EFTA00042011

## STATEMENT OF SPONSORING ATTORNEY

I hereby certify that I am a licensed member of the bar of the State of New York ___

and that I employ or supervise Joseph O'Brien ___.

I authorize Joseph O'Brien to represent me and request that as my representative she/he be allowed to interview and correspond with Nikolai Niftalijev.

Federal Register Number 87066-054, who is currently confined at MDC Brooklyn/ MCC New York, I further certify that Joseph O'Brien is aware of the responsibility of her/his role as my representative and is able to meet this responsibility. I pledge that I will supervise my representative's activities. I accept persona and professional responsibility for all acts of my representative which affect the institution, its inmates or staff.

Attorney's printed name: Bennett M. Epstein

Address: 100 Lafayette Street, Suite 502, New York, NY 10013

Telephone Number: 212 684 1230

Attorney's Signature:___

Date Completed:___12/5/19

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