly classified pursuant 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 the 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 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 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. PRIVACY ACT: TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 552a (d)(5) information complied 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 Executive Order 12356 in the interest of the national defense or foreign policy, for example, information involving intelligence sources or methods; (k)(2) investigatory material complied 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 qualification 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 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 identity would be held in confidence. FBI/DOJ 1/06 ADDENDUM TO THE EXPLANATION OF EXEMPTION SHEET Rule 6(e) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure pertains to the Federal Grand Jury, its integrity and the secrecy surrounding the Jury. Under the Freedom of Information Act, an agency has no discretion to release any record covered by an injunction, protective order, or court seal which prohibits disclosure. See GTE Sylvania. Inc. V. Consumers Union, 445 U.S. 375, 386-387 (1980); See also Robert Tyrone Morgan V. U.S. Dept. of Justice, 923 F.2d 195 (DC. Cir. 1991). From: To: Bcc: Subject: Date: DCD ECFNotice@dcd.uscourts.gov DCD ECFNotice@dcd.uscourts.gov Zelinsky, Aaron (USAMD) Activity in Case 1:19-cr-00018-ABJ USA v. STONE Letter(s) in Support of Sentencing Tuesday, February 11, 2020 2:34:55 PM This is an automatic e-mail message generated by the CM/ECF system. Please DO NOT RESPOND to this e-mail because the mail box is unattended. ***NOTE TO PUBLIC ACCESS USERS*** Judicial Conference of the United States policy permits attorneys of record and parties in a case (including pro se litigants) to receive one free electronic copy of all documents filed electronically, if receipt is required by law or directed by the filer. PACER access fees apply to all other users. To avoid later charges, download a copy of each document during this first viewing. However, if the referenced document is a transcript, the free copy and 30 page limit do not apply. U.S. District Court District of Columbia Notice of Electronic Filing The following transaction was entered on 2/11/2020 at 2:34 PM EDT and filed on 2/10/2020 Case Name: USA v. STONE Case Number: 1:19-cr-00018-ABJ Filer: Dft No. 1 - ROGER JASON STONE, JR Document Number: 281 Docket Text: LETTER IN SUPPORT OF SENTENCING as to ROGER JASON STONE, JR. "Leave to file GRANTED" by Judge Amy B. Jackson on 2/10/2020. (zed, ) 1:19-cr-00018-ABJ-1 Notice has been electronically mailed to: L. Peter Farkas    b6 per EOUSA Marc Erik Elias   Uzoma Nkwonta     DocketWDC@PerkinsCoie.com b6 per EOUSA Jonathan Ian Kravis     b6 per EOUSA , CaseView.ECF@usdoj.gov, USADC.CriminalDocket@USDOJ.gov, USADC.ECFFraud@USDOJ.gov, b6 per EOUSA Michael John Marando     b6 per EOUSA caseview.ecf@usdoj.gov, usadc.criminaldocket@usdoj.gov, usadc.ecffraud@usdoj.gov b6 per EOUSA Aaron Simcha Jon Zelinsky     b6 per EOUSA b6 per EOUSA Robert C Buschel Grant J. Smith     Adam C. Jed     b6 per EOUSA Bruce S. Rogow     b6 per EOUSA Tara A. Campion   1:19-cr-00018-ABJ-1 Notice will be delivered by other means to:: The following document(s) are associated with this transaction: Document description:Main Document Original filename:suppressed Electronic document Stamp: [STAMP dcecfStamp_ID=973800458 [Date=2/11/2020] [FileNumber=6416812-0] [5293ba112fde0a4a75360d4270bb29a8fff0895c0471cb25a9237b52829ff14b7a68 1856ead88d57f007068b808bb88c71b9f04e1ac3a1be5eea55db5e4a535e]] From: DCD ECFNotice cd.uscourts. ov To: DCD ECFNotice cd.uscourts. ov Bcc: ZelinsgI Aaron Subject: Activity in Case USA v. STONE Motion to Withdraw as Attorney Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2020 2:59:03 PM This is an automatic e-mail message generated by the system. Please DO NOT RESPOND to this e-mail because the mail box is unattended. TO PUBLIC ACCESS Judicial