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U.S. Department o f J u s t i c e N o t i c e o f C l o s e d F i l e s

To: F i l e s Unit D i v i s i o n : Cr imina l

** YOU ARE ADV ISE D THAT THE F I L E DESCRIBED BELOW HAS BEEN CLOSED **

F i l e Number: Case T i t l e : Date Closed

186-16-2367 ENSIGN, JOHN 06/12/2012

R e m a r k s / S p e c i a l Information:

PI

Prev ious E d i t i o n Form O b s o l e t e Form 0


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F r om: @novemberinc.com]S e n t : Friday, Decemb er 2008 9:25 AMT o: (Ensign)'Subjec t : RE: Draft

Thank s really app reci ate it. The sadness to this issue is th e in ter con nec t line transmission is tied up in thisdraft and is really all Company is interested in moving- on at this They. rea l ize tha t Plants a.pa rt of it is on hold for so me ti me ( not to ment io n impossibl e to get finan cing ) but DOI is really hur ti ng Nevada and it's

abilit y to move (an aspect of this tha t even really wants) f orw ard on the Nort h and South. Maybepassing along this part message would be helpful.

(Ensign)

S e n t : Friday, December 12, 2008 9:18 AMT o : S u b j e c t : RE: Draft EIS

Hi . have been pounding Interior and can't figure out why this hasn't come said it wo ul d. I've be en

calling top guy wi th no luck. I'll call again tod ay .

, , ,U .S. Senator John Ensign (R-Nev.)119 Russell Senate Offi ce Buil dingWashington; D.C. , , ' .(202) .(202) 228-1699 fax

UP FOR ENSIGN'S WEEKLY UPDATE

F r o m : S e n t : Friday, December 12, 2008 12:16

T o : (Ensign)

S u b j e c t : Draft EIS

John,

Hat e to bring yo u back in th e loop on this.. ..certa inly no fau lt of but still no release on thi s reque st fr om DOI.

Can you shed some light or hope that this is happen?

November Cell (702)

novemberinc.com . . . . . . . . . .

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From:Sent:To:Subject:

nvensign@Friday, May 23, 2008 6:03 PM

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- O r i g i n a l Message-I t h i n k y o u have p l a y e d g o l f w i t h him. T h i s i s who I me t w i t hFrom: To: Ens ign JohnSent: May 2008 6:18 PMS u b j e c t :

John

Thanks a g a i n f o r w i t h and I t s a lways good t o speak w i t h We ar e e x c i t e dabout t h e a s s i s t a n c e t h a t you and your s t a f f may be a b l e t o g i v e us i n regards t o t h eB i o d i e s e l and ou r p r o p e r t i e s s o u t h o f Sloan.

G i ve me t h e i n f o r m a t i o n r e g a r d i n g n e xt weeks f u n d r a i s i n g and we w i l l c e r t a i n l y a t t e n d .

Thanks aga in

P2SA E q u i t y , LLC

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From:Sent:To:

Subject:

nvensign@Friday, May 23, 2008 6:03 PM

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I t h i n k yo u have p layed g o l f w i t h him. T h i s i s who I met w i t h -

To: Ensign John , .,Sent: May 23, 2008 6:18 PM 'Subjec t :

John

Thanks aga in f o r meet ing and I . always good t o

about t h e a s s i s t a n c e t h a t you and your s t a f f may be able t o g i v e us i n r egards t o t h eB i o d i e s e l and ou r p r o p e r t i e s so u th o f S loan .

we w i l l c e r t a i n l y a t t e n d .

fiKi .

P2SA E q u i t y, LLC

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(Ensign)

F rom: Sent: Tuesday, February 2008 9:38 AM S /To : Subject: 2008

Sent v i a BlackBerry by AT&T

O r i g i n a l From: "

Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 "

Subject: November I nc 2008

Here i s an estimate o f what i t w i l l cost t o make November I nc o p e r a t i o n a l per month. The

company has an a d d i t i o n a l $1,800 i n expenses each month t h a t we have accounted f o r out sid e o ft h i s l i s t . They ar e expenses t h a t we ar e paying alread y and have se t aside money f o r .

I t h i n k t h i s i s more than doable. Health Care i s to o low I b e l i e v e bu t we know u n t i l

we ge t yo u se t up. We w i l l also have some s t a r t up costs i n Computer equipment and business

A d d i t i o n a l Monthly Expense - new employee

14,583.33 Sa la ry ($175,000/year)1,300.00 Employee taxes

300.00 Health insurance - depends on age/sex

2,400.00 Rent on house200.00 C e l l phone/Blackberry200.00 Internet/Phone

300.00 - o f f i c e s u p p l i e s , s e c u r i t y, c leaning e tc .

19,283.33 TOTAL (each month)

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(Ensign)

From:

Sent:To:

Tuesday, February 26, 2008 9:38 AM(Ensign)

2008

Sent v i a by AT&T

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Date: Tue, '26 Feb

To x d November In c 2008

Here i s an e s t ima t e o f what i t w i l l c o s t t o make November I n c o p e r a t i o n a l pe r month Thecompany has an a d d i t i o n a l i n expenses each month t h a t we have accounted f o r ou t s i de o ft h i s l i s t . 'They are expenses t h a t we ar e paying alre ady and have set- money f o r . '

I t h i n k t h i s i s more than doable. Hea l th Care i s to o low I b e l i e v e bu t we won't know u n t i lwe ge t you s e t up. We w i l l a l so have some s t a r t up cos ts i n Computer businesscards... , ' ' '. ' .

A d d i t i o n a l Monthly - new employee

1,300.00 Employee p a y r o l l t axesHealth insurance - depends on

Rent on house C e l l phone/Blackberry - Internet/Phone . .

300.00 Other - o f f i c e s u p p l i e s ,

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From:Sent:To:Subject: RE: Hey man

28, 2008 12:54 PM

Spoke with into energy stuff i n ru ra l NV possibly andmight need help. Never as easy as he thinks but they might be a so li d prospect.

You have him a b i t r a t t l ed I th ink . He has asked me yesterday and today why you haven'tcal led him back.

When can we come see |? Friday?

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doing a l i t t l e b ett er s t i l l i n qui te a b i t of pain

Yesterday was j u s t hard read they l i k e to discuss and ge t back with me, so wes h a l l see.

