ATTKISSON v. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Federal Civil Lawsuit District Of Columbia District Court, Case No. 1:14-cv-01944
District Judge Amit P. Mehta, presiding
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Parties
No Logo Judicial Watch, Inc., Plaintiff

Represented by Judicial Watch, Inc.

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Michael Bekesha +1 202 646 5172 +1 202 646 5199 mbekesha@judicialwatch.org
No Logo SHARYL ATTKISSON, Plaintiff

Represented by Judicial Watch, Inc.

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Michael Bekesha +1 202 646 5172 +1 202 646 5199 mbekesha@judicialwatch.org
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United States Department of Justice United States Department of Justice, Defendant
Officially listed as "U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE"

Represented by United States Department of Justice

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Alexander Daniel Shoaibi +1 202 514 7236 alexander.d.shoaibi@usdoj.gov
Other Parties
No Logo DAVID ANDREW CHRISTENSON, Movant

Represented by DAVID ANDREW CHRISTENSON

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space DAVID ANDREW CHRISTENSON +1 504 715 3086 dchristenson6@hotmail.com

Represented by DAVID ANDREW CHRISTENSON

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space DAVID ANDREW CHRISTENSON
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Cause Section 05 U.S.C. § 552
Nature of Suit 895 - Freedom of Information Act
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 34 Filed: 9/7/2016, Entered: None Order on Motion for Summary Judgment
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 24 Filed: 7/28/2015, Entered: None
MANDATE of USCA (certified copy) as to 15 Notice of Appeal filed by DAVID ANDREW CHRISTENSON. ORDERED that this case be dismissed for lack of prosecution. USCA Case Number 15-5077. (rd) (Entered: 07/29/2015)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 18 Filed: 3/23/2015, Entered: 3/25/2015 ~Notice (other)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 17 Filed: 3/20/2015, Entered: 3/23/2015 USCA Order
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 13 Filed: 1/30/2015, Entered: 2/4/2015 Memorandum
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 12 Filed: 2/2/2015, Entered: 2/4/2015 Reply to opposition to Motion
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 9 Filed: 1/12/2015, Entered: None
MOTION for Joinder by DAVID ANDREW CHRISTENSON (jf, ) (Entered: 01/13/2015)
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Legal Document with OCR 33 Filed: 9/7/2016, Entered: None Court Filing
MEMORANDUM OPINION re: 26 Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment and 28 Plaintiffs' Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 09/07/2016. (lcapm2)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 32 Filed: 11/9/2015, Entered: None
REPLY to opposition to motion re 28 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by SHARYL ATTKISSON, JUDICIAL WATCH, INC.. (Bekesha, Michael) (Entered: 11/09/2015)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 31 Filed: 11/5/2015, Entered: None
Memorandum in opposition to re 28 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A Cover Sheet, # 2 Declaration Second Declaration of David M. Hardy)(Shoaibi, Alexander) (Entered: 11/05/2015)
  • Attachment 1 Memorandum in opposition to re 28 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A Cover Sheet, # 2 Declaration Second Declaration of David M. Hardy)(Shoaibi, Alexander) (Entered: 11/05/2015)
  • Attachment 2 Memorandum in opposition to re 28 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A Cover Sheet, # 2 Declaration Second Declaration of David M. Hardy)(Shoaibi, Alexander) (Entered: 11/05/2015)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 30 Filed: 10/28/2015, Entered: None
Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Opposition to Cross-motion for Summary Judgment by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Shoaibi, Alexander) (Entered: 10/28/2015)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 29 Filed: 9/21/2015, Entered: None
NOTICE OF FILING REDACTED DOCUMENT to 26 MOTION for Summary Judgment by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (The original PDF Document contained privacy information and was restricted pursuant to the E-Government Act.) (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Redacted Version)(Shoaibi, Alexander) (Entered: 09/21/2015)
  • Attachment 1 NOTICE OF FILING REDACTED DOCUMENT to 26 MOTION for Summary Judgment by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (The original PDF Document contained privacy information and was restricted pursuant to the E-Government Act.) (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Redacted Version)(Shoaibi, Alexander) (Entered: 09/21/2015)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 28 Filed: 9/21/2015, Entered: None
Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment by SHARYL ATTKISSON, JUDICIAL WATCH, INC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bekesha, Michael) (Entered: 09/21/2015)
  • Attachment 1 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment by SHARYL ATTKISSON, JUDICIAL WATCH, INC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bekesha, Michael) (Entered: 09/21/2015)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 27 Filed: 9/21/2015, Entered: None
Memorandum in opposition to re 26 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by SHARYL ATTKISSON, JUDICIAL WATCH, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bekesha, Michael) (Entered: 09/21/2015)
  • Attachment 1 Memorandum in opposition to re 26 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by SHARYL ATTKISSON, JUDICIAL WATCH, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bekesha, Michael) (Entered: 09/21/2015)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 26 Filed: 8/21/2015, Entered: None
MOTION for Summary Judgment by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of David H. Hardy)(Shoaibi, Alexander) (Entered: 08/21/2015)
  • Attachment 1 MOTION for Summary Judgment by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of David H. Hardy)(Shoaibi, Alexander) (Entered: 08/21/2015)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 25 Filed: 8/12/2015, Entered: None
Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion for Summary Judgment by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Shoaibi, Alexander) (Entered: 08/12/2015)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 24 Filed: 7/28/2015, Entered: None
MANDATE of USCA (certified copy) as to 15 Notice of Appeal filed by DAVID ANDREW CHRISTENSON. ORDERED that this case be dismissed for lack of prosecution. USCA Case Number 15-5077. (rd) (Entered: 07/29/2015)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 23 Filed: 7/9/2015, Entered: None
Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion for Summary Judgment by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Shoaibi, Alexander) (Entered: 07/09/2015)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 22 Filed: 5/20/2015, Entered: None Status report
STATUS REPORT (Joint) by SHARYL ATTKISSON, JUDICIAL WATCH, INC.. (Bekesha, Michael) (Entered: 05/20/2015)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 21 Filed: 4/23/2015, Entered: None Status report
STATUS REPORT (Joint) by SHARYL ATTKISSON. (Bekesha, Michael) (Entered: 04/23/2015)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 20 Filed: 4/14/2015, Entered: None Status report
STATUS REPORT (Joint) by SHARYL ATTKISSON, JUDICIAL WATCH, INC.. (Bekesha, Michael) (Entered: 04/14/2015)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 19 Filed: 4/1/2015, Entered: None Order
ORDER. Both a complaint and an answer are now before the court in this FOIA case. It is hereby ordered that the parties shall meet and confer and file a Joint Status Report not later than April 15, 2015. Please see the attached Order for additional details. Signed by Amit P. Mehta on 04/01/2015. (lcapm1) (Entered: 04/01/2015)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 18 Filed: 3/23/2015, Entered: None Notice (other)
NOTICE of Filing with the United States Supreme Court by DAVID ANDREW CHRISTENSON (rdj) (Entered: 03/25/2015)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 17 Filed: 3/20/2015, Entered: None USCA order
ORDER of USCA as to 15 Notice of Appeal filed by DAVID ANDREW CHRISTENSON. ORDERED, on the court's own motion, that by April 20, 2015, appellant either pay the $505 appellate docketing and filing fees to the Clerk of the District Court, see Fed. R. App. P. 3(e); 28 U.S.C. ยง 1917, or file a motion in district court for leave to proceed on appeal in forma pauperis, see Fed. R. App. P. 24(a). USCA Case Number 15-5077. (rd) (Entered: 03/23/2015)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 16 Filed: 3/17/2015, Entered: None transmission of notice of appeal and docket sheet to USCA
Transmission of the Notice of Appeal, Order Appealed, and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals. The Fee remains to be paid and another notice will be transmitted when the fee has been paid in the District Court re 15 Notice of Appeal. (rdj) (Entered: 03/17/2015)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 15 Filed: 3/17/2015, Entered: None Notice of Appeal
NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 14 Order on Motion for Joinder by DAVID ANDREW CHRISTENSON. Fee Status: No Fee Paid. Parties have been notified. (rdj) (Entered: 03/17/2015)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 14 Filed: 3/2/2015, Entered: None Order on Motion forJoinderCourt Filing
ORDER denying 9 Motion for Joinder filed by David Andrew Christenson. See attached order for further details. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 03/02/2015. (lcapm1) (Entered: 03/02/2015)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 12 Filed: 2/2/2015, Entered: None Reply to opposition to Motion
