Does anyone know of a site that can transcribe pdf files?

[phill4paul]

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I'd like to transcribe this pdf file...https://redoubtnews.com/wp-content/u...ation_77PI.pdf

[phill4paul]

Seems it can be done using Adobe or Acrobat. Does any other member have these programs that can convert this for me?

[Superfluous Man]

I assume there's free OCR software that can do it straight from the pdf. I'm not the guy to ask about that kind of thing, unfortunately.

But, in a pinch, if you have access to a scanner, you could just print it out and scan it with OCR to get a file with readable text.

There are bound to be errors. But I think only the same kind of errors as you would get from a program that could convert it directly from the pdf. Whatever method you use you'll have to proofread and correct the result.

[phill4paul]

I assume there's free OCR software that can do it straight from the pdf. I'm not the guy to ask about that kind of thing, unfortunately.

But, in a pinch, if you have access to a scanner, you could just print it out and scan it with OCR to get a file with readable text.

There are bound to be errors. But I think only the same kind of errors as you would get from a program that could convert it directly from the pdf. Whatever method you use you'll have to proofread and correct the result.

Unfortunately I don't have any office programs like Word, Adobi, Acrobat, etc. All I have is a word pad and notebook and it won't convert there.

Surely someone on this forum can do it and then copy paste. It's the Larry Wooten letter to the AG about the unprofessionalism at Bunkerville. The pdf is in the first link. It's worth a +rep.

[timosman]

Have you tried any of these https://www.google.com/search?q=online+ocr

[Swordsmyth]

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I'd like to transcribe this pdf file...https://redoubtnews.com/wp-content/u...ation_77PI.pdf

5 Useful Websites You Wish You Knew Earlier! (August 2017)

[phill4paul]

Have you tried any of these https://www.google.com/search?q=online+ocr

5 Useful Websites You Wish You Knew Earlier! (August 2017)

I don't have Word or Adobe Acrobat, or any other office program, as noted earlier.

[Swordsmyth]

I don't have Word or Adobe Acrobat, or any other office program, as noted earlier.

http://convertonlinefree.com/PDFToTXTEN.aspx

[phill4paul]

http://convertonlinefree.com/PDFToTXTEN.aspx

Text cannot be extracted. It could be that your pdf file should be processed by OCR.

I don't have any office programs on this laptop. It won't do it for me unless I do.

[DamianTV]

Perhaps try digging around in a Printer / Scanner Driver...

The Drivers used by a lot of the Document Scanners actually should have some sort of OCR built in as an added "feature". Best part is that they are usually free, or at least "trial" versions which at least temporarily can suit your needs.

[phill4paul]

Perhaps try digging around in a Printer / Scanner Driver...

The Drivers used by a lot of the Document Scanners actually should have some sort of OCR built in as an added "feature". Best part is that they are usually free, or at least "trial" versions which at least temporarily can suit your needs.

I don't have a printer scanner. I just want something transcribed from the pdf link in the OP. C'mon. Does no one on these forums have the appropriate programs that can transcribe and copy pasta for me?

[Jamesiv1]

This one did an Ok job of it:
https://document.online-convert.com/convert-to-txt

Choose the OCR option.

Google bomb:
https://www.google.com/search?q=onli...hrome&ie=UTF-8

Legal documents are different from your normal pdf document. The are a lot more "image-y" than text, by design I'm sure.

[Swordsmyth]

I don't have any office programs on this laptop. It won't do it for me unless I do.

I found a website: https://onlineocr.net/

It didn't do the last page so I typed it myself, Here is the result:






2:16-cr-
00046-GMN-PAL (United States of America v. Cliven Bundy, et al)

Issue: As a U.S. Department of Interior (DOI), Bureau of Land Management (BLM),
Office of Law Enforcement and Security (OLES) Special Agent (SA) and Case
Agent/Lead Investigator for the Cliven Bundy/2014 Gold Butte Trespass Cattle Impound
Case out of the District of Nevada in Las Vegas (Case 2:16-cr-00046-GMN-PAL-United
States of America v. Cliven Bundy, et al), I routinely observed, and the investigation
revealed a widespread pattern of bad judgment, lack of discipline, incredible bias,
unprofessionalism and misconduct, as well as likely policy, ethical, and legal violations
among senior and supervisory staff at the BLM's Office of Law Enforcement and
Security. The investigation indicated that these issues amongst law enforcement
supervisors in our agency made a mockery of our position of special trust and confidence,
portrayed extreme unprofessional bias, adversely affected our agency's mission and
likely the trial regarding Cliven Bundy and his alleged co-conspirators and ignored the
letter and intent of the law. The issues I uncovered in my opinion also likely put our
agency and specific law enforcement supervisors in potential legal, civil, and
administrative jeopardy.

When I discovered these issues, I promptly reported them to my supervisor (a BLM
Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge, but also my subordinate co-case agent). Often, I
realized that my supervisor was already aware of the issues, participated in, or instigated
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the misconduct himself, Was present when the issues were reported to both of us, or was
the reporting party himself. When I reported these issues, my supervisor seemed
generally unsuxprised and uninterested and was dismissive, and seemed unconcenied.

I tried to respectfully and discretely urge and influence my supervision to stop the
misconduct themselves, correct and/or further report the issues as appropriate and remind
other employees. that their use 'of electronic communications was likely subject to Federal
Records Protections, the case Litigation Hold, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
and Case/Trial Discovery. I also tried to convey to my supervisor that the openly made
statements and actions could also potentially could be considered bias, used in witness
impeachment and considered exculpatory and subject to trial discovery.

As the Case Agent and Lead Investigator Air the DOI/BLM (for approximately 2 years
and 10 months), I found myself in an unusual situation. I was specifically asked to lead a
comprehensive, professional, thorough, unbiased and independent investigation into the
largest and most expansive and important investigation ever within the Department of
Interior. Instead of having a normal investigative team and chain of command, a BLM
Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge (ASAC) decided to act as a subordinate co-case agent,
but also as my supervisor. Agent's senior to me acted as my helpers. I was basically the
paper work, organizational and research guy. I did all the stuff that the senior and
supervisory agents didn't want to do, but they called me the "Case Agent" and "Lead
Investigator." They.often publicly recognized and thanked me, and nominated me for
many awards, but their lack of effort and dependability led to numerous case
issues. During this timeframe, my supervisor (but subordinate), a BLM ASAC
specifically wanted and had the responsibility of liaison and coordinator for interaction
with 'higher agency officials, cooperating/assisting agencies and with the U.S. Attorney's
Office, Although the BLM ASAC -was generally uninterested in the mundane day to day
work, he specifically took on assignments that were potentially questionable and
(such' as document shredding research, discovery email search documentation
and as the afflant for the Dave Bundy iPad Search warrant) and attended coordination
and staff meetings. Sometimes, I felt like he wanted to steer the investigation away from
misconduct discovery by refusing to get case assistance, dismissing my concerns and
participating in the misconduct himself. In February of 2017, it became clear to me that
keeping quite became an unofficial condition of my future employment with the BLM,
future awards, promotions, and a good future job reference.

The longer the investigation went on,, the more extremely unprofessional, familiar, racy,
vulgar and bias filled actions, open comments, and. inappropriate electronic
communications I was made aware of, or I personally witnessed. In my opinion, these
issues would likely undermine the investigation, cast considerable doubt on the
professionalism of our agency and be possibly used to claim investigator
bias/unprofessionalism and to impeach anal undermine key witness credibility. The
ridiculousness of the conduct, unprofessional amateurish carnival atmosphere, openly
made statements, and electronic 'communications tended to mitigate the defendant's
culpability and cast a shadow of doubt of inexcusable bias, unprofessionalisra and
embarrassment on our agency. These actions and comments were in my opinion
offensive in a professional federal law enforcement work environment and were a clear
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violation of professional workplace norms, our aide of conduct, policy, and possibly
even law. The misconduct caused considerable disruption in our workplace, was
discriminatory, harassing and showed clear prejudice against the defendants, their
supporters and Mormons. Often times this misconduct centered on being sexually
inappropriate, profanity, appearance/body shaming and likely violated privacy and civil
rights.

Many times, these open unprofessional and disrespectful comments and name calling
(often by law enforcement supervisors who are potential witnesses and investigative team
supervisors) reminded me of middle school. At any given time, you could hear subjects
of this investigation openly referred to as "ret*rds," "ed-necks," "Overweight woman
with the big jowls," "d.*uche bags," "tractor-face," "idiots," "in-br*(1," etc., etc.,
etc. Also, it was common to receive or have electronic communications reported to me
during the course of the investigation in which senior investigators and law enforcement
supervisors (some are potential witnesses and investigative team members) specifically
made fun of suspects and referenced "Cliven Bundy felony...just kind of rolls off the
tongue, doesn't it?," dildos, western therned g@y bars, odors of sweat, playing chess
with menstneting women, Cliven Bundy shltthing on cold stainless steel, personal
lubricant and Ryan Bundy holding a giant penl s (on April 12, 2014). Extremely bias and
degrading fliers were also openly displayed and passed around the office, a booking
photo of Cliven Bundy was (and. is) inappropriately, openly, prominently and proudly
displayed in the office of a potential trial witness and my supervisor and an altered and
degrading suspect photos were put in an office presentation by my
supervisor. Additionally, this investigation also indicated that former BLM SAC Dan
Love sent photographs of his own feces and his girl-friend's vagl na to coworkers and
subordinates. It was also reported by another BLM SAC that former BLM SAC Dan
Love told him that there is no way he gets more pu$$y than him Furthermore, I became
aware of potentially captured comments in which our own law enforcement officers
allegedly bragged about roughing up Dave Bundy, grinding his face into the ground, and
Dave Bundy having little bits of gravel stuck in his face (from April 6, 2014). On two
occasions, I also overheard a BLM SAC tell a BLM ASAC that another/other BLM
employee(s)' and potential trial witnesses didn't properly turn, in the required discovery
material (likely exculpatory evidence). My supervisor even instigated the unprofessional
monitoring of jail calls between defendants and their wives, without prosecutor or FBI
consent, for the apparent purpose of making fun of post arrest telephone calls between
Idaho defendants/FBI targets (not subjects of BLM's investigation). Thankfully, AUSA
Steven Myhre stopped this issue. I even, had a BLM ASAC tell me that he tried to report
the misconduct, but no one listened to him. I had my own supervisor tell me that former
BLM 'SAC Dan Love is the BLM OLES "Directors boy" and they indicated they were
going to hide and protect him. The BLM OLES Chief of the Office. of Professiorial
Responsibility/Internal Affairs indicated to me the former BLM OLES Director protected
former BLM SAC. Love and shut the Office .of Professional Responsibility out when
misconduct allegations were reported about Love and that the former BLM OLES
Director personally (inappropriately) investigated misconduct allegations about
Love. Another former BLM ASAC indicated to me that former BLM SAC Love was a
liability to our agency and the Cliven Bundy Case. I was even told of threats of physical
harm that this former BLM SAC made to his subordinate employee and his family.
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Also, more and more it was becoming apparent that the numerous statements made by
potential trial witnesses and victims (even by good officers under duress), could
potentially cast an unfavorable light on the BLM. (See openly available video/audio
footage titled "The Bundy Trial 2017 Leaked Fed Body Cam Evidence," or a video
posted on You Tube titled."Leaked Body Cams from the Bundy Ranch!" published by
Gavin Seim.) Some of these statements included the following: "Jack-up Hage" (Wayne
Hage Jr.), "Are you fucXXXX people stupid or what," "Fat dude, right behind the tree
has a long gun," "MotherFOOCKX, you come find me and you're gonna have hell to
pay," "FatAsX slid down," "Pretty much a shoot first, ask questions, later," "No gun
there. He's just holding his back standing like a sissy," "She must not be. married,"
"Shoot his fucX:XXX dog. first," "We gotta have fucXXX.X fire discipline," and "I'm
recording by the way guys, so..." Additional Note: In this timeframe, a key witness
deactivated his body camera. Further Note: It became clear to me a serious public and
professional image problem had developed within the .BLM Office of Law Enforcement
and Security. I elt I needed to work to correct this and mitigate the damage it no doubt
had already done.