- - - - - O r i g i n a l From: Sent: Wednesday, May 28 , 2008 8:06 AMTo:

Subject: Hey man

How

How did i t go yesterday?


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Fw: Our Next Ventureto: 12/14/2008 04:09 PM

This wi l l go out tomorrow.

Looking to seeing you guys tonight.

From; To: CC: Sent: Sun Dec 14 2008Subject: Our Next Venture

L i r

M r r Inc. is announci ng the partnership of and in the re-launch of the Nevada-based firm. Al l three partners are completing their service

in senior positions at the National Republican Senatorial Committee, chaired by Senator John Ensign.

November Inc. will focus on providing strategic planning and creative media for political campaigns and corporateclients, as well as a wide array of national fundraising services. In addition, November Inc. providecomprehensive federal government affairs services for clients throughout the west.

November Inc. will have offices located in Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada, as well as maintain a presence in thenation's

former Administrative Assistant to Senator John Ensign and former executive at Siena Pacific

Resources will remain o f counsel to November Inc.

The company is proud to announce three new members team as well, former Majority MakersDirector from the NRSC as as a veteran Republican Governor's Association and the Republican NationalCommittee; another key hand from the fundraising department at the NRSC as well as the forPresident Campaign; and the chief internet strategist at the NRSC.

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Message from " nrsc.org> on Thu, Dec 2008 -0500Subject

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PI ACTS Declination Sheet for Ensign

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CRIMINAL DIVISIONPI ACTS Declination Sheet

Date Submitted: 5/12/2012

Title: John Ensign

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ACTS#: 20100266

CASE RESPONSIBILITY

SOLE

SHARED w/ USAO

AGENCY CONCURS?

YES

NO

DISTRICT:D.C.

STATUTES:

Attorney(s) Assigned

Insert Additional Attorney

Subject(s) Agency and Title Related Investigations

John Ensign Former

Insert Additional Subject

Declination Analysis:See attached,

Add Supporting DocumentsEnsign Declination 108.4 KB

Ensign Declination 65.25 KB

Attach document

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PI ACTS Declination Sheet for

Ensign of 3

P r i m a r y Reason f or I m m e d i a t e Declinat ion:

AGENCY INFORMATION

If this is a in which we are sharing responsibility or in which we are reviewing ormonitoring a matter within a U.S. Attorney's Office, in this block:

DISTRICT:D.C.

TELEPHONE # :

AUSA NAME:

If this is a case in which we have substantive responsibility for the investigation andprosecution, fill in the following blocks:

LEAD AGENCY:FBI

AGENT NAME:

AGENCY:

SECONDARY AGENT NAME:

SUPERVISOR NOTES:

FILE # :

TELEPHONE # :

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FILE # :

TELEPHONE # :

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PI ACTS Declination Sheet for fohn Ensign Page 3 of 3

FOR ADMIN USE ONLY

ROUTING

Requesting Attorney

Thru:Raymond Hulser, Principal Deputy

Principal Deputy Attorney

Jack Smith, Section ChiefSection Chief

Thru:ACTS Coordinator

ACTS Coordinator

Request for Approval

Reviewed Date: 7/9/2012

Date Of Request Details Of Changes Requested By

5/12/2012

Add New Change

USDOJ/CRMForm 02/13/08

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U.S. Department of Justice

Division

Washington, D.C. 20530

Via Hand Delivery

Federal Public Defender for the District of Columbia625 Indiana Ave. N.W.Washington D.C. 20004

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United States n}Criminal Number:

Pursuant to Rule Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, consistent with discovery obligations under Brady v. Maryland,. 373 U.S. 83 and United States v. Giglio.405 U.S. (1972), and their progeny, we are enclosing three items which constitute thegovernment's initial discovery production in this case. We are copying additional materials andwill provide those additional as soon as they are available.

Specifically, this production includes: ffCc)

1 - Documents referenced in the Indictment.

2. - "HOT DOCS" - Documents that appear to he most 'the charges in this case. Note: These are a subset of the entire discoveryproduction.

3.

4. - A downloaded copy of a television broadcast of an interview defendant aired on the program to Face" '


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5. - copy of a recorded television broadcast of an inter of

the defendant aired the program ft( )

Further, please be advised that, as of this date, no expert witness or has beenconsulted or retained for the of providing expert testimony during the governments'

Should this decision change, we will notify you in writing of such a development and complywith disclosure rules and court deadlines relating to the presentation of expert testimony.

Having provided these materials to you pursuant to Rule the United Stateshereby requests reciprocal discovery pursuant to Rules 16(b), 12.1, and 12.2. Specifically, theUnited States requests that the defendant provide reciprocal discovery of documents, tangible

the results of examinations or tests, and a written summary of the testimony of anyexpert witness that the defendant intends to use, as required by Rule 16(b)(l)(A)-(C). TheUnited States further requests, pursuant to Rule 12.1, written notice of the defendant's intention

to offer an alibi defense. For purposes of this request, the United States incorporates herein thedates, times, and places specified in the March 24, hrdictment returned in this matter. TheUnited States further requests, pursuant to Rule 12.2, notice of the defendant's intention to

expert testimony relating to any mental condition bearing on the issue of guilt.

To confirm your receipt enclosed discovery materials, please execute the attachedreceipt and return the same to:

- Trial Attorney

Puhlic SectionCriminal Division

U.S. Department of Justice1400 New York Ave., NW - 12th Floor

Washington, DC 20005Fax:(212)514-3003


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I f you have any questions, or would like to discuss the enclosed discovery packet, please feel freeto contact us at

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Sincerely,

SMITHChiefPublic Integrity Section

RONALD MACHENUnited States AttorneyDistrict of Columbia

By:

Trial AttorneysPublic Integrity Section1400 New York Avenue, N.W.Washington, D.C. 20005(202) 514-1412

By:

Fraud and Public Cormption SectionDistrict o f Columbia

Fourth Street, N.W.Washington, D.C. 20005

Enclosures


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From: @novemberinc.com]Sent : Friday, Dec embe r 05, 2008 PMTo: Sub jec t : Update

Forwarded by D 12/05/2008 12:55 PM -

From: (Ensign)" @ensign.senate.gov>To: @allegiantair.com>Date: AMSubject: RE : Ely Energy Center Draft EIS

We tho ug ht it wo ul d be out by no w - DOI seemed ready to go. am sure th ey are get ti ng pressure fr om office,

F r o m : [mail to @al legiantai r.com]S e n t : Friday, December 2008 9:45 AMTo: (Ensign)

S u b j e c t : Re: Ely Energy Center Draft EIS

November Inc.

