FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Richard A. Simpson, [email protected]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Richard A. Simpson, [email protected]
April 8, 2016
Lawyers Acknowledge Mistake In Filing Sexual Misconduct Charges Against Professor Dershowitz
Professor Alan M. Dershowitz released the following statement regarding resolution of the case styled
Bradley Edwards, et al. v. Alan M. Dershowitz, Case No. CACE 15-000072 (Cir. Ct., Broward Cnty., Fla.).
STATEMENT OF ALAN M. DERSHOWITZ
I am pleased that the litigation has concluded and I am gratified by the
Joint Statement issued today by Jeffrey E. Streitfeld on behalf of the parties, in which
"Edwards and Cassell acknowledge that it was a mistake to have filed sexual misconduct
accusations against Dershowitz and the sexual misconduct accusations made in all public
filings (including all exhibits) are hereby withdrawn." Mr. Streitfeld's announcement and
the Joint Statement are copied below.
ANNOUNCEMENT BY JEFFREY E. STREITFELD, FLORIDA SUPREME COURT CERTIFIED CIRCUIT CIVIL
MEDIATOR (Streitfeldlaw.com)
It is my pleasure to report that Bradley J. Edwards, Paul G. Cassell, and Alan M.
Dershowitz have resolved their disputes and have agreed to settle the claims raised in an
action pending in the Broward County, Florida Circuit Court. Since being appointed by
Circuit Court Judge Thomas Lynch IV last fall, it has been a privilege to act as the mediator
and assist the parties and their counsel toward this agreed resolution. I want to extend my
appreciation for the professionalism exhibited by the parties and their counsel with whom
I worked directly: Jack Scarola, Rick Simpson, Tom Scott, and Ken Sweder. As part of their
agreement, the parties have issued the attached Joint Statement.
JOINT STATEMENT OF BRAD EDWARDS, PAUL CASSELL AND ALAN DERSHOWITZ REGARDING
SETTLEMENT
Brad Edwards, Paul Cassell and Alan Dershowitz have today settled their pending
defamation claims in which Edwards and Cassell sued Dershowitz and Dershowitz
counterclaimed against Edwards and Cassell. The case was about Dershowitz's public
claims that Edwards and Cassell, as the attorneys for , had failed to perform
the necessary due diligence before filing the allegations of their client, not whether the acts
of alleged misconduct in fact occurred. Edwards and Cassell vigorously denied the
contention that they had acted improperly and asserted that it defamed them. Dershowitz
countersued Edwards and Cassell, alleging they had falsely accused him of sexual contact
with IIM—a claim he vigorously denied and that Dershowitz asserted defamed him.
Edwards and Cassell maintain that they filed their client's allegations in good faith and
performed the necessary due diligence to do so, and have produced documents detailing
those efforts. Dershowitz completely denies any such misconduct, while not disputing
statements that the underlying alleged misconduct may have occurred with
someone else. Dershowitz has produced travel and other records for the relevant times
which he relies on to establish that he could not have been present when the alleged
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misconduct occurred. He has also produced other evidence that he relies upon to refute
the credibility of the allegations against him.
The parties believe it is time to take advantage of the new information that has come to
light on both sides during the litigation and put these matters behind them.
Given the events that have transpired since the filing of the documents in the federal
court and in this action in which Dershowitz was accused of sexual misconduct, including
the court order striking the allegations in the federal court filings, and the records and
other documents produced by the parties, Edwards and Cassell acknowledge that it was a
mistake to have filed sexual misconduct accusations against Dershowitz; and the sexual
misconduct accusations made in all public filings (including all exhibits) are hereby
withdrawn. Dershowitz also withdraws his accusations that Edwards and Cassell acted
unethically.
Neither Edwards, Cassell, nor Dershowitz have any intention of repeating the allegations
against one another.
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Editor's note: Wiley Rein LLP represents Alan M. Dershowitz in this matter.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Richard A. Simpson, [email protected]
April 8, 2016
INVESTIGATION BY FORMER FBI DIRECTOR LOUIS FREEH CONCLUDES THAT THE TOTALITY OF THE
EVIDENCE REFUTES ALLEGATIONS MADE AGAINST PROFESSOR DERSHOWITZ
Professor Alan M. Dershowitz today issued the following statement regarding the results of the
independent investigation conducted by former FBI Director Louis Freeh of sexual misconduct
allegations made against Prof. Dershowitz.
STATEMENT OF PROFESSOR ALAN M. DERSHOWITZ
I am gratified by the statement by former federal judge and former FBI Director Louis Freeh
set forth below. Following his independent investigation of the sexual misconduct
accusations made against me, it concludes that in Judge Freeh's professional opinion, "The
totality of the evidence found during the investigation refutes the allegations made against
Professor Dershowitz."
