October 30, 2007

Ms. Meredith Ladd
Brown & Hofmeister, L. L. P.
740 East Campbell Road, Suite 800
Richardson, Texas 75081

OR2007-14186

Re: Request for criminal case no. 07-34639, an investigation report of Det. Eric LaFlore regarding allegations against Michael Hardin

Dear Ms. Ladd:

The Office of the Attorney General has received your request for a ruling and assigned your request ID# 298574.

After reviewing your arguments and the submitted information, we have determined that your request does not present a novel or complex issue. Thus, we are addressing your claims in a memorandum opinion. You claim that the submitted information may be withheld from the requestor. We have considered your arguments and the submitted information and have determined that in accordance with section 261.201 of the Family Code, you must withhold the submitted information.

For more information on the cited exception, as well as information on the rights and obligations of governmental bodies and requestors, please refer to open government information contained on the Office of the Attorney General website at www.oag.state.tx.us. You may also contact our Open Government Hotline at 1-877-OPENTEX.

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cc: Mr. John M. Fowler

900 Jackson, #330

Dallas, Texas 75202

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