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From: S e n t : Friday, Dec emb er 05, 200 8 12:57 PMTo: Subject : Update EIS

Forwarded by D legiantai r on PM -

From: (Ensign) To: Date: 12/05/2008 ASubject: RE: Ely Energy Center Draft EIS

W e thou ght it wou ld be ou t by now - DOI see med ready to go. sure they are get tin g pressure fr om offi ce.

F r o m ; [mai lto @allegiantair.com]S e n t : Friday, December 2008 9:45 AMT o : (Ensign)

S u b j e c t : Re: Ely Energy Center Draft EIS

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Friday, December 2008 12:57 PM

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To:Date:

@allegiantair.com>

12/05/2008 11:04 AMSubject: RE: Ely Energy Center Draft

We thought it would be now - DOI seem ed read y to go, am sure they are getting pressure from office,

F r o m : S e n t : Friday, December 05, 2008 9:45 AMTo: (Ensign)S u b j e c t : Re: Ely Energy Center Draft EIS

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Email Addresses

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National Republican Senatorial Committee

( reporting directly to John Ensign)

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Citizens for Responsibil i ty and Eth ics in Washi ngton v. Uni ted StatesDepartment of Justice , Civil Action No. 12-01491 (JDB) (D.D.C)

Criminal Divisions First Vaughn Index

Acronyms/Abbreviations Used in this Index:

WIF=Withheld in Full.RIP=Released in Part.

LTR=Letter.TC=Telephone Call.EC=E-mail.DOJ=U.S. Department of Justice.CRM=Criminal Division.PI=Public Integrity Section (CRM).OLA=Office of Legislative Affairs.AG=Attorney General.AAG=Assistant Attorney GeneralDAAG=Deputy Assistant Attorney General.Trial Atty=Trial Attorney.AUSA=Assistant United States Attorney.EOUSA=Executive Office of United States Attorneys.FBI=Federal Bureau of Investigation.SA=Special Agent.ACTS=Automated Case Tracking System.DC=District of Columbia.IRS=Internal Revenue Service.DOT=U.S. Department of Transportation.

Individuals/Entities Identified in this Index:

Ensign=U.S. Senator John Ensign of Nevada.JE=U.S. Senator John Ensign of Nevada.Fred Schwartz= (Ensign), a/k/a U.S. Senator John Ensign of Nevada.Elmer Johnson= (Ensign) [[ ] [email protected] ], a/k/a U.S. Senator John Ensign of Nevada.congressnv@[ ]=a/k/a, U.S. Senator John Ensign of Nevada [This email account was also used by other members of the Ensign family].nvensign@[ ]=a/k/a, U.S. Senator John Ensign of Nevada.[ ] =Names of Third Parties Merely Mentioned.

FOIA Exemptions:

(b) 5 DPP=Exemption (b) (5), Deliberative Process Privilege.(b) 5 AWP=Exemption (b) (5), Attorney Work Product.(b) 5 ACP=Exemption (b) (5), Attorney-Client Privilege.(b) 6=Unwarranted Invasion of Personal Privacy.(b) 7(C)=Records and information compiled for law enforcement purposes that could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted

invasion of personal privacy.


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ID: ReferenceNumber.

Author(s). Recipient(s). Date(s). Title and/or DocumentDescription.

FOIAExemptionNo.

WIF RIP

CRM 1 .[PI banker box no.1].

[ ], PI ACTSCoordinator.

To: Files Unit. 06/12/2012. U.S. Department of JusticeNotice of Closed Files . Subject: [Form OBD-25];Division: Criminal; File Number186-16-2367; Case Tit le:

ENSIGN, JOHN ET AL. (ACT #20100266). Description: This document

performs the function of a filecover sheet and further identifiesthe underlying Ensign case file as

being closed.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C): This document has beenwithheld in part to protect the

personal privacy interests of a PIadministrative staff employee.The release of this informationwould not serve any identifiable

public interest.[1-pg].

The name(s)and personalinformationof a lower-level DOJ

employee(s)have beenredactedunder (b) 6& (b) 7(C).

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[ ], PI TrialAtty.

RaymondHulser, PIPrincipalDeputy Attyfor Litigation;Jack Smith, PISection Chief;[ ], PI ACTSCoordinator.

Date Submitted:5/12/2012.

PI - ACTS Declination Sheet forJohn Ensign 20100266 .Subject: [USDOJ/CRM, FormPI-2, 02/13/08]; ACTS #20100266; Title: John Ensign.Description: This document is aDOJ internal tracking form usedto identify or describe a particularinvestigation and/or case, i.e.,venue, potential criminalviolations and statutes violated,assigned attorney(s), declinationanalysis, supporting documents,

primary reason(s) for immediatedeclination, agency information,supervisory notes and routing.Basis for withholding: (b) 5

(DPP). The information containedin this document is deliberative

because it includes pre-decisionalmaterial that was compiled toassist policy-makers in reaching adecision as to whether to

prosecute Sen. Ensign and because it reflects the give-and-take process by which thegovernment reached that decision.The declination sheet, forexample, includes factualinformation and subjectiveanalysis, in the form of the

primary reason for immediatedeclination. Disclosure of thisdeliberative material could likelychill the open sharing of thoughtsand impressions of ongoingcriminal prosecutions. Disclosureis also likely to confuse the publicabout the final basis for thedecision not to prosecute Sen.Ensign.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). The document is also

being withheld in part to protectthe personal privacy interests ofseveral PI section employees, an

(b) 5 (DPP).

The name(s)and personalinformationof lower-level DOJemployeeshave beenredactedunder (b) 6& (b) 7(C).

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FOIAExemptionNo.

WIF RIP

AUSA and the FBI case agent.The release of this informationwould not serve any identifiable

public interest.[3-pages].

CRM 3 (a) & (b) .[PI banker box no.1].

[ ], PIDeputyChief.

[ ], [ ],PI TrialAttys.

Jack Smith, PISection Chief.

Jack Smith, PISection Chief;RaymondHulser,PrincipalDeputy Attyfor Litigation;[ ], PI DeputyChief.

May 7, 2012;March 7, 2011.

