Correspondence to Vice President Vance: Russia-Gate FOIA Record and FBI File
This record documents correspondence to Vice President J.D. Vance regarding a litigated Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) appeal involving a 500+ page FBI file tied to Russia-Gate, together with notice that the complaint had been served on the FBI, the Department of Justice, and the United States Attorney’s Office.
DOJ Litigation Update and Request for FBI File Release
November 3, 2025 – Communication to Vice President Vance referencing a litigated FOIA appeal involving a 500+ page FBI file tied to Russia-Gate, including service of the complaint on the FBI, Department of Justice, and United States Attorney’s Office, and requesting release of the file.
No response has been received.
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Public statements by Vice President Vance indicate that Russia-Gate related matters remain under active federal consideration, including the potential for indictments arising from ongoing investigative activity.
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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.