Case Index
Archive Note: This site includes contemporaneous posts written as events unfolded, which may reflect the author’s perspective at the time. More recent entries focus on the underlying record, with primary documents, FOIA materials, and court filings presented with minimal commentary.
Instructions: Begin with a Core Case below, then review the associated records, including primary documents, FOIA materials, and court filings.
Case Model: Bradley Foerster and Myria Petrou (image + overview)
CASE MODEL
Russia-Gate matter (Core Event) → Institutional Response → Real-World Impact
Case Archive
These cases document recurring breakdowns in transparency and accountability across law enforcement, academic institutions, and federal oversight. Coverage includes the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Police Department, Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, Washtenaw County Prosecutor, Michigan Attorney General’s Office, FBI, and federal FOIA and DOJ processes.
Taken together, the record reflects patterns consistent with institutional betrayal—where documented complaints are met with institutional responses that limit transparency and constrain accountability.
Certification that no records exist following statements that the Prosecutor’s Office is not an investigatory body.
Request seeking DOJ and FBI records relating to a referral generated from correspondence to President Trump.
Request for federal investigation into missing sheriff’s sale funds and related Russia-Gate matters.
CORE CASES & INVESTIGATIONS
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Category: ReferenceDocument-based statement providing context for the Ann Arbor Observer coverage and directing readers to the underlying record.
- Russia-Gate Investigation
- Peer Review & Due Process (2018)
- $1.4M Missing Funds From Sheriff's Sale
- Litigated FOIA Appeals
Russia-Gate Investigation
Core federal record and supporting materials documenting the existence, scope, and development of FBI investigative files associated with the Russia-Gate matter.
Federal records and institutional materials concerning FBI investigative files, University of Michigan disclosures, and related FOIA litigation involving Russia-Gate.
CORE EVENT
Timeline: Statements by Dr. Paul Cronin regarding Russia-Gate communicated to Dr. Bradley Foerster and Duaa Altaee (Summer 2016) → reporting by Foerster and Dr. Myria Petrou to Robert Mueller (May 2018) → University of Michigan disclosure of unredacted FBI reports reflecting prior January–March 2018 FBI complaint and interview activity (2019 FOIA response) → sworn affidavits establishing source attribution and timing of Cronin’s statements → FOIA requests and administrative appeals seeking the FBI file under Foerster’s name → federal litigation and DOJ confirmation of a 500+ page FBI file and related audio materials (2025–2026)
PRIMARY FEDERAL RECORD
DOJ Confirms 500+ Page FBI File (Joint Status Report)
This record presents a Joint Status Report filed in March 2026 in federal FOIA litigation brought by Dr. Bradley Foerster, confirming that the FBI identified over 500 pages of potentially responsive records and related audio materials associated with the Russia-Gate matter identified under his name. The filing establishes the existence, scope, and anticipated production of the FBI file.
Unredacted FBI Reports on Dr. Petrou and Dr. Foerster – Ann Arbor Field Office (January–February 2018)
This record presents unredacted FBI complaint and interview reports concerning Dr. Myria Petrou and Dr. Bradley Foerster, produced by the University of Michigan in response to a September 2019 FOIA request. The records, dated January–February 2018 and marked “Do Not Distribute,” document:
- Maria Petrou – FBI Interview Record – Ann Arbor Field Office (January 26, 2018)
- Maria Petrou – FBI Interview Record – Ann Arbor Field Office (February 1, 2018)
These records establish that the University possessed unredacted federal investigative materials concerning its own employees, independent of the broader FBI file later confirmed by the Department of Justice.
FBI Interview Record – Detroit Field Office – Dr. Myria Petrou and Dr. Bradley Foerster (January 30, 2018)
This record presents an FBI complaint form dated February 16, 2018 documenting a January 30, 2018 interview at the FBI Detroit Field Office involving Dr. Myria Petrou and Dr. Bradley Foerster. The document reflects portions of statements recorded during the interview but does not document the stated purpose of the visit—reporting a death threat—or the context in which those statements were provided. The record is presented alongside a contextual timeline and FBI reporting sequence establishing the preceding complaint activity, the interview, and subsequent FBI follow-up.
