Department of Justice Seal

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AG

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1998

(202)616-2777

TDD (202)514-1888

ATTORNEY GENERAL JANET RENO TO HOLD NEWS CONFERENCE

WASHINGTON, D.C. ­ Attorney General Janet Reno and Deputy Attorney General Eric Holder will hold a press conference today at 2:30 PM at the Justice Department. The Attorney General will explain why she and Director Freeh have refused to turn over sensitive law enforcement documents to the Committee. Although threatening her with contempt for refusing to turn over the documents, Chairman Burton refused to allow her to testify today to explain her and Director Freeh's position.

TIME: 2:30 PM

DATE: Tuesday, August 4, 1998

SITE: Conference Room B

U.S. Department of Justice

950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.

Note: Camera crews may enter the main entrance of the Justice Department on Pennsylvania Ave. at 1:15 PM.

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