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Dear
Thank you for your email of 5 June 2020.
Given the unfortunate history of this matter, already well documented, our view is that we cannot commit to a particular
form of cooperation until we are properly informed and assured as to what protections, including as to confidentiality and
use, are to pertain. Our ongoing concerns in this regard are only increased as a result of yesterday's leak to the world's
media regarding the existence of the MIA request. For that reason I ask you again to address the questions in my previous
communication.
Kind regards
Gary
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On 5 Jun 2020, at 17:39,
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Gary,
Thank you for your email. We are prepared to respond to your questions in full, but before proceeding further, we want to
confirm that by "witness statement" you are referring to a live interview (to be conducted in person or via video
conference), at which your client will answer our questions and, in advance of which, will produce any documents,
including communications, relevant to the subjects to be covered at the interview.
Regards,
Assistant U.S. Attorney
Southern District of New York
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Jennifer Richardson •
Dear Ms Comey
The UK Central Authority (UKCA) has informed us that the United States has formally sought assistance in
interviewing our client.
The UKCA told us that we would have the opportunity to contact Mr
from the US Embassy to
explore whether, notwithstanding our concerns at the unfair treatment of the Duke by the United States
Attorney for the Southern District of New York and the failure by the DOJ to abide by its promise to provide an
appropriate level of confidentiality to him and us, it would be possible for the Duke to reach an agreement with
the DOJ and to provide a voluntary witness statement.
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Unfortunately, it appears Mr
has no authority in the matter and has directed us to contact the U.S. case
team directly via your email address. With a view to progressing the request for assistance:
[1] Please confirm that any communications between us, with a view to providing the DOJ with a voluntary
witness statement from the Duke will be treated confidentially and in particular will not be the subject of DOJ
press statements or commentary.
[2] Please provide confirmation (given the reports of connections between the DOJ and US lawyers acting on
no win/no fee arrangements) that any voluntary witness statement will not be used for any purpose other than
the DOJ's criminal investigations.
[3] We would be grateful if you would confirm the areas of testimony that you would wish the Duke's witness
statement to cover.
Kind regards
Gary Bloxsome
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will be operated by a limited number of key personnel.
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Our family team is operating as nonnal.
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enquiry to
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