FBI Interview Record – Ann Arbor Field Office – Dr. Myria Petrou and Dr. Bradley Foerster (March 2, 2018)
This record presents an FBI interview report reflecting the March 2, 2018 follow-up interview at the FBI Ann Arbor Field Office involving Dr. Myria Petrou and Dr. Bradley Foerster. The interview occurred within a documented sequence of FBI activity in early 2018, including separate complaint and interview activity involving Maria Petrou. Dr. Petrou and Dr. Foerster were not aware of these contacts at the time of their January 30 interview. The record documents the Ann Arbor interview as part of that reporting sequence.
FBI Interview Record – University of Michigan – Dr. Paul Cronin (March 7, 2018)
This record documents the March 7, 2018 FBI and HHS-OIG interview of Dr. Paul Cronin at the University of Michigan. Despite Dr. Bradley Foerster and Dr. Myria Petrou identifying Dr. Cronin as the source of Russia-Gate-related allegations in prior FBI interviews (January 30 and March 2, 2018), the record reflects:
Dr. Cronin was not questioned on those allegations during his own FBI interview.
This mirrors a broader pattern: multiple institutional and law enforcement investigations involving Dr. Foerster and Dr. Petrou proceeded without documented direct examination of Dr. Paul Cronin, the identified source.
Dr. Cronin has not come forward as a witness despite repeated requests from Dr. Foerster and Dr. Petrou.
Affidavits – Source Attribution of Russia-Gate Statements (Dr. Paul Cronin)
This record presents sworn affidavits by Dr. Myria Petrou and Dr. Bradley Foerster regarding statements made by Dr. Paul Cronin, a University of Michigan colleague, concerning Russia-Gate allegations. Submitted as supplemental exhibits in a federal FOIA case, the affidavits address the timing and substance of these statements, including that Dr. Petrou was not the source of Cronin’s statements and that Dr. Cronin was identified as the source. The affidavits describe statements made in 2016, preceding later public reporting on related allegations, and provide primary-source evidence bearing on the origin and development of the Russia-Gate record and FBI reporting sequence.
University of Michigan OGC Records – FOIA Denial (Gerdes Files, Russia-Gate)
This record presents a FOIA request, denial, and appeal response concerning University of Michigan Office of General Counsel (OGC) records, including files associated with Christine Gerdes, relating to the Russia-Gate matter and references to Dr. Myria Petrou and Dr. Bradley Foerster. The University identified two responsive records but withheld them under claimed exemptions, including attorney-client privilege and advisory communications. The appeal was subsequently denied by the Office of the President.
FORMAL NOTICE & ESCALATION
Notices to Congress and University of Michigan – FBI Records Production (Foerster v. DOJ)
Date: April 4–5, 2026
This record documents formal notices issued to Congress, including Representative Jamie Raskin, University of Michigan leadership, and the Board of Regents, regarding the anticipated production of a 500+ page FBI file. The notices were issued prior to federal disclosure to establish institutional awareness of the pending release and its potential relevance to prior representations and institutional actions. Production was scheduled to begin on or before May 4, 2026 following the March 2026 Joint Status Report.
CONGRESSIONAL & OVERSIGHT SUBMISSIONS (ONGOING)
DOJ Confirms 500+ Page FBI File (Congressional Submissions)
This record presents ongoing formal submissions to the DOJ Office of Inspector General, Congressional committees, and state authorities following DOJ confirmation of a 500+ page FBI file in FOIA litigation (Foerster v. U.S. Department of Justice). These submissions place federal and state oversight bodies on notice of the confirmed investigative record, continued withholding of materials, and the potential implications of undisclosed investigative activity.
This section continues the record-based timeline of the March 2, 2018 FBI Ann Arbor interview as documented in the Russia-Gate FBI Investigation section above.
