DOJ Confirms 500+ Page FBI File (Foerster v. DOJ) – Congressional Submissions
One of the most important developments in the Russia-Gate Investigation involves the confirmation by the U.S. Department of Justice of a 500+ page FBI file concerning allegations related to Dr. Bradley Foerster. Despite the existence of this file, no charges were ever brought.
The materials below document formal submissions made to the DOJ Office of Inspector General, multiple Congressional committees, and state authorities requesting review of the investigation, the continued withholding of records, and the potential downstream consequences of undisclosed investigative activity.
Key Context
- DOJ confirmed existence of a 500+ page FBI file (March 2026 Joint Status Report)
- No charges were filed
- Ongoing FOIA litigation: Foerster v. U.S. Department of Justice
- Adverse employment actions occurred at the University of Michigan (2018–2019)
Timeline
- Summer 2016: Dr. Paul Cronin, a University of Michigan colleague, discussed allegations consistent with Russia-Gate prior to publication of the Steele Dossier
- 2018–2021: FBI investigation initiated and concluded with no charges (based on DOJ response)
- 2018–2019: Adverse employment actions at the University of Michigan
- March 2026: DOJ confirms existence of a 500+ page FBI file
House Judiciary Committee Submission
Submission to the House Judiciary Committee regarding FBI investigative predication, record withholding, and potential downstream impact.
Filed: March 29, 2026
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Senate Judiciary Committee Submission
Submission to the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding FBI investigative conduct, FOIA withholding, and post-investigation handling.
Filed: March 29, 2026
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DOJ Office of Inspector General Submission
Formal complaint submitted to the DOJ Office of Inspector General requesting review of investigative predication, scope, and downstream use of information.
Filed: March 29, 2026
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House Education & Workforce Committee Submission
Submission addressing potential due process concerns and the role of undisclosed federal investigative information in university employment actions.
Filed: March 29, 2026
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Senate HELP Committee Submission
Submission to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions regarding academic employment actions and procedural safeguards.
Filed: March 29, 2026
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Attorney General and State-Level Submission
Request for review submitted to federal and state authorities concerning university actions and the intersection with federal investigative activity.
Filed: March 29, 2026
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Why This Matters
This case raises broader questions regarding the initiation, scope, and downstream use of federal investigative activity, particularly where no charges are ever brought and underlying evidence remains undisclosed.
Related Reporting
- DOJ Confirms 500+ Page FBI File on Bradley Foerster in Russia-Gate FOIA Case; Records Set for Release May 4, 2026
- President Grasso Denies Foerster FOIA Appeal – UMPD Police Report Referenced in AAPD Communication (Dr. Eva Feldman)
- Ann Arbor Independent Community Police Oversight Committee Review of $1.4M Missing Funds From Sheriff’s Sale
- Dr. Bradley Foerster Files Litigated FOIA Appeal Following President Grasso Denial – Medical Peer Review Decision (Psychiatry)
Brad Foerster, MD PhD
Brad Foerster is a FOIA advocate documenting requests, transparency disputes, and accountability investigations involving public agencies, universities, police oversight, and Russia-Gate related inquiries. His work compiles original documents, timelines, and analysis of public records and institutional responses. Brad is also a board-certified radiologist, author of Town & Gown, and has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles. Brad lives in Potomac, Maryland with his family and is active in the Montgomery County Medical Society and the Takoma Park U.S. & World History Book Club.