Federal prosecutors remain solidly anti-gun

My futile attempt to interview the US Attorney in the Fort Devens case.

The following is a series of emails — my futile attempt to interview Assistant U.S. Attorney Julian Canzoneri who was responsible for defending Fort Devens in the recent case.

The email exchange took most of Tuesday.

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Lee Williams <lwilliams@saf.org>

to julian.canzoneri

Mr. Canzoneri,

My name is Lee Williams. I am an investigative reporter for the Second Amendment Foundation. I would like to talk to you for a story I am reporting about Ft. Devens Rifle & Pistol Club, Inc. v. U.S. Army Garrison Fort Devens,

I can be reached easiest at 941-284-8553.

Thanks,

Lee

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Ferguson, Caroline (USAMA) <Caroline.Ferguson@usdoj.gov>

to me

Hi there,

Your email was forwarded to me. I handle all media and press relations for the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Massachusetts. What may I help you with?

Caroline E. Ferguson

Public Affairs Specialist

U.S. Attorney’s Office – District of Massachusetts

Office: (617) 748-3263

Mobile: (857) 268-1946

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Lee Williams <lwilliams@saf.org>

to Caroline

I would like to interview Mr. Canzoneri regarding the case I mentioned.

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Ferguson, Caroline (USAMA)

to me

Mr. Lee,

Thank you kindly for the invitation. However, we respectfully decline media interviews on matters pending before the Court.

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Lee Williams <lwilliams@saf.org>

to Caroline

Okay, but to be clear the case is over.

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Ferguson, Caroline (USAMA)

to me

Thank you. Are you seeking to speak on the record or on background? Would you mind telling me a bit more about the information you’re seeking and project you’re working on? Do you have a sense of questions you’d like to ask?

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Lee Williams <lwilliams@saf.org>

to Caroline

I would like to speak on the record with AUSA Canzoneri about the case, which just ended.

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Ferguson, Caroline (USAMA)

to me

Understood. I just need to know a bit more about what you’re working on and what the ask is. I oversee relations between our office and members of the media/press and am happy to try and coordinate something.

Is this for a story? Are you seeking to speak with AUSA Canzoneri on the record, or on background? Would you be able to provide a list of questions/topics you’d like to ask about?

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Lee Williams <lwilliams@saf.org>

to Caroline

I would like to interview AUSA Canzoneri.

It is for a news story.

He will be on the record.

I do not ever provide a list of questions in advance.

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USAMA-Media (USAMA) <USAMA.Media@usdoj.gov>

to me

Mr. Williams,

Thank you again for reaching out and for your interest in speaking with us. After careful consideration, we must respectfully decline your request for an interview.

Kind regards.

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Lee Williams <lwilliams@saf.org>

to USAMA-Media

On what grounds are you declining my interview request?