FBI Investigation & HHS-OIG Agent Identity Records (2018–2026)
Timeline: FBI interview (March 2018) → sworn affidavits (April 2019) → written communication to FBI Agent Sue Lucas (September 2020) → FOIA requests and contact attempts (2021) → appeal decision (2022) → follow-up letter to FBI Agent Sue Lucas (December 2024) → FBI submission requesting investigation of missing sheriff’s sale funds and Russia-Gate connection (February 2026).
Sworn Affidavits (April 10, 2019) – FBI Ann Arbor Interview of Dr. Petrou and Dr. Foerster
This record presents sworn affidavits describing the March 2, 2018 FBI Ann Arbor interview, including identification of participants and subsequent efforts to verify the identity of the individual identifying himself as HHS-OIG Special Agent “Tyson Howard.”
September 24, 2020 Letter to FBI Agent Sue Lucas (Unverified HHS-OIG Agent)
Dr. Foerster & Dr. Petrou letter to FBI Agent Sue Lucas documenting that an individual identifying himself as an HHS-OIG Special Agent (“Tyson Howard”) participated in the March 2, 2018 interview conducted by FBI Agent Sue Lucas but could not be verified by HHS-OIG, and requesting that she account for his presence at that interview.
Also documents a discrepancy in FBI interview records, in which the University of Michigan possessed unredacted January–February 2018 FBI interview materials but did not produce any record of the March 2, 2018 Ann Arbor interview, later obtained only through a DOJ FOIA request in redacted form.
No response to this communication is reflected in the record.
HHS-OIG FOIA Responses and Appeal Decision (2021–2022) – Records Relating to “Tyson Howard”
This record presents FOIA responses and appeal determinations confirming that HHS-OIG located responsive records associated with the individual identifying himself as HHS-OIG Special Agent “Tyson Howard” during the March 2, 2018 FBI Ann Arbor interview but withheld those records in full.
December 6, 2024 Follow-Up Letter to FBI Agent Sue Lucas (No Response to 2020 Communication)
Dr. Foerster & Dr. Petrou follow-up letter to FBI Agent Sue Lucas re-raising the unresolved issue that an individual identifying himself as an HHS-OIG Special Agent (“Tyson Howard”) participated in the March 2, 2018 interview conducted by FBI Agent Sue Lucas. The letter confirms that his identity could not be verified by HHS-OIG and documents no recorded response to the prior September 24, 2020 communication.
February 21, 2026 Letter to FBI Ann Arbor and Detroit SAC (Missing Sheriff’s Sale Funds / Russia-Gate)
Dr. Foerster letter to FBI Ann Arbor and Detroit leadership requesting a full investigation into missing sheriff’s sale funds from his properties and the potential connection to previously reported Russia-Gate allegations attributed to statements by Dr. Paul Cronin. The letter documents that at least $250,000 in sheriff’s sale proceeds could not be accounted for and references prior FBI contact, including the March 2, 2018 interview and the unresolved “Tyson Howard” issue.
HHS-OIG Medical Billing Complaint & FOIA Record (2017–2025)
A University of Michigan radiology medical billing complaint was attributed to Dr. Myria Petrou, with subsequent disassociation after the complaint was later identified.
Timeline: FOIA production of the medical billing complaint → inquiry regarding authorship → claimed investigation and disposition → FOIA production following Senator Cardin intervention → record reflecting investigation regarding NIH ALS Grant R01 NS082304, including substantially redacted interview records, a closing memorandum, and no final report → U.S. Attorney correspondence → HHS-OIG response reporting no records of investigations of the medical billing complaint.
