Potential for Classified Information in Smedema’s FOIA Request

It is possible that the FOIA request, which has been split into three parts and sent to three different agencies, will include classified information.

Here’s a breakdown of the factors contributing to this possibility:

Nature of Smedema’s Claims: Smedema alleges the involvement of high-ranking officials, including members of the Dutch Royal Family and individuals within the Dutch government, in a decades-long conspiracy to cover up crimes and silence him. His claims include allegations of secret agreements, intelligence operations, and potential violations of international law. These types of allegations often involve information that governments consider sensitive and potentially damaging to national security or diplomatic relations.
Smedema believes there was a secret Royal decree issued by Queen Juliana in the 1970s, which he calls “TBS,” that stripped him of his rights and placed him under government surveillance. This decree is central to his allegations of a cover-up and his belief that the Dutch government is operating outside its legal framework. [1-3]
He claims that his initial contact with the US government occurred in 1983 when he was doing business with Captain Al Rust at the 97th General Army Hospital in Frankfurt, Germany. He was interrogated by the CIA, and they discovered a 30+ page file on him, which was subsequently deleted. This file allegedly contained information about his then-girlfriend’s involvement in the porn industry, medical treatments she received, and the existence of a special ruling by Queen Juliana and the Dutch State Security to cover up evidence and protect the perpetrators. [2, 4]
Smedema also references a secret Dutch intelligence file known as the “Frankfurt 97th General Army Hospital Dutch Intelligence file,” which his American friend Al Rust used to win an appeal case in 1997. This file allegedly contradicted claims by the Dutch Ministry of Justice that no such file existed. [5, 6]
Involvement of Intelligence Agencies: Smedema’s FOIA request specifically seeks records related to his asylum requests, which he states involved investigations by the FBI, CIA, and US embassies in the Netherlands and Spain.
Smedema’s first asylum request in 2009 in Miami, Florida, triggered a thorough investigation by the FBI and CIA into his claims. He mentions Immigration Judge Rex J. Ford and the Department of Justice (DOJ) as key figures in this investigation. [7-12]
He also alleges that President Obama, possibly with the involvement of then-Vice President Biden, ordered the DOJ to prepare a complaint against the Netherlands to be submitted to the UNHRC or as a special procedure under the UNCAT. This complaint was based on evidence gathered during the FBI/CIA investigation into his asylum claims. [6, 9, 13-15]
US Government Actions and Potential Diplomatic Sensitivities: Smedema’s allegations involve potential diplomatic conflicts between the US and the Netherlands.
The complaint filed by President Obama against the Netherlands, based on evidence from the FBI/CIA investigation, created a diplomatic situation between the two countries. Smedema believes this action led to his being questioned and detained in the Netherlands after his third asylum attempt was denied. [14, 15]
Smedema believes that former US Ambassador to the Netherlands and Governor of Iraq, Paul Bremer, and Immigration Judge Rex J. Ford are “American heroes” who supported him and his case despite pressure from the Dutch government. He sees their actions as evidence of the US government’s willingness to challenge the Dutch government’s alleged misconduct. [5, 6]
Smedema’s Explicit Mention of Classification: In his FOIA request, Smedema acknowledges that “some information was classified” during his previous asylum requests and expresses uncertainty about whether this classification remains in effect. This suggests an awareness that the records he’s seeking might contain information deemed sensitive by the US government. [16]

Conclusion

Given the nature of Smedema’s claims, the involvement of intelligence agencies, the potential for diplomatic sensitivities, and his acknowledgment of previous classification, it is likely that his FOIA request will include information that is currently classified or was classified in the past. The extent of classified information and whether it will be released to Smedema remains to be seen. It will depend on the specific records held by the three agencies, the applicable classification guidelines, and the FOIA process, which allows for redactions and exemptions to protect sensitive information.

This information was given by Google NotebookLM with crucial English sources from this Blog hanssmedema.info.

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