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(Rev. 01-31-2003) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Precedence: ROUTINE Date: 07/23/2003 To: raape From: Tampa ORA2 Contact: SA Approved By: Drafted By: b6 01777 b7C Case ID #: 9A-TP-NEW (Pending) Title: Unsub(s) ; Louis J. Pearlman - Victim; Trans Continental Enterprises, Inc; Extortion Synopsis: To open captioned matter. Details: On July 16, 2003, Trans Continental Talent, Inc. contacted the FBI office and advised writer regarding a possible extortion matter. She indicated that of Trans Continental Records, Inc. had received a telephone call from an. individual who identified himself as requesting to b6 speak to LOUIS J. PEARLMAN, Chairman of TRANS CONTINENTAL b7C ENTERPRISES. stated that stated he had to speak to PEARLMAN in order to put a "positive spin" in the publicity oa uogagaod e uy sem ay pue Agnaeg butagaaan uaaq sey Aueduan ay? do so as the man behind for a fee of $1so,ooo. On July 17, 2oo3, Duty Assistant United States Attorney was contacted and authorized the recording of a telephone. b6 conversation b6 On the same date authorization was received from b7D Assistant Special Agent in Charge for a consensual recording of the conversation In view of the above it is recommended a case be opened and a. determination be made whether a criminal violation has occurred. 9A-TP-61777- J X OAd to b6 b7C 7@4]03 Joggryol. Ec cc wntt