HHS-OIG FOIA Responses Producing Intake Complaint – July 20, 2017 University of Michigan Medical Billing Complaint
HHS-OIG University of Michigan Medical Billing Complaint (2017) – Submitted Under Dr. Myria Petrou’s Name and Subsequent Inquiry Regarding Authorship
Dr. Myria Petrou Disassociates Herself From HHS-OIG Complaint Submitted Under Her Name
HHS-OIG Investigation and Disposition – July 20, 2017 University of Michigan Medical Billing Complaint (2017–2019)
HHS-OIG Correspondence (November 10, 2024) – Dr. Bradley Foerster and Dr. Myria Petrou Request Records Relating to Complaint/Case #5-17-0-0192-4
HHS-OIG Correspondence (November 10, 2024) – Dr. Bradley Foerster and Dr. Myria Petrou Request Records Relating to Complaint/Case #5-17-0-0192-4
HHS-OIG FOIA Record – University of Michigan Medical Billing Complaint; Closing Memorandum; No Final Report or Recorded Interviews (U.S. Attorney Curteman, 2021)
HHS-OIG FOIA Response – No Records Located for Medical Billing / MiChart Investigations at University of Michigan Radiology (2017–2020)
HHS-OIG Correspondence (May 24, 2025) – Dr. Bradley Foerster and Dr. Myria Petrou Request Review of NIH Grant Investigation (R01 NS082304)
No records were identified.
The complaint remains.
HHS-OIG & Ann Arbor Police Department DVD Record (Case 17-3517)
Cross-institutional FOIA records, including HHS-OIG correspondence and Ann Arbor Police Department materials, documenting communications attributed to “Nick Bee,” reflecting sexual and criminal allegations against Dr. Bradley Foerster and Dr. Myria Petrou, appearing across multiple institutional records rather than a single attributable source.
Ann Arbor Police Department DVD Identified by HHS-OIG: Initial Denial and Subsequent Production
Ann Arbor Police Department DVD (Case 17-3517): August 2017 Email Communications Referencing Paul Cronin
Cross-Institutional Records: “Nick Bee” Communications Across Ann Arbor Police Department, HHS-OIG, and University of Michigan (AAPD Case 17-3517)
The same communications appear across multiple institutional records.
Federal Grant Oversight — NIH Review (R01 NS082304)
Federal administrative review of research activity and effort under an ALS imaging grant involving Dr. Bradley Foerster and Dr. Robert Welsh, including Division of Program Integrity findings, RPPR documentation, subaward records, and an HHS Office of Inspector General complaint.
University of Michigan Peer Review & Due Process (2018 – Dr. Bradley Foerster)
These determinations raise questions under the Health Care Quality Improvement Act (42 U.S.C. § 11112), which establishes standards for professional review actions, including requirements for adequate notice and the ability of a physician to review and respond to actions affecting professional standing.
$1.4M Missing Funds From Sheriff's Sale
Financial records and official responses concerning $1.4 million missing from a Bank of Ann Arbor sheriff’s sale, including law enforcement findings, oversight review, and related legal filings.
Timeline: August 2017 sheriff’s sale → post-redemption payment (February 2018) → financing and land contract attempts (March–April 2018) → eviction (May 2018).
Construction Loan Ledger – Sheriff’s Sale, Post-Redemption Payments, and Charge-Off (2017–2018)
This record presents the Bank of Ann Arbor construction loan ledger associated with the August 3, 2017 sheriff’s sale of three Ann Arbor properties. The ledger documents a $1.4 million credit bid, subsequent principal payments including a $1.15 million post-redemption payment, and a March 2018 charge-off of $294K, providing a financial record of the transaction, including subsequent financing arrangements and efforts to complete the transaction.
This record is further reflected in subsequent credit reporting, providing a separate view of the same underlying loan.
Bank of Ann Arbor Loan Ledger vs Credit Reporting: $15.29M TransUnion Tradeline (Foerster & Petrou)
This record presents the Bank of Ann Arbor construction loan ledger and subsequent credit reporting for Dr. Bradley Foerster and Dr. Myria Petrou. The ledger reflects a single construction loan (~$1.48M) and a documented $6,000 payment (March 2, 2017).