Conference of the United States policy permits attorneys of record and parties in a case (including pro se litigants) to receive one free electronic copy of all documents ?led electronically, if receipt is required by law or directed by the filer. PACER access fees apply to all other users. To avoid later charges, download a copy of each document during this first viewing. However, if the referenced document is a transcript, the free copy and 30 page limit do not apply. US. District Court District of Columbia Notice of Electronic Filing The following transaction was entered by Zelinsky, Aaron on 2/ 1 1/2020 at 2:58 PM EDT and ?led on 2/11/2020 Case Name: USA V. STONE Case Number: l:l9-cr-00018-ABJ Filer: USA Document Number: Docket Text: MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Aaron S.J. Zelinsky. by USA as to ROGER JASON STONE, JR. (Zelinsky, Aaron) Notice has been electronically mailed to: Aaron Simcha Jon Zelinsky b6 per EOUSA Adam Jed b6 per EOUSA b6 per EOUSA Bmce S. Rogow Grant J. Smith Jonathan Ian Kravis b6 per EOUSA aseView.EC F@usd0j. gov, USADC Doc 'et@USDOJ.gov, . gov L. Peter Farkas Marc Erik Elias . DocketWDC@PerkinsCoie.com Michael John Marando b6 per EOUSA . caseview. ec f@ usdo .gov, usadc.criininaldocket@usdoj . gov, usadc .ecffraud@usdoj .gov per EOUSA Buschel Tara A. ainpion Uzoma Nlavonta Notice will be delivered by other means to:: The following doc111nent(s) are associated with this transaction: Document descriptionzMain Document Original filenamezsuppi?essed Electronic document Stamp: dcecfStamp_ID=973800458 [Date=2/11/2020] [FileNumbe1=6416895-O] From: To: Bcc: Subject: Date: DCD ECFNotice@dcd.uscourts.gov DCD ECFNotice@dcd.uscourts.gov Zelinsky, Aaron (USAMD) Activity in Case 1:19-cr-00018-ABJ USA v. STONE Notice of Attorney Appearance - USA Tuesday, February 11, 2020 4:38:39 PM This is an automatic e-mail message generated by the CM/ECF system. Please DO NOT RESPOND to this e-mail because the mail box is unattended. ***NOTE TO PUBLIC ACCESS USERS*** Judicial Conference of the United States policy permits attorneys of record and parties in a case (including pro se litigants) to receive one free electronic copy of all documents filed electronically, if receipt is required by law or directed by the filer. PACER access fees apply to all other users. To avoid later charges, download a copy of each document during this first viewing. However, if the referenced document is a transcript, the free copy and 30 page limit do not apply. U.S. District Court District of Columbia Notice of Electronic Filing The following transaction was entered by Crabb, John on 2/11/2020 at 4:37 PM EDT and filed on 2/11/2020 Case Name: USA v. STONE Case Number: 1:19-cr-00018-ABJ Filer: USA Document Number: 284 Docket Text: NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE John Crabb, Jr appearing for USA. (Crabb, John) 1:19-cr-00018-ABJ-1 Notice has been electronically mailed to: Aaron Simcha Jon Zelinsky     b6 per EOUSA Adam C. Jed     b6 per EOUSA b6 per EOUSA Bruce S. Rogow Grant J. Smith     John Crabb , Jr     b6 per EOUSA USADC.CriminalDocket@usdoj.gov, usadc.ecffraud@usdoj.gov, usadc.ecfnatsec@usdoj.gov L. Peter Farkas     Marc Erik Elias   b6 per EOUSA DocketWDC@PerkinsCoie.com Michael John Marando b6 per EOUSA . caseview. ec f@ usdo .gov, usadc.cri1ninaldocket@usdoj . gov, usadc .ecffraud@usdoj .gov Robert D6 Tara A. ainpion Uzoma Nkwonta 1:19-cr-00018-ABJ-l Notice will be delivered by other means to:: The following doc111nent(s) are associated with this transaction: Document descriptionzMain Document Original filenamezsuppressed Electronic document Stamp: dcecfStan1p_ID=973800458 [Date=2/11/2020] From: DCD ECFNotice cd.uscourts. ov To: DCD ECFNotice cd.uscourts. ov Bcc: ZelinsgI Aaron Subject: Activity in Case USA v. STONE Sentencing Memorandum Date: Monday, February 10, 2020 10:57:00 PM This is an automatic e-mail message generated by the system. Please DO NOT RESPOND to this e-mail because the mail box is unattended. TO PUBLIC ACCESS Judicial Conference of the United