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Document DOJ-OGR-00023142

AI Analysis

Summary: The document discusses the review of a case by the CEOS unit within the Criminal Division between February and May 15, 2008. It details a conversation between Andrew Oosterbaan and Lefkowitz about CEOS's role in the case and the possibility of CEOS taking a fresh look at the case independently. The document outlines the internal discussions and considerations within the Department of Justice.
Significance: This document provides insight into the internal decision-making process within the Department of Justice regarding a specific case, highlighting the role of the CEOS unit and potential collaboration with the USAO.
Key Topics: Review of a case by the Criminal Division's CEOS unit Collaboration between CEOS and the USAO Role of CEOS in the case
Key People:
  • Andrew Oosterbaan - Deputy Assistant Attorney General and Chief of CEOS
  • Lefkowitz - Counsel involved in the case, likely representing a defendant or party
  • Alice Fisher - Assistant Attorney General
  • Mark Filip - Deputy Attorney General
Document Type
Report
Date
2008
Pages
1
Folder
IMAGES008

Full Text

Criminal Division Office of the Deputy Attorney General Alice Fisher Assistant Attorney General Mark Filip Deputy Attorney General Andrew Lourie * Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General John Roth Senior Associate Deputy Attorney General Sigal Mandelker Deputy Assistant Attorney General Andrew Oosterbaan Chief, CEOS *Until late Feb. 2008 A. February - May 15, 2008: Review by CEOS and the Criminal Division On February 21, 2008, soon after the CEOS Trial Attorney met with victims, Oosterbaan spoke with Lefkowitz about CEOS's role. In a subsequent email to Villafaña, Sloman, and Senior, Oosterbaan explained: I told [Lefkowitz] that all I want to do is help the process move forward, and if they think we best help the process by taking a fresh and objective look at the case and their arguments [then] that is what I want to do. I told him that if that's what they want - if that is what will help the process to move forward - then I don't think it's advisable for CEOS to partner with the USAO on the case. He wants to think about that (and probably talk to his co-counsel about