Credit reporting (June 27, 2019) reflects the same loan as two tradelines in TransUnion, including a $15.29 million revolving credit limit and a “foreclosure redeemed” notation.
AAPD FOIA Response Confirms $1.4M Not Located
This record presents the official Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) response from the Ann Arbor Police Department regarding the $1.4 million missing from the Bank of Ann Arbor Sheriff’s sale. The response confirms that the department was unable to locate the funds, highlighting procedural gaps and the incomplete investigation.
Ann Arbor Oversight Committee Response on $1.4M Missing Funds
This record documents the response of the Ann Arbor Independent Community Police Oversight Committee regarding the missing $1.4 million from the Bank of Ann Arbor Sheriff’s sale. It details the handling of complaints, procedural follow-ups, and any stated actions, providing insight into institutional accountability and oversight of the investigation.
Request for Investigation – Certificate of Redemption (2023)
This record presents a formal request for review submitted to the Attorney Grievance Commission of Michigan regarding a recorded certificate of redemption executed approximately six years after the sheriff’s sale. The document identifies payment but does not identify the party exercising the statutory right of redemption, raising questions regarding the accuracy and completeness of the public record.
Record status: The source and disposition of the $1.15 million post-redemption payment remain unclear based on available records.
$1.4M Missing Funds & Geddes Ridge Case Sequence (2013–2021)
Financial records, law enforcement materials, and official responses relating to the Bank of Ann Arbor sheriff’s sale and subsequent proceedings involving the Geddes Ridge properties.
Timeline: Durable Power of Attorney → Investigation → Court Proceedings → Foreclosure → Sheriff’s Sale → Arrest Warrants → FOIA Requests → Prosecutor Declines Charges → Eviction → Subsequent Affidavit
Foundational Record (2013)
Investigation & Early Proceedings (2017)
Property Action (2017)
Law Enforcement Action (2017)
FOIA & Institutional Response (2017)
Prosecutorial Determination (2018)
Property Disposition (2018)
Subsequent Sworn Statement (2021)
Litigated FOIA Appeals
Litigated FOIA appeals involving University of Michigan records, including constructive denials, delayed responses, and disputed record production.
University of Michigan FOIA Appeal: Constructive Denial for Sara Abraham Complaint Interviews
Following the University of Michigan FOIA release regarding the Sara Abraham complaint, Bradley Foerster and Dr. Myria Petrou submitted FOIA requests for interviews conducted by the University’s Office of General Counsel and HR. Despite payment of the required deposit, the University took multiple extensions and ultimately reported “no responsive records”, issuing a refund. This raises questions regarding transparency and the handling of internal investigations, including the absence of documentation for the investigation and unresolved issues related to Abraham’s allegations of antisemitism, sexual harassment, and financial irregularities.
KEY PEOPLE
Paul Cronin
Investigative summary: Letters from Dr. Myria Petrou and Dr. Bradley Foerster document concerns regarding Russia-Gate statements, including institutional obstruction, ignored requests, attempted termination of a tenured faculty member, and civil rights violations. No official responses were received.
Letter to Special Counsel Bob Mueller – May 18, 2018
Dr. Bradley Foerster and Dr. Myria Petrou sent this letter to Special Counsel Robert Mueller reporting concerns about statements regarding Russia-Gate, collusion, and alleged compromising information. At the time, the veracity of the statements was unknown, but the correspondence highlighted gaps in the official record. No reply was received.
Letter to University of Michigan – November 17, 2018
Dr. Bradley Foerster informed Executive Vice Dean Dr. Carol Bradford and the University of Michigan of statements regarding Russia-Gate and national security concerns. The University did not respond and attempted to terminate Dr. Foerster’s tenured faculty position, reflecting institutional obstruction.
Letter to James Comey – January 2, 2021
Dr. Myria Petrou alerted James Comey to false and harmful claims and the resulting civil rights violations and employment interference. No response was received, leaving these concerns unaddressed and documenting the continued impact of the statements.