States policy permits attorneys of record and parties in a case (including pro se litigants) to receive one free electronic copy of all documents ?led electronically, if receipt is required by law or directed by the filer. PACER access fees apply to all other users. To avoid later charges, download a copy of each document during this first viewing. However, if the referenced document is a transcript, the free copy and 30 page limit do not apply. US. District Court District of Columbia Notice of Electronic Filing The following transaction was entered by Buschel, Robert on 2/10/2020 at 10:55 PM EDT and ?led on 2/10/2020 Case Name: USA V. STONE Case Number: l:l9-cr-00018-ABJ Filer: th No. 1 - ROGER JASON STONE. JR Document Number: Docket Text: SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by ROGER JASON STONE, JR (Attachments: (1) Exhibit Letters of support)(Buschel, Robert) Notice has been electronically mailed to: Aaron Simcha Jon Zelinsky b6 per EOUSA Adam Jed b6 per EOUSA 06 per EO USA Bmce S. Rogow Grant J. Smith Jonathan Ian Kravis b6 per EOUSA . aseView.EC F@usd0j. gov, USADC D0cket@USDOJ.gov, Marc Erik Elias ID ocketWDC@PerkinsCoie.com Michael John Marando b6 per EOUSA . caseview. ec f@usdo .gov, usadc.cri1ninaldocket@usdoj . gov, usadc.ecffraud@usdoj . gov >bper ol . Robert Buschel Tara A. ampion Uzoma Nkwonta 1:19-cr-00018-ABJ-l Notice will be delivered by other means to:: The following doc111nent(s) are associated with this transaction: Document descriptionzMain Document Original filenamezsuppressed Electronic document Stamp: dcecfStamp_ID=973800458 [Date=2,/ 10/2020] [FileNumbe1=6415359-0] [143 f5a3 1d9bf1 Document descriptioanxhibit Letters of support Original filenamezsuppressed Electronic document Stamp: dcecfStamp_ID=973800458 [Date=2,/ 10/2020] [FileNumbe1=6415359-l] From: DCD ECFNotice cd.uscourts. ov To: DCD ECFNotice cd.uscourts. ov Bcc: ZelinsnI Aaron Subject: Activity in Case USA v. STONE Sentencing Memorandum Date: Monday, February 10, 2020 6:02:38 PM This is an automatic e-mail message generated by the system. Please DO NOT RESPOND to this e-mail because the mail box is unattended. TO PUBLIC ACCESS Judicial Conference of the United States policy permits attorneys of record and parties in a case (including pro se litigants) to receive one free electronic copy of all documents filed electronically, if receipt is required by law or directed by the filer. PACER access fees apply to all other users. To avoid later charges, download a copy of each document during this first viewing. However, if the referenced document is a transcript, the free copy and 30 page limit do not apply. US. District Court District of Columbia Notice of Electronic Filing The following transaction was entered by Kravis, Jonathan on 2/ 10/2020 at 6:01 PM EDT and ?led on 2/10/2020 Case Name: USA v. STONE Case Number: l:l9-cr-00018-ABJ Filer: USA Document Number: Docket Text: SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA as to ROGER JASON STONE, JR (Kravis, Jonathan) Notice has been electronically mailed to: Aaron Simcha Jon Zelinsky b6 per EOUSA Adam Jed b6 per EOUSA D6 per EOUSA Bnlce S. Rogow Grant J. Smith Jonathan Ian Kravis b6 per EOUSA aseView.EC F@usdoj. gov, gov, Marc Erik Elias DocketWDC@PerkinsCoie.com Michael John Marando b6 per EOUSA . . caseview. ec f@ usdo .gov, usadc.criininaldocket@usdoj . gov, usadc .ecffraud@usdoj .gov b6 per EOUSA Buschel Tara A. ainpion Uzoma Nlavonta Notice will be delivered by other means to:: The following doc111nent(s) are associated with this transaction: Document descriptionzMain Document Original filenamezsuppi?essed Electronic document Stamp: dcecfStamp_ID=973800458 [Date=2/ 10/2020] [FileNumbe1=6415153-O] From: DCD ECFNotice cd.uscourts. ov To: DCD ECFNotice cd.uscourts. ov Bcc: ZelinsgI Aaron Subject: Activity in Case USA v. STONE Sentencing Memorandum Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2020 4:46:09 PM This is an automatic e-mail message generated by the system. Please DO NOT RESPOND to this e-mail because the mail box is unattended. TO