Statement by Melvyn I. Weiss

NEW YORK, April 2, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following statement was issued today by Brafman & Associates, P.C.:

"I deeply regret my conduct and apologize to all those who have been affected, including all of the wonderful and extremely talented lawyers and other employees of the Firm, none of whom had any involvement in any wrongdoing. I believe that it is very important to preserve this unique legal resource for the benefit of victims of wrongdoing affecting the masses, who historically have been under-served in so many ways."

For Further Information Contact:

Benjamin Brafman, Esq.

Brafman & Associates, P.C.

767 Third Avenue, 26th Floor

New York, New York 10017

Tel (212) 750-7800

Fax (212) 750-3906

E-mail: BBrafman@braflaw.com