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ATTORNEY GENERAL ASHCROFT TO ADDRESS VICTIMS RIGHTS CONFERENCE IN COLUMBUS, OHIO

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Attorney General John Ashcroft will address the Two Days in May Victims Assistance Conference in Columbus, Ohio, TODAY, Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at 12:15 p.m.

WHAT:Attorney General Ashcroft to be keynote speaker at the 12th Annual Two Days in May Victims Assistance Conference

WHEN:Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at 12:15 p.m.

WHERE:Hyatt Regency Columbus 350 North High Street Columbus, OH 43215

For more information about the conference or technical assistance, please contact Joe Case with Ohio Attorney General Betty Montgomery's office at 614-466-3840.

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