PUBLIC ACCESS Judicial Conference of the United States policy permits attorneys of record and parties in a case (including pro se litigants) to receive one free electronic copy of all documents ?led electronically, if receipt is required by law or directed by the filer. PACER access fees apply to all other users. To avoid later charges, download a copy of each document during this first viewing. However, if the referenced document is a transcript, the free copy and 30 page limit do not apply. US. District Court District of Columbia Notice of Electronic Filing The following transaction was entered by rabb, John on 2/11/2020 at 4:44 PM EDT and ?led on 2/11/2020 Case Name: USA V. STONE Case Number: l:l9-cr-00018-ABJ Filer: USA Document Number: Docket Text: SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA as to ROGER JASON STONE, JR (Crabb, John) Notice has been electronically mailed to: Aaron Simcha Jon Zelinsky b6 per EOUSA b6 per EOUSA Bmce S. Rogow Grant J. Smith John Crabb Jr b6 per EOUSA USADC .CriminalDoc et (bus o] .gov? usa . Qec L. Peter Farkas Marc Erik Elias D0cketWDC@PerkinsCoie.com Michael John Marando b6 per EOUSA . caseview.ecf@usd0j .gov, usadc.cri111inaldocket@usdoj .gov, us 0 0] . gov, usadc.ecfnatsec@usdoj . gov usadc.ecffraud@usdoj.gov b6 per EOUSA Robert C Buschel   Tara A. Campion   Uzoma Nkwonta     1:19-cr-00018-ABJ-1 Notice will be delivered by other means to:: The following document(s) are associated with this transaction: Document description:Main Document Original filename:suppressed Electronic document Stamp: [STAMP dcecfStamp_ID=973800458 [Date=2/11/2020] [FileNumber=6417357-0] [2f75c81f32a4b5ee13d40c0928ca5a0039b274f1724d8230d513076bc3ee7c504a49 65a72b08ec7342bb8aef800dbe8a790dbc5f96de9b9673437969d18877be]] From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Marando, Michael (USADC) Kravis, Jonathan (USADC); Jed, Adam (USADC); Zelinsky, Aaron (USAMD) Can you let me know if this is OK? Monday, February 10, 2020 3:25:11 PM Joint Submission re Redactions.docx Joint Proposed Submission re redacted documents   Michael J. Marando Assistant United States Attorney Fraud and Public Corruption Section U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia 555 4th Street NW, Room 5241 Washington, D.C. 20530 202-252-7068   From: Bcc: Subject: Date: John Kruzel Zelinsky, Aaron (USAMD) Could you add me to distro list for Stone filings? Monday, February 10, 2020 9:40:51 AM Good Morning, I'm covering the Roger Stone proceedings.  Could you please add me to any distribution lists related to court filings or statements regarding this matter? 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Ask your librarian Wehopeyou Howeva, if you'd rather not receive future ermils of this sort, you may hue Please DO NOT reply to this email For customer support inquiries, please call +1-646-783-7100 or visit our Contact Us page Privacy Policy Law360 Portfolio Media, Inc, 111 West 19th Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10011 From: To: Subject: Date: Zelinsky, Aaron (USAMD) Murphy, Marcia (USAMD); Drumm, Bailey (USAMD) FW: 44.5 Tuesday, February 11, 2020 4:04:14 PM     From: Heath, Brad (Reuters) Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2020 3:06 PM > To: Zelinsky, Aaron (USAMD) Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2020 3:03 PM To: Zelinsky, Aaron (USAMD) Subject: CNBC Inquiry, Roger Stone   Hello Aaron,   This is Kevin Breuninger from CNBC.   I just saw on Roger Stone’s docket that you have withdrawn from that case and “resigned effectively immediately.” If you have a statement regarding your resignation, please send it as soon as possible. Email or call b6 per EOUSA as soon as possible.   