This carnival, inappropriate and childish behavior didn't stop with the directed bias and
degradation of subjects of investigations. The childish misconduct extended to citizens,
cooperators from other agencies and even our own employees. BLM Law Enforcement
Supervisors also openly talked about and gossiped about private, employee personnel
matters such as medical conditions (to include mental illness), work performance,
marriage issues, religion, pimishments, internal investigations and derogatory opinions of
higher level BLM supervisors. Some of these open comments centered on Blow JObs,
MaSterbation in the office closet, Addiction to POrn, a Disgusting Butt Crack, a "Weak
Sister," high self-opinions, crying and scared women, "Leather Face," "Mormons (little
Mormon Girl)," "he has mental problems and that he had some sort of mental
breakdown," "PTSD," etc., etc., etc..

Additionally, it should be noted that there was a "religious test" of sorts. On two
occasions, I was asked "You're not a Mormon are you" and I was told "I bet you think I
am going to hell, don't you." (I can explain these and other related incidents later)

The investigation also indicated that on multiple occasions, former BLM Special Agent-
in-Charge (SAC) Love specifically and purposely ignored 'U.S. Attorney's Office and
BLM civilian management direction and intent as well as Nevada State Official
recommendations in order to command the most intrusive, oppressive, large scale, and
militaristic trespass cattle impound possible. Additionally, this investigation also
indicated excessive use of force, civil rights and policy violafions. The investigation
indicated that there was little doubt there was an improper cover-up in virtually every
matter that a particular BLM SAC participated in, or oversaw and that the BLM SAC was
immune from discipline and the consequences of his actions. (I can further explain these
issues later. These instances are widely documented.)

As the investigation went on, it became clear to me that my supervisor wasn't keeping the
U.S. Attorney's Office up to date on substantive and exculpatory case findings and

unacceptable bias indications. Therefore, I personally Wormed Acting United States
Attorney Steven Myhre and Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Nadia Ahmed, as
well as Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agent Joel Willis by telephone of
these issues. When I did, my supervisor in my opinion deceptively acted ignorant and
surprised. As the case continued, it became clear to me that once again, my supervisor
failed to inform the U.S. Attorney's Office Prosecution Team about exculpatory key
witness statements. Note: During this investigation, my supervisor would also
deceptively indicate to the Prosecution Team that no one else was in the room when he
was on speakerphone. Thereby, allowing potential trial witnesses and his friends to
inappropriately hear the contents of the discussion.

My supervisor even took photographs in the secure command post area of the Las Vegas
F131 Headquarters and even after he .was told that no photographs were allowed, he
recklessly emailed out photographs of the "Arrest Tracking Wall" in which Eric Parker
and Cliven Bundy had "X's" through their face and body (indicating prejudice and
bias). Thereby, making this electronic communication subject to Federal Records
Protections, the Litigation Hold, Discovery, and the FOIA.

On February 16, 2017, I personally informed then AUSA (First Assistant and Lead
Prosecutor) Steven Myhre of those specific comments (which I had previously disclosed
to, and discussed with my supervisor) and reminded Special Assistant United States
Attorney (SAUSA) Erin Cmegan about an email chain by a particular BLM SAC in
reference to the Arrest of David Bundy on April 6, 2014, in which prior to Dave Bundy's
wrest, the BLM SAC and others were told not to make any arrests. When I asked Mr.
Myhre if the former BLM SAC's statements like "Go out there and kick Cliven. Bundy in
the mouth (or teeth) and take his cattle" and "I need you to get the troops fired up to go
get those cows and not take any crap from anyone" would be exculpatory or if we would
have to inform the defense counsel, he said something like "we do now," or "it is now."

On February 18, 2017, I was removed from my position as the Case Agent/Lead
Investigator for the Cliven Bundy/Gold Butte Nevada Case by my supervisor despite my
recently documented and awarded hard work and excellent and often praised •
performance. Additionally, a BLM ASAC (my supervisor, but also my co-case agent)
violated my privacy and conduced a search of my individually occupied secured office
and secured safe within that office. During this search, the BLM. ASAC without
notification or permission seized the Cliven Bundy/Gold Butte Nevada Investigative
"hard .copy" Case File, notes (to include specific notes on issues I uncovered during the
2014 Gold Butte Nevada Trespass Cattle Impound and "lessons learned") and several
computer hard drives that contained case material, collected emails, text messages,
instant messages, and other information. Following this seizure outside of my presence
and without my permission, the BL1VI ASAC didn't provide any property receipt
documentation (DI-105/Form 9260-43) or other chain of custody documentation
(reasonably needed for trial) on what was seized. The BLM ASAC also directed me to
turn over all my personal case related notes on my personal calendars and aggressively
questioned me to determine if I had ever audio recorded him or a BLM SAC. I was also
aggressively questioned about who I had told about the case related issues and other
severe issues uncovered in reference to the case and Dan Love (see Congressional
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Subpoena by former Congressman Jason Chaffetz and the February 14, 2017, letter that
Congressman Jason Chaffetz and Congressman Blake Farenthold sent the US.
Department of Interior's Deputy Inspector General, Ms. Mary L. Kendall regarding Dan
Love allegedly directing the deletion of official documents). Also after this, I believe I
overheard part of a conversation in an open, office space where my supervisor was
speaking to a BLM SAC as they discussed getting access to my government email
account. Note: The personal notes. that I was directed to turn in and the items seized
from my office and safe wasn't for discovery, because I was transferring to another
agency, because I was the subject of an investigation, or because my supervisor simply
needed to reference a file. These, items were taken because they contained significant
evidence of misconduct and items that would potentially embarrass BLM Law
Enforcement Supervision. Additional Note: The BLMASAC also ordered me not to
contact the U.S. Attorney's Office, even on my own time and with my personal
phone. Later, when I repeatedly asked to speak with the BLM OLES Director, my
requests went unanswered until April 26, 2017. The BLMASAC simply told me it is clear
no one wants to speak with me and that no one is going to apologize to me. Further
Note: In this same secured individual office space and safe, I kept copies of my
important personal documents such as medical records, military records, family personal
papers, computer passwords, personal property serial numbers, etc., as a precaution in
case for some reason my house is destroyed and personal papers are lost/destroyed. It
was clear to me the BLMASAC didn't know what he seized and when I told him about my
personal papers, the BLMASAC just told me "no one is interested in your medical
records." It is unknown what unrelated case materials, notes, and personal documents
were actually taken and it is impossible for me, any misconduct investigator, or any
attorney to prove to a court or Congress what case information was taken. I still haven't
heard back what (if any) personal items were in the seized materials and I don't know
where the seized materials are being stored It should be noted that I am missing
personal medical physical results that I previously has stored in my office. Additionally,
I believe the BLM ASAC found my accidently seized medical records, instead of giving
them back to me, he would shred them just like I have seen him shred other items from an
agent that he didn't like. (I can elaborate on this.)

Please Note: This seized case related material (to include the hard drives) contains
evidence that directly relates to a BLM SAC'S heavy handedness during the 2014 Gold
Butte Nevada Trespass Cattle Impound, the BLM SAC ignoring U.S. Attorney's Office
and higher level BLM direction, documentation of the BLM SAC', alleged gross
supervisory misconduct, potential misconduct and violation of rights issues during the
2014 Gold Butte Nevada Trespass Cattle Impound, as well as potential emails that were
possibly identified and captured before they could have been deleted (as idented as an
issue in the Office of Inspector General Report and possibly concerning a Congressional
subpoena). I believe this information would likely be considered substantive
exculpatory/jencks material in reference to the Cliven Bundy Nevada Series of Trials and
would be greatly discrediting and embarrassing, as well as possibly indicate liability on
the BLM and the am SAC

I am convinced that I was removed to prevent the ethical and proper further disclosure of
the severe misconduct, failure) to correct and report, and cover-ups by BLM OLES
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supervision. My supervisor told me that AUSA Steven Myhre "furiously demanded" that
I be removed from the case and mentioned something about us (the BLM, specifically my
supervisor) not turning over (or disclosing) discovery related material (which is true),
issues I had with the ;BLM not following its own enabling statute (which is tame, I can
elaborate on that later), and a personal issue they thought I had with former BLM SAC
Dan Love. Note: Prior to taking.the assignment as Bundy/Gold Butte Investigation Case
Agent/Lead Investigator for the BLM/DOI, I didn't know and had never spoken to former
BLM SAC Dan Love. I was new to the agency and I was also specifically directed to lead
an unbiased, professional, and independent investigation, which I tried to do, despite
supervisory misconduct. Time after time, I was told offormer BLM SAC Love's
misconduct. I was told by BLM Law Enforcement Supervisors that he had a Kill Book"
as a trophy and in essence bragged about getting three individuals in Utah to commit
suicide (see Operation Cerberus Action out of Blanding, Utah and the death of Dr.
Redd), the "Failure Rock," Directing Subordinates to Erase Official Government Files
in order to impede the efforts of rival civilian BLM employees in preparation for the
"Burning Man" Special Event, unlawfully removing evidence, bragging about the
number of OIG and internal investigations on him and indicating that he is untouchable,
encouraging subordinates not to cooperate with internal and OIG investigations, his
harassment of a female Native American subordinate employee where Mr. Love allegedly
had a doll that he referred to by the employees name and called her his drunk little
Indian, etc., etc., etc. (I can further explain these many issues.)

Following this, I became convinced that my supervisor failed to properly disclose
substantive and exculpatory case and witness bias related issues to the U.S. Attorney's
Office. Also, after speaking with the BLM OLES Chief of the Office of Professional
Responsibility/Internal Affairs and two former BLM ASAC's, I became convinced that
the previous BLM OLES Director Salvatore Lauro not only allowed former BLM SAC
Dan Love complete autonomy and discretion, but also likely provided no oversight and
even contributed to an atmosphere of cover-ups, harassment and retaliation for anyone
that questioned or reported former BLM SAC Dan Love's misconduct.

In time, I also became convinced (based on my supervisor and Mr. Myhre's statements)
that although the U.S. Attorney's Office was generally aware of former BLM SAC Dan
Love's misconduct and likely civil rights and excessive force issues, the lead prosecutor
(currently the Acting Nevada United States Attorney) Steven Myhre adopted an attitude
of "don't ask, don't tell," in reference to BLM Law Enforcement Supervisory Misconduct
that was of a substantive, exculpatory and incredible biased nature. Not only did Mr.
Myhre in my opinion not want to know or seek out evidence favorable to the accused, he
and my supervisor discouraged the reporting of such issues and even likely covered up
the misconduct. Furthermore, when I did report the misconduct, ethical, professional,
and legal issues, I also became a victim of whistieblower retaliation.

Additionally, AUSA Steven Myhre adopted a few troubling policies in reference to this
case. When we became aware that Dave Bundy's seized iPad likely contained remarks
from BLM Law Enforcement Officers that is potentially evidence of civil rights
violations and excessive use of force, Mr. Myhre and my supervisor not only apparently
failed initiate the appropriate follow-on actions, Mr. Myhre apparently failed to notify th

Defense Counsel and also decided not to return the iPad back to Dave Bundy, even
though the iPad wasn't going to be searched pursuant to a search warrant or used as
evidence in trial and Dave Bundy claimed he needed the iPad for his business. Mr. -
Myhre also adopted a policy of not giving a jury the option or ability to convict on lesser
offenses and instead relied on a hard to prove, complicated prosecution theory in order to
achieve maximum punishments (which has generally failed to this point). Also, the
government relied on factually incorrect talking points and on (or about) February 15,
2017, misrepresented the case facts about government snipers during trial (it is unknown
if this misrepresentation was on pm-pose or accidental, I can explain this in
detail). Note: The investigation indicated that there was at least one school trained
Federal Sniper equipped with a scoped/magnafied optic bolt action precision rifle,
another Federal Officer equipped with a scoped/magnified optic large frame (308
caliber) AR style rifle, and many officers that utilized magnified optics with long range
graduated reticles (out to 1,000 meters-approximately 500 meters on issued rifles
depending on environmental conditions) on standard law enforcement issued AR (223
caliber/5.56mm) and that often officers were in "over watch" positions. Additionally,
the investigation also indicated the possibility. .that the FBI and the Las Vegas •
Metropolitan Police Department had law enforcement snipers/designated marksmen on
hand for possible deployment.

