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Case TitleROBERSON v. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2020cv02431
Date Filed2020-08-18
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeJudge Carl J. Nichols
PlaintiffANTHONY ROBERSON
DefendantFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Complaint
Complaint attachment 1
Opinion/Order [18]
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2020-08-18Initiating Pleading & IFP Application Received on 8/18/2020. A copy of the docket sheet has been mailed to the address of record for the pro se party. (adh, ) (Entered: 08/31/2020)
2020-08-181COMPLAINT against FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION filed by ANTHONY ROBERSON. (Attachment: # 1 Exhibit)(adh, ) Modified on 11/10/2021 to edit docket text (znmg). (Entered: 08/31/2020)
2020-08-182MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by ANTHONY ROBERSON (adh, ) Modified on 11/10/2021 to edit docket text (znmg). (Entered: 08/31/2020)
2020-09-293PRO 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 Rudolph Contreras on 9/29/2020. (adh, ) (Entered: 09/29/2020)
2020-10-274PRISONER TRUST FUND ACCOUNT STATEMENT for period of six months by ANTHONY ROBERSON (Attachment: # 1 Exhibit) (adh, ) Modified on 11/10/2021 to edit docket text (znmg). (Entered: 10/30/2020)
2021-11-115ORDER granting plaintiff's 2 motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and directing the Clerk of Court to assign this case randomly to a judge for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 11/10/21. (psu2) (Entered: 11/11/2021)
2021-11-11Case Assigned to Judge Carl J. Nichols. (znmg) (Entered: 11/17/2021)
2021-11-176SUMMONS (3) Issued as to FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General sent to the U.S. Marshal Service. (znmg) (Entered: 11/17/2021)
2021-11-297NOTICE of Appearance by Patricia K. McBride on behalf of All Defendants (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 11/29/2021)
2021-12-138STANDING ORDER. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on December 13, 2021. (lccjn1) (Entered: 12/13/2021)
2021-12-169ENTERED IN ERROR.....MOTION for Extension of Time to by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (McBride, Patricia) Modified on 12/16/2021 (zeg). (Entered: 12/16/2021)
2021-12-16NOTICE OF CORRECTED DOCKET ENTRY: re 9 MOTION for Extension of Time to was entered in error and counsel was instructed to refile said pleading with correct case number. (zeg) (Entered: 12/16/2021)
2021-12-1610MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 12/16/2021)
2021-12-20MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of Defendant's 10 Motion for an Extension of Time, it is ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that the Defendant shall respond to the Complaint by February 16, 2022. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on December 20, 2021. (lccjn1) (Entered: 12/20/2021)
2022-02-1611MOTION to Dismiss , MOTION for Summary Judgment by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-Seidel Declaration, # 2 Exhibit 2-Mem. Opinion, # 3 Exhibit 3-Appeal, # 4 Exhibit 4-Complaint 18-1993)(McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 02/16/2022)
2022-02-1712ORDER. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on February 17, 2022. (lccjn1) (Entered: 02/17/2022)
2022-02-17Set/Reset Deadlines: Response due by 3/16/2022. Summary Judgment Motion due by 3/16/2022. (zcal) (Entered: 02/18/2022)
2022-03-1613RESPONSE re 11 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by ANTHONY ROBERSON. (Attachment: # 1 Exhibits)(zeg) (Entered: 03/23/2022)
2022-04-0114MOTION for Leave to File MTE by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 04/01/2022)
2022-04-05MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the Defendant's 14 Motion for Leave to File/For Extension of Time, it is ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Defendant's Reply is due on or before May 5, 2022. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on April 5, 2022. (lccjn1) (Entered: 04/05/2022)
2022-04-2215RESPONSE re 14 MOTION for Leave to File MTE filed by ANTHONY ROBERSON. (zeg) (Entered: 04/28/2022)
2022-05-0416REPLY to opposition to motion re 11 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 05/04/2022)
2022-10-1017ORDER denying 11 Motion for Summary Judgment. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on October 10, 2022. (lccjn1) (Entered: 10/10/2022)
2022-10-1018MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on October 10, 2022. (lccjn1) (Entered: 10/10/2022)
2023-05-05MINUTE ORDER. On October 10, 2022, the Court denied Defendant's 11 Motion to Dismiss or in the Alternative for Summary Judgment, which the Court construed as a Motion for Summary Judgment. Defendant has not filed an answer to the Complaint, and there has been no other activity in this matter. It is therefore ORDERED that the Parties shall file, by June 5, 2023, a joint status report informing the Court of the status of this case, including a proposal for further proceedings, if any. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on May 5, 2023. (lccjn1) (Entered: 05/05/2023)
2023-06-0519NOTICE by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 06/05/2023)
2023-06-0520ANSWER to 1 Complaint by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION.(McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 06/05/2023)
2023-06-0521RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT re Status Report Order filed by ANTHONY ROBERSON. (zed) (Entered: 06/07/2023)
2023-06-12MINUTE ORDER. Before the Court are this incarcerated Plaintiff's pro se Complaint and the Defendant's Answer. The requirements of Local Civil Rule 16.3 and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure Rule 26(f) do not apply. It is hereby ORDERED that the Defendant shall file a status report by June 26, 2023 to include: (1) the status of Plaintiff's FOIA request; (2) the anticipated number of documents responsive to Plaintiff's FOIA request; (3) the anticipated dates for release of the documents requested by Plaintiff; (4) whether a motion for stay is likely under Open America v. Watergate Special Prosecution Force , 547 F.2d 605 (D.C. Cir. 1976); (5) the possibility of prioritizing documents responsive to Plaintiff's request and any discussions regarding whether Plaintiff's request can be narrowed; and (6) whether the Parties anticipate summary judgment briefing and, if so, a proposed briefing schedule. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on June 12, 2023. (lccjn1) (Entered: 06/12/2023)
2023-06-2222STATUS REPORT by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 06/22/2023)
2023-06-28MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of the Defendant's 22 Status Report, it is ORDERED that the Defendant shall file its Motion for Summary Judgment by August 26, 2023. Additional briefing deadlines will be set by further order of the Court. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on June 28, 2023. (lccjn1) (Entered: 06/28/2023)
2023-08-2223MOTION for Extension of Time to file motion for summary judgment by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 08/22/2023)
2023-08-23MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Defendant's 23 MOTION for Extension of Time, it is ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. It is further ORDERED that Defendant shall file its motion for summary judgment by September 26, 2023. Additional briefing deadlines will be set by further order of the Court. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on August 23, 2023. (lccjn1) Modified on 8/23/2023 to include Minute Order text (zcam). (Entered: 08/23/2023)
2023-09-2124MOTION for Extension of Time to File by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 09/21/2023)
2023-09-22MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 24 Motion for Extension of Time, it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Defendant shall file its motion for summary judgment by October 6, 2023. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on September 22, 2023. (lccjn1) (Entered: 09/22/2023)
2023-10-0525MOTION for Extension of Time to File by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 10/05/2023)
2023-10-06MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of Defendant's 25 Motion for Extension of Time, it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Defendant shall file its Motion for Summary Judgment by October 12, 2023. The Court does not anticipate that it will grant another Motion for Extension of Time. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on October 6, 2023. (lccjn1) (Entered: 10/06/2023)
2023-10-1226MOTION for Summary Judgment by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Index, # 3 Exhibit)(McBride, Patricia) Modified event on 10/16/2023 (mg). (Entered: 10/12/2023)
2023-10-1327ORDER advising Plaintiff to respond or Court may deem matter as conceded. Responses due by 11/13/2023. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on October 13, 2023. (lccjn1) (Entered: 10/13/2023)
2023-11-1328Memorandum in opposition to re 26 Motion for Summary Judgment filed by ANTHONY ROBERSON. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(mg) (Entered: 11/16/2023)
2023-11-2729MOTION for Leave to File by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 11/27/2023)
2023-11-29MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of 29 the Government's Motion for Leave to File, it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that the Government shall file its Reply on or before January 18, 2024. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on November 29, 2023. (lccjn1) (Entered: 11/29/2023)
2024-01-1830MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 01/18/2024)
2024-01-19MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 30 Motion for Extension of Time, it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED nunc pro tunc. It is further ORDERED that Defendant shall file its reply on or before January 26, 2024. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on January 19, 2024. (lccjn1) (Entered: 01/19/2024)
2024-01-2531MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 01/25/2024)
2024-01-26MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 31 Motion for Extension of Time, it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Defendant shall file its reply on or before February 8, 2024. The Court will not look favorably on further extension motions. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on January 26, 2024. (lccjn1) (Entered: 01/26/2024)
2024-02-0832REPLY to opposition to motion re 26 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 02/08/2024)
2024-02-2633Memorandum in opposition to re 26 Motion for Summary Judgment filed by ANTHONY ROBERSON. (zdp) (Entered: 02/29/2024)
2024-02-2634NOTICE of Application for Compensation by ANTHONY ROBERSON (zdp) (Entered: 02/29/2024)
2024-03-0735MOTION for Leave to File by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 03/07/2024)
2024-03-08MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 35 Motion for Extension of Time, it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Defendant shall respond to the 33 Motion to Strike and 34 Application for Compensation on or before March 29, 2024. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on March 8, 2024. (lccjn1) (Entered: 03/08/2024)
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