FBI: Russ Kick
It is a clone of this request.
| Tracking # |
A-2023-00823 1506024-000 |
| Submitted | Sept. 25, 2021 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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Communications
From: Ben Welsh
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
A copy of all FBI files on Russ Kick, a journalist and writer who died in September 2021. According to the Washington Post obituary below, his full name was Russell Charles Kick III and he was born July 20, 1969.
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,
Ben Welsh
From: Federal Bureau of Investigation
A no responsive documents response.
From: Ben Welsh
I am appealing this response. I request that the agency conduct a full CRS search and a cross reference search for Russ Kick. From your response, that does not appear to have been done. His prominence as a journalist covering topics investigated by the FBI is well documented in his obituary, which justifies a broader search.
From: Ben Welsh
What is the status of this appeal
From: Federal Bureau of Investigation
The Office of Information Policy has received your FOIA Appeal. Please see the attached acknowledgment letter.
From: Federal Bureau of Investigation
The Office of Information Policy has made its final determination on your FOIA Appeal Number A-2023-00823 . A copy of this determination is enclosed for your review, along with any enclosures, if applicable. Thank you.
From: Ben Welsh
Your letter contains an error. I requested the appeal via a public communication on MuckRock.com on 10/20/2021. You can see proof and documentation of that message at this URL: https://www.muckrock.com/foi/united-states-of-america-10/fbi-russ-kick-119542/#comm-1181456
This mistake by your office nullifies the basis for your rejecting my appeal. I ask that you reconsider and move forward with the appeal. The lost time here appear to be entirely due to your agency's oversight and slow pace.