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January 7, 2010

Deborah A. Buccina, AttorneyDouglas, Denham, Buccina & ErnstP.O. Box 7108Portland, ME 04112-7108

William D. Robitzek, Esq. Berman & Simmons, P.A. 129 Lisbon StreetP.O. Box 961Lewiston, ME 04243-0961

Re: Settlement

Dear Deb and Bill:

Mourad has come up with a wonderful suggestions. We have an apparent breakthrough. He has suggested that we take the settlement agreement presently in place and make the following modification:

75% of the net proceeds going to Mourad (about $85,000 minus $44,000 in attorneys’ fees) will be disbursed directly to a charity or charities of Mourad’s choosing. He says he wants some of his charitable donation to go to Mission Bridge. I have attached some pictures. He wants to set up a charitable fund in Zyah’s name as a memorial to Zyah. 75% of the net going to Casey (about $59,000 less her committed expenses) will be disbursed directly to a charity of her choosing. Both Mourad and Casey have said in the past it is not about the money and I believe Casey indicated that she wanted to make sure that the bills were paid. Everybody but the Nales would be released with a caveat that the releases would be void if used defensively by the Nales (that is presently in the agreement). Mourad would agree not to sue the released parties if the releases became void.

Deborah A. Buccina, Attorney

William D. Robitzek, Esq. January 7, 2010Page 2

At the time our fees are disbursed from the Berman & Simmons escrow account, I will have Bill contribute 10% of our fees to any of Mourad’s charitable donees.

Please let me know if this proposal would bring closure for most parties.

Thank you.

Sincerely yours,

Nicholas Bull

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