STATEMENT OF LOUIS J. FREEH
Over the past several months, an independent investigation was conducted, under my
supervision, by former senior federal law enforcement officials. We interviewed many
witnesses and reviewed thousands of pages of documentary evidence. Our investigation
found no evidence to support the accusations of sexual misconduct against Professor
Dershowitz. In fact, in several instances, the evidence directly contradicted the accusations
made against him.
In my opinion, the totality of the evidence found during the investigation refutes the
allegations made against Professor Dershowitz.
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Editor's note: Wiley Rein UP represents Alon M. Dershowitz.
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Professor Alan Dershowitz
Harvard Law School
Hon. Louis J. Freeh
January 22, 2016
RE: FOIA Request
Dear Professor Dershowitz:
As you know, on April 6, 2015, a request was made to the United States Secret Service under the federal
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA; 5 U.S.C. Sec. 552), relating to the period 1/01/01 to 1/1/03, for "any
and all shift logs, travel records, itineraries, reports and other records for USSS personnel traveling with
former President Bill Clinton to Little St. James Island and the US Virgin Islands" (Attachment A).
The basis of the above-described FOIA request was a claim bye, in court papers filed in
early 2015 in Florida federal court, that she and former President Clinton were on Little St. James Island
at the same time during the 1/01/01 to 1/1/03 period.
As set forth in a January 16, 2016 letter from Kim E. Campbell, United States Secret service Special
Agent In Charge, Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act Officer, the "USSS has conducted a
reasonable search for responsive records. It appears, from a review of USSS main indices, that there are
no records pertaining to your request that are referenced in these indices" (Attachment B).
I therefore conclude from this response that former President Clinton did not in fact travel to, nor was he
present on, Little St. James Island between January 1, 2001 and January 1, 2003.
Based upon my experience and knowledge of the duties, protocols and operations of USSS Protective
Details, the Special Agents accompany and escort former President Clinton 24 hours per day, and would
have certainly went with him to Little St. James Island during the period at issue. If the Agents had
accompanied the former President to that location, they would had been required to make and file shift
logs, travel vouchers and related documentation relating to the visit.
The total absence of any such records and documentation, in my opinion, strongly establishes that former
President Clinton was not present on Little St. James Island during the period at issue.
Best Regards,
Louie Freeh
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20223
Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act Branch
Communications Center
245 Murray Lane, SW, Building T-5
Washington, D.C. 20223
Date: 9ilic
Patti Bescript
3711 Kennett Pike, Suite 130
Wilmington, DE 19807
File Number: 20150826
Dear Requester:
This is the final response to your Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Acts (FOIA/PA) request
originally received by the United States Secret Service (USSS) on April 16, 2015, for information
pertaining to any and all shift logs, travel records, itineraries, reports, and other records for USSS
personnel traveling with former President Bill Clinton to Little St. James Island and the US Virgin
Islands.
In response to your request, the USSS has conducted a reasonable search for responsive records. It
appears, from a review of USSS main indices, that there are no records pertaining to your request
that are referenced in these indices. Enclosed is a copy of your original request.
Alternatively, if you deem our decision an adverse determination, you may exercise your appeal
rights. Should you wish to file an administrative appeal, your appeal should be made in writing and
received within sixty (60) days of the date of this letter, by writing to: Freedom of Information
Appeal, Deputy Director, U.S. Secret Service, Communications Center, 245 Murray Lane, S.W.,
Building T-5, Washington, D.C. 20223. If you choose to file an administrative appeal, please
explain the basis of your appeal and reference the case number listed above.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this matter, please contact this office at
(202) 406-6370. FOIA File No. 20150826 is assigned to your request. Please refer to this file
number in all future communication with this office.
Sincerely,
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S al Agent In Charge
Freedom of Information Act & Privacy Act Officer
Enclosure: Copy of Original Request
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Patti Bescript
3711 Kennett Pike
Suite 130
Wilmington, DE 19807
302 824 7144
April 6, 2015
Delores Barber
Deputy Chief FOR Officer, Director, Disclosure & FOIA, The Privacy Office
Department of Homeland Security
Headquarters & Privacy Office
Building 410 - STOP-0655
245 Murray Drive, SW
Washington, DC 20528-0655
FOIA REQUEST
Dear FOR Officer:
Pursuant to the federal Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552, I request access to
and copies of For the period 1/1/01 to 1/1/03, any and all shift logs, travel records,
itineraries, reports, and other records for USSS personnel traveling with former President
Bill Clinton to Little St lames Island and the US Virgin Islands.
Lagree to pay reasonable duplication fees for the processing of this request.
If my request is denied m whole or part, I ask that you justify all deletions by reference to
specific exemptions of the act I will also expect you to release all segregable portions of
otherwise exempt material I, of course, reserve the right to appeal your decision to
withhold any information or to deny a waiver of fees.
I look forward to your reply within 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Than/1$ you for your assistance
Si7c ely,
(Ur
Patti Bescript
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