FBI 2003 email exchange with Awlaki

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Holy crap! isn't this your guy? The aman with the prostitutes. I am out of town this week but in the office in Honolulu checking messages and just got this. You may want to speak with Do you already have this info? has an indictment on this guy. If you need to call me, my cell phone is b6 b7C

09/29 1:36 PM >>>

I got another message for you. Anwar Aulaqi called. He said he'd talked with you after 9/11. He is currently out of the country and can be reached at the following e-mail address:

al_aulaqi@yahoo.com

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From: To: Subject: Anwar Aulaqi

FYI: I just got a call from at FBIHQ. Apparently the 9/11 Comission is interested in interviewing Anwar Aulaqi and some members are enroute to Yemen to try and do that. Coincidently I got an e-mail from about a week ago....seems that Anwar had called and left her a voice message which basically reminded her that she had interviewed him and told what his e-mail address was. b6 b7C

I was interviewed by the 09/11 Commission on 10/16 about Aulaqi and I told them about this voice mail from Aulaqi to They were obviously interested but made no requests for assistance in setting up their potential interview with Aulaqi. According to the 09/11 Commission that is enroute to Yemen is now trying to figure out how they're going to arrange the interview of Aulaqi once they get there. b6 b7C b7E

I was advised by that FBIHQ was going to pass on Aulaqi's e-mail address to the 09/11 commission, I believe the Commission is going to contact Aulaqi via e-mail. I'm sure I'll here more about this, I'll keep you posted. b6 b7C

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From: [illegible] To: [illegible] Date: Fri, Oct 17, 2003 4:53 PM Subject: 9/11 Commission staff trip to Yemen [illegible]

As you are aware, a matter popped up today regarding [illegible] Apparently they are flying to Yemen where they plan to interview [illegible] Anwar Aulaqi. Aulaqi is the subject of a closed FBI case. He left the U.S. under some sort of cloud, i.e., he was in some sort of hot water relating to a prostitution fiasco in the D.C. area. The Case Agent [illegible] (WFO) closed the case after an exhaustive effort to ascertain if Aulaqi had a viable connection to the hijackers, etc [illegible]

Several weeks ago, SA [illegible] received a vague message on her office (?) voice mail from a caller who identified himself as Aulaqi. SA [illegible] had interviewed Aulaqi several years ago, and SA [illegible] presumes Aulaqi holds her in high regard and/or trust. The caller simply left the message (words to the effect), "This is Anwar, you interviewed me after 9/11, here's my email address: al_aulaqi@yahoo.com." Given the fact that [illegible] is assigned to another matter, and was out of pocket, the voicemail was not a factor until several days ago. In any event, Aulaqi's email (assumption) has not received a reply from the FBI because a plan or formula has not been devised. In fact, per [illegible] [illegible] planned to reply to the email possibly on Monday.

[illegible] advised me today that the aforesaid email matter may become "an issue" with [illegible] suggested further that [illegible] implied the FBI could have thus arranged their interview with Aulaqi, and so [illegible]

Pe[illegible] requested Aulaqi's email address as left on [illegible] voicemail. In the spirit of cooperation I provided Aulaqi's email address to [illegible]

Assuming the email address was correct, and that the caller was actually Aulaqi, then the only possible thing [illegible] may request this weekend is for us to interceed if Aulaqi rejects the Commission interview effort. [illegible] weekend contact should such a request arise. Moreover, if they make such a request [illegible] But that's a guess at this time.

Yemen temporary legat [illegible] was contacted regarding this matter.

So, there you have it. It was inferred [illegible] make make an issue out of the voicemail/email matter when he returns, but we shall see.

Thanks. [illegible]

CC: [illegible]

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Re: You left a voice message for b6 b7C Page 1 of 1 Close From: Anwar Al-Awlaki [SMTP:al_aulaqi@yahoo.com] To: Cc: b6 b7C Subject: Re: You left a voice message for me Sent: 10/27/03 6:17 PM Importance: Normal Hello I was astonished by some of the talk circulating in the media about me. I was even more surprised to know that the congressional report on Sep 11 had alluded to me as being a "spiritual adviser" to the hijackers. The Guardian newspaper in the UK mentioned that the US authorities are looking for me in the UK while Time magazine mentions that they are looking for me in Yemen. Well in both countries I could be easily accessed. Even though I really have nothing more to say than what I did in our previous meetings I just wanted to let you know that I am around and available. I am amazed at how absurd the media could be and I hope that the US authorities know better and realize that what was mentioned about me was nothing but lies. Thank you Anwar @fbiacademy.edu> wrote: Dear Mr. Aulaqi, I received a message from the person who now sits at my desk that you requested I contact you. I know who you are. What do you need? b6 b7C Do you Yahoo!? Exclusive Video Premiere - Britney Spears ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE 06-21-2013 BY NSICG J89J28190 b7A b6 b7C 199-NwC-222854 SEARCHED INDEX & SERIALIZED FILED NOV 0 3 2003 10/29/2003 b7E AWLAKI-4450

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To: Anwar Al-Awlaki [SMTP:al_aulaqi@yahoo.com]

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Subject: RE: You left a voice message for me b6 b7C

Hello Anwar, Thank you for replying to my e-mail.

