*******MEDIA ADVISORY******* 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 May 27, 2004. It is reproduced in full below.

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2004 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AG (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 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. 04-370

Source: US Department of Justice