MEMORANDUM [DeclinationMemo] .Subject: Recommendation toDecline Prosecution of FormerSenator John Ensign [Footnote1].Description: This document is aDeclination Memo setting forththe detailed reasoning behindDOJs decision to non-prosecuteSen. John Ensign.Basis for withholding: (b) 5(DPP). The informationcontained in this document isdeliberative because it includes

pre-decisional material that wascompiled to assist policy-makersin reaching a decision as towhether to prosecute Sen. Ensignand because it reflects the give-and-take process by which thegovernment made that decision.The Declination Memo, forexample, includes factualinformation and subjectiveanalysis, in the form of the

primary reasons for immediatedeclination. Disclosure of thisdeliberative material could likelychill the open sharing of thoughtsand impressions of ongoingcriminal prosecutions. Disclosureis also likely to confuse the public

about the final basis for thedecision not to prosecute Sen.Ensign.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 and(b) 7(C). This document is also

being withheld in full to protectthe personal privacy interests ofseveral PI attorneys and third

party individual(s). Revealing thenames and personal informationof the PI attorneys or third parties,who maintain strong privacyinterests, would not be justified byany ascertainable public interest.[6-pages].

PROSECUTIONMEMORANDUM .Subject: MemorandumRecommending Prosecution as to[ ] and [ ], Declination as to JohnEnsign.Description: This document is aProsecution Memo setting forththe detailed reasoning behindDOJs decision recommendingthe prosecution/indictment of [ ]and [ ], and further declining the

prosecution of Sen. Ensign.

(b) 3 (GrandJurymaterial), (b)5 (AWP) &(DPP).

The name(s)and personalinformationof lower-level DOJemployeesand third

partyindividual(s)have beenredactedunder (b) 6& (b) 7(C).

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FOIAExemptionNo.

WIF RIP

Basis for withholding: (b) 3(Grand Jury material) . Basis for withholding: (b) 5(AWP). This documentconstitutes AWP because it was

created in anticipation ofsupervisory approval by DOJmanagers of a recommendation toindict several individuals, as wellas the approval by PI managers todecline to prosecute Sen. Ensign.The document contains legaltheories and factual informationthat was compiled by PI TrialAttorneys during the investigationand possible criminal prosecutionof Sen. Ensign and its releasewould reveal the mentalimpressions and legal strategies ofthe attorneys involved in the case.For example, the documentcontains a list of the statutes thatmay be used in any possiblecriminal prosecution, andrevelation of that informationwould improperly disclose theattorneys legal strategy.Basis for withholding: (b) 5(DPP). The informationcontained in this document isdeliberative because it includes

pre-decisional material that wascompiled to assist policy-makersin reaching a decision as towhether to prosecute Sen. Ensignand because it reflects the give-and-take process by which thegovernment reached that decision.

The declination memo, forexample, includes factualinformation and subjectiveanalysis, in the form of the

primary reason for immediatedeclination. Disclosure of thisdeliberative material could likelychill the open sharing of thoughtsand impressions of ongoingcriminal prosecutions. Disclosureis also likely to confuse the publicabout the final basis for thedecision not to prosecute Sen.Ensign.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 and(b) 7(C). This document has also

been withheld in full to protect the personal privacy interests ofseveral PI employees and third

party individual(s). Revealing thenames and personal informationof these PI employees and third

parties, who maintain strong privacy interests, would not be justified by any ascertainable public interest. Finally, page 1 ofthe Prosecution Memo contains a

banner reading:CONFIDENTIAL []


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FOIAExemptionNo.

WIF RIP

ATTORNEY WORKPRODUCT [] CONTAINS 6(e)MATERIAL .[48-pages].


Unknown. Unknown. 10/23/2009. ACTS OPENING SHEET .Subject: [USDOJ/CRM, FormPI-1, 4/8//2009]; TITLE: U.S. v.Ensign.Description: This document isan internal DOJ tracking formused to identify a particular case,i.e., criminal allegations andfederal statutes that may have

been violated, case responsibility,statute of limitations expirationdate, attorney(s) assigned,subject(s), case synopsis, agencyinformation and attorney conflictof interest form.Basis for withholding: (b) 5(AWP). This documentconstitutes AWP because it wascreated in anticipation of litigationinvolving Sen. Ensign. Thedocument contains factualinformation that was compiled byPI Trial Attorneys for theinvestigation and possiblecriminal prosecution and itsrelease would reveal the mentalimpressions and legal strategies ofthe attorneys involved in the case.For example, the documentcontains a list of the statutes thatmay be used in any possiblecriminal prosecution, andrevelation of that information

would improperly disclose theattorneys legal strategy.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). The document is also

being withheld to protect the personal privacy interests of [ ], aPI Trial Atty. and the names and

personal information of third party individuals. Revealing thenames and personal informationof a lower- level governmentemployee and third parties, whomaintain strong privacy interests,would not be justified by anyascertainable public interest.[4-pages; 2 copies].

(b) 5 (AWP).



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[ ], PI TrialAtty; [ ],AUSA, DC.

[ ], Esq.,Federal PublicDefender forDC.

April 4, 2011. LTR .Subject: Re: United States v.[ ] Criminal Number: 11-085(BAH).Description: This documentreferences documents produced

by Sen. Ensign to the governmentduring the criminal investigation.Basis for withholding: (b) 3(Grand Jury materials), (b) 6 &(b) 7(C): This document is being

(b) 3 (GrandJury.


party

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FOIAExemptionNo.

WIF RIP

withheld in part to protect the personal privacy interests of [ ], aPI Trial Atty. and the names and

personal information of third party individuals. Revealing the

names and personal informationof a government employees andthird parties, who maintain strong

privacy interests, would not be justified by any ascertainable public interest.[3-pages].

individual(s)have beenredactedunder (b) 6& (b) 7(C).


UnidentifiedPI Trial Atty.

UnidentifiedPI Trial Atty.

10/14/--;11/6/--.

