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Case 1:06-cv-00778-GMS

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
JOSEPH R. BIDEN, III
ATTORNEY GENERAL NEW CASTLE COUNTY 820 NORTH FRENCH STREET WILMINGTON, DELAWARE 19801

CIVIL DIVISION (302) 577-8400 FAX (302) 577-6630 CRIMINAL DIVISION (302) 577-8500 FAX (302) 577-2496 FRAUD DIVISION (302) 577-8600 FAX (302) 577-6499 TTY: (302) 577-5783

July 2, 2008 The Honorable Gregory M. Sleet United States District Court District of Delaware J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building 844 N. King Street Wilmington, DE 19801 Re: Lewis v. Carroll, et al., D. Del., C.A. No. 06-778-GMS

Dear Chief Judge Sleet: I am in receipt of Jimmie Lewis' Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed in the above-captioned matter on July 1, 2008. (D.I. 85). In the Motion Mr. Lewis claims, inter alia, that the Delaware Correctional Center ("DCC") has prohibited his attorneys from meeting with him. Specifically in paragraph 18 of the Motion Mr. Lewis states that the, "defendants refuse to allow [his attorneys] to enter the DCC for our initial interview and conference." Please be advised that I have spoken with Mr. Lewis's attorneys ­ J. Cory Falgowski and Katharine V. Jackson. They have assured me that the DCC has not impeded their ability to visit with Mr. Lewis. Rather, they have had to reschedule their visit in light of scheduling conflicts. This letter is not intended to address Mr. Lewis's remaining allegations. In light of the appointment of counsel, the State Defendants will not respond to Mr. Lewis's pro se motion unless ordered to do so by the Court.

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If the Court has any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me at (302) 577-8400. Thank you. Sincerely, /s/ Erika Y. Tross Erika Y. Tross, DAG Attorney for State Defendants EYT/bja cc: J. Cory Falgowski, Counsel for the Plaintiff (via electronic delivery) Katharine V. Jackson, Counsel for the Plaintiff (via electronic delivery) James E. Drnec, Counsel for CMS (via electronic delivery)