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Where Information Was Collected in Connection With a Matter Supervised by a Litigating Division—Illustrative Example

In a state bank robbery case, the FBI and the USAO disagree with respect to the appropriateness of an agent's testimony. Since the demand involves information that was collected, assembled, or prepared in connection with an investigation under the supervision of the Criminal Division of the Department, the USA should notify the Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Criminal Division, who may take one of the three steps listed in USAM 1-6.261. [cited in USAM 1-6.261]