The reporting of these severe issues and associated cover-ups are a last resort. I tried
continually to respectfully and discretely influence my chain of command to do the right
thing-and I made every effort to make sure the Prosecution Team had the information
they needed and were accurate in their talking points. I just wanted the misconduct to
stop, the necessary and required actions be taken and I wanted to be sure these issues
wouldn't create a fatal error in the case and further undermine our agency's mission. I
also needed to be convinced that I was correct. If I was wrong, or errors were simply
mistakes or simple errors in professional judgement or discretion, I didn't want to create
more problems or embarrass anyone. However, my personal experience and
investigation indicated that not only did my management fail to correct and report the
misconduct, they made every effort to cover it up, dismiss the concerns, discourage its
reporting and retaliate against the reporting party. I also tried to make sure that despite
my supervisor's failings, the Prosecution Team had the most accurate information in
terms of case facts, Discovery, and witness liability.

The Whistleblower Retaliation and agency wrongdoing is being investigated by the U.S.
Office of,Special Counsel and is also being looked at by the House Committee on Natural
Resources (Subcommittee on OVersight & Investigations) and the House Oversight and
Government Reform Committee (Subcommittee on the Interior, Energy, and the
Environment). Additionally, a formal complaint has been filed with my agency in
reference to the religious, sexually vulgar, and the other workplace
harassment. Furthermore, there have been several investigations by the DOI Office of
Inspector General (OIG)' that at least in part contributed to the recent firing of BLM
Special Agent-in-Charge Dan Love (which I wasn't a part of).
I ask that your office ensure that Acting United States Attorney Steven Myhre and the
rest of the Cliven Bundy/Gold Butte Nevada Prosecution' and Investigative Team is
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conducting the prosecution in an ethical, appropriate, and professional matter. I also
specifically ask that your office provide oversight to Mr. Myhre and his team regarding
the affirmative responsibility to seek out evidence favorable to the accused, not to
discourage the reporting of case issues and suspected misconduct, to report/act on
suspected civil rights violations and not to retaliate against an agent that does his required
duty. I also ask that your office ensure that the Prosecution Team is free of bias and has
ethically and correctly turned over exculpatory evidence to the Defe-nse. I ask that as
appropriate, prosecution team bias (by Mr. Myhre and possibly by AUSA Daniel Schiess)
and factually incorrect talking points (by AUSA Nadia Ahmed and Mr. Myhre) be
disclosed and corrected. Note: Mr. Myhre previously referred to the defendants as a cult
and Mr. Schiess said let's get these "shall we say Deplorables." .T was also asked
"You're not a Mormon are you." (I can explain these and similar issues in detail.)

I don't make this complaint lightly. I do this with a heavy heart and I hope that at least in
some ways I am mistaken. However, I know that is extremely unlikely. When we speak
I can identify subjects, witnesses, and the location of evidence and corroborating
information.

I believe this case closely mirrors the circumstances of former Alaska Senator Ted
Stevens trial. As you may notice from the trials and several defense cross-examinations,
very little of the impeachment and exculpatory issues were brought up by the defense. I
believe this is most.likely because the defense counsel was unethically not made aware of
them and the severe issues were covered up. Additionally, I believe I can easily show
that both my supervision andpossibly Mr. Myhre entered into an unethical agreement to
remove me from being the lead investigator and case agent for the BLM/DOI. due: to my
objection to, and disclosure of outrageous misconduct, the belief that my testimony under
oath would embarrass supervisory law enforcement officials in our agency and negatively
affect the prosecution, my insistence that my supervisor stop his individual misconduct,
correct the misconduct of other employees and report the misconduct as appropriate (for
counseling, correction, discipline and the possible required internal investigations) and
my belief that my agency is violating the letter and intent of the law.

In regard to prosecution team misconduct, I believe some of it may be attributable to
simple mistakes and simple poor judgement. However, I believe it is unlikely (if my
supervisor's statements to me are true) that Mr. Myhre wasn't himself acting unethically
and inappropriately. Prior to the last few weeks of the investigation, I held Mr. Myhre in
the highest of regards. He is an extremely hard worker and very intelligent. However, I
feel that his judgement is likely clouded by extreme personal and religious bias and a
desire to win the case at all costs. I feel he is likely willing to ignore and fail to report
exculpatory material, extreme bias and act unethically and possibly deceptively to win.

All in all, it is my assessment and the investigation showed that the 2014 Gold Butte
Trespass Cattle Impound was in part a punitive. and ego driven expedition by a Senior
BLM Law Enforcement Supervisor (former ELM Special Agent-in-Charge Dan Love)
that Was only in part focused on .the intent of the associated Federal Court Orders and the
mission of our agency (to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America's
public lands for the multiple use and enjoyment of present and future generations). My
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investigation also indicated that the involved officers and protestors were themselves
pawns in what was almost a great American tragedy on April 12, 2014, in which, law
enforcement officers (Federal, State, and Local), protestors, and the motoring public were
caught in the danger area. This investigation also indicated, the primary reasons for the
escalation was due to the recklessness, lack of oversight, and arrogance of a BLM Special
Agent-in-Charge and The recklessness, failure to adhere to Federal Court Orders and lack
of recognition of the Federal Government in matters related to land management within
Nevada, by Rancher Cliven Bundy.

The investigation further indicated that the BLM SAC's peers didn't likely attempt to
properly influence or counsel the BLM SAC into more appropriate courses of action and
conduct or were unsuccessful in their attempts. The investigation indicated that it was
likely that the BLM SAC's peers failed to report the BLM SAC's
unethical/unprofessional actions, misconduct, and potential crimes up the chain of
command and/or to the appropriate authorities, or that the chain of command simply
ignored and dismissed these. reports. The investigation further indicated when individuals
did report issues with the BLM SAC, the reports were likely ignored or marginalized by
higher BLM OLES officials. The investigation also indicated that former BLM OLES
Director Salvatore Lauro likely gave the former BLM SAC complete autonomy and
discretion without oversight .or supervision. The investigation further indicated that it
was unlikely that the BLM OLES Director wasn't aware of the BLM SAC's
unethical/unprofessional actions, poor decisions, misconduct, and potential crimes. My
investigation and personal observations in the investigation further revealed a likely
unethical/unlawful "cover-up" of this BLM SAC's actions, by very senior laW
enforcement management within BLM OLES. This investigation indicated that on
numerous occasions, senior BLM OLES management broke their own policies and
overlooked ethical, professional, and conduct violations and likely provided cover and
protection for the BLM SAC and any activity or operation this BLM SAC was associated
with. My investigation further indicated that the BLM's. civilian leadership didn't
condone and/orwas likely unaware of the BLIV1 SAC's actions and the associated cover-
ups, at least until it was- too late.

During the investigation; I also came to believe that the case prosecution team at. United
States Attorney's Office out of Las Vegas in the District of Nevada wasn't being kept up
to, date on important investigative findings about the BLM SAC's likely alleged
misconduct. I also came to believe that discovery related and possibly relevant and
substantive trial, impeachment, and biased related and/or exculpatory information wasn't
likely turned over to, or properly disclosed to the prosecution team by my supervisor.
I also came to believe there were such serious case findings that an outside investigation
was warranted. on several issues to include misconduct, ethics/code of conduct issues, use
of force issues (to include civil rights violations), non-adherence to law, and the
loss/destruction of, or purposeful non-recording of key evidentiary items (Unknown
Items 1 & 2, Video/Audio, April 6, 2014, April 9, 2014, April 12, 2014-the most
important and critical times in the operation). I believe these issues would shock the
conscious of the public and greatly embarrass our agency if they were disclosed.

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Ultimately, I believe I was removed from my position as Case Agent/Lead Investigator
for the Cliven Bundy/Gold Butte, Nevada Investigation because my management and
possibly the prosecution team believed I would properly disclose these embarrassing and
substantive issues on the stand and under oath at trial (if I was asked), because my
supervision believed I had contacted others about this misconduct (Congress, possibly the
defense and press) and possibly audio recorded them, because I had uncovered, reported,
and objected to suspected violations of law, ethics directives, policy, and the code of
conduct, and because I was critical of the misconduct of a particular BLM SAC. This is
despite having already testified in Federal Grand Jury and being on the trial witness list.

The purpose of this narrative is not to take up for or defend the actions of the subjects of
this investigation. To get an idea of the relevant historical facts, conduct of the subjects
of the investigation and contributing factors, you may consider familiarizing yourself
with the 2014 Gold Butte. Timeline (which I authored) and the uncovered facts of this
investigation. The investigation revealed that many of the subjects likely knowingly and
willingly ignored, obstructed, and/or attempted to unlawfully thwart the associated
Federal Court Orders through their specific actions and veiled threats, and that many of
the subjects also likely violated several laws. This investigation also showed that subjects
of the investigation in part adopted an aggressive and bully type strategy that ultimately
led to the shutdown ofI-15, where many armed followers of Cliven Bundy brandished
and pointed weapons at Federal Officers and Agents in the Toquop Wash near
Bunkerville, Nevada, on April 12, 2014, in a dangerous, high risk,, high profile national
incident. This investigation further indicated that instead of Cliven Bundy properly using
the court system or other avenues to properly address his grievances, he chose an illegal,
uncivilized, and dangerous strategy in which a tragedy was narrowly and thankfully
avoided.

Additionally, it should be noted that I was also personally subjected to Whistleblowing
Discouragement, Retaliation, and Intimidation. Threatening and questionable behaviors
included the following: Invasion of Privacy, Search and Seizure, Harassment,
Intimidation, Bullying, Blacklisting, Religious "tests," and Rude and Condescending.
Language. Simply put; I believe I was expected to keep quiet as a condition of my
continued employment, any future promotions, future awards, or a favorable
recommendation to another employer.

During the course of the investigation, I determined that any disagreement with the BLM
SAC, or any reporting of his many likely embarrassing, unethical/unprofessional actions
and misconduct was thought to be career destroying. Time and time again, I came to
believe that the BLM SAC's subordinates and peers were afraid to correct him or
properly report his misconduct (despite a duty to act) out of fear for their own jobs and
reputation.

Sometimes, I felt these issues (described in depth below) were reported to me by senior
BLM OLES management and line Rangers/Agents/employees because they personally
didn't like a particular BLM SAC (although, some of these same people seemed to flatter,
buddy up to, openly like, and protect the BLM SAC). Sometimes, I thought BLM OLES
management wanted to talk about these actions because they thought these blatant
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inappropriate acts by a BLM SAC and others were funny. Sometimes, I thought the
reporting parties. wanted the misconduct corrected and the truth to come to light, but they
were afraid/un.willing to report and correct the misconduct themselves. Sometimes, I
thought the reporting parties just wanted to get the issues off their chest. Sometimes, I
thought supervisors wanted to report the misconduct to me, so they could later say they
did report it (since I was the Case Agent/Lead Investigator). Therefore, in their mind
limit their liability to correct and report the misconduct and issues. Howev.er, it was
confusing that at the same time, I thought some of these reporting parties (particularly in
management) sought deniability and didn't want to go "on the record." These same
reporting/witnessing parties in most cases apparently refused. to correct the misconduct
and further report it to higher level supervision, the Office of Inspector General, and the
U.S. Attorney's Office (as required/necessary) and even discouraged me from further
reporting and correcting the issues. When I did try to correct and further report the issues
as I believed appropriate and necessary, these same-supervisors (who were
reportin.g/witnessing parties) acted confused and unaware. Ultimately, I beCame an
outcast and was retaliated against.

I also feel there are likely a great many other issues that even I am not aware of, that were
likely disclosed or known to my supervisor, at least two other BLM SACs, the former
BLM SAC's subordinates, and the former BLM OLES Director. In addition to the
witnesses I identify, I would also recommend interviews with the BLM OLES Chief of
the Office. of Professional Responsibility/Internal Affairs and I would recommend
reviews of my chain of command's mails and text messages.

Unfortunately, I also believe that the U.S. Attorney's Office Prosecution Team may have
adopted an inappropriate under the table/unofficial policy of "preferred ignorance" in
regard to the likely gross misconduct on the part of senior management from the BLM
Office of Law Enforcement and Security and Discovery/Exculpatory related trial issues.

