FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AG FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 1995 (202) 616-2771 TDD (202) 514-1888 **MEDIA ADVISORY***PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY** AG RENO TO UNVEIL REPORT ON YEAR-LONG ANTI-VIOLENCE INITIATIVE AND $15 MILLION IN ANTI-VIOLENCE GRANTS TO LOCALITIES WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Attorney General Janet Reno will release the first-year results of the Administration's anti-violent crime initiative which, through the cooperative efforts of federal and local law enforcement around the country, has led to the arrest and conviction of gang leaders, kidnappers, carjackers, and murderers. She will also release information on $15 million in new grants to help U.S. Attorneys work with communities to fight violent crime. Reno will be joined by area U.S. Attorneys Eric Holder of Washington, D.C. and Lynn Battaglia of Maryland, as well as local prosecutors, and police officials. A year ago, the Attorney General directed all U.S. Attorneys to work with federal, state and local law enforcement officials to target violent crime in their areas. The Attorney General will present her report to President Clinton earlier Monday morning. Copies of the report, the grant awards and information on efforts around the country will be available. WHO: Attorney General Reno, U.S. Attorneys Eric Holder of Washington, D.C. and Lynn Battaglia of Maryland, local prosecutors, and police officials (more details to follow Monday morning). WHEN: Noon, Monday, March 27, 1995 WHERE: Department of Justice, Conference Room B Center of Constitution Ave., between 9th & 10th Sts., N.W. SETUP: 11:00 a.m. # # # This information is for planning purposes only. 95-160