Notes .Subject: Untitled.Description: The notes are notattributed however they areconsistent with records prepared

by an unidentified PI TrialAttorney in connection with theEnsign investigation. The notescontain multiple references toEnsign. The notes also containinformation involving casestrategy as well as case specificreferences to certain evidence andwitnesses.Basis for withholding: (b) 5(AWP). This documentconstitutes AWP because it wascreated in anticipation of the

possible criminal prosecution ofSen. Ensign. The documentcontains subjective legal analysis

by an unidentified PI Trial Atty.involved in the investigation.Release of this document wouldreveal the authoring attorneysmental impressions and legal

theories. For example, thedocument discusses strategies forobtaining possible evidencerelated to the investigation.Basis for withholding: (b) 5(DPP). The information in thisdocument is deliberative becauseit includes pre-decisional materialthat was compiled to assistgovernment attorneys in reachinga decision of whether to prosecuteSen. Ensign and because itreflects the give-and-take bywhich the government made thatdecision. The handwritten notescontain factual information andsubjective analysis intended toinform a final decision as towhether to prosecute Sen. Ensign.Disclosure of this material islikely to discourage governmentemployees from keeping recordsof conversations or mentalimpressions related to evidence orwitnesses. Disclosure would alsolikely confuse the public as to thefinal basis for the decision not to

prosecute, as some of theevidence described in the notes

(b) 5 (AWP)& (DPP).

The name(s)and personalinformationof third partyindividual(s)have beenredactedunder (b) 6& (b) 7(C).

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may have served as a basis forthat decision.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). The document is also

being withheld to protect the

personal privacy interests of third party individuals. Revealing thenames and personal informationof third parties, who maintainstrong privacy interests, wouldnot be justified by anyascertainable public interest.[3-pages].

CRM 7 (a), (b) &(c) . [PI banker box no.1].

[ ], PI TrialAtty.

[ ], PrivateLegalCounsel.

[ ], Private person.

[ ], PIemployee.

[ ], PI TrialAtty.


December 14,2009;December 2, 2009;December 1, 2009.

EC-Chain (Total No.: 3) .Subject: FW: Emailing:

NRSC, [ ], [ ], Email Addresses,Allegiant Air, [ ], [ ], EnsignHome, [ ], John Ensign, JohnEnsign Fictitious,[ ], [ ] [ ] NRSC, November Inc.Description: The ECs referenceEnsign and include an EC from

private legal counsel representingan individual with informationinvolving the Ensigninvestigation.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the

personal privacy interests of third party individuals. Revealing thenames and personal informationof lower-level governmentemployees and third parties, whomaintain strong privacy interests,would not be justified by anyascertainable public interest.[2-pages].



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CRM 8 (a), (b) &(c) .[PI banker box no.1; CD marked: [ ]Docs & OpenSource;[ ], PI Trial Atty.[copy]].

[ ], PrivateIndividual.

[ ] (Ensign),PrivateIndividual.





December 5, 2008. EC-Chain (Total No.: 3) .Subject: Update EIS; RE: ElyEnergy Center Draft EIS andRe: Ely Energy Center DraftEIS.Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. The ECs containaddress information referencing[ ] (Ensign) and [ ]@ensign.sen.gov.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the

personal privacy interests of third party individuals. Revealing thenames and personal informationof third parties, who maintainstrong privacy interests, wouldnot be justified by anyascertainable public interest.[1-page; 2 copies].

EC-Chain (Total: 3) .Subject: Update EIS; RE: ElyEnergy Center Draft EIS andRe: Ely Energy Center Draft


Portions ofCRM 8 aredeemed non-responsive.

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EIS.Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. The ECs contain

address information referencing[ ] (Ensign) and [ ]@ensign.sen.gov.This document is identical to the

previous EC chain (CRM 8(a),however, NV Energycorrespondence has beenhandwritten on this EC chain byan unidentified individual].Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the

personal privacy interests of third party individuals. Revealing thenames and personal informationof third parties, who maintainstrong privacy interests, wouldnot be justified by anyascertainable public interest.[1-page].

EC-Chain (Total No.: 3) .Subject: Update EIS; RE: ElyEnergy Center Draft EIS andRe: Ely Energy Center DraftEIS.Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. The ECs containaddress information referencing[ ] (Ensign) and [ ]@ensign.sen.gov.

This document is identical to the previous EC chain CRM 8(b),however, NV Energycorrespondence and Ensignoffice has been handwritten onthis EC chain by an unidentifiedindividual/ third party].Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the


CRM 9 . [PI banker box no.1].

Unknown. Unknown. Undated. Email Addresses .Subject: This document is a listof EC addresses for Sen. Ensignand other third party individuals.Description: This document listsother third party individuals ECaddresses, to include Sen. Ensign.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the


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personal privacy interests of third party individuals. Revealing thenames and personal informationof third parties, who maintainstrong privacy interests, would

not be justified by anyascertainable public interest.[1-page; 2 copies].


CRM 10 (a), (b)& (c) .[PI banker box no.1; CD marked: [ ]Docs & OpenSource;[ ], PI Trial Atty.[copy]].







December 12,2008.

EC-Chain (Total No.: 3) .Subject: RE: Draft EIS andDraft EIS.Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. The ECs containaddress information referencing(Ensign) and @ensign.senate.gov.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the




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CRM 11 (a) &(b) .[PI banker box no.1; CD marked: [ ]Docs & OpenSource;[ ], PI Trial Atty.[copy]].

nvensign@[ ], a/k/aEnsign.



Ensign [ ].

May 23, 2008. EC-Chain (Total No.: 2) .Subject: Fw.Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. The ECs referencenvensign@ [ ] and Ensign [ ],John. The EC chain also containshandwritten notes from anunidentified individual/ third

party.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the


EC-Chain (Total No.: 2) .Subject: Fw.Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. The ECs referencenvensign@ [ ] and Ensign [ ],John. The EC chain also containsadditional handwritten notes froman unidentified individual/ third

party re: Never seen document!and Ensign to [ ].Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the



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personal privacy interests of third party individuals. Revealing thenames and personal informationof third parties, who maintainstrong privacy interests, would

not be justified by anyascertainable public interest.[1-page].

CRM 12 (a) &(b) .[PI banker box no.1].



[ ], PrivateIndividual,(EnsignEmployee).


February 26, 2008. EC-Chain (Total No.: 2) .Subject: Fw: November Inc.2008.Description: The To line offirst EC references (Ensign). TheEC contains handwritten notesfrom an unidentified individual/third party.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the


EC-Chain (Total No.: 2) .Subject: Fw: November Inc.2008.Description: The To line ofthis EC references (Ensign). TheEC contains additionalhandwritten notes from anunidentified individual.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &

(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the




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CRM 13 (a), (b)& (c) .[PI banker box no.1; CD marked: [ ]Docs & OpenSource;[ ], PI Trial Atty.[copy]].