What indicated to me there was likely deception and a failure to act on the part of my
supervision was the actions, comments, and questions of senior BLM Law Enforcement
Officials, comments by the BLM's Chief of the Office of Professional Responsibility
(Internal Affairs), and the pretrial Giglio/Henthom Review.
Additionally, actions, comments, and questions by the U.S. Attorney's Office Lead
Prosecutor, the strategy to deny the Dave-Bundy iPad evidence from coming to light, the
direction by a BLM ASAC for me not to speak with any member of the Prosecution
Team, and factually deceptive/incorrect talking points (snipers, Bundy property, Bundy
cattle overall health, etc.), indicated to me the Prosecution Team wanted to possibly and
purposefully remain ignorant of some of the case facts and possibly use unethical legal
tricks to prevent the appropriate release of substantive/exculpatory and bias/impeachment
material. I believe that it is more likely than not, that there was not only a lack of due
diligence by the Prosecution Team in identifying and locating exculpatory material, but
there was also a desire to purposely stay ignorant (which my chain of command was
happy to go along with) of some of the issues and likely an inappropriate strategy to not
disclose substantive materiai to the Defense Counsel and initiate any necessary civil
rights related or internal investigations. Furthermore, I was surprised about the lack of
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Defense Counsel questions about critical vulnerabilities in the case that should have been
disclosed to the Defense in a timely manner. It is my belief that the Defense Counsel was
simply ignorant of these issues.

Also, please keep in mind that I am not an "Internal Affairs," "Inspector General," or
"Office of Professional Responsibility Investigator." Therefore, I couldn't, and can't
independently conduct investigations into government law enforcement
personnel. Additionally, I haven't been formally trained on internal
investigations. Therefore, my perception, the opinions I offer, and the fact pattern that I
found relevant was gained from my experience as a regular line investigator and former
uniformed patrol and Field Training Officer (FTO).

Each, and every time I came across any potential criminal, ethical, or policy related issue,
in the course of my duties as the DOI/BLM Case Agent/Lead Investigator for the Gold
Bufte/Cliven Bundy Nevada Investigation; I reported the issues up my chain of command
with the intent to run an independent and unbiased, professional investigation, as I was
instructed. Later, I determined my chain of command was likely already aware of many
of these issues and were likely not reporting those issues to the prosecution team and
higher headquarters. Later, I also was informed by the BLM Office of Professional
Responsibility (OPR) Chief that any issues that had anything to do with a particular
favored BLM SAC, the BLM OLES Director looked at himself instead of OPR. The OPR
Chief told me he was shut out of those types of inquiries. I noted in the pre-trial
Giglio/Henthom Review that this appeared to be accurate. I also noted that these types of
issues I discovered apparently weren't properly investigated as required. The bad joke I
heard around the office was that the BLM SAC knew where the BLM OLES Director had
buried the prOstitutes body and that is why the BLM OLES Director protects him.

I know good people make mistakes, are sometimes immature and use bad judgement. I
do it all the time. I am not addressing simple issues here. However, some simple issues
are included to indicate a wide spread pattern, openly condoned
prohibited/unprofessional conduct and an inappropriate familiar and carnival
atmosphere. Additionally, the refusal to correct these simple issues and conduct
discrepancies, harassment, and ultimately cover-ups and retaliation are indicated and
explained throughout this document.

Since I wasn't a supervisor and since I was one of the most junior criminal investigators
in our agency, I tried to positively influence those above me by my example and discrete
one on one mentoring and urging. I simply wanted the offensive and case/agency
destructive conduct to stop, to correct the record where appropriate, and inform those
who we had a duty to inform of the potential wrong-doing. I attempted to positively
influence my management in the most respectful and least visible way possible. In order
to accomplish this, I adopted a praise in public and counsel in private approach. When
. that failed to work for the long term, I had to become more "matter of fact" (but always
respectful), when that failed to work I resorted to documenting the instances and
discussions. Later, I resorted to official government email to make a permanent record of
the issues. When this failed to deter the offensive conduct or instigate appropriate action
by my supervision, I had to notify others and identify witnesses. I respected and stayed
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within my chain of command until I was expressly forbidden from contacting the U.S.
Attorney's. Office and my requests to speak with the BLM OLES Director went
unanswered.

Simply put, as a law enforcement officer, I can't allow injustices and cover-ups to go
unreported or half-truths and skewed narratives go unopposed. I have learned that when
conduct of this sort isn't corrected, then by default it is condoned, and it becomes
unofficial policy. When I determined there were severe issues that hurt more than just
me, and I determined that my supervision apparently lacked the character to correct the
situation, I knew that duty fell to me.. I still felt I could accomplish this duty without
embarrassing my supervision, bringing shame on our agency, or creating a fatal flaw in
our investigation.

Initially, I felt I could simply mentor and properly influence my supervision to do the
right thing. Time and time again, I urged my supervision to correct actions and counsel
individuals who participate in conduct damaging to our agency and possibly destructive
to the integrity of our case or future investigations. I attempted to urge. my supervision to
report certain information to senior BLM management and the U.S. Attorney's
Office. Note: Evidence of some of this offensive conduct is potentially available through
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and subject to a Litigation Hold, may be
considered Exculpatory Material in trial discovery process, and may be subject to federal
records protections. Additionally, in many instances, I can provide evidence, identify the
location 'of evidence and identify witnesses.

Ultimately, in addition to ,discovering crimes likely committed by those targeted in the
investigation, I found that likely a BLM Special Agent-in-Charge recklessly and against
advisement from the U.S. Attorney's Office and apparent direction from the BLM
Deputy Director set in motion a chain of events that nearly resulted in an American
tragedy and mass loss of life. Additionally, I determined that reckless and unprofessional
conduct within BLM Law Enforcement supervisory staff was apparently widespread,
widely kaown and even likely "covered up." I also found that in virtually every case,
BLM senior law enforcement management knew of the suspected issues with this BLM
SAC, but were either too afraid of retaliation,, or lacked the character to report and/or
correct the suspected issues.

Note: This entire document was constructed without the aid of my original notes due to
their seizure by a BLM Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge outside of my presence and
without my knowledge or permission. Additionally, I was aggressively questioned
regarding the belief that I may have audio recorded' BLM OLES management regarding
their answers concerning this and other issues.. All dates, times, and quotes are
approximate and made to the best of my ability and memory. I'm sure there are more
noteworthy items that I can't recall at the time I constructed this document. Also
Note: The other likely report worth:), items were seized from me on February 18, 2017,
and are believed to be in the possession of a BLM ASAC 1 recommend these items be
safeguarded and reviewed

As the case agent/lead investigator for the DOI in the Cliven Bundy investigation out of
the District of Nevada, I became aware of a great number of instances when senior BLM
OLES leadershi•were likely involved in Gross Mismanagement and Abuse of
Authority (which may have posed -a substantial and specific threat to employee and
public safety as well as wrongfully denied the public Constitutionally protected
rights). The BLM OLES leadership and others may have also violated Merit System
Principles (Fair/Equitable Treatment,, High Standards of Conduct, Failing to Manage
Employee Performance by Failing to Address Poor Performance and Unprofessional
Conduct, Potential Unjust Political Influence, and Whistleblower Retaliation),
Prohibited Personnel Practices (Retaliation Against Whistleblowers, Retaliation
Against Employees that Exercise Their Rights, Violation of Rules that Support the Merit
System Principles, Enforcement of Policies (unwritten) that Don't Allow
Whistlebloyiing), EthiCs Rules (Putting Forth an Honest Effort in the Performance of
Duties, the Obligation to Disclose Waste, Fraud, Abuse, and Corruption, Endeavoring to
Avoid Any Action that Creates the Appearance that there is a Violation of the Law, and
Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees), BLM OLES Code of Conduct (Faithfully
Striving to Abide by all Laws, Rules, Regulations, and Customs Governing the
Performance of Duties, Potentially Violating Laws and. Regulations in a Unique. Position
of High Pubic Trust and Integrity of Profession and Confidence of the Public, Peers,
Supervisors, and Society in General, Knowingly Committing Acts in the Conduct of
Official Business and/or in Personal Life that Subjects the Department of Interior to
Public Censure and/or Adverse Criticism, Conducting all Investigations and Law
Enforcement Functions Impartially and Thoroughly and Reporting the Results Thereof
Fully, Objectively, and Accurately, and Potentially Using Greater Force than Necessary
in Accomplishing the Mission of the Department), BLM Values (To. serve with honesty,
integrity, ,accountability, respect, courage and comnitment to make a difference), BLM
Guiding Principles (to respect, value, and support our .employees. To pursue excellence
in buSiness practices,. improve accountability to our stake holders and deliver better
service to our customers), BLM OLES General Order 38 (Internal Affairs
Investigations), Departmental and Agency Policies (BLM Director Neil Kornze Policy
on Equal Opportunity and the Prevention of Harassment dated January 19, 2016, DOI
Secretary Sally Jewell Policy on Promoting an Ethical Culture dated June 15, 2016, DOI
Secretary Sally Jewell Policy on Equal Opportunity in the Workplace dated September
14, 2016, DOI Deputy 'Secretary of Interior Michael Connor Policy on Workplace
Conduct dated October 4, 2016, DOI Secretary Ryan Zinke Policy on Strengthening the
Department's Ethical Culture dated March 2, 2017, DOI Secretary Ryan Zinke Policy on
Harassment dated April 12, 20174 Memorandum dated December 12, 2013, from Acting
DOI Deputy Assistant Secretary for Human Capital and Diversity Mary F. Pletcher titled
"The Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2012 and Non-Disclosure Policies,
Forms, Agreements, and Acknowledgements, Email Guidance by Deputy Secretary of
Interior David Bernhardt titled "Month One Message," dated August 1, 2017, Email
Guidance by Deputy Secretary of Interior David Bernhardt titled "Month Two Message,"
dated September 22, 2017, BLM Acting Deputy Director of Operations John Ruhs
guidance contained in an Email titled "Thank You for Making a Difference," dated
September 29, 2017, which referenced BLM Values and Guiding Principles, BLM/DOI
Email and Computer Ethical Rules of Behavior, BLM "Zero Tolerance" Policy
Regarding Inappropriate Use of the Internet, 18 USC 1663 Protection. of Public Records
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and Documents, 18 USC 4 Misprison of a Felony, 18 USC 1519 Destruction, Alteration, or falsification of Records in Federal Investigations, 18 USC 241 Conspiracy Against Rights, 18 USC 242 Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law, 43 USC 1733 (c) (1) Federal Land Policy Management Act, 43 USC 315 (a) Taylor Grazing Act, 5 USC 2302 Whistleblower Protections-Prohibited Personnel Practices/Whistleblower Protections /Enhancements Acts, 5 CFR 2635 Gifts Between Employees, 5 USC 7211 Employees Rights to Petition Congress, and Public Law 112-199 of November 27, 2012.

Additionally, the BLM Criminal Investigator/Special Agent Position Description (LE140) in part states the following: "Comprehensive and professional knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations which govern the protection of public lands under jurisdiction of the Bureau of land Management, and their applicability on a national basis," (under Factor 1, Knowledge Required by the Position), "Knowledge of the various methods, procedures, and techniques applicable to complex investigations and other law enforcement activities required in the protection of natural resources on public land. The applicable methods, procedures, and techniques selected require a high degree of judgement that recognizes sensitivity to the violations, as alleged, discretion in the manner that evidence and facts are developed, and an awareness of all ramifications of a criminal investigation. The incumbent must have the ability to establish the interrelationship of facts and evidence and to present findings in reports that are clear, concise, accurate, and timely submitted for appropriate review and action." (under Factor 1, Knowledge Required by the Position), "Comprehensive knowledge of current and present court decisions, criminal rules of evidence, constitutional law, and court procedures to be followed in criminal matters, formal hearings and administrative matters in order to apply court and constitutional requirements during the conduct of an investigation and to effectively testify on behalf of the Government." (under Factor 1, Knowledge Required by the Position), "great discretion must be taken to avoid entrapment of suspects and to protect the integrity of the investigation" (under Factor 4, Complexity), and "The incumbent must be able to safely utilize firearms...." (Factor*, Physical Demands)

Please also note the potential Constitutional issues regarding "religious tests," search and seizure, and speech/assembly protections.

