JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Attorney General John Ashcroft, Deputy Attorney General Larry Thompson, and FBI Director Robert Mueller will hold a press conference TODAY, THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. in the 7th floor conference room at the Justice Department on a corporate criminal matter.

WHO: Attorney General John Ashcroft Deputy Attorney General Larry Thompson

FBI Director Robert Mueller

WHAT: Press Conference regarding a corporate criminal matter

WHEN: TODAY, THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2002 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: 7th Floor Conference Room Main Justice

NOTE: Media interested in covering the event should arrive at 1:00 p.m. All inquiries should be directed to the Office of Public Affairs, (202)514-2007.

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