May 28, 2008. EC-Chain (Total No.: 3) .Subject: RE: Hey man.Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. CRM 13(a) emailreferences JE.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the

personal privacy interests of private individuals. Revealing thenames and personal informationof third parties, who maintainstrong privacy interests, wouldnot be justified by anyascertainable public interest.



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[1-page; 3 copies].

CRM 14 (a) &(b) .[PI banker box no.1].




[ ], [ ],[ ], PrivateIndividuals.

December 14,2008.

EC-Chain (Total No.: 2) .Subject: Fw: Our NextVenture.Description: The ECs containseveral references to Sen. Ensign.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the




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CRM 15 . [PI banker box no.1].


[ ], PI TrialAtty.

August 9, 2010;StampedRECEIVED Aug24 2010 PI.

LTR .Subject: Ensign Investigation[ ] & [ ].Description: This documentconsists of correspondence

between [ ], Private LegalCounsel & [ ], PI Trial Attorneyrelated to a privilege issue for

possible witness(s) to the criminalinvestigation.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the

personal privacy interests of third party individuals. Revealing thenames and personal informationof third parties, who maintainstrong privacy interests, wouldnot be justified by anyascertainable public interest.

[1 page].



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CRM 16 (a), (b),(c) & (d) .[PI banker box no.1; CD marked: [ ]Docs & OpenSource;[ ], PI Trial Atty.[copy]].


FredSchwartz(Ensign),a/k/a Ensign.



December 09,2009;April 16, 2008.

EC .Subject: FW: did you call? Imsorry.Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. The first ECforwards a second EC from Sen.Ensign to a witness to the criminalinvestigation.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the


EC .Subject: FW: did you call? Imsorry.Description: This document was



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obtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. The original ECfrom Sen. Ensign was sent to awitness to the criminal

investigation.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). The document is beingwithheld in part to protect the


EC .Subject: FW: did you call? Imsorry.Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. The first ECforwards a second EC. Thedocument contains a handwrittennote from an unidentifiedindividual/ third party that reads:One of John (sic) fictitious emailaddresses.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the

personal privacy interests of third party individuals. Revealing thenames and personal informationof third parties, who maintain

strong privacy interests, wouldnot be justified by anyascertainable public interest.[1-page; 2 copies].

EC .Subject: did you call? Imsorry.Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. The first ECforwards a second EC fromEnsign to a witness to the criminalinvestigation. The documentcontains the handwritten note ofan unidentified individual/ third

party that reads: fictitious emailaddress.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the



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[1-page; 2 copies].

EC .Subject: did you call? Imsorry.

Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. The EC is fromEnsign to a witness to theinvestigation. This documentdoes not contain a handwrittennote.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the


CRM 17 .[PI banker box no.1; CD marked: [ ]Docs & OpenSource;[ ], PI Trial Atty.[copy]].

Unknown. Unknown. November 2007-June 2009.

Senator Ensign Phone List .Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. The documentcontains the followinginformation: names, telephonenumbers and email addresses forEnsign and other third partyindividuals who were eitherassociated with or employed on

behalf of Ensign.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &

(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the



Portions ofCRM 17 aredeemed non-

responsive.

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CRM 18 (a), (b),(c), (d) & (e) . [PI banker box no.1; CD marked:[ ]Docs & OpenSource;[ ], PI Trial Atty.[copy]].

Unknown. Unknown. 4/2/08. [ ], Private Individual, SenatorEnsigns Office .Subject: Miscellaneous notes (2-

pages), see CRM 18 (a) & CRM18 (b), the notes were thencombined together on a single

page, see CRM 18(c); Notes ontalks with John [Ensign] (1-page)(CRM 18(d) and Record ofdiscussions with John Ensign (1-

page) (CRM 18(e).Description: This document(notes) was obtained by thegovernment from a witness to thecriminal investigation. Thedocument consists of handwrittennotes from a witness to the



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criminal investigation. The notesreference JE and John.Portions of page three of thehandwritten notes also appear tocontain legal advice from [ ],

private legal counsel.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the


CRM 19 . [PI banker box no.1; CD marked:[ ]Docs & OpenSource;[ ], PI Trial Atty.[copy]].

Unknown. Unknown. Undated. Untitled Miscellaneous .Subject: This documentreferences Chief of Staff Duties([ ]) and Administrative Duties(Position TBD by JE).Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. The documentcontains references to Ensignand JE.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). The document is beingwithheld in part to protect the


[3-pages; 2 copies].



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CRM 20 (a) & (b) . [PI banker box no.1; CD marked:[ ]Docs & OpenSource;[ ], PI Trial Atty.[copy]].



July 10, 2008. EC-Chain (Total No.: 2) .Subject: RE: hey man andhey man.Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. The EC referencesJohn and Ensign Inc.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the


The name(s)and personalof third partyindividual(s)have beenredactedunder (b) 6& (b) 7(C).


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congressnv@_, a/k/aEnsign.

[ ], PrivateIndividual(EnsignEmployee).

March 28, 2008. EC .Subject: I havent spoken toyou about anything but as a

person who cares for you, youmight want to talk to [ ].Description: This document wasobtained by the government from

The name(s)and personalinformationof third partyindividual(s)have beenredacted

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a witness to the criminalinvestigation. There is no text ormessage body to the EC.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). The document is being

withheld in part to protect the personal privacy interests of third party individuals. Revealing thenames and personal informationof third parties, who maintainstrong privacy interests, wouldnot be justified by anyascertainable public interest.[1-page].

under (b) 6& (b) 7(C).

CRM 22(a), (b),(c) & (d) . [PI banker box no.1; CD marked:[ ]Docs & OpenSource;[ ], PI Trial Atty.[copy]].

congressnv@_ a/k/aEnsign.


congressnv@_ a/k/aEnsign.


congressnv@_a/k/a Ensign.


March 28, 2008. EC-Chain (Total No.: 4) .Subject: Re: [ ]Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the



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CRM 23 (a) &(b) . [PI banker box no.1; CD marked:[ ]Docs & OpenSource;[ ], PI Trial Atty.

[copy]].



February 23, 2008. EC .Subject: None.Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. The EC containsreferences to John [Ensign].

Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the


EC .Subject: None.Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. The EC containsreferences to John [Ensign].This document contains ahandwritten note from anunidentified individual on the faceof the EC.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the

personal privacy interests of third party individuals. Revealing the

The name(s)and personalinformationof third partyindividual(s)have beenredacted

under (b) 6& (b) 7(C).