Please further note the following Rules of Criminal Procedure/Evidence: Memorandum of Department Prosecutors dated January 4, 2010, from David W. Ogden to the Deputy Attorney General, Rule 16, 18 USC 3500-the Jencks Act, the Brady Rule, Giglio, U.S. Attorney's Manuel 9-5.001 Policy Regarding Disclosure of Exculpatory and Impeachment Information, 9-5.100 Policy Regarding the Disclosure to Prosecutors of Potential Impeachment Information Concerning Law Enforcement Agency Witnesses, American Bar Association Standards 3-1.2 The Function of the Prosecutor, 3-2.8 Revelations with the Courts and Bar, 3-3.1 Conflict of Interest, 3-3.11 Disclosure of Evidence by the Prosecutor, 3-5.6 Presentation of Evidence, and 3-6.2 Information Relevant to Sentencing.

__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ______________________________________
Case Details: 2-year/10-month case, approximately 570 DOI Exhibits/Follow-on Turn-in Items, approximately 508 DOI Identified Individuals-19 Defendants

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[phill4paul]

I found a website: https://onlineocr.net/

It didn't do the last page so I typed it myself, Here is the result:

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Swordsmyth again.

Damnit man! Someone help me here and I'll follow through when able. Thank you! Now I'll just have to go through it and clean it up a bit.

[DamianTV]

I don't have a printer scanner. I just want something transcribed from the pdf link in the OP. C'mon. Does no one on these forums have the appropriate programs that can transcribe and copy pasta for me?

I just used online tools. Kind of a pain tho, but its converted to text. There are some grammatical inconsistencies so may want to mention that OCR was used which is not always perfect.

Larry "Clint" Wooten






From: Larry C. Wooten
Special Agent
U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management
1387 S. Vinnell Way, Boise, ID 83709
Office Phone UMENIE Gov't Cell Phone: 1111.11/111111,
Email:1111.111110110.li
Personal Cell Phone Personal Email.EMI

To: Andrew D. Goldsmith
Associate Deputy Attorney General
National Criminal Discovery Coordinator
Email: 11.11111111111111011111111.

Subject: Disclosure and Complaint Narrative in Regard to Bureau of Land Management
Law Enforcement Supervisory Misconduct and Associated Cover-ups as well as Potential
Unethical Actions, Malfeasance and Misfeasance by United States Attorney's Office
Prosecutors from the District of Nevada, (Las Vegas) in Reference to the Cliven Bundy
Investigation

Reference: DI-17-2830, MA-17-2863, LM14015035, District of Nevada Case 2:16-cr-
00046-GMN-PAL (United States of America v. Cliven Bundy, et al)

Issue: As a U.S. Department of Interior (DOI), Bureau of Land Management (BLM),
Office of Law Enforcement and Security (OLES) Special Agent (SA) and Case
Agent/Lead Investigator for the Cliven Bundy/2014 Gold Butte Trespass Cattle Impound
Case out of the District of Nevada in Las Vegas (Case 2:16-cr-00046-GMN-PAL-United
States of America v. Cliven Bundy, et al), I routinely observed, and the investigation
revealed a widespread pattern of bad judgment, lack of discipline, incredible bias,
unprofessionalism and misconduct, as well as likely policy, ethical, and legal violations
among senior and supervisory staff at the BLM's Office of Law Enforcement and
Security. The investigation indicated that these issues amongst law enforcement
supervisors in our agency made a mockery of our position of special trust and confidence,
portrayed extreme unprofessional bias, adversely affected our agency's mission and
likely the trial regarding Cliven Bundy and his alleged co-conspirators and ignored the
letter and intent of the law. The issues I uncovered in my opinion also likely put our
agency and specific law enforcement supervisors in potential legal, civil, and
administrative jeopardy.

When I discovered these issues, I promptly reported them to my supervisor (a BLM
Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge, but also my subordinate co-case agent). Often, I
realized that my supervisor was already aware of the issues, participated in, or instigated

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the misconduct himself, Was present when the issues were reported to both of us, or was
the reporting party himself. When I reported these issues, my supervisor seemed
generally unsuxprised and uninterested and was dismissive, and seemed unconcenied.

I tried to respectfully and discretely urge and influence my supervision to stop the
misconduct themselves, correct and/or further report the issues as appropriate and remind
other employees. that their use of electronic communications was likely subject to Federal
Records Protections, the case Litigation Hold, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
and Case/Trial Discovery. I also tried to convey to my supervisor that the openly made
statements and actions could also potentially could be considered bias, used in witness
impeachment and considered exculpatory and subject to trial discovery.

As the Case Agent and Lead Investigator Air the DOI/BLM (for approximately 2 years
and 10 months), I found myself in an unusual situation. I was specifically asked to lead a
comprehensive, professional, thorough, unbiased and independent investigation into the
largest and most expansive and important investigation ever within the Department of
Interior. Instead of having a normal investigative team and chain of command, a BLM
Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge (ASAC) decided to act as a subordinate co-case agent,
but also as my supervisor. Agent's senior to me acted as my helpers. I was basically the
paper work, organizational and research guy. I did all the stuff that the senior and
supervisory agents didn't want to do, but they called me the "Case Agent" and "Lead
Investigator." They.often publicly recognized and thanked me, and nominated me for
many awards, but their lack of effort and dependability led to numerous case
issues. During this timeframe, my supervisor (but subordinate), a BLM ASAC
specifically wanted and had the responsibility of liaison and coordinator for interaction
with higher agency officials, cooperating/assisting agencies and with the U.S. Attorney's
Office, Although the BLM ASAC -was generally uninterested in the mundane day to day
work, he specifically took on assignments that were potentially questionable and
(such as document shredding research, discovery email search documentation
and as the. affiant for the Dave Bundy iPad Search warrant) and attended coordination
and staff meetings. Sometimes, I felt like he wanted to steer the investigation away from
misconduct discovery by refusing to get case assistance, dismissing my concerns and
participating in the misconduct himself. In February of 2017, it became clear to me that
keeping quite became an unofficial condition of my future employment with the BLM,
future awards, promotions, and a good future job reference.

The longer the investigation went on,, the more extremely unprofessional, familiar, racy,
vulgar and bias filled actions, open comments, and. inappropriate electronic
communications I was made aware of, or I personally witnessed. In my opinion, these
issues would likely undermine the investigation, cast considerable doubt on the
professionalism of our agency and be possibly used to claim investigator
bias/unprofessionalism and to impeach and undermine key witness credibility. The
ridiculousness of the conduct, unprofessional amateurish carnival atmosphere, openly
made statements, and electronic 'communications tended to mitigate the defendant's
culpability and cast a shadow of doubt of inexcusable bias, unprofessionalisra and
embarrassment on our agency. These actions and comments were in my opinion
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violation of professional workplace norms, our aide of conduct, policy, and possibly
even law. The misconduct caused considerable disruption in our workplace, was
discriminatory, harassing and showed clear prejudice against the defendants, their
supporters and Mormons. Often times this misconduct centered on being sexually
inappropriate, profanity, appearance/body shaming and likely violated privacy and civil
rights.

Many times, these open unprofessional and disrespectful comments and name calling
(often by law enforcement supervisors who are potential witnesses and investigative team
supervisors) reminded me of middle school. At any given time, you could hear subjects
of this investigation ,openly referred to as "ret*rds," "ed-necks," "Overweight woman
with the big jowls," "d.*uche bags," "tractor-face," "idiots," "in-br*(1," etc., etc.,
etc. Also, it was common to receive or have electronic communications. reported to me
during the course of the investigation in which senior investigators and law enforcement
supervisors (some are potential witnesses and investigative team members) specifically
made fuii of suspects and referenced "Cliven Bundy felony. ..just kind of rolls off the
tongue, doesn't it?," dildos, western therned g@y bars, odors of sweat, playing chess
with menstru*ting women, Cliven Bundy $#@!thing on cold stainless steel, personal
lubricant and Ryan Bundy holding a giant penl s (on April 12, 2014). Extremely bias and
degrading fliers were also openly displayed and passed around the office, a booking
photo of Cliven Bundy was (and. is) inappropriately, openly, prominently and proudly
displayed in the office of a potential trial witness and my supervisor and an altered and
degrading suspect photos were put in an office presentation by my
supervisor. Additionally, this investigation also indicated that former BLM SAC Dan
Love sent photographs of his own feces and his girl-friend's vagl na to coworkers and
subordinates. It was also reported by another BLM SAC that former BLM SAC Dan
Love told him that there is no way he gets more pu$$y than him Furthermore, I became
aware of potentially captured comments in which our own law enforcement officers
allegedly bragged about roughing up Dave Bundy, grinding his face into the ground, and
Dave Bundy having little bits of gravel stuck in his face (from April 6, 2014). On two
occasions, I also overheard a BLM SAC tell a BLM ASAC that another/other BLM
employee(s)' and potential trial witnesses didn't properly turn, in the required discovery
material (likely exculpatory evidence). My supervisor even instigated the unprofessional
monitoring of jail calls between defendants and their wives, without prosecutor or FBI
consent, for the apparent purpose of making fun of post arrest telephone calls between
Idaho defendants/FBI targets (not subjects of BLM's investigation). Thankfully, AUSA
Steven Myhre stopped this issue. I even had a BLM ASAC tell me that he tried to report
the misconduct, but no one listened to .him. I had my own supervisor tell me that former
BLM 'SAC Dan Love is the BLM OLES "Directors boy" and they indicated they were
going to hide and protect him. The BLM OLES Chief of the Office. of Professiorml
Responsibility/Internal Affairs indicated to me the former BLM OLES Director protected
former BLM SAC. Love and shut the Office .of Professional Responsibility out when
misconduct allegations were reported about Love and that the former BLM OLES
Director personally (inappropriately) investigated misconduct allegations about
Love. Another former BLM ASAC indicated to me that former BLM SAC Love was a
liability to our agency and the Cliven Bundy Case. I was even told of threats of physical
harm that this former BLM SAC made to his subordinate employee and his family.

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Also, more and more it was becoming apparent that the numerous statements made by
potential trial witnesses and victims (even by good officers under duress), could
potentially cast an unfavorable light on the BLM. (See openly available video/audio
footage titled "The Bundy Trial 2017 Leaked Fed Body Cam Evidence," or a video
posted on You Tube titled."Leaked Body Cams from the Bundy Ranch!" published by
Gavin Seim.) Some of these statements included the following: "Jack-up Hage" (Wayne
Hage Jr.), "Are you fucXXXX people stupid or what," "Fat dude, right behind the tree
has a long gun," "MotherFOOCKX, you come find me and you're gonna have hell to
pay," "FatAsX slid down," "Pretty much a shoot first, ask questions, later," "No gun
there. He's just holding his back standing like a sissy," "She must not be. married,"
"Shoot his fucX:XXX dog. first," "We gotta have fucXXX.X fire discipline," and "I'm
recording by the way guys, so..." Additional Note: In this timeframe, a key witness
deactivated his body camera. Further Note: It became clear to me a serious public and
professional image problem had developed within the .BLM Office of Law Enforcement
and Security. I elt I needed to work to correct this and mitigate the damage it no doubt
had already done.

This carnival, inappropriate and childish behavior didn't stop with the directed bias and
degradation. of subjects of investigations. The childish misconduct extended to citizens,
cooperators from other agencies and even our own employees. BLM Law Enforcement
Supervisors also openly talked about and gossiped about private, employee personnel
matters such as medical conditions (to include mental illness), work performance,
marriage issues, religion, punishments, internal investigations and derogatory opinions of
higher level BLM supervisors. Some of these open comments centered. on Blow JObs,
Ma$terbation in the office closet, Addiction to POrn, a Disgusting Butt Crack, a "Weak
Sister," high self-opinions, crying and scared women, "Leather Face," "Mormons (little
Mormon Girl)," "he has mental problems and that he had some sort of mental
breakdown," "PTSD," etc., etc., etc..