Audio: Recorded Call Regarding Federal Impersonation – 2017
In a recorded phone call, Dr. Bradley Foerster and Dr. Myria Petrou directly asked Dr. Paul Cronin whether he was impersonating a federal officer, noting that such conduct would be serious and potentially criminal. Cronin abruptly terminated the call and did not respond to follow-up communications, leaving the question unanswered. This interaction provides first-hand evidence relevant to his conduct.
Aine Kelly
Investigative summary: In early 2024, Dr. Myria Petrou contacted Dr. Aine Kelly regarding a 2017 HHS-OIG medical billing complaint involving University of Michigan Radiology. Dr. Kelly joined Dr. Paul Cronin, Dr. Petrou, and Dr. Foerster in reporting the matter to the University of Michigan Office of General Counsel.
The complaint and subsequent inquiry regarding authorship are documented in the HHS-OIG Complaint (2017) – Submitted Under Dr. Myria Petrou’s Name and Subsequent Inquiry .
In a separate issue, Dr. Aine Kelly and Dr. Paul Cronin represented that they had not been trained as physicians in Ireland, despite being hired by University of Michigan Radiology leadership. FOIA requests submitted to the Irish Medical Council and the University of Michigan returned no records from the Irish Medical Council and incomplete University documentation, including an unsigned offer letter for Dr. Kelly and no responsive offer letters for Dr. Cronin. These findings are documented in Aine Kelly and Paul Cronin Medical Training Records – Irish Medical Council and University of Michigan FOIA Responses , and raise unresolved questions regarding how training and appointments were verified and formalized.
Ella Kazerooni
Investigative summary: Dr. Myria Petrou submitted a FOIA request for communications between Dr. Ella Kazerooni — who supervised Dr. Paul Cronin and Dr. Aine Kelly since their hire in the early 2000s and HHS-OIG Agent Tyson Howard. The University denied the request under the “frank communication” exemption. Dr. Petrou appealed, challenging the exemption under controlling case law and documenting a fraudulent 2017 HHS-OIG complaint submitted under her name, a misdirected NIH grant investigation, and missing federal agent records. The University President’s Office denied the appeal, and no substantive records were released. These proceedings are documented in HHS-OIG FOIA Appeal Document.
FOIA Request, Appeal, and Final Denial – February 2026
Eva Feldman
Investigative summary: A 2015 meeting transcript documents ALS Clinic leadership under Dr. Eva Feldman terminating the Department of Neurology’s relationship with Dr. Robert Welsh on an NIH-funded project, citing a breakdown in the collaboration. Dr. Feldman later stated that the decision was driven in part by a sexual harassment case and patient safety concerns, and referred Duaa Altaee to the University Title IX office. Following a year-long investigation, the Title IX office was unable to determine whether violations occurred, and the reports did not include key submitted evidence. Duaa Altaee was subsequently terminated while on approved medical leave. These events are documented in ALS Clinic Ends NIH-Funded Research Collaboration with Dr. Robert Welsh – 2015 Meeting Transcript .
In a separate FOIA matter, Dr. Bradley Foerster requested a University of Michigan Police Department (UMPD) report referenced in AAPD correspondence involving Dr. Eva Feldman. The University denied the request under privacy and law enforcement exemptions. Dr. Foerster appealed, challenging the application of exemptions under controlling case law and documenting prior non-disclosure of the report despite multiple FOIA requests and its identification through external police records. The University President’s Office denied the appeal, and no records were released. These proceedings are documented in FOIA Request, Appeal, and Final Denial – UMPD Police Report .
Myria Petrou
Myria Petrou, MA MBChB MS is a radiologist whose professional record is documented through materials contained in this archive.
Professional record and related documentation, including institutional allegations and OIE/Title IX materials.
REAL-WORLD IMPACT
Professional and employment-related outcomes arising from the underlying record and associated institutional actions.
Timeline: Academic training and professional appointments → institutional allegations and OIE/Title IX investigation (2017–2018) → resignation (2019) → subsequent clinical and academic work.
