#299: 05-26-00 DRAFT STATEMENT TO BE ISSUED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AG MAY 26, 2000 (202) 616-2777 WWW.USDOJ.GOV TDD (202) 514-1888 DRAFT STATEMENT TO BE ISSUED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL "The former Inspector General of the Department of Justice raised an issue relating to a portion of Director Freeh's testimony more than three years ago. The Public Integrity Section reviewed it as they were required to by law. They closed their investigation after concluding that Director Freeh made an unintentional mistake. I agreed with that conclusion. I have worked with Director Freeh for nearly seven years and have the utmost respect for his integrity." ### 00-299