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

The following press release was published by the US Department of Justice on March 2, 2004. It is reproduced in full below.

MEDIA ADVISORY TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2004 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AG (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Attorney General John Ashcroft and United States Attorney David Kelley of the Southern District of New York will hold a press conference on a criminal matter TODAY, TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2004 AT 1:00 P.M. EST in the United States Attorney’s Office in Manhattan, NY.

WHO: Attorney General Ashcroft and U.S. Attorney David Kelley WHAT:Press conference on a criminal matter WHEN:1:00 P.M. EST Press arrival no later than 12:15 P.M.

Cameras must be pre-set by 12:30 P.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 12:30 P.M. A mult-box and press riser will be provided. Press inquiries regarding logistics should be directed to Heather Cutchens at (202) 532-5403. 04-129

Source: US Department of Justice