The following is a message from my lawyer, Phil Dubois. He posted it to alt.security.pgp, and I thought I should post it here as well. The message is signed with his key. --Philip Zimmermann -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Phil Zimmermann and his defense team are heartened by the substantial outpouring of support that has been demonstrated through numerous postings in this and other news groups. As we approach a crucial meeting with the prosecutor, it is particularly encouraging to see that many others are willing to devote themselves, both financially and through volunteered time, to Phil's defense. A number of postings have suggested a variety of support activities ranging from petitions to the President to gatherings in San Jose. Phil's lawyers are concerned that some of these activities would not assist in our efforts to protect his legal interests and could in fact hurt. The upcoming meeting with the prosecutor is not a court hearing, but is a private meeting of counsel. Neither Phil nor any judicial official will be present. It will not be a trial or hearing, but a discussion with the Assistant United States Attorney who is handling Phil's case. As such, it is not an appropriate setting for any public demonstrations of support for Phil or for unrestricted dissemination of cryptography. What Phil needs at that meeting is a quiet environment in which serious legal issues can be discussed candidly in an effort to avoid the necessity for any trial. Given the purposes and importance of the meeting, we -- and most especially Phil ZImmermann -- ask that any of his supporters not come to San Jose for any form of public demonstration. We encourage you instead to continue to support Phil's defense by financial contributions. Communications of support to government officials in Washington, DC are also appropriate and helpful. To the extent that effective representation of Phil's interest permits us to communicate with his supporters, we will periodically post announcements to this and other appropriate news groups. Philip L. Dubois Lawyer -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: 2.7 iQCVAwUBLwJTObZ7C+AHeDONAQH1jAP/T6ZMSIAbgjfLliPbDALVMaOkuHBHGdeq ny0KPsZhIz6/K6ate8yr1uF84RtdolHMx73DBpSf6L9H7d3zcPVfy3ArAv44J/kZ jX0y36eCcn9pxhtU+41k9vkSLnGaNdiM5JKpehbRLgP0Gm+dAq0tbGNIXwL0XOEq CKmZXTWj/vs= =4hhB -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----