Best, Kevin Breuninger CNBC From: To: Subject: Date: Zelinsky, Aaron (USAMD) Drumm, Bailey (USAMD); Murphy, Marcia (USAMD) FW: Hi can you chat with me about this or give a comment? Tuesday, February 11, 2020 4:04:24 PM     From: John Kruzel Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2020 3:06 PM To: Zelinsky, Aaron (USAMD) Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2020 4:19 PM To: Geerlings, Dylan Rose Subject: Interview request from CNN’s Chris Cuomo Mr. Zelinsky, My name is Dylan Rose and I am a producer with Chris Cuomo on CNN. Reaching out to see if you might be interested in joining Chris for an interview. Given his legal background and steadfast commitment to measured and fact based coverage of this story Chris would be a natural fit. Is this something you might consider? It would be an honor to have you and no anchor is better positioned to handle this story than Chris. Please let me know. Happy to discuss with you on the phone or to connect you off the record with Chris. Best, Dylan Rose Geerlings CUOMO PRIME TIME b6 per EOUSA From: To: Subject: Date: Zelinsky, Aaron (USAMD) Drumm, Bailey (USAMD); Murphy, Marcia (USAMD) FW: Urgent questions --Stone case Tuesday, February 11, 2020 4:08:21 PM     From: Polantz, Katelyn Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2020 3:20 PM > To: Zelinsky, Aaron (USAMD) Date: February 11, 2020 at 10:17:53 PM EST To: "b6 per EOUSA " Hi Mr. Zelinsky, My name is Clare Hymes and I cover the Department of Justice for CBS News. I was hoping to see if you would be willing to discuss your departure from the Roger Stone case today and the nature around the department’s intervention. I’d be happy to talk to you on or off the record, even an on camera interview if you are up for it. Give me a call, text or signal at your convenience.   Respectfully, Clare Hymes CBS News c b6 per EOUSA o.202-457-4449 From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Zelinsky, Aaron (USAMD) Drumm, Bailey (USAMD); Murphy, Marcia (USAMD) Fwd: CNN / Situation Room: Aaron Zelinksy Tuesday, February 11, 2020 9:17:06 PM image001.png Thanks! Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Giaimo, Melissa" Date: February 11, 2020 at 9:02:04 PM EST To: "b6 per EOUSA " Dear Mr. Zelinsky,   On behalf of Wolf Blitzer, I’d like to invite you to join him on his program, The Situation Room, to discuss Rojer Stone sentencing and why you’ve decided to resign from the special assignment.   I understand that it’s unlikely that you can grant an interview as long as you are with DOJ. Please keep this opportunity in mind, should matters change in the future. Wolf values real-news and is a straight-forward, thoughtful interview. This is a complicated story and you would be welcome to present the facts of the case in your own words.   I am based in Washington and would be happy to meet in person or speak by phone off-the-record. My direct contact is below.   Thank you in advance for any guidance you can offer. I realize you are likely inundated with press inquiries!   Kind Regards, Melissa     MELISSA GIAIMO Senior Editorial Producer “The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer” b6 per EOUSA cell +1-202-351-4406 work melissa.giaimo@turner.com   From: To: Subject: Date: Zelinsky, Aaron (USAMD) Marando, Michael (USADC) Fwd: Erik Prince Tuesday, February 11, 2020 11:26:51 PM FYI, I don’t plan to respond.  Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Matthew L. Schwartz" Date: Febmaiy 11, 2020 at 12:02:18 PM EST Subject: Hi can you con?rm /comment on this development re: Roger Stone's recommended sentence? Seeing this ?'om a Fox News producer: The DOJ is changing its sentencing for Roger Stone, according to a Senior DOJ of?cial. “The Department finds seven to nine years extreme, excessive and grossly disproportionate," the source said, adding the DOJ will clarify its position on sentencing later today   https://twitter.com/JakeBGibson/status/1227271189346816000?s=20   Can you confirm / comment?   -John Kruzel Legal Affairs Reporter The Hill b6 per EOUSA @johnkruzel   -John Kruzel Legal Affairs Reporter The Hill b6 per EOUSA @johnkruzel From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Kravis, Jonathan (USADC) Zelinsky, Aaron (USAMD); Jed, Adam (USADC); Marando, Michael (USADC) Fwd: memo Monday, February 10, 2020 2:02:02 PM b5 per EOUSA ATT00001.htm Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Cooney, Joseph (USADC)" b6 per EOUSA Date: February 10, 2020 at 1:55:00 PM EST To: "Kravis, Jonathan (USADC)" b6 per EOUSA Subject: memo         J.P. Cooney Chief Fraud & Public Corruption Section U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia 555 Fourth Street, NW (Fifth Floor) Washington, D.C. 20001 Office: 202-252-7281 Cell: b6 per EOUSA   From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Wise, Leo (USAMD) Zelinsky, Aaron (USAMD) (b) (5) Tuesday, February 11, 2020 3:04:15 PM b5 per EOUSA Attached is a rough redlined draft.  Also attached is the case b5 per EOUSA b5 per EOUSA is also attached.   Leo J. Wise Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland 36 South Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 209-4909 (desk) b6 per EOUSA (cell)   b5 per EOUSA From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: White, Neil (USAMD) Zelinsky, Aaron (USAMD) Nichols, Roann (USAMD) FW: Urgent Request Tuesday, February 11, 2020 12:59:57 PM Zelinsky Withdrawal Motion Draft February 11.pdf b5 per EOUSA   Jon briefed me about this earlier today.  I tried calling you and I am happy to chat this afternoon.  I can be reached at b6 per EOUSA   Neil   From: Zelinsky, Aaron (USAMD) >; Sippel, John (USAMD) b6 per EOUSA From: To: Date: Attachments: -Aaron Zelinsky b6 per EOUSA Aaron Zelinsky Zelinsky, Aaron (USAMD) Monday, February 10, 2020 7:49:53 AM Zelinsky Withdrawal Motion Draft 2.docx From: Zelin?, Aaron (USAMD) To: Cunnimham, Michael (USAMD) Subject: Re: Breaking News: All 4 prosecutors in the Roger Stone case have now either resigned or withdrawn, and a new Justice Dept. ?ling made no sentencing recommendation. Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2020 9:10:04 PM Thanks! Just doing what any of us would have done in the same circumstance. Sent from my iPhone 011 Feb 11. 2020. at 7:08 PM. lumingham. Michael (U SAMD) wrote: Very proud of you! P. Michael Cunningham Assistant United States Attorney Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: The New York Times <11 direct (1)11 'times.com> Date: February 11. 2020 at 18:24: 19 EST To: 111mingham. Michael Subject: Breaking News: All 4 prosecutors in oger tone case have now either resigned or withdrawn, and a new Justice Dept. ?ling made no sentencing recommendation. Reply-To: The New York Times ll'l {0er BREAKING A114 prosecutors in the Roger Stone case have now either resigned or withdrawn, and a new Justice Dept. ?ling made no sentencing recommendation. Tuesday, February 11, 2020 6:22 PM EST Four prosecutors withdrew from the case of Mr. Stone, the longtime friend of President Trump, after senior Justice Department officials intervened to recommend a more lenient sentence for Mr. Stone, who was convicted of impeding investigators in a bid to protect the president.   The highly unusual move prompted one of the government’s key prosecutors to resign altogether. It came after federal prosecutors in Washington asked a judge late Monday to sentence Mr. Stone to seven to nine years in prison for trying to sabotage a congressional investigation that threatened Mr. Trump and the president criticized their recommendation on Twitter as “horrible and very unfair.” Read the latest ADVERTISEMENT You received this email because you signed up for NYTimes.com’s Breaking News Alerts. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times Change Your Email Get the NYT app Privacy Policy Contact Advertise The New York Times Company, 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018   From: Zelinsgl Aaron To: Cooney, Josth (USADQ Subject: Re: Filing Date: Monday, February 10, 2020 7:04:26 PM Thanks JP. b6 per EOUSA b6 per EUUSA Sent from my iPhone 011 Feb 10, 2020, at 6:07 PM Cooney. Joseph (USADC) ?Vr0te: Team: just let Jonathan know that you have the green light to file the pleading. b6 per EOUSA From: Zelinsgl Aaron (USAMD) To: Marando, Michael Kravis, Jonathan (USADC) Subject: RE: Hi can you con?rm [comment on this development re: Roger Stone"s recommended sentence? Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2020 12:13:27 PM DOJ on Roger Stone: ?This is not what had been briefed to the department," the official told CNN. ?The department believes the recommendation is extreme and excessive and is grossly disproportionate to Stone?s offenses.? From: Marando, Michael (USADC) Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2020 12:08 PM To: Zelinsky, Aaron (USAMD) Subject: Fwd: Hi can you confirm /comment on this development re: Roger Stone's recommended sentence? Michael J. Marando Assistant United States Attomey (202) 252-7068 Begin f01wa1?ded message: From: "Cooney, Joseph Sent: Friday, February 7, 2020 11:06 AM To: Budlow, Paul (USAMD) b6 per EOUSA Subject: RE: Presentation Skills for Training and Trial, March 31 - April 2 b6 per EOUSA   From: Budlow, Paul (USAMD) ; Eaton, Shana (NSD) b6 per EOUSA ; Hayes, Kelly (USAMD) b6 per EOUSA b6 per EOUSA < ; Funsten, Allegra (NSD) < ; Daly, Michael (NSD) b6 per EOUSA b6 per EOUSA (USAEO) [Contractor] >; Kent, b6 per EOUSA b6 per EOUSA Rodney (NSD) < >; Snead, Jacqueline Coleman (CIV) Deeley, Hunter (NSD) b6 per EOUSA >; Harrison, Natalie G. (ENRD) b6 per EOUSA >; Lott, Melissa K. (CIV) b6 per EOUSA ; Melada, Natalie b6 per EOUSA (ATR) >; Bailey, Gregory P. (TAX) b6 per EOUSA < ; Connolly, Kathleen A. (CIV) > wrote: From: To: Subject: Date: per This says b6 EOUSA Zelinsky, Aaron (USAMD) Kravis, Jonathan (USADC) Re: Stone sentencing memo Monday, February 10, 2020 4:28:38 PM got thirteen months. I thought it was 14? Sent from my iPhone On Feb 10, 2020, at 4:22 PM, Kravis, Jonathan (USADC) > wrote: From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Zelinsky, Aaron (USAMD) Marando, Michael (USADC) Re: U.S. v. Roger Stone, 19-cr-18 (ABJ) Monday, February 10, 2020 4:32:08 PM image001.png Thanks for doing this. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 10, 2020, at 4:22 PM, Marando, Michael (USADC) > Counsel, the attached documents were filed with the Court under seal today. > > -Michael > > [cid:image001.png@01D5E02D.ED11E220] > > Michael J. Marando > Assistant United States Attorney > Fraud and Public Corruption Section > U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia > 555 4th Street NW, Room 5241 > Washington, D.C. 20530 > 202-252-7068 > > <19-18SealedAttachmentA AZ redactions.pdf> > <19-18SealedAttachmentA AZ redactions_Redacted.pdf> > <19-18SealedOrder_Proposed AZ Redactions.pdf> > <19-18SealedOrder_Proposed AZ Redactions_Redacted.pdf> > > > wrote: From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Zelinsky, Aaron (USAMD) White, Neil (USAMD) Nichols, Roann (USAMD) RE: Urgent Request Tuesday, February 11, 2020 1:13:51 PM Just tried you again. Thanks, Aaron   From: White, Neil (USAMD) > > b5 per EOUSA   Jon briefed me about this earlier today.  I tried calling you and I am happy to chat this afternoon.  I can be reached at b6 per . EOUSA   Neil   From: Zelinsky, Aaron (USAMD) Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2020 3:00 PM To: Zelinsky, Aaron (USAMD) > Jonathan Kravis+Michael Marando+Timothy Shea+Adam Jed+Aaron Zelinsky << Are Pure FuckingEvil Tuesday, February 11, 2020 9:50:03 AM I’ll draft a response. Good news- we know the U.S. Attorney won’t get this threat because he doesn’t use email. Aaron   From: b6 per EOUSA Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2020 9:14 AM To: b6 per EOUSA Marando, Michael (USADC) ; Shea, b6 per EOUSA b6 per EOUSA Timothy (OAG) v>; Jed, Adam (USADC) < >; Zelinsky, Aaron b6 per EOUSA (USAMD) < > Subject: Corrupt Whores >> Jonathan Kravis+Michael Marando+Timothy Shea+Adam Jed+Aaron Zelinsky << Are Pure FuckingEvil Timothy, 7 to 9 years for Rodger Stone? The entire country knows this is partisan non-sense yet you heartless evil cunts continue. FUCK YOU & YOUR FAMILIES. Do you whores ever ask yourselves: Am I making the world a better place? The answer is you are making it much worse. When did each of you lose all moral grounding to become cold-heartless whores? All of you "attorneys" are nothing more than COCKROACHES. Stage 4 cancer is what you and your families deserve. b6 per EOUSA