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

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Attorney General John Ashcroft, Assistant Attorney General Christopher A. Wray of the Criminal Division, United States Attorney David Kelley of the Southern District of New York, and FBI Assistant Director Pasquale D’Amuro will hold a press conference on a criminal matter TODAY, THURSDAY 27, 2004 AT 10:00 A.M. in the United States Attorney’s Office in Manhattan, NY.

WHO: Attorney General Ashcroft
Assistant Attorney General Wray
U.S. Attorney David Kelley
FBI Assistant Director D’Amuro

WHAT:Press conference on a criminal matter

WHEN:10:00 A.M. EST
Media arrival at 9:00 A.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 9:30 A.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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