Freedom of Information Request: 2 Live Crew, Chris Wong Won, Mark Ross, FBI files
Submitted | Sept. 4, 2024 |
Due | Oct. 2, 2024 |
Est. Completion | None |
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From: jacob katel
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
A copy of all documents or FBI files pertaining to rap group 2 Live Crew, and the members of the group:
1. Chris Wong Won aka Fresh Kid Ice aka Chinaman
an obituary of whom was published in The New York Times on July 14, 2017 under the headline "Christopher Wong Won, Rapper and a Founder of 2 Live Crew, Dies at 53". Please see attached PDF copy of that obituary, which may also be found at https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/14/obituaries/christopher-wong-won-rapper-and-a-founder-of-2-live-crew-dies-at-53.html
2. Mark Ross aka Brother Marquis
an obituary of whom was published in The New York Times on June 3, 2024 under the headline "Brother Marquis, Member of Rap Group 2 Live Crew, Dies". Please see attached PDF copy of that obituary, which may also be found at https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/03/arts/music/brother-marquis-dead.html
The requested documents will be made available to the general public via multimedia journalism potentially including a book or video documentary or a new-media project online, and this request is being made for journalistic purposes.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
jacob katel
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