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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2002
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STATEMENT REGARDING THE TORRICELLI MATTER


WASHINGTON, DC - Deputy Attorney General Larry D. Thompson issued the following statement: "I was advised by U.S. Attorney Mary Jo White and her office of their decision in this matter. I am satisfied that after a thorough investigation, Ms. White and her office have appropriately exercised their prosecutorial discretion, in keeping with the Department's longstanding guidelines."

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