Sharif Faust From the dek of Mattiew J aus sq Fouiortaanteom 24 Octobe: 2017 Jane Ridley jridley@nypost.com Re: Request for Statement Dear Ms. Ridley {am waiting on behalf of our elent, Omega Family Global (“O.F.G."), f understand that you have recently reached out to personnel at O.F.G, to obtain a statement in regard to a story your publication intends publish in the near future. In the case you referenced, all partis-including, the agency, the parents, and the surrogate—are legally and contractually” prohibited from discussing the facts of the matter without express permission. Further, we have concerns that the federal privacy law enacted through HIPPA also prohibits the disclosure of any mater related to Your request. Accordingly, out of respect for the legal rights of the patie involved. O.F.G, is lunableto comment on the specific facts ofthis matter. ‘That being said, O.F.G. disputes allegations asdeseribed in your phone call and considers them to be not only false, but also made with reckless disregard forthe ruth, Without geting into specifies (for the reasons mentioned above), O.F.G. does wish lo assist in a fair and accurate reporting ofthe story. Accordingly. 1am authorized to expres the following to you, Plesie note that 0.F.G, does not consent co having this letter edited or alter in any way, and humbly requests that if this letter i utilized in your reporting thatthe following be used in its entirety to prevent any matters from being taken out of context. In genera, itis important 10 express that O.F.G. strongly adheres to all professional legal and cthica guidelines and takes great pride inthis fact. They take great joy in helping perents complete ther families through surrogacy and egg donation. In equal measure, O.F.G. takes great pride in the care, tention and support that is given to all surrogates who choose to embark on a journey with parerts in ther efforts of fanily completion, \Woren who chose to work as surrogates are extremely special individuals who are entitled to and do receive great gratitude and respect not only from the parents that they help ané O.F.G., but from, the community at large. Their magnanimity, empathy and efforts cannot be praised enough, Surrogates are very special, amazing and loving people. By its very nature surrogacy isa complicated journey which necessitates the support and care of | agencies, parents, surrogates, psychologist, lawyers, and a host of other professionals, As with any pregnancy, issues do arise which require great care, attention to detail and respect for the “TO WestA Sree Ste 1100 © Sun Diego, CASZION » Ph (619)233-G600 Fax (619) 233-6602 © won aharifaustcomRe: Request for Statement 24 October 2017 SC process and the emotions of all involved. O.F.G., has worked exceedingly hard to meet those needs inthe past and will continue todo so, In sum, in the interests of truth-tlling, we do wish we could provide more information than what \webelieve the law allows usto provide, That being sid, if you or your firm have general questions ‘egarding the surrogacy process in general, we are happy to asist you in your repot to the extent ‘weare able. To that end, please do forward any questions or correspondence directly to me at this address, Sincerely yours, SHARIF | FAUST LAWYERS, Ltd. 17 Faust, Esq