February 21, 2026 Dr. Foerster Letter to FBI Requests Investigation of Missing Sheriff’s Sale Funds, Russia-Gate Connection, and “Nick” Allegations Involving Dr. Paul Cronin
On February 21, 2026, Dr. Bradley Foerster transmitted a written communication to the FBI Ann Arbor field office and Detroit FBI leadership requesting a federal investigation into missing sheriff’s sale funds and potential connections to previously reported Russia-Gate-related statements, including statements attributed to Dr. Paul Cronin and related “Nick” communications.
“Once again, is the Bank of Ann Arbor Sheriff’s sale on our properties and the secret FBI Russia-Gate investigation connected? I am requesting a full investigation into the missing $1.4M from the Sheriff’s sale which was referred to you by President Trump.”
This communication follows prior correspondence transmitted through the White House referral process, for which the FBI acknowledged receipt and indicated that a more detailed response was expected by January 29, 2026.
The letter concerns the 630 Geddes Ridge property and documents that at least $250,000 in sheriff’s sale proceeds could not be accounted for, along with additional irregularities in the handling of the transaction.
The communication also references prior FBI contact, including the March 2, 2018 Ann Arbor interview, and requests clarification as to whether the FBI investigated matters involving the individual identifying himself as an HHS-OIG Special Agent (“Tyson Howard”), statements attributed to Dr. Paul Cronin, “Nick” recordings documenting extortion allegations, and related investigative actions.
A transmission record confirms that the February 21, 2026 communication was successfully delivered to the FBI.
No response to this communication is reflected in the record.
Selected pages from the February 21, 2026 letter.
Page 1 of February 21, 2026 letter to FBI Ann Arbor and Detroit SAC.
Page 2 of February 21, 2026 letter (investigation request and scope).
Page 3 of February 21, 2026 letter (questions regarding prior FBI investigative actions).
Facsimile transmission record confirming delivery to the FBI on February 21, 2026.
Related FBI Records:
March 2, 2018 FBI Ann Arbor Interview (Petrou and Foerster)
December 6, 2024 Follow-Up Letter to FBI Agent Sue Lucas (No Response to 2020 Communication)
Related Reporting
- The Institutional Fingerprint of the FBI Russia-Gate File
- May 12, 2026 Joint Status Report Filed After FBI Missed May 4 Production Deadline in “Russia-Gate” FOIA Litigation; New Production Dates Set for May 15 and June 16, 2026
- University of Michigan States No Responsive Documents Exist Regarding Dr. Foerster’s 2018 Psychiatric Peer Review Following Litigated FOIA Appeal
- Bank of Ann Arbor Reported $1,412,380 Sheriff's Sale Purchase; Follow-Up RESPA Request Seeks Reconciliation Record
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.