REPLY to opposition to motion re 9 MOTION for Joinder filed by DAVID ANDREW CHRISTENSON. (rdj) (Entered: 02/04/2015)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 13 Filed: 1/30/2015, Entered: None MEMORANDUM
MEMORANDUM by DAVID ANDREW CHRISTENSON. (jf, ) (Entered: 02/04/2015)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 11 Filed: 1/27/2015, Entered: None Response to motion
RESPONSE re 9 MOTION for Joinder filed by SHARYL ATTKISSON, JUDICIAL WATCH, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bekesha, Michael) (Entered: 01/27/2015)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 10 Filed: 1/16/2015, Entered: None Answer to Complaint
ANSWER to Complaint by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.(Shoaibi, Alexander) (Entered: 01/16/2015)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 9 Filed: 1/12/2015, Entered: None ~Motion for Joinder
MOTION for Joinder by DAVID ANDREW CHRISTENSON (jf, ) (Entered: 01/13/2015)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 8 Filed: 12/19/2014, Entered: None Motion for Extension of Time to
Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Shoaibi, Alexander) (Entered: 12/19/2014)
  • Attachment 1 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Shoaibi, Alexander) (Entered: 12/19/2014)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 7 Filed: 12/19/2014, Entered: None Notice of Appearance
NOTICE of Appearance by Alexander Daniel Shoaibi on behalf of U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Shoaibi, Alexander) (Entered: 12/19/2014)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 6 Filed: 12/1/2014, Entered: None Summons Returned Executed in FOIA as to U.S. Attorney
RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 12/1/2014. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 12/31/2014.), RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 12/1/2014., RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE served on 12/1/2014 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Cristina Rotaru)(Bekesha, Michael) (Entered: 12/01/2014)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 5 Filed: 11/21/2014, Entered: None OrderCourt Filing
GENERAL ORDER AND GUIDELINES FOR CIVIL CASES BEFORE JUDGE KETANJI BROWN JACKSON. The Court will hold the parties and counsel responsible for following these directives; failure to conform to this Order may, when appropriate, result in the imposition of sanctions. Signed by Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on 11/21/2014. (lckbj1) (Entered: 11/21/2014)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 4 Filed: 11/19/2014, Entered: None Summons Issued Electronically as to AUSA
SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. (kb) (Entered: 11/19/2014)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 3 Filed: 11/19/2014, Entered: None LCvR 7.1 Certificate of Disclosure - Corporate Affiliations/Financial Interests
LCvR 7.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by JUDICIAL WATCH, INC. (Bekesha, Michael) (Entered: 11/19/2014)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 2 Filed: 11/19/2014, Entered: None LCvR 7.1 Certificate of Disclosure - Corporate Affiliations/Financial Interests
ENTERED IN ERROR.....LCvR 7.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by JUDICIAL WATCH, INC. (Bekesha, Michael) Modified on 11/19/2014 (kb). (Entered: 11/19/2014)
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Complaint with OCR 1 Filed: 11/19/2014, Entered: None Complaint
COMPLAINT against U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0090-3910555) filed by SHARYL ATTKISSON. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, # 3 Summons U.S. Attorney General, # 4 Summons Department of Justice)(Bekesha, Michael) (Entered: 11/19/2014)
  • Attachment 1 COMPLAINT against U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0090-3910555) filed by SHARYL ATTKISSON. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, # 3 Summons U.S. Attorney General, # 4 Summons Department of Justice)(Bekesha, Michael) (Entered: 11/19/2014)
  • Attachment 2 COMPLAINT against U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0090-3910555) filed by SHARYL ATTKISSON. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, # 3 Summons U.S. Attorney General, # 4 Summons Department of Justice)(Bekesha, Michael) (Entered: 11/19/2014)
  • Attachment 3 COMPLAINT against U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0090-3910555) filed by SHARYL ATTKISSON. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, # 3 Summons U.S. Attorney General, # 4 Summons Department of Justice)(Bekesha, Michael) (Entered: 11/19/2014)
  • Attachment 4 COMPLAINT against U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0090-3910555) filed by SHARYL ATTKISSON. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, # 3 Summons U.S. Attorney General, # 4 Summons Department of Justice)(Bekesha, Michael) (Entered: 11/19/2014)
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