As a matter of fact, we have been looking for you. The person who would like to speak with you is SA[illegible] You can call him collect. I will get you his e-mail. Until then, please feel free to e-mail me at this address. There are a lot of questions and matters that need to be straightened out and I believe of a great benefit for you to speak with[illegible] I believe you may have more to say then what you and I discussed at our earlier meetings, judging from your e-mail. It also did not look good that you left the country so rapidly.[illegible] would like to hear your side of the story. We look forward to hearing from you.

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• Re: Anwar Page 1 From: To: Date: Wed, Nov 5, 2003 4:18 PM Subject: Re: Anwar Hey there, I am out of town with work until 11/15. Why don't you go ahead and contact him and that will take me out of the middle. Thanks b6 b7C

11/04 9:37 AM >>> I set up a hotmail acct: to communicate with Aulaqi. Sounds like you made Aulaqi aware that I wanted to talk to him. Do you want to send him another message which includes my e-mail acct. or would you prefer that I go ahead and make contact with him? b6 b7C b7A b6 b7C 144D-WF-44852 SEARCHED SERIALIZED FILED NOV 0 6 200 AWLAKI-4452

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From: To: Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2003 7:01 AM Subject: Aulaqi speaking....

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King's College Islamic Society Presents: THE MUSLIM IDENTITY by Sheikh Anwar Al-Awlaki Date: Wednesday 29th October 2003 Time: 3.30 pm Venue: The Spit Cafe, Boland House, Kings College London, Guy's Campus, St Thomas's Street, London SE1 Iftar will be provided. Nearest Tube/Train: London Bridge Entrance: Non Muslims - FREE, Muslims - £1.50 ALL WELCOME For more info contact: Website: www.gktisoc.com

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Islamic Education and Cultural Society Presents:

THE FOUR DIFFERENCES BETWEEN JANNAH & DUNYA

by Sheikh Anwar Al-Awlaki

Date: Saturday 1st November 2003
Time: 3.00 pm
Venue: Hayes Civic Hall, 3 Pump Lane, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 3NB
(Located next to Wilkinson's)

There will be a lecture followed by iftar.

Nearest Train Station: Hayes & Harlington (Paddington Line)
Buses: 140, 90, H98, U4

*ALL WELCOME*

For more info call:

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King's College Islamic Society Presents:

THE MUSLIM IDENTITY

by Sheikh Anwar Al-Awlaki

Date: Wednesday 29th October 2003
Time: 3.30 pm
Venue: The Spit Cafe, Boland House, Kings College London, Guy's Campus,
St Thomas's Street, London SE1

Iftar will be provided.

Nearest Tube/Train: London Bridge

Entrance: Non Muslims - FREE, Muslims - £1.50

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ALL WELCOME For more info contact Website: www.gktisoc.com

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b6 b7C From : Anwar Al-Awlaki al_awlaqi@yahoo.com To [illegible] b6 b7C Subject : Re: Fwd: your contact with [illegible] Date : Sat, 15 Nov 2003 05:30:19 -0800 (PST) Reply Reply All Forward Delete Put In Folder... Printer Friendly Version

b6 b7C Hello [illegible] You should expect to here from me after Ramadhan. Ramadhan is a very busy month. We're talking late Nov early Dec Anwar

[illegible] wrote:

Sending this again, want to make sure you received it.

From: [illegible] b6 b7C To: al_awlaqi@yahoo.com Subject: your contact with [illegible] Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 10:51:23 -0500

My name is [illegible] I work with [illegible] in D.C. After talking with [illegible] about your recent contact with her, I wanted to let you know that I am the person in our office most familiar with your situation. It's my belief that we could both benefit from having a private conversation with each other. This conversation should be in person, between me and you. Please consider this and let me know how you feel about the idea. We can discuss further where to meet, when to meet, etc. If you don't want to travel back to the D.C. area we can meet somewhere else.

Perhaps we can talk on the telephone to work out the details of a meeting. My number in DC is [illegible] this is my direct line and I have secure b6 b7C voice mail if you need to leave a message.