Additionally, it should be noted that there was a "religious test" of sorts. On two
occasions, I was asked "You're not a Mormon are you" and I was told "I bet you think I
am going to hell, don't you." (I can explain these and other related incidents later)

The investigation also indicated that on multiple occasions, former BLM Special Agent-
in-Charge (SAC) Love specifically and purposely ignored 'U.S. Attorney's Office and
BLM civilian management direction and intent as well as Nevada State Official
recommendations in order to command the most intrusive, oppressive, large scale, and
militaristic trespass cattle impound possible. Additionally, this investigation also
indicated excessive use of force, civil rights and policy violafions. The investigation
indicated that there was little doubt there was an improper cover-up in virtually every
matter that a particular BLM SAC participated in, or oversaw and that the BLM SAC was
immune from discipline and the consequences of his actions. (I can further explain these
issues later. These instances are widely documented.)

As the investigation went on, it became clear to me that my supervisor wasn't keeping the
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unacceptable bias indications. Therefore, I personally Wormed Acting United States
Attorney Steven Myhre and Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Nadia Ahmed, as
well as Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agent Joel Willis by telephone of
these issues. When I did, my supervisor in my opinion deceptively acted ignorant and
surprised. As the case continued, it became clear to me that once again, my supervisor
failed to inform the U.S. Attorney's Office Prosecution Team about exculpatory key
witness statements. Note: During this investigation, my supervisor would also
deceptively indicate to the Prosecution Team that no one else was in the room when he
was on speakerphone. Thereby, allowing potential trial witnesses and his friends to
inappropriately hear the contents of the discussion.

My supervisor even took photographs in the secure command post area of the Las Vegas
F131 Headquarters and even after he .was told that no photographs were allowed, he
recklessly emailed out photographs of the "Arrest Tracking Wall" in which Eric Parker
and Cliven Bundy had "X's" through their face and body (indicating prejudice and
bias). Thereby, making this electronic communication subject to Federal Records
Protections, the Litigation Hold, Discovery, and the FOIA.

On February 16, 2017, I personally informed then AUSA (First Assistant and Lead
Prosecutor) Steven Myhre of those specific comments (which I had previously disclosed
to, and discussed with my supervisor) and reminded Special Assistant United States
Attorney (SAUSA) Erin Cmegan about an email chain by a particular BLM SAC in
reference to the Arrest of David Bundy on April 6, 2014, in which prior to Dave Bundy's
arrest, the BLM SAC and others were told not to make any arrests. When I asked Mr.
Myhre if the former BLM SAC's statements like "Go out there and kick Cliven. Bundy in
the mouth (or teeth) and take his cattle" and "I need you to get the troops fired up to go
get those cows and not take any crap from anyone" would be exculpatory or if we would
have to inform the defense counsel, he said something like "we do now," or "it is now."

On February 18, 2017, I was removed from my position as the Case Agent/Lead
Investigator for the Cliven Bundy/Gold Butte Nevada Case by my supervisor despite my
recently documented and awarded hard work and excellent and often praised •
performance. Additionally, a BLM ASAC (my supervisor, but also my co-case agent)
violated my privacy and conduced a search of my individually occupied secured office
and secured safe within that office. During this search, the BLM. ASAC without
notification or permission seized the Cliven Bundy/Gold Butte Nevada Investigative
"hard .copy" Case File, notes (to include specific notes on issues I uncovered during the
2014 Gold Butte Nevada. Trespass Cattle Impound and "lessons learned") and several
computer hard drives that contained case material, collected emails, text messages,
instant messages, and other information. Following this seizure outside of my presence
and without my permission, the BL1VI ASAC didn't provide any property receipt
documentation (DI-105/Form 9260.43) or other chain of custody documentation
(reasonably needed for trial) on what was seized. The BLM ASAC also directed me to
turn over all my personal case related notes on my personal calendars and aggressively
questioned me to determine if I had ever audio recorded him or a BLM SAC. I was also
aggressively questioned about who I had told about the case related issues and other
severe issues uncovered in. reference to the case and Dan Love (see Congressional

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Subpoena by former Congressman Jason Chaffetz and the February 14, 2017, letter that
Congressman Jason Chaffetz and Congressman Blake Farenthold sent the US.
Department of Interior's Deputy Inspector General, Ms. Mary L. Kendall regarding Dan
Love allegedly directing the deletion of official documents). Also after this, I believe I
overheard part of a conversation in an open, office space where my supervisor was
speaking to a BLM SAC as they discussed getting access to my government email
account. Note: The personal notes. that I was directed to turn in and the items seized
from my office and safe wasn't for discovery, because I was transferring to another
agency, because I was the subject of an investigation, or because my supervisor simply
needed to reference a file. These, items were taken because they contained significant
evidence of misconduct and items that would potentially embarrass BLM Law
Enforcement Supervision. Additional Note: The BLMASAC also ordered me not to
contact the U.S. Attorney's Office, even on my own time and with my personal
phone. Later, when I repeatedly asked to speak with the BLM OLES Director, my
requests went unanswered until April 26, 2017. The BLMASAC simply told me it is clear
no one wants to speak with me and that no one is going to apologize to me. Further
Note: In this same secured individual office space and safe, I kept copies of my
important personal documents such as medical records, military records, family personal
papers, computer passwords, personal property serial numbers, etc., as a precaution in
case for some reason my house is destroyed and personal papers are lost/destroyed. It
was clear to me the BLMASAC didn't know what he seized and when I told him about my
personal papers, the BLM ASAC just told me "no one is interested in your medical
records." It is unknown what unrelated case materials, notes, and personal documents
were actually taken and it is impossible for me, any misconduct investigator, or any
attorney to prove to a court or Congress what case information was taken. I still haven't
heard back what (if any) personal items were in the seized materials and I don't lcnow
where the seized materials are being stored It should be noted that I am missing
personal medical physical results that I previously has stored in my office. Additionally,
I believe the BLM ASAC found my accidently seized medical records, instead of giving
them back to me, he would shred them just like I have seen him shred other items from an
agent that he didn't like. (I can elaborate on this.)

Please Note: This seized case related material (to include the hard drives) contains
evidence that directly relates to a BLM SAC'S heavy handedness during the 2014 Gold
Butte Nevada Trespass Cattle Impound, the BLM SAC ignoring U.S. Attorney's Office
and higher level BLM direction, documentation of the BLM SAC', alleged gross
supervisory misconduct, potential misconduct and violation of rights issues during the
2014 Gold Butte Nevada Trespass Cattle Impound, as well as potential emails that were
possibly identified and captured before they could have been deleted (as idented as an
issue in the Office of Inspector General Report and possibly concerning a Congressional
subpoena). I believe this information would likely be considered substantive
exculpatory/jencks material in reference to the Cliven Bundy Nevada Series of Trials and
would be greatly discrediting and embarrassing, as well as possibly indicate liability on
the BLM and the am SAC

I am convinced that I was removed to prevent the ethical and proper further disclosure of
the severe misconduct, failure) to correct and report, and cover-ups by BLM OLES

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supervision. My supervisor told me that AUSA Steven Myhre "furiously demanded" that
I be removed from the case and mentioned something about us (the BLM, specifically my
supervisor) not turning over (or disclosing) discovery related material (which is true),
issues I had with the ;BLM not following its own enabling statute (which is tame, I can
elaborate on that later), and a personal issue they thought I had with former BLM SAC
Dan Love. Note: Prior to taking.the assignment as Bundy/Gold Butte Investigation Case
Agent/Lead Investigator for the BLM/DOI, I didn't know and had never spoken to former
BLM SAC Dan Love. I was new to the agency and I was also specifically directed to lead
an unbiased, professional, and independent investigation, which I tried to do, despite
supervisory misconduct. Time after time, I was told offormer BLM SAC Love's
misconduct. I was told by BLM Law Enforcement Supervisors that he had a Kill Book"
as a trophy and in essence bragged about getting three individuals in Utah to commit
suicide (see Operation Cerberus Action out of Blanding, Utah and the death of Dr.
Redd), the "Failure Rock," Directing Subordinates to Erase Official Government Files
in order to impede the efforts of rival civilian BLM employees in preparation for the
"Burning. Man" Special Event, unlawfully removing evidence, bragging about the
number of OIG and internal investigations on him and indicating that he is untouchable,
encouraging subordinates not to cooperate with internal and OIG investigations, his
harassment of a female Native American subordinate employee where Mr. Love allegedly
had a doll that he referred to by the employees name and called her his drunk little
Indian, etc., etc., etc. (I can further explain these many issues.)

Following this, I became convinced that my supervisor failed to properly disclose
substantive and exculpatory case and witness bias related issues to the U.S. Attorney's
Office. Also, after speaking with the BLM OLES Chief of the Office of Professional
Responsibility/Internal Affairs and two former BLM ASAC's, I became convinced that
the previous BLM OLES Director Salvatore Lauro not only allowed former BLM SAC
Dan Love complete autonomy and discretion, but also likely provided no oversight and
even contributed to an atmosphere of cover-ups, harassment and retaliation for anyone
that questioned or reported former BLM SAC Dan Love's misconduct.

In time, I also became convinced (based on my supervisor and Mr. Myhre's statements)
that although the U.S. Attorney's Office was generally aware of former BLM SAC Dan
Love's misconduct and likely civil rights and excessive force issues, the lead prosecutor
(currently the Acting Nevada United States Attorney) Steven Myhre adopted an attitude
of "don't ask, don't tell," in reference to BLM Law Enforcement Supervisory Misconduct
that was of a substantive, exculpatory and incredible biased nature. Not only did Mr.
Myhre in my opinion not want to know or seek out evidence favorable to the accused, he
and my supervisor discouraged the reporting of such issues and even likely covered up
the misconduct. Furthermore, when I did report the misconduct, ethical, professional,
and legal issues, I also became a victim of whistieblower retaliation.

Additionally, AUSA Steven Myhre adopted a few troubling policies in reference to this
case. When we became aware that Dave Bundy's seized iPad likely contained remarks
from BLM Law Enforcement Officers that is potentially evidence of civil rights
violations and excessive use of force, Mr. Myhre and my supervisor not only apparently
failed initiate the appropriate follow-on actions, Mr. Myhre apparently failed to notify th

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Defense Counsel and also decided not to return the iPad back to Dave Bundy, even
though the iPad wasn't going to be searched pursuant to a search warrant or used as
evidence in trial and Dave Bundy claimed he needed the iPad for his business. Mr. -
Myhre also adopted a policy of not giving a jury the option or ability to convict on lesser
offenses and instead relied on a hard to prove, complicated prosecution theory in order to
achieve maximum punishments (which has generally failed to this point). Also, the
government relied on factually incorrect talking points and on (or about) February 15,
2017, misrepresented the case facts about government snipers during trial (it is unknown
if this misrepresentation was on pm-pose or accidental, I can explain this in
detail). Note: The investigation indicated that there was at least one school trained
Federal Sniper equipped with a scoped/magnafied optic bolt action precision rifle,
another Federal Officer equipped with a scoped/magnified optic large frame (308
caliber) AR style rifle, and many officers that utilized magnified optics with long range
graduated reticles (out to 1,000 meters-approximately 500 meters on issued rifles
depending on environmental conditions) on standard law enforcement issued AR (223
caliber/5.56mm) and that often officers were in "over watch" positions. Additionally,
the investigation also indicated the possibility. .that the FBI and the Las Vegas •
Metropolitan Police Department had law enforcement snipers/designated marksmen on
hand for possible deployment.

The reporting of these severe issues and associated cover-ups are a last resort. I tried
continually to respectfully and discretely influence my chain of command to do the right
thing-and I made every effort to make sure the Prosecution Team had the information
they needed and were accurate in their talking points. I just wanted the misconduct to
stop, the necessary and required actions be taken and I wanted to be sure these issues
wouldn't create a fatal error in the case and further undermine our agency's mission. I
also needed to be convinced that I was correct. If I was wrong, or errors were simply
mistakes or simple errors in professional judgement or discretion, I didn't want to create
more problems or embarrass anyone. However, my personal experience and
investigation indicated that not only did my management fail to correct and report the
misconduct, they made every effort to cover it up, dismiss the concerns, discourage its
reporting and retaliate against the reporting party. I also tried to make sure that despite
my supervisor's failings, the Prosecution Team had the most accurate information in
terms of case facts, Discovery, and witness liability.

