ATTORNEY GENERAL TO HOLD NEWS CONFERENCE

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Attorney General Ashcroft will hold a news conference, TODAY, FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. regarding internet fraud. The Attorney General will be joined by FBI Director Mueller, Assistant Attorney General Michael Chertoff, FTC Chairman Timothy J. Muris, Postal Inspector General Lee Heath, Allan Doody, Special Agent in Charge of the Baltimore Field Office, Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, DHS and other law enforcement personnel.

WHO: Attorney General Ashcroft

FBI Director Mueller

Assistant Attorney General Michael Chertoff

FTC Chairman Timothy J. Muris

Postal Inspector General Lee Heath

Special Agent in Charge fo the Baltimore Field Office,

Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, DHS, Allan Doody

WHAT: News Conference

WHEN: TODAY, FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2003

WHERE: Main Justice

950 Constitution Avenue

7th Floor Conference Room

NOTE: Media interested in attending the event should arrive through the Constitution Avenue.Cameras can begin setting-up at 9:00 a.m.

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