University of Michigan Tenure Review: External Letters of Recommendation – Myria Petrou (2018)
External letters of recommendation obtained during Dr. Petrou’s tenure review process, reflecting independent evaluations of her academic and clinical work.
Dr. Myria Petrou Resignation Letter – September 24, 2018
Resignation letter documenting allegations of sexual assault, harassment, and retaliation at the University of Michigan. The letter was accepted by Dr. Ella Kazerooni, Interim Chair of Radiology, without documented institutional inquiry while Dr. Petrou was on approved medical leave.
University of Michigan OIE Memorandum – “Nick Bee” Allegations (October 1, 2018)
An Office for Institutional Equity (OIE)—the University’s Title IX office—memorandum documenting allegations attributed to an individual identified as “Nick Bee” involving Dr. Myria Petrou, including reputational claims communicated within the department and the University’s handling of those reports.
Maria Petrou Letter to Dr. Vikas Gulani Regarding Maryland Job Opportunity (2021)
A letter from Myria Petrou’s mother to University of Michigan leadership regarding a reported Maryland employment opportunity for Dr. Myria Petrou that was extended and later withdrawn.
“...the offer was retracted after the group said they talked to the University of Michigan...”
Medical Director Statement on Dr. Myria Petrou (2024)
Statement from Medical Director confirming Dr. Petrou’s clinical role, leadership, and professional standing at The Radiology Clinic in Maryland following her departure from the University of Michigan.
Public Interview – Radiology, Cognitive Decline (2025)
A public interview featuring Dr. Myria Petrou discussing advanced neuroimaging approaches to cognitive decline, including clinical and research applications in dementia.
Bradley Foerster
Bradley Foerster, MD, PhD is a radiologist whose professional record is documented through materials contained in this archive.
Professional record and related documentation, including institutional proceedings, peer review materials, and subsequent litigation and FOIA activity.
REAL-WORLD IMPACT
Professional and employment-related consequences following institutional proceedings at the University of Michigan, including attempted dismissal and related actions affecting clinical and academic roles. These events occurred in connection with reporting concerns regarding Russia-Gate to the University of Michigan during institutional proceedings, as well as prior reporting of institutional matters.
Timeline: Academic appointment and clinical practice → peer review and institutional proceedings (2018) → attempted dismissal proceedings → subsequent litigation, FOIA activity, and ongoing documentation of the record.
INSTITUTIONS
University of Michigan2015 Recording: Duaa Altaee Discussing Sexual Harassment with University of Michigan HR (NIH Grant Project)
In a 2015 recording, Duaa Altaee speaks with HR after reporting sexual harassment on an NIH-funded project. Dr. Isaac Francis referred the matter to Radiology Chair Dr. Reed Dunnick, who called Duaa “racially ambiguous.”
HR first stated no formal investigation and repeated this later. The recording shows University inaction despite acknowledged harassment and highlights institutional accountability gaps.
University of Michigan Correspondence: Sexual Harassment Complaint and Response – Duaa Altaee (2017)
University of Michigan Correspondence: Sexual Harassment Complaint and Response – Duaa Altaee (2017)
This entry presents correspondence submitted by Duaa Altaee to the University of Michigan Office of General Counsel regarding allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation, along with the University’s formal response.
The materials include a written complaint outlining reported conduct and institutional interactions, and a response from Lead Counsel Tim Lynch describing the outcome of an investigation conducted by the University’s Office for Institutional Equity.
Together, these documents reflect both the submitted allegations and the University’s stated findings and position following its review process.
University of Michigan Office for Institutional Equity (OIE) Investigative Report – Duaa Altaee (2018)
This record presents the University of Michigan Office for Institutional Equity (OIE), the University’s Title IX office, investigative report concerning allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation reported by Duaa Altaee, the complainant. The report was not provided during the investigation and was released for the first time during Dr. Bradley Foerster’s 5.09 proceedings.