The Whistleblower Retaliation and agency wrongdoing is being investigated by the U.S.
Office of,Special Counsel and is also being looked at by the House Committee on Natural
Resources (Subcommittee on OVersight & Investigations) and the House Oversight and
Government Reform Committee (Subcommittee on the Interior, Energy, and the
Environment). Additionally, a formal complaint has been filed with my agency in
reference to the religious, sexually vulgar, and the other workplace
harassment. Furthermore, there have been several investigations by the DOI Office of
Inspector General (OIG)' that at least in part contributed to the recent firing of BLM
Special Agent-in-Charge Dan Love (which I wasn't a part of).
I ask that your office ensure that Acting United States Attorney Steven Myhre and the
rest of the Cliven Bundy/Gold Butte Nevada Prosecution' and Investigative Team is

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conducting the prosecution in an ethical, appropriate, and professional matter. I also
specifically ask that your office provide oversight to Mr. Myhre and his team regarding
the affinnative responsibility to seek out evidence favorable to the accused, not to
discourage the reporting of case issues and suspected misconduct, to report/act on
suspected civil rights violations and not to retaliate against an agent that does his required
duty. I also ask that your office ensure that the Prosecution Team is free of bias and has
ethically and correctly turned over exculpatory evidence to the Defense. I ask that as
appropriate, prosecution team bias (by Mr. Myhre and possibly by AUSA Daniel Schiess)
and factually incorrect talking points (by AUSA Nadia Ahmed and Mr. Myhre) be
disclosed and corrected. Note: Mr. Myhre previously referred to the defendants as a cult
and Mr. Schiess said let's get these "shall we say Deplorables." .T was also asked
"You.'re not a Mormon are you." (I can explain these and similar issues in detail)

I don't make this complaint lightly. I do this with a heavy heart and I hope that at least in
some ways I am mistaken. However, I know that is extremely unlikely. When we speak
I can identify subjects, witnesses, and the location of evidence and corroborating
information.

I believe this case closely mirrors the circumstances of former Alaska Senator Ted
Stevens trial. As you may notice from the trials and several defense cross-examinations,
very little of the impeachment and exculpatory issues were brought up by the defense. I
believe this is most.likely because the defense counsel was unethically not made aware of
them and the severe issues were covered up. Additionally, I believe I can easily show
that both my supervision andpossibly Mr. Myhre entered into an unethical agreement to
remove me from being the lead investigator and case agent for the BLM/DOI. due: to my
objection to, and disclosure of outrageous misconduct, the belief that my testimony under
oath would embarrass supervisory law enforcement officials in our agency and negatively
affect the prosecution, my insistence that my supervisor stop his individual misconduct,
correct the misconduct of other employees and report the misconduct as appropriate (for
counseling, correction, discipline and the possible required internal investigations) and
my belief that my agency is violating the letter and intent of the law.

In regard to prosecution team misconduct, I believe some of it may be attributable to
simple mistakes and simple poor judgement. However, I believe it is unlikely (if my
supervisor's statements to me are true) that Mr. Myhre wasn't himself acting unethically
and inappropriately. Prior to the last few weeks of the investigation, I held Mr. Myhre in
the highest of regards. He is an extremely hard worker and very intelligent. However, I
feel that his judgement is likely clouded by extreme personal and religious bias and a
desire to win the case at all costs. I feel he is likely willing to ignore and fail to report
exculpatory material, extreme bias and act unethically and possibly deceptively to win.
All in all, it is my assessment and the investigation showed that the 2014 Gold Butte
Trespass Cattle Impound was in part a punitive. and ego driven expedition by a Senior
BLM Law Enforcement Supervisor (former ELM Special Agent-in-Charge Dan Love)
that Was only in part focused on .the intent of the associated Federal Court Orders and the
mission of our agency (to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America's
public lands for the multiple use and enjoyment of present and future generations). My

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investigation also indicated that the involved officers and protestors were themselves
pawns in what was almost a great American tragedy on April 12, 2014, in which law
enforcement officers (Federal, State, and Local), protestors, and the motoring public were
caught in the danger area. This investigation also indicated, the primary reasons for the
escalation was due to the recklessness, lack of oversight, and arrogance of a BLM Special
Agent-in-Charge and The recklessness, failure to adhere to Federal Court Orders and lack
of recognition of the Federal Government in matters related to land management within
Nevada, by Rancher Cliven Bundy.

The investigation further indicated that the BLM SAC's peers didn't likely attempt to
properly influence or counsel the BLM SAC into more appropriate courses of action and
conduct or were unsuccessful in their attempts. The investigation indicated that it was
likely that the BLM SAC's peers failed to report the BLM SAC's
unethical/unprofessional actions, misconduct, and potential crimes up the chain of
command and/or to the appropriate authorities, or that the chain of command simply
ignored and dismissed these. reports. The investigation further indicated when individuals
did report issues with the BLM SAC, the reports were likely ignored or marginalized by
higher BLM OLES officials. The investigation also indicated that former BLM OLES
Director Salvatore Lauro likely gave the former BLM SAC complete autonomy and
discretion without oversight or supervision. The investigation further indicated that it
was unlikely that the BLM OLES Director wasn't aware of the BLM SAC's
unethical/unprofessional actions, poor decisions, misconduct, and potential crimes. My
investigation and personal observations in the investigation further revealed a likely
unethical/unlawful "cover-up" of this BLM SAC's actions, by very senior la-W
enforcement management within BLM OLES. This investigation indicated that on
numerous occasions, senior BLM OLES management broke their own policies and
overlooked ethical, professional, and conduct violations and likely provided cover and
protection for the BLM SAC and any activity or operation this BLM SAC was associated
with. My investigation further indicated that the BLM's. civilian leadership didn't
condone and/orwas likely unaware of the BLIV1 SAC's actions and the associated cover-
ups, at least until it was too late.

During the investigation; I also came to believe that the case prosecution team at. United
States Attorney's Office out of Las Vegas in the District of Nevada wasn't being kept up
to, date on important investigative findings about the BLM SAC's likely alleged
misconduct. I also came to believe that discovery related and possibly relevant and
substantive trial, impeachment, and biased related and/or exculpatory information wasn't
likely turned over to, or properly disclosed to the prosecution team by my supervisor.
I also came to believe there were such serious case findings that an outside investigation
was warranted. on several issues to include misconduct, ethics/code of conduct issues, use
of force issues (to include civil, rights violations), non-adherence to law, and the
loss/destruction of, or purposeful non-recording of key evidentiary items (Unknown
Items 1 & 2, Video/Audio, April 6, 2014, April 9, 2014, April 12, 2014-the most
important and critical times in the operation). I believe these issues would shock the
conscious of the public and greatly embarrass our agency if they were disclosed.

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Ultimately, I believe I was removed from my position as Case Agent/Lead Investigator
for the Cliven Bundy/Gold Butte, Nevada Investigation because my management and
possibly the prosecution team believed I would properly disclose these embarrassing and
substantive issues on the stand and under oath at trial (if I was asked), because my
supervision believed I had contacted others about this misconduct (Congress, possibly the
defense and press) and possibly audio recorded them, because I had uncovered, reported,
and objected to suspected violations of law, ethics directives, policy, and the code of
conduct, and because I was critical of the misconduct of a particular BLM SAC. This is
despite having already testified in Federal Grand Jury and being on the trial witness list.

The purpose of this narrative is not to take up for or defend the actions of the subjects of
this investigation. To get an idea of the relevant historical facts, conduct of the subjects
of the investigation and contributing factors, you may consider familiarizing yourself
with the 2014 Gold Butte. Timeline (which I authored) and the uncovered facts of this
investigation. The investigation revealed that many of the subjects likely knowingly and
willingly ignored, obstructed, and/or attempted to unlawfully thwart the associated
Federal Court Orders through their specific actions and veiled threats, and that many of
the subjects also likely violated several laws. This investigation also showed that subjects
of the investigation in part adopted an aggressive and bully type strategy that ultimately
led to the shutdown ofI-15, where many armed followers of Cliven Bundy brandished
and pointed weapons at Federal Officers and Agents in the Toquop Wash near
Bunkerville, Nevada, on April 12, 2014, in a dangerous, high risk,, high profile national
incident. This investigation further indicated that instead of Cliven Bundy properly using
the court system or other avenues to properly address his grievances, he chose an illegal,
uncivilized, and dangerous strategy in which a tragedy was narrowly and thankfully
avoided.

Additionally, it should be noted that I was also personally subjected to Whistleblowing
Discouragement, Retaliation, and Intimidation. Threatening and questionable behaviors
included the following: Invasion of Privacy, Search and Seizure, Harassment,
Intimidation, Bullying, Blacklisting, Religious "tests," and Rude and Condescending.
Language. Simply put; I believe I was expected to keep quiet as a condition of my
continued employment, any future promotions, future awards, or a favorable
recommendation to another employer.

During the course of the investigation, I determined that any disagreement with the BLM
SAC, or any reporting of his many likely embarrassing, unethical/unprofessional actions
and misconduct was thought to be career destroying. Time and time again, I came to
believe that the BLM SAC's subordinates and peers were afraid to correct him or
properly report his misconduct (despite a duty to act) out of fear for their own jobs and
reputation.

Sometimes, I felt these issues (described in depth below) were reported to me by senior
BLM OLES management and line Rangers/Agents/employees because they personally
didn't like a particular BLM SAC (although, some of these same people seemed to flatter,
buddy up to, openly like, and protect the BLM SAC). Sometimes, I thought BLM OLES
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inappropriate acts by a BLM SAC and others were funny. Sometimes, I thought the
reporting parties. wanted the misconduct corrected and the truth to come to light, but they
were afraid/un.willing to report and correct the misconduet ate.m.selves. Sometimes, I
thought the reporting parties just wanted to get the issues off their chest. Sometimes, I
thought supervisors wanted to report the misconduct to me, so they could later say they
did report it (since I was the Case Agent/Lead Investigator). Therefore, in their mind
limit their liability to correct and report the misconduct and issues. Howev.er, it was
confusing that at the same time, I thought some of these reporting parties (particularly in
management) sought deniability and didn't want to go "on the record." These same
reporting/witnessing parties in most cases apparently refused to correct the misconduct
and further report it to higher level supervision, the Office of Inspector General, and the
U.S. Attorney's Office (as required/necessary) and even discouraged me from further
reporting and correcting the issues. When I did try to correct and further report the issues
as I believed appropriate and necessary, these same-supervisors (who were
reportin.g/witnessing parties) acted confused and unaware. Ultimately, I beCame an
outcast and was retaliated against.

I also, feel there are likely a great many other issues that even I am not aware of, that were
likely disclosed or known to my supervisor, at least two other BLM SACs, the former
BLM SAC's subordinates, and the former BLM OLES Director. In addition to the
witnesses I identify, I would also recommend interviews with the BLM OLES Chief of
the Office. of Professional Responsibility/Internal Affairs and I would recommend
reviews of my chain of command's mails and text messages.

Unfortunately, I also believe that the U.S. Attorney's Office Prosecution Team may have
adopted an inappropriate under the table/unofficial policy of "preferred ignorance" in
regard to the likely gross misconduct on the part of senior management from the BLM
Office of Law Enforcement and Security and Discovery/Exculpatory related trial issues.

What indicated to me there was likely deception and a failure to act on the part of my
supervision was the actions, comments, and questions of senior BLM Law Enforcement
Officials, comments by the BLM's Chief of the Office of Professional Responsibility
(Internal Affairs), and the pretrial Giglio/Henthom Review.

Additionally, actions, comments, and questions by the U.S. Attorney's Office Lead
Prosecutor, the strategy to deny the Dave-Bundy iPad evidence from coming to light, the
direction by a BLM ASAC for me not to speak with any member of the Prosecution
Team, and factually deceptive/incorrect talking points (snipers, Bundy property, Bundy
cattle overall health, etc.), indicated to me the Prosecution Team wanted to possibly and
purposefully remain ignorant of some of the case facts and possibly use unethical legal
tricks to prevent the appropriate release of substantive/exculpatory and bias/impeachment
material. I believe that it is more likely than not, that there was not only a lack of due
diligence by the Prosecution Team in identifying and locating exculpatory material, but
there was also a desire to purposely stay ignorant (which my chain of command was
happy to go along with) of some of the issues and likely an inappropriate strategy to not
disclose substantive material to the Defense Counsel and initiate any necessary civil
rights related or internal investigations. Furthermore, I was surprised about the lack of

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Defense Counsel questions about critical vulnerabilities in the case that should have been
disclosed to the Defense in a timely manner. It is my belief that the Defense Counsel was
simply ignorant of these issues.

Also, please keep in mind that I am not an "Internal Affairs," "Inspector General," or
"Office of Professional Responsibility Investigator." Therefore, I couldn't, and can't
independently conduct investigations into government law enforcement
personnel. Additionally, I haven't been formally trained on internal
investigations. Therefore, my perception, the opinions I offer, and the fact pattern that I
found relevant was gained from my experience as a regular line investigator and former
uniformed patrol and Field Training Officer (FTO).

Each, and every time I came across any potential criminal, ethical, or policy related issue,
in the course of my duties as the DOI/BLM Case Agent/Lead Investigator for the Gold
Bufte/Cliven Bundy Nevada Investigation; I reported the issues up my chain of command
with the intent to run an independent and unbiased, professional investigation, as I was
instructed. Later, I determined my chain of command was likely already aware of many
of these issues and were likely not reporting those issues to the prosecution team and
higher headquarters. Later, I also was informed by the BLM Office of Professional
Responsibility (OPR) Chief that any issues that had anything to do with a particular
favored BLM SAC, the BLM OLES Director looked at himself instead of OPR. The OPR
Chief told me he was shut out of those types of inquiries. I noted in the pre-trial
Giglio/Henthom Review that this appeared to be accurate. I also noted that these types of
issues I discovered apparently weren't properly investigated as required. The bad joke I
heard around the office was that the BLM SAC knew where the BLM OLES Director had
buried the prOstitutes body and that is why the BLM OLES Director protects him.

I know good people make mistakes, are sometimes immature and use bad judgement. I
do it all the time. I am not addressing simple issues here. However, some simple issues
are included to indicate a wide spread pattern, openly condoned
prohibited/unprofessional conduct and an inappropriate familiar and carnival
atmosphere. Additionally, the refusal to corredthese simple issues and conduct
discrepancies, harassment, and ultimately cover-ups and retaliation are indicated and
explained throughout this document.

Since I wasn't a supervisor and since I was one of the most junior criminal investigators
in our agency, I tried to positively influence those above me by my example and discrete
one on one mentoring and urging. I simply wanted the offensive and case/agency
destructive conduct to stop, to correct the record where appropriate, and inform those
who we had a duty to inform of the potential wrong-doing. I attempted to positively
influence my management in the most respectful and least visible way possible. In order
to accomplish this, I adopted a praise in public and counsel in private approach. When
that failed to work for the long term, I had to become more "matter of fact" (but always
respectful), when that failed to work I resorted to documenting the instances and
discussions. Later, I resorted to official government email to make a permanent record of
the issues. When this failed to deter the offensive conduct or instigate appropriate action
by my supervision, I had to notify others and identify witnesses. I respected and stayed

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within my chain of command until I was expressly forbidden from contacting the U.S.
Attorney's. Office and my requests to speak with the BLM OLES Director went
unanswered.

Simply put, as a law enforcement officer, I can't allow injustices and cover-ups to go
unreported or half-truths and skewed narratives go unopposed. I have learned that when
conduct of this sort isn't corrected, then by default it is condoned, and it becomes
unofficial policy. When I determined there were severe issues that hurt more than just
me, and I determined that my supervision apparently lacked the character to correct the
situation, I knew that duty fell to me.. I still felt I could accomplish this duty without
embarrassing my supervision, bringing shame on our agency, or creating a fatal flaw in
our investigation.

Initially, I felt I could simply mentor and properly influence my supervision to do the
right thing. Time and time again, I urged my supervision to correct actions and counsel
individuals who participate in conduct damaging to our agency and possibly destructive
to the integrity of our case or future investigations. I attempted to urge. my supervision to
report certain information to senior BLM management and the U.S. Attorney's
Office. Note: Evidence of some of this offensive conduct is potentially available through
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and subject to a Litigation Hold, may be
considered Exculpatory Material in trial discovery process, and may be subject to federal
records protections. Additionally, in many instances, I can provide evidence, identify the
location 'of evidence and identify witnesses.

Ultimately, in addition to ,discovering crimes likely committed by those targeted in the
investigation, I found that likely a BLM Special Agent-in-Charge recklessly and against
advisement from the U.S. Attorney's Office and apparent direction from the BLM
Deputy Director set in motion a chain of events that nearly resulted in an American
tragedy and mass loss of life. Additionally, I determined that reckless and unprofessional
conduct within BLM Law Enforcement supervisory staff was apparently widespread,
widely kaown and even likely "covered up." I also found that in virtually every case,
BLM senior law enforcement management knew of the suspected issues with this BLM
SAC, but were either too afraid of retaliation,. or lacked the character to report and/or
correct the suspected issues.

Note: This entire document was constructed without the aid of my original notes due to
their seizure by a BLM Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge outside of my presence and
without my knowledge or permission. Additionally, I was aggressively questioned
regarding the belief that I may have audio recorded' BLM OLES management regarding
their answers concerning this and other issues.. All dates, times, and quotes are
approximate and made to the best of my ability and memory. I'm sure there are more
noteworthy items that I can't recall at the time I constructed this document. Also
Note: The other likely report worth, items were seized from me on February 18, 2017,
and are believed to be in the possession of a BLM ASAC 1 recommend these items be
safeguarded and reviewed.

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As the case agent/lead investigator for the DOI in the Cliven Bundy investigation out of
the District of Nevada, I became aware of a great number of instances when senior BLM
OLES leadership•were likely involved in Gross Mismanagement and Abuse of
Authority (which may have posed -a substantial and specific threat to employee and
public safety as well.as wrongfully denied the public Constitutionally protected
rights). The BLM OLES leadership and others may have also violated Merit System
Principles (Fair/Equitable Treatment,, High Standards of Conduct, Failing to Manage
Employee Performance by Failing to Address Poor Performance and Unpiofessional
Conduct, Potential Unjust Political Influence, and Whistleblower Retaliation),
Prohibited Personnel Practices (Retaliation Against Whistleblowers, Retaliation
Against Employees that Exercise Their Rights, Violation of Rules that Support the Merit
System Principles, Enforcement of Policies (unwritten) that Don't Allow
Whistlebloyiing), EthiCs Roles (Putting Forth an Honest Effort in the Performance of
Duties, the Obligation to Disclose Waste, Fraud, Abuse, and Corruption, Endeavoring to
Avoid Any Action that Creates the Appearance that there is a Violation of the Law, and
Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees), BLM OLES Code of Conduct (Faithfully
Striving to Abide by all Laws, Rules, Regulations, and Customs Governing the
Performance of Duties, Potentially Violating Laws and. Regulations in a Unique. Position
of High Pubic Trust and Integrity of Profession and Confidence of the Public, Peers,
Supervisors, and Society in General, Knowingly Committing Acts in the Conduct of
Official Business and/or in Personal Life that Subjects the Department of Interior to
Public Censure and/or Adverse Criticism, Conducting all Investigations and Law
Enforcement Functions Impartially and Thoroughly and Reporting the Results Thereof
Fully, Objectively, and Accurately, and Potentially Using Greater Force than Necessary
in Accomplishing the Mission of the Department), BLM Values (To. serve with honesty,
integrity, ,accountability, respect, courage and comnitment to make a difference), BLM
Guiding, Principles (to respect, value, and support our .employees. To pursue excellence
in buSiness practices,. improve accountability to our stake holders and deliver better
service to our customers), BLM OLES General Order 38 (Internal Affairs
Investigations), Departmental and Agency Policies (BLM Director Neil Kornze Policy
on Equal Opportunity and the Prevention of Harassment dated January 19, 2016, DOI
Secretary Sally Jewell Policy on Promoting an Ethical Culture dated June 15, 2016, DOI
Secretary Sally Jewell Policy on Equal Opportunity in the Workplace dated September
14, 2016, DOI Deputy 'Secretary of Interior Michael Connor Policy on Workplace
Conduct dated October 4, 2016, DOI Secretary Ryan Zinke Policy on Strengthening the
Department's Ethical Culture dated March 2, 2017, DOI Secretary Ryan Zinke Policy on
Harassment dated April 12, 20174 Memorandum dated December 12, 2013, from Acting
DOI Deputy Assistant Secretary for Human Capital and Diversity Mary F. Pletcher titled
"The Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2012 and Non-Disclosure Policies,
Forms, Agreements, and Acknowledgements, Email Guidance by Deputy Secretary of
Interior David Bernhardt titled "Month One Message," dated August 1, 2017, Email
Guidance by Deputy Secretary of Interior David Bernhardt titled "Month Two Message,"
dated September 22, 2017, BLM Acting Deputy Director of Operations John Ruhs
guidance contained in an Email titled "Thank You for Making a Difference," dated
September 29, 2017, which referenced BLM Values and Guiding Principles, BLM/DOI
Email and Computer Ethical Rules of Behavior, BLM "Zero Tolerance" Policy
Regarding Inappropriate Use of the Internet, 18 USC 1663 Protection. of Public Records

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and Documents, 18 USC 4 Misprison, of a Felony, 18 USC 1519 Destruction,. Alteration,
or Falsification of Records in Federal Investigations, 18 USC 241 Conspiracy Against
Rights, 18 USC 242 Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law, 43 USC 1733 (c) (1)
Federal Land Policy Management Act, 43 USC 315 (a) Taylor Grazing Act, 5 USC 2302
Whistleblower Protections: Prohibited Personnel Practices/Whistleblower
Protection/Enhancement Acts, 5 CFR 2635 Gifts Between Employees, 5 USC 7211
Employees Rights to Petition Congress, and Public Law 112-199 of November 27, 2012.

Additionally, the BLM Criminal Investigator/Special Agent Position. Description
(LE140) in part states the following: "Comprehensive and professional knowledge of the
laws, rules, and regulations which govern the protection of public lands under jurisdiction
of the Bureau of land Management, and their applicability on a national basis,"(under
Factor 1, Knowledge Required by the Position), "Knowledge of the various methods,
procedures, and techniques applicable to complex investigations and other law
enforcement activities required in the protection of natural resources on public. land. The
applicable methods, procedures, and techniques selected require a high degree of
judgement that recognizes sensitivity to the violations, as alleged; discretion in the
manner that evidence and facts are developed, and an awareness of all ramifications of a
criminal investigation. The incumbent must have the ability to establish the •
interrelationship of facts and evidence and to present findings in reports that are clear,
concise, accurate, and timely submitted for appropriate review and action." (under Factor
1, Knowledge Required by the Position), "Comprehensive knowledge of current and
present court decisions, criminal rules of evidence, constitutional law, and court
.procedures to be followed in criminal matters,, formal hearings and administrative matters
in order to apply court and constitutional requirements during the conduct of an
investigation and to effectively testify on behalf of the Government." (under Factor
Knowledge Required by the Position), "great discretion must be taken to avoid
entrapment of suspects and to protect the integrity of the investigation" (under Factor 4,
Complexity), and "The incumbent must be able to safely utilize firearms...." (Factor 8,
Physical Demands)

Please also note the. potential Constitutional issues regarding "religious tests," search and
seizure, and speech/assembly protections.

Please further note the folloWing Rules of Criminal Procedure/Evidence: Memorandum
of Department Prosecutors dated January 4, 2010, from David W. Ogden to the Deputy
Attorney General, Rule 16, 18 USC 3500-the Jencks Act, tlie.Brady Rule, Giglio, U.S.
Attorney's Manuel 9-5.001 Policy Regarding Disclosure of Exculpatory and
Impeachment Information, 9-5.100 Policy Regarding the Disclosure to Prosecutors of
Potential Impeachment Information Concerning Law Enforcement Agency Witnesses,
American Bar Association Standards 3-1.2 The Function of the Prosecutor, 3-2.8
Relations with the Courts and Bar, 3-3.1 Conflict of Interest, 3-3.11 Disclosure of
Evidence by the Prosecutor, 3-5.6 Presentation of Evidence, and 3-6.2 Information
Relevant to Sentencing.

Case Details: 2-year/10-month case, approximately 570 DOI Exhibits/Follow-on Turn-
in ItemS, approximately 508 DOI Identified Individuals-19 Defendants

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