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names and personal informationof third parties, who maintainstrong privacy interests, wouldnot be justified by anyascertainable public interest.

[1-page].CRM 24 . [PI banker box no.1; CD marked:[ ]Docs & OpenSource;[ ], PI Trial Atty.[copy]].



6/30/2009. EC .Subject: Ensign.Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. The EC containsreferences to John andEnsign.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the




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CRM 25 (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g)& (h) . [PI banker box no.1; CD marked:[ ]Docs & OpenSource;[ ], PI Trial Atty.[copy]].

ElmerJohnson(Ensign)[[ ]

[email protected]], a/k/aEnsign.


congressnv@_ a/k/a Ensign;[ ], PrivateIndividual,(EnsignEmployee);[ ], PrivateIndividual.

ElmerJohnson(Ensign), a/k/aEnsign.

December 10,2007;December 3, 2010.

EC-Chain (Total No.: 8) .Subject: Fw: [ ] at Cisco.Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. The ECs are

between Sen. Ensign and otherthird party individuals.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the

personal privacy interests of third party individuals. Revealing the

names and personal informationof third parties, who maintainstrong privacy interests, wouldnot be justified by anyascertainable public interest.[3-pages].



responsive.

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CRM 26 (a) &(b) . [PI banker box no.1; CD marked:[ ]Docs & OpenSource;[ ], PI Trial Atty.[copy]].





July 10, 2008. EC-Chain (Total No.: 2) .Subject: RE: hey man.Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. The EC referencesJohn and Ensign Inc. Thereis a handwritten note from anunidentified individual / third

party on CRM 26(a) blocking outa portion of the EC text. Notethat CRM 26(b) is nearly identicalto CRM 20.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the

personal privacy interests of third party individuals. Revealing thenames and personal informationof third parties, who maintainstrong privacy interests, wouldnot be justified by any



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ascertainable public interest.[2-pages].

CRM 27 .[PI banker box no.1; CD marked:[ ]Docs & OpenSource;[ ], PI Trial Atty.[copy]].



December 12,2008.

EC .Subject: Draft EIS.Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. There is ahandwritten note from anunidentified individual/ third

party on CRM 28 referencingEnsign Staff.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). The document is beingwithheld in part to protect the




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CRM 28 (a), (b)& (c) . [PI banker box no.1; CD marked:[ ]Docs & OpenSource;[ ], PI Trial Atty.[copy]].







December 12,2008.

EC-Chain (Total No.: 3) .Subject: FW: Draft EIS.Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. The ECs are to andfrom an Ensign employee; one ECreferences: @sign up forEnsigns weekly update. There isa handwritten note from anunidentified individual/ third

party on CRM 28(b).Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). The document is being

withheld in part to protect the personal privacy interests of third party individuals. Revealing thenames and personal informationof third parties, who maintainstrong privacy interests, wouldnot be justified by anyascertainable public interest.[1-page].



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CRM 29 .[PI banker box no.1; CD marked:[ ]Docs & OpenSource;[ ], PI Trial Atty.[copy]].


nvensign@[ ],a/k/a Ensign.

Unknown person/third partyhandwriting ondocument re:Sent 5/27/08 @10:40 am.

EC .Subject: Untitled.Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. The EC containsreferences to John.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the




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CRM 30 . [ ], Private nvensign@[ ], Unknown person/ EC . The name(s) X


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[PI banker box no.1; CD marked:[ ]Docs & OpenSource;[ ], PI Trial Atty.

[copy]].

Individual. a/k/a Ensign. third partyhandwriting ondocument re:Sent 5/30/08 @4:40 pm.

Subject: Voice Message.Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. The EC contains

references to John.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the


and personalinformationof third partyindividual(s)have been

redactedunder (b) 6& (b) 7(C).




nvensign@[ ],a/k/a Ensign.

July 14, 2008. EC .Subject: [ ].Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. The EC is directedto Sen. Ensign and containsreferences to John.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the




X

CRM 32 .[PI banker box no.

1; CD marked:[ ]Docs & OpenSource;[ ], PI Trial Atty.[copy]].

ElmerJohnson

(Ensign)[[ ]



November 20,2007.

EC .Subject: [ ]

Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. The EC referencesJohn. There is a handwrittennote on the document from anunidentified individual/ third

party re: John to [ ].Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the


The name(s)and personal

informationof third partyindividual(s)have beenredactedunder (b) 6& (b) 7(C).


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CRM 33 (a), (b),(c) & (d) .[PI banker box no.1; CD marked:[ ]Docs & OpenSource;[ ], PI Trial Atty.[copy]].

ElmerJohnson(Ensign)[[ ]



January 28, 2008. EC-Chain (Total No.: 4) .Subject: Fw: [ ].Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. There is ahandwritten note on the documentfrom an unidentified individual/

The name(s)and personalinformationof third partyindividual(s)have beenredactedunder (b) 6

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ElmerJohnson(Ensign),a/k/a Ensign.





third party re: John.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the

personal privacy interests of third

party individuals. Revealing thenames and personal informationof third parties, who maintainstrong privacy interests, wouldnot be justified by anyascertainable public interest.[1-page].

& (b) 7(C).


responsive.




06/15/2009. EC .Subject: John Ensign [ ] to:[ ].Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. The EC containsreferences to John. There is ahandwritten note on thisdocument from an unidentifiedindividual/ third party.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the




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CRM 35 (a) &(b) .[PI banker box no.1; CD marked:[ ]Docs & OpenSource;[ ], PI Trial Atty.[copy]].

Ensign. [ ], PrivateIndividual.

Feb. 2008;2/14/08.

LTR .Subject: None.Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. The document is ahandwritten letter from Sen.Ensign (signed John) to a third

party individual. This version ofthe document does not contain ahandwritten note from anunidentified individual/ third

party on the lower left handcorner of the letter.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the


LTR .Subject: None.



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Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. The document is ahandwritten letter from Sen.

Ensign (signed John) to a third party individual. This version ofthe document does contain ahandwritten note from anunidentified individual/ third

party on the lower left handcorner of the letter.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the





06/11/2009. EC .Subject: US Senator [ ] to:americasnewsroom.Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. The EC contains areference to Senator JohnEnsign. There is a handwrittennote from an unidentifiedindividual/ third party on the

bottom of the EC.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the




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CRM 37 (a) & (b) . [PI banker box no.1; CD marked:[ ]Docs & OpenSource;[ ], PI Trial Atty.[copy]].