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Precedence: ROUTINE Date: 11/25/2003 To: CounterTerrorsim Attn: [SSA] [SSA] b6 b7C b7E From: Washington Field Contact: SA [Redacted] b6 b7C b7E Approved By: [Redacted] Drafted By: [Redacted] (U) Case ID #: (S) 199N-WF-222852 (Closed) (U) Title: (S) ANWAR AULAQI; IT - AL QAEDA (U) Synopsis: (S) To report telephonic contact between SA [Redacted] b6 and Anwar Aulaqi. b7C (S) (U) Derived From : G-3 Declassify On: X1 b7E (U) [Redacted] (U) Details: (S) On 11/24/2003 Anwar Aulaqi left two messages on SA [Redacted] WFO/office voice mail, one at 8:16am (32 seconds) and the other at 10:59am (17 seconds). b6 b7C (U) (S) In the first message Aulaqi identified himself and stated he would call again, that SA [Redacted] could send an e-mail advising of a good time to call back, or that he (Aulaqi) could be reached via e-mail. (U) (S) In the second call Aulaqi identifies himself and states he will call later in the evening or on 11/25/2003. (U) (S) On the morning of 11/25/2003, SA [Redacted] sent an e-mail from [Redacted] (SA [Redacted] to [Redacted] al_aulaqi@yahoo.com (Anwar Aulaqi), advising Aulaqi of SA [Redacted] FBI cellular telephone number. SECRET [Redacted] b6 b7C b7A 5 243 [Redacted] 038291.EC b6 b7C AWLAKI-4463

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(U) To: CounterTerrorism From: Washington Field Re: (S) 199N-WF-222852, 11/25/2003

(U) (S) On 11/25/2003, at approximately 12:42pm, a person called SA [illegible] cellular telephone and identified himself as Anwar Aulaqi (the caller ID on SA [illegible] cellular telephone noted a telephone number of [illegible] SA [illegible] advised Anwar Aulaqi that a personal meeting was being sought. Aulaqi indicated he would be willing to meet but did not want to return to the United States. Aulaqi suggested a meeting in Yemen or in the UK. b6 b7C

(U) (S) Aulaqi asked if his attorney could be present during the meeting, Aulaqi indicated he had an attorney in the UK but did not offer the attorney's name. SA [illegible] advised Aulaqi that it would be his (Aulaqi's) choice if he wanted to bring an attorney to any future meeting he might have with the FBI. SA [illegible] told Aulaqi that the meeting might involve a discussion on some issues of a personal nature. b6 b7C

(U) (S) Aulaqi will be in the UK in December, 2003 but his schedule is very busy and he will not be able to meet then. Aulaqi may be able to travel to the UK in January or February, 2004 for a few days. Aulaqi will also be in the UK in March, 2004 and this is likely to be the best time for him to meet with the FBI.

(U) (S) Aulaqi was advised that a meeting in the UK may be a workable option, contingent upon gaining approval from the FBI and the UK.

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Precedence: IMMEDIATE Date: 12/09/2003 To: Counterterrorism Attn: SSA SSA b6 b7C b7E Washington Field Attn: SSA SA From: Director's Office 9/11 Commission Task Force Contact: SSA b6 b7C b7E Approved By: Drafted By: Case ID #: (U) (Pending) (U) (S) 199N-WF-222852 (Closed) Title: (U) NATIONAL COMMISSION ON TERRORISM 9/11 TASK FORCE (U) Synopsis: (S) Communication setting forth lead to Washington Field Office (WFO) regarding closed subject ANWAR AULAQI. (S) (U) Derived From : G-3 Declassify On: X1 (U) Details: (S) For the information of WFO, the 9/11 Commission Task Force (Task Force) has received numerous and unrelenting requests from the NATIONAL COMMISSION ON TERRORISM (9/11 Commission) regarding closed WFO subject, ANWAR AULAQI. These requests stemmed from WFO's revelation to 9/11 Commission staff member that an individual representing himself as Aulaqi left several telephone messages on SA office voice mail. WFO EC dated 11/25/03 provides explicit details regarding these voice mails, and the 9/11 Commission is aware of same. b6 b7C b7E (U) (S) The Task Force is fully cognizant of b7E Nevertheless, for reasons not clearly discernable to the Task Force, the 9/11 Commission reiterates the following Miscellaneous Request: . Handled by SA Case ID : 199N-WF-222852 433 SECRET Cleared 1/21/04 12-4-04 b6 b7C b7A b7E AWLAKI-4465

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1. What are the plans of the WFO Case Agents on pursuing the interview of Aulaqi?

2. Does WFO have any plans on reopening the Aulaqi case?

3. If there is no plan to re-open the case or any other pending issues with Aulaqi, will WFO pass the information on to the 9/11 Commission so the 9/11 Commission may attempt to locate Aulaqi?

4. If the 9/11 Commission is able to set up an interview with Aulaqi, does WFO want to be included?

For reasons unknown to the Task Force, the 9/11 Commission was unable to locate Aulaqi for interview during the Commission trip to Yemen and London.

LEAD(s):

Set Lead 1: (Action)

WASHINGTON FIELD

AT WASHINGTON, D.C.

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