The report concludes that there was “insufficient evidence” to substantiate policy violations. However, the report itself includes explicit findings against Duaa Altaee, the complainant, including statements that her allegations were fabricated and misrepresented:
“This is a flat out fabrication, and is easily disproved…”
“…Reportee’s willingness to mis-represent facts.”
These findings were repeated and amplified during formal 5.09 proceedings involving Dr. Bradley Foerster, where the University stated:
“It can’t be said politely… [Altaee] has flat out lied.”
Formal Ethics Complaint – Dr. Bradley Foerster and Dr. Myria Petrou (January 10, 2026)
This record presents a formal ethics complaint submitted to University of Michigan and City of Ann Arbor leadership regarding the conduct of Office of General Counsel personnel and related matters. The complaint identifies Thomas Kent, Christine Gerdes, and Gloria Hage and was submitted following the events and institutional actions documented above.
NOTICES & OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE
Formal communications provided to state and federal officials regarding Russia-Gate-related records and FOIA litigation.
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Correspondence to Christopher Steele (October 10, 2024)
Communication documenting statements made in 2016 by Dr. Paul Cronin regarding a Russian election interference scheme, including claims predating the Steele Dossier and subsequent reporting to federal authorities.
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Correspondence to Christopher Steele (October 10, 2024)
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Correspondence to President Trump (Russia-Gate FOIA Record)
Documented sequence of communications to President Trump, including White House response, FBI referral to field offices, DOJ processing, and subsequent FOIA follow-up. -
Re-Notice to President Trump (March 31, 2026)
Formal re-notice referencing prior communications, DOJ-confirmed FBI file, and ongoing FOIA litigation. -
Correspondence to Vice President Vance (Russia-Gate FOIA Record)
Communication to Vice President Vance regarding a litigated FOIA appeal involving a 500+ page FBI file tied to Russia-Gate, including service of the federal complaint and request for release of the file.
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Correspondence to President Trump (Russia-Gate FOIA Record)
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FOIA Correspondence: Lynch–McQuade (University of Michigan / McQuade)
Dr. Myria Petrou requested communications between UM lead counsel Timothy Lynch and former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade regarding Russia-Gate–related matters. The University confirmed the record exists but withheld it under attorney-client privilege. Follow-ups by Dr. Bradley Foerster referencing the 500+ page FBI file to Barbara McQuade also received no response. This entry connects University of Michigan counsel, federal oversight, and withheld Russia-Gate records. - Federal Legislative
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Notice to Representative Jamie Raskin
Notice regarding FOIA request for University of Michigan Office of the General Counsel (OGC) records concerning allegations of espionage against Dr. Bradley Foerster and Dr. Myria Petrou, and withheld Russia-Gate memoranda. -
Notice to Senator Chris Van Hollen
Notice regarding FOIA request for University of Michigan Office of the General Counsel (OGC) records concerning allegations of espionage against Dr. Bradley Foerster and Dr. Myria Petrou, and withheld Russia-Gate memoranda.
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Notice to Representative Jamie Raskin
- Media & Editorial Notice
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Notice to Editor-in-Chief Brooke Black – Ann Arbor Observer (April 6, 2026)
Formal notice provided to Ann Arbor Observer editorial leadership regarding prior coverage and the underlying documentary record, including federal proceedings and related materials.
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Notice to Editor-in-Chief Brooke Black – Ann Arbor Observer (April 6, 2026)
- State Government
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Notice to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel
Notice regarding FOIA request for University of Michigan Office of the General Counsel (OGC) records concerning allegations of espionage against Dr. Bradley Foerster and Dr. Myria Petrou, and withheld Russia-Gate memoranda. -
Notice to the Office of the Governor of Maryland
Notice to the Maryland Governor’s Office regarding the public record archive, related FOIA materials, and the pending federal case Foerster v. U.S. Department of Justice, in which the FBI identified approximately 522 pages of potentially responsive records and additional audio materials.
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Notice to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel