Skip to content

Case Detail

[Subscribe to updates]
Case TitleFREEMAN v. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2018cv02769
Date Filed2018-11-21
Date Closed2022-11-03
JudgeJudge Reggie B. Walton
PlaintiffMICHAEL FREEMAN
DefendantFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Documents
Docket
Complaint
Complaint attachment 1
Opinion/Order [46]
User-contributed Documents
 
Docket Events (Hide)
Date FiledDoc #Docket Text

2018-11-21Initiating Pleading & IFP Application Received on 11/21/2018. A copy of the docket sheet has been mailed to the address of record for the pro se party. (zsb) (Entered: 11/28/2018)
2018-11-211COMPLAINT against FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION filed by MICHAEL FREEMAN. (Attachment: # 1 Exhibit)(zsb) (Entered: 11/28/2018)
2018-11-212MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by MICHAEL FREEMAN (zsb) (Entered: 11/28/2018)
2019-01-183PRO SE ORDER directing within 30 days of this Order, unless an extension of time is granted, plaintiff to provide a six month trust fund prisoner account statement and failure to comply will result in dismissal of case. Plaintiff shall provide the requested information specific within this order. Pro Se party has been notified by first class mail. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 1/9/2019. (zrdj) (Entered: 01/24/2019)
2019-03-075MOTION for Extension of Time to File, MOTION to Compel by MICHAEL FREEMAN (Attachment: # 1 Affidavit)(zsb) (Entered: 03/11/2019)
2019-04-086ORDER granting in part and denying in part 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis, within 30 days from the filing date of this Order, plaintiff shall provide his trust account statement (or the institutional equivalent) covering this six-month period immediately preceding the submission of the complaint. Otherwise, as previously advised, this case will be dismissed without prejudice (see Order for details). Signed by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on 3/29/2019. (zad) (Entered: 04/10/2019)
2019-05-017PRISONER TRUST FUND ACCOUNT STATEMENT for period of six months by MICHAEL FREEMAN (zsb) (Entered: 05/02/2019)
2019-05-178ORDER directing an initial partial filing fee in the amount of $14.92 from Prison Account of MICHAEL FREEMAN and granting MOTION for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (see order for full details). Pro Se party has been notified by first class mail. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 05/16/2019. (zsb) (Entered: 05/23/2019)
2019-05-17Case Assigned to Judge Reggie B. Walton. (zsb) (Entered: 05/23/2019)
2019-05-249SUMMONS (3) Issued as to FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (zmc) (Entered: 05/24/2019)
2019-07-01Partial Filing Fee Received from MICHAEL FREEMAN in the amount of $14.92, receipt number: 4616099282. (zrdj) (Entered: 07/02/2019)
2019-07-1510RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 07/02/2019. (jf) (Entered: 07/16/2019)
2019-07-1911RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 7/17/2019. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 8/16/2019. (tth) (Entered: 07/30/2019)
2019-07-3112RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION served on 7/24/2019 (ztd) (Entered: 08/02/2019)
2019-08-1513ANSWER to 1 Complaint by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION.(Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 08/15/2019)
2019-11-04MINUTE ORDER: Pending before the Court is the Defendant's Answer to Complaint filed on August 15, 2019 13 . The plaintiff is a prisoner appearing pro se . This action, brought under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552, is exempt from the requirements of Local Civil Rule 16.3(b) and the analogous Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. See Local Civil Rule 16.3(b)(10). Therefore, the defendant's Answer does little to advance the proceedings. The defendant shall file either a dispositive motion or a proposed schedule on or before November 18, 2019. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on 11/4/19. (ah) (Entered: 11/04/2019)
2019-11-04Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant's Dispositive Motion or Proposed Schedule due by 11/18/2019. (hs) (Entered: 11/04/2019)
2019-11-1514STATUS REPORT by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 11/15/2019)
2019-12-02MINUTE ORDER: In view of the Defendant's Status Report 14 , regarding the disclosure of potentially responsive records in this FOIA case, the defendant shall file by March 4, 2020, a progress report and, if feasible, a proposed schedule to govern these proceedings to conclusion. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on 12/2/19.(ah) (Entered: 12/02/2019)
2019-12-03Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant's Status Report due by 3/4/2020 (hs) (Entered: 12/03/2019)
2020-01-0915MOTION for Order by MICHAEL FREEMAN (ztd) (Entered: 01/14/2020)
2020-03-0416STATUS REPORT by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 03/04/2020)
2020-03-2517MOTION to Stay by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Certificate of Service)(Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 03/25/2020)
2020-04-13MINUTE ORDER: The Defendant's Motion for a Stay in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic's Effect on Federal Government Operations 17 is GRANTED, and any prior deadlines in this action brought under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) are suspended. As proposed, the defendant shall file a status report on or before April 30, 2020, and every thirty days thereafter, regarding the operational status of the affected FOIA sections. When operations have resumed, the defendant shall file a proposed schedule to govern the proceedings. In all other respects, this action is stayed pending further order of the Court. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on 4/13/20. (ah) (Entered: 04/13/2020)
2020-04-13Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant's Status Report due by 4/30/2020 (hs) (Entered: 04/13/2020)
2020-04-3018STATUS REPORT by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 04/30/2020)
2020-06-0119STATUS REPORT by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 06/01/2020)
2020-06-3020STATUS REPORT by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 06/30/2020)
2020-07-2221MOTION for Order by MICHAEL FREEMAN. (ztth) (Entered: 07/28/2020)
2020-07-2922STATUS REPORT by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 07/29/2020)
2020-08-24MINUTE ORDER. In its latest status report 22 , the defendant represents that the plaintiff has received all records responsive to the FOIA request underlying this case. Therefore, defendant shall file a dispositive motion on or before October 1, 2020. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on 8/24/20.(psu1) (Entered: 08/24/2020)
2020-08-24MINUTE ORDER. In light of the scheduling order issued separately this day, the plaintiff's motion 15 to compel the defendant to indicate whether it intends to take certain actions is DENIED as moot. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on 8/24/20.(psu1) (Entered: 08/24/2020)
2020-08-24MINUTE ORDER. In light of the defendant's re-mailing of certain documents to the plaintiff by certified mail, see Status Report 22 , the plaintiff's motion 21 for an order to compel such documents is DENIED. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on 8/24/20.(psu1) (Entered: 08/24/2020)
2020-08-26Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant's Dispositive Motion due by 10/1/2020. (hs) (Entered: 08/26/2020)
2020-09-2823MOTION for Extension of Time to File dispositive motion by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 09/28/2020)
2020-09-29MINUTE ORDER granting 23 the Defendant's Motion for an Extension of Time to December 1, 2020, to file its motion for summary judgment. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on 9/29/20.(psu1) (Entered: 09/29/2020)
2020-09-29Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant's Summary Judgment motion due by 12/1/2020. (hs) (Entered: 09/29/2020)
2020-11-1624MOTION for Order, MOTION for Extension of Time by MICHAEL FREEMAN. (ztth) (Entered: 11/18/2020)
2020-12-0125ENTERED IN ERROR..... MOTION for Summary Judgment by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Facts, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Peterson, Benton); Modified on 12/3/2020 (ztth). (Entered: 12/01/2020)
2020-12-03NOTICE OF CORRECTED DOCKET ENTRY: re 25 MOTION for Summary Judgment was entered in error and counsel was instructed to refile said pleading with the correct case number. (ztth) (Entered: 12/03/2020)
2020-12-0326Order advising plaintiff to respond by January 22, 2021, to defendant's motion for summary judgment or risk dismissal of the case or entry of judgment in defendant's favor (see document for details). Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on 12/3/20.(psu1) (Entered: 12/03/2020)
2020-12-03MINUTE ORDER denying without prejudice 24 the plaintiff's motion for an extension of time, in light of the order issued separately this day that, among other things, sets a deadline for the plaintiff to respond to the defendant's recently filed dispositive motion. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on 12/3/20.(psu1) (Entered: 12/03/2020)
2020-12-0327ERRATA by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 25 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Certificate of Service)(Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 12/03/2020)
2021-01-0828MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 25 MOTION for Summary Judgment by MICHAEL FREEMAN. (Attachment: # 1 Exhibit) (ztth) (Entered: 01/12/2021)
2021-01-2229Memorandum in opposition to re 25 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by MICHAEL FREEMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Facts, # 2 Declaration) (ztth) (Entered: 01/28/2021)
2021-01-2830NOTICE by MICHAEL FREEMAN. (ztth) (Entered: 02/01/2021)
2021-02-01MINUTE ORDER granting nunc pro tunc 28 the Plaintiff's Motion for an Extension of Time. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on 2/1/21.(psu1) (Entered: 02/01/2021)
2021-02-1131MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 02/11/2021)
2021-03-01MINUTE ORDER granting 31 the Defendant's Motion for an Extension of Time to March 12, 2021, to file its Reply. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on 3/1/2021.(psu1) (Entered: 03/01/2021)
2021-03-01Set/Reset Deadlines: defendant's Reply due by 3/12/2021. (hs) (Entered: 03/01/2021)
2021-03-0932MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 03/09/2021)
2021-03-2233REPLY to opposition to motion re 25 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Certificate of Service)(Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 03/22/2021)
2021-03-2234ERRATA re: Reply in support of the Motion for Summary Judgment by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION re 33 Reply to opposition to Motion filed by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit Declaration, # 3 Certificate of Service)(Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 03/22/2021)
2021-04-01MINUTE ORDER granting nunc pro tunc 32 the defendant's motion for an enlargement of time to file a reply. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on 4/1/2021.(psu1) (Entered: 04/01/2021)
2021-04-2135NOTICE (No Objection) to 32 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION by MICHAEL FREEMAN. (ztth) (Entered: 04/26/2021)
2021-09-2436ORDER granting in part and denying in part 25 the Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment; directing supplementation of the record by November 24, 2021 (see document for details). Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on 9/24/2021. (psu1) (Entered: 09/24/2021)
2021-09-24Set/Reset Deadlines: A renewed Summary Judgment motion due by 11/24/2021. (hs) (Entered: 09/24/2021)
2021-11-1737MOTION for Extension of Time to File Renewed Motion for Summary Judgment by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Truong, John) Modified on 11/18/2021 (zgdf). (Entered: 11/17/2021)
2021-11-18MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the defendant's 37 Motion for Extension of Time to File Renewed Motion for Summary Judgment, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that the defendant's 37 Motion for Extension of Time is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that the defendant shall file its Renewed Motion for Summary Judgment by January 24, 2022. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on November 18, 2021. (lcrbw3) (Entered: 11/18/2021)
2021-11-18Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant's Renewed Summary Judgment motion due by 1/24/2022. (adh) (Entered: 11/18/2021)
2021-12-1638NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Erika Kirstie Oblea on behalf of FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Substituting for attorney Peterson (Oblea, Erika) (Entered: 12/16/2021)
2022-01-1839CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION re 38 Substitution of Counsel . (Oblea, Erika) (Entered: 01/18/2022)
2022-01-2440MOTION for Summary Judgment by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Statement of Facts, # 3 Exhibit Fourth Declaration of Michael G. Seidel, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Oblea, Erika) (Entered: 01/24/2022)
2022-02-0141Order advising the plaintiff to respond to the defendant's renewed motion for summary judgment by March 21, 2022, or risk entry of judgment in the defendant's favor or dismissal of the case (see document for details). Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on 2/1/2022.(psu1) (Entered: 02/01/2022)
2022-02-01Set/Reset Deadlines: Plaintiff's Response to renewed motion for summary judgement due by 3/21/2022. (adh, ) (Entered: 02/01/2022)
2022-02-0742REQUEST filed by MICHAEL FREEMAN. (ztth) (Entered: 02/09/2022)
2022-02-1043MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 40 MOTION for Summary Judgment by MICHAEL FREEMAN. (ztth) (Entered: 02/11/2022)
2022-02-1444RESPONSE re 42 Request filed by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Oblea, Erika) (Entered: 02/14/2022)
2022-03-02MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the plaintiff's motion 43 for an extension of time, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Plaintiff shall file his response to the defendant's renewed motion for summary judgment on or before April 21, 2022. The Clerk shall enclose with this order a courtesy copy of the Court's February 1, 2022 Order, ECF No. 41. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on 3/2/2022.(psu1) (Entered: 03/02/2022)
2022-03-02Set/Reset Deadlines: Plaintiff's Response due by 4/21/2022. (adh, ) (Entered: 03/02/2022)
2022-09-2145ORDER granting 40 Defendant's Renewed Motion for Summary Judgment and entering judgment in Defendant's favor, for the reasons stated in the Memorandum Opinion issued separately this day. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on 9/21/2022. (psu1) (Entered: 09/21/2022)
2022-09-2146MEMORANDUM OPINION accompanying the final order issued separately this day. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on 9/21/2022. (psu1) (Entered: 09/21/2022)
2022-09-2147CLERK'S JUDGMENT in favor of Defendants against Plaintiff on 09/21/22. (mac) (Entered: 09/21/2022)
Hide Docket Events
by FOIA Project Staff
Skip to toolbar