[ ], [ ], [ ],[ ], PrivateIndividuals;Ensign.

December 09,2009;February 17, 2008.

EC-Chain (Total No.: 2) .Subject: FW: [ ].Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. There is ahandwritten note from anunidentified individual/ third

party on the bottom of the EC re:John.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the

personal privacy interests of third party individuals. Revealing thenames and personal informationof third parties, who maintainstrong privacy interests, wouldnot be justified by any



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ascertainable public interest.[1-page; 2 copies].

EC-Chain (Total No.: 2) .

Subject: FW: [ ].Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. This version of thedocument does not contain ahandwritten note.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the


CRM 38 (a), (b)& (c) . [PI banker box no.1; CD marked:[ ]Docs & OpenSource;[ ], PI Trial Atty.[copy]].





[ ], [ ],PrivateIndividuals.

[ ], [ ],PrivateIndividuals.


EC-Chain (Total No.: 3) .Subject: FW: John [ ].Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. There is ahandwritten note from anunidentified individual/ third

party on the bottom of the EC thatreads: John moving out.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the

personal privacy interests of third

party individuals. Revealing thenames and personal informationof third parties, who maintainstrong privacy interests, wouldnot be justified by anyascertainable public interest.[1-page; 2 copies].

EC-Chain (Total No.: 3) .Subject: FW: John [ ].Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. This version of thedocument does not contain ahandwritten note.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the




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CRM 39 (a) &(b) . [PI banker box no.1; CD marked:[ ]Docs & Open

Source;[ ], PI Trial Atty.[copy]].




[ ], [ ],Private

Individuals;Ensign.


EC-Chain (Total No.: 2) .Subject: FW: [ ].Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminal

investigation. The second ECreferences John. There is ahandwritten note from anunidentified individual/ third

party on the bottom of the secondEC.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the


EC-Chain (Total No.: 2) .Subject: FW: [ ].Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. The second ECreferences John. This versionof the document does not containa handwritten note.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the

personal privacy interests of third party individuals. Revealing thenames and personal information

of third parties, who maintainstrong privacy interests, wouldnot be justified by anyascertainable public interest.[1-page].

The name(s)and personalinformationof third partyindividual(s)

have beenredactedunder (b) 6& (b) 7(C).


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EC-Chain (Total No.: 2) .Subject: FW: A few things.Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. The second ECreferences Ensign. There is ahandwritten note from anunidentified individual/ third

party on the bottom of the secondEC.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the




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EC-Chain (Total No.: 2) .Subject: FW: A few things.Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminal

investigation. The second ECreferences Ensign. This versionof the document does not containa handwritten note.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the




Ensign.




EC-Chain (Total No.: 2) .Subject: FW: is it possible totalk.Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. There is ahandwritten note from anunidentified individual/ third

party on the bottom of the secondEC re: John.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). The document is beingwithheld in part to protect the

personal privacy interests of third party individuals. Revealing thenames and personal information

of third parties, who maintainstrong privacy interests, wouldnot be justified by anyascertainable public interest.[1-page; 2 copies].

EC-Chain (Total No.: 2) .Subject: FW: is it possible totalk.Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. This version of thedocument does not contain ahandwritten note.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). The document is beingwithheld in part to protect the




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CRM 42 (a) & [ ], Private [ ], Private December 09, EC-Chain (Total No.: 2) . The name(s) X


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(b) . [PI banker box no.1; CD marked:[ ]Docs & OpenSource;

[ ], PI Trial Atty.[copy]].

Individual.

Ensign.

Individual.


2009;April 1, 2008.

Subject: FW: can you call meon campaign vonage phone.Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminal

investigation. There is ahandwritten note from anunidentified individual/ third

party on the bottom of the secondEC re: John.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the


EC-Chain (Total No.: 2) .Subject: FW: can you call meon campaign vonage phone.Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. This version of thedocument does not contain ahandwritten note.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect thethird party privacy interest of

private individuals. Revealing thenames and personal informationof third parties, who maintain

strong privacy interests, wouldnot be justified by anyascertainable public interest.[1-page].

and personalinformationof third partyindividual(s)have been

redactedunder (b) 6& (b) 7(C).


CRM 43 (a), (b),(c) & (d) . [PI banker box no.1; CD marked:[ ]Docs & OpenSource;[ ], PI Trial Atty.[copy]].


Ensign.


Ensign.



Ensign.


December 09,2009;April 1, 2008;April 2, 2008.

EC-Chain (Total No.: 4) .Subject: FW: is it possible totalk.Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminalinvestigation. This documentconsists of ECs between Sen.Ensign and a witness to thecriminal investigation.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the

personal privacy interests of third party individuals. Revealing thenames and personal informationof third parties, who maintainstrong privacy interests, wouldnot be justified by anyascertainable public interest.[1-page; 3copies].



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CRM 44 (a), (b),(c) , (d) & (e) . [PI banker box no.1; CD marked:[ ]Docs & Open

Source;[ ], PI Trial Atty.[copy]].



FredSchwartz(Ensign),a/k/a Ensign.FredSchwartz(Ensign),a/k/a Ensign.

FredSchwartz(Ensign),a/k/a Ensign.


Fred Schwartz(Ensign), a/k/a

Ensign.





EC-Chain (Total No.: 5) .Subject: FW: t.Description: This document wasobtained by the government froma witness to the criminal

investigation. This documentconsists of ECs between Sen.Ensign and a witness to thecriminal investigation.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the


The name(s)and personalinformationof third partyindividual(s)

have beenredactedunder (b) 6& (b) 7(C).


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[ ], SA FBI. December 18,2009.

LTR .Subject: Ensign Investigation.Description: This documentconsists of correspondence

between [ ], Private LegalCounsel & [ ], SA FBI andrelates to a witness/subject to thecriminal investigation. Thedocument also contains areference to [ ], a PI Trial Atty.Basis for withholding: (b) 6 &(b) 7(C). This document is beingwithheld in part to protect the

personal privacy interests of thegovernment case agent and third

party individuals. Revealing thenames and personal informationof third parties, who maintainstrong privacy interests, wouldnot be justified by anyascertainable public interest.[1-page].



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CRM 46 (a) &(b) . [PI banker box no.1; CD marked:[ ]Docs & OpenS