Elias Williams, Jr.
| Tracking # |
A-2025-00150 1646814-000 |
| Submitted | Sept. 12, 2024 |
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Communications
From: Paul Galante
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
The personnel file of Special Agent Elias Williams, Jr. (d. December 31, 1997), including file 67-HQ-482685. Proof of death is not required as Williams has an entry in the Dead List: https://archive.org/details/FBIRIDsDeadList2018/page/n883/mode/2up?view=theater
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,
Paul Galante
From: Federal Bureau of Investigation
There are eFOIA files available for you to download.
From: Paul Galante
To Whom It May Concern:
This is an appeal of FOIA request 1646814-000. I am appealing the integrity of the search performed, as well as the decision to deny my request by characterizing an FBI employee as a "third party individual", which contradicts prior releases of personnel records to myself (1546242-000, 1599651-000 among others) and other requesters, where they were processed the same as any other request. Additionally, the FBI's acknowledgement of Elias Williams as an FBI employee by his inclusion in the Dead List cited in my original request invalidates a "Glomar response" such as the one sent to me on September 18, 2024. Please conduct a new search for responsive records.
Sincerely,
Paul Galante
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-2025-00150 . A copy of this determination is enclosed for your review, along with any enclosures, if applicable. Thank you.
