September 13, 1996
VIA UPS OVERNIGHT
James P. Hoffa
September 13, 1996
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James P. Hoffa
2593 Hounds Chase
Troy, MI 48098
Ronnie Martin, President
Teamsters Local Union 480
1050 Cornelia Street
Nashville, TN 37217
Chuck Sheppard
510 Heritage Drive #69
Madison, TN 37115
Bradley T. Raymond
Finkel, Whitefield, Selik, Raymond
Ferrara & Feldman, P.C.
32300 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
James P. Hoffa
September 13, 1996
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Re: Election Office Case No. P-918-LU480-SCE
Gentlemen:
James P. Hoffa, a candidate for general president, filed a pre-election protest pursuant to Article XIV, Section 2(b) of the Rules for the 1995-1996 IBT International Union Delegate and Officer Election (“Rules”). Mr. Hoffa alleged that Chuck Sheppard, a Local Union 480 steward, threatened to kill Local Union 480 member Tim Aldred because of Mr. Aldred’s support of Mr. Hoffa’ candidacy. Mr. Hoffa now advises the Election Office that he wishes to withdraw his protest.
The Election Officer, finding that the withdrawal effectuates the purpose of the Rules, permits the protest to be WITHDRAWN.
Any interested party not satisfied with this determination may request a hearing before the Election Appeals Master within one day of receipt of this letter. The parties are reminded that, absent extraordinary circumstances, no party may rely upon evidence that was not presented to the Office of the Election Officer in any such appeal. Requests for a hearing shall be made in writing and shall be served on:
James P. Hoffa
September 13, 1996
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Kenneth Conboy, Esq.
Latham & Watkins
885 Third Avenue, Suite 1000
New York, NY 10022
Fax (212) 751-4864
Copies of the request for hearing must be served on the parties listed above as well as upon the Election Officer, 400 N. Capitol Street, Suite 855, Washington, DC 20001, Facsimile
(202) 624-3525. A copy of the protest must accompany the request for a hearing.
Sincerely,
Barbara Zack Quindel
Election Officer
cc: Kenneth Conboy, Election Appeals Master
Bruce Boyens, Regional Coordinator