ATTORNEY GENERAL JOHN ASHCROFT TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE ON A CRIMINAL MATTER

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Attorney General John Ashcroft and United States Attorney David Kelley of the Southern District of New York will hold a press conference on a criminal matter TODAY, TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2004 AT 1:00 P.M. EST in the United States Attorney’s Office in Manhattan, NY.

WHO: Attorney General Ashcroft and U.S. Attorney David Kelley

WHAT:Press conference on a criminal matter

WHEN:1:00 P.M. EST
Press arrival no later than 12:15 P.M.
Cameras must be pre-set by 12:30 P.M.

WHERE:Manhattan United States Attorney’s Office
First Floor Lobby Area,
1 St. Andrews Plaza, New York, NY

NOTE: ALL media MUST PRESENT GOVERNMENT-ISSUED PHOTO ID (such as driver’s license) as well as VALID MEDIA CREDENTIALS. All cameras must be pre-set by 12:30 P.M. A mult-box and press riser will be provided. Press inquiries regarding logistics should be directed to Heather Cutchens at (202) 532-5403.

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