GEORGE E. B. HOLDING

CONTACT: 919/856-4530

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Monday - April 23, 2007

In response to media inquiries, U.S. Attorney George E. B. Holding has issued the following statement with regard to the release from prison of MEG SCOTT PHIPPS:

“Ms. Phipps has paid her debt to society, and we look forward to her returning to her community as a productive citizen.”

News releases are available on the U. S. Attorney’s web page at www.usdoj.gov/usao/nce within 48 hours of release.