Washington, DC

Summary:

Request for emails between EOM special Counsel and Chief of Staff addresses relating to former Mayoral candidate and subsequent government employee. With possible exception, attorney-client privilege does not apply because emails do not relate to furnishing of legal advice. The Law enforcement exemption does not apply because EOM is not a law enforcement agency. However, to the extent records furnished to US Attorney, Congress, Council, or Office of Campaign Finance exemption established as disclosure would interfere with enforcement proceedings.

Exemption/Issue:

D.C. Official Code § 2-534(a)(3)(A)and (a)(4)(Interference with enforcement proceedings) and (attorney-client privilege)

Disposition:

Remanded