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Letter to Judge Mark Filip requesting cessation of federal prosecution, signed by Kenneth Starr and others

The passage mentions high‑profile legal figures (Judge Mark Filip, former special prosecutor Kenneth Starr, U.S. Attorney Acosta) asking to end federal involvement in an unspecified case. It lacks con Request to halt federal prosecution and defer to state jurisdiction Signed by Kenneth Starr, former independent counsel Addressed to Judge Mark Filip, a federal judge

Date
November 11, 2025
Source
House Oversight
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House Oversight #025360
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The passage mentions high‑profile legal figures (Judge Mark Filip, former special prosecutor Kenneth Starr, U.S. Attorney Acosta) asking to end federal involvement in an unspecified case. It lacks con Request to halt federal prosecution and defer to state jurisdiction Signed by Kenneth Starr, former independent counsel Addressed to Judge Mark Filip, a federal judge

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Honorable Mark Filip May 19, 2008 Page 8 prosecution is fair and appropriate has been placed, once again, in U.S. Attorney Acosta’s hands. In light of the foregoing, we respectfully ask that you review this matter and discontinue all federal involvement so that the State can appropriately bring this matter to closure. We would greatly appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss these important issues. Such a meeting would provide the Department with an opportunity to review the paramount issues of federalism and the appearance of selectivity that are generated by the unprecedented attempts to broaden the ambit of federal statutes to places that they have never before reached. We sincerely appreciate your attention to this matter. Respectfully submitted, MLA! WL. Oh Kenneth W, Starr Joe D. Whitley Kirkland & Bilis LLP Alston & Bird LLP A001445

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