Filed Federal Exhibit: “My Concerns Regarding These Records Are Not Academic”

A Supplemental Exhibit filed May 9, 2026 in Foerster v. U.S. Department of Justice, Case No. 1:25-cv-03277-CJN, documented communications between Plaintiff Dr. Bradley Foerster and Assistant United States Attorney Kimberly Stratton concerning the FBI’s missed May 4, 2026 production deadline, revised anticipated production dates, and records identified in the pending FOIA litigation.

Supplemental Exhibit filed May 9, 2026 in Foerster v. U.S. Department of Justice, Case No. 1:25-cv-03277-CJN.

“As we also discussed, my concerns regarding these records are not academic. Given the involvement of law enforcement and multiple institutional actors, transparency regarding the underlying records is important both for accountability and for the safety and security of my family.”

The filed exhibit additionally referenced the FBI’s identification of approximately “5 minutes of audio media potentially responsive” together with approximately 522 pages of potentially responsive records.

May 8, 2026 email correspondence filed as Exhibit A, referencing responsive audio media, University of Michigan withheld records, and transparency concerns.


Related filing:
Joint Status Report Filed in FBI “Russia-Gate” FOIA Litigation Setting New May 15 and June 16, 2026 FBI Production Deadlines

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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.