Request for Body-worn Camera Footage: Darrell Lawayne Esau II (7/25/2024)

Kelly Stevenson filed this request with the Department of Justice, United States Marshals of the United States of America.

It is a clone of this request.

Tracking #

2025-USMS-001009

Est. Completion None
Status
No Responsive Documents

From: Kelly Stevenson

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

All unedited body-worn camera / bodycam recordings related to the following law enforcement critical incident:

Incident Date: July 25, 2024
Location: E Walnut Dr, DeValls Bluff, Arkansas
Victim Name: Darrell Lawayne Esau II

I am specifically requesting the unedited body-worn camera recordings captured by all officers present for the full duration of the incident, including audio recordings associated with the footage.

If any portion of the requested footage must be redacted, I ask that you clearly indicate the portions that have been redacted and provide an explanation of the legal basis for the redactions. If the requested footage is withheld in its entirety, please provide a detailed explanation citing relevant public records exemption(s).

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,

Kelly Stevenson

From: Department of Justice, United States Marshals

Good Morning,

We hope this email finds you safe and in good health. Please find attached an acknowledgement letter pertaining to USMS FOIA Request Number 2025-USMS-001009.

Should you have any questions, please contact the United States Marshals Service via the following address: United States Marshals Service, Office of General Counsel FOIA Unit, CG-3, 15th Floor, Washington, DC 20530-001 or you may contact our office via the following phone number: (703) 740-3943

Thank you,

USMS FOIA Administrative Team

  • 2025.03.18 Acknowledgement Letter (D. Esau) - K. Stevenson

From: Department of Justice, United States Marshals

Dear Requestor,

The United States Marshals Service (USMS) is responding to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request 2025-USMS-001009. Please find attached the final response.

Sincerely,
USMS FOIA Admin
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