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| 2020-09-30 | 1 | COMPLAINT against FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number ADCDC-7655827) filed by CODEBREAKER FILMS LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 09/30/2020) |
| 2020-09-30 | 2 | LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by CODEBREAKER FILMS LLC (Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 09/30/2020) |
| 2020-09-30 | | Case Assigned to Judge Tanya S. Chutkan. (zmd) (Entered: 09/30/2020) |
| 2020-09-30 | 3 | SUMMONS (4) Issued Electronically as to FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent) (zmd) (Entered: 09/30/2020) |
| 2020-10-13 | 4 | RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION served on 10/13/2020; UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE served on 10/6/2020, RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 10/6/2020. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 11/5/2020.), RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 10/6/20. (Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 10/13/2020) |
| 2020-10-23 | 5 | NOTICE of Appearance by Kathleene A. Molen on behalf of All Defendants (Molen, Kathleene) (Entered: 10/23/2020) |
| 2020-11-05 | 6 | ANSWER to Complaint by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.(Molen, Kathleene) (Entered: 11/05/2020) |
| 2020-11-06 | 7 | NOTICE of Appearance by Adam Alexander Marshall on behalf of CODEBREAKER FILMS LLC (Marshall, Adam) (Entered: 11/06/2020) |
| 2020-11-09 | 8 | NOTICE of Appearance by Gunita Singh on behalf of CODEBREAKER FILMS LLC (Singh, Gunita) (Entered: 11/09/2020) |
| 2020-11-12 | | MINUTE ORDER: Before the Court in this FOIA case are a complaint and an answer. The requirements of LCvR 16.3 and Rule 26(f) of the Federal Rules of Civil procedure appear to be inapplicable. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties shall meet and confer and propose a schedule for proceeding in this matter. The schedule shall address the status of Plaintiff's FOIA request, the anticipated number of documents responsive to Plaintiff's FOIA request, the anticipated date(s) for release of the documents requested by Plaintiff, whether a motion for an Open America stay is likely in this case, whether a Vaughn index will be required in this case, whether and when either party anticipates filing a dispositive motion, and any other pertinent issues. The parties shall file a joint status report that addresses these issues no later than 1/5/2021. The joint status report shall be accompanied by a proposed order. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 11/12/2020. (DJS) (Entered: 11/12/2020) |
| 2020-11-16 | | Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 1/5/2021. (tb) (Entered: 11/16/2020) |
| 2021-01-05 | 9 | Joint STATUS REPORT by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Plaintiff, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Defendant)(Molen, Kathleene) (Entered: 01/05/2021) |
| 2021-01-29 | | MINUTE ORDER: A telephonic status conference is hereby scheduled for 02/10/2021 at 11:00 a.m. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 01/29/2021. (lcac) (Entered: 01/29/2021) |
| 2021-02-01 | | Set/Reset Hearings: Telephone Conference set for 2/10/2021 at 11:00 AM in Telephonic/VTC before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan. (tb) (Entered: 02/01/2021) |
| 2021-02-10 | | Minute Entry: Status Conference held on 2/10/2021 before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan: Parties discussed production of document issues. The Court orders that the FBI review the transcripts along with the audio files and by the end of the month the parties shall meet and confer and filed a joint status report by March 5, 2021. (Court Reporter Nancy Meyer) (tb) (Entered: 02/10/2021) |
| 2021-02-10 | | MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' January 5, 2021, Joint Status Report 9 , and the points raised in the February 10, 2021, telephonic status conference, the court hereby ORDERS Defendant FBI to process the two hours of prioritized audio files for production to Plaintiff no later than 9 a.m. on Monday, March 1, 2021. The court further ORDERS that the parties shall meet and confer, either in person or telephonically, following the production of these prioritized files and shall submit a Joint Status Report no later than March 5, 2021. The report shall be accompanied by a proposed order. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 02/10/2021. (lcac) (Entered: 02/10/2021) |
| 2021-02-11 | | Set/Reset Deadlines: FBI to process the two hours of prioritized audio files for production to Plaintiff by 3/1/2021. (tb) (Entered: 02/11/2021) |
| 2021-02-26 | 10 | TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan held on 02/10/2021. Page Numbers: 1-17. Date of Issuance: 02/24/2021. Court Reporter: Nancy J. Meyer. Telephone Number: 202-354-3118. Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order Form For the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have 21 days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 3/19/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/29/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/27/2021.(Meyer, Nancy) (Entered: 02/26/2021) |
| 2021-03-05 | 11 | Joint STATUS REPORT by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Michael G. Seidel, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Molen, Kathleene) (Entered: 03/05/2021) |
| 2021-03-17 | | MINUTE ORDER: Having considered the parties' joint status report 11 , it is hereby ordered that the Defendant Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) shall prioritize the processing of photos. The FBI shall make its next release of non-exempt information by 4/1/21. By 4/15/21, the parties shall meet, confer, and file a joint status report, accompanied by a proposed order. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 3/17/21. (DJS) (Entered: 03/17/2021) |
| 2021-03-18 | | Set/Reset Deadlines: Attorney Meet and Confer Conference due by 4/15/2021. Joint Status Report due by 4/15/2021. (tb) (Entered: 03/18/2021) |
| 2021-04-15 | 12 | Joint STATUS REPORT by CODEBREAKER FILMS LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Marshall, Adam) (Entered: 04/15/2021) |
| 2021-04-16 | | MINUTE ORDER: Having considered the parties' joint status report 12 , it is hereby ordered that Defendant Federal Bureau of Investigation shall complete processing the remaining photos by 5/1/21. The parties shall file a joint status report by 5/15/21 and every 30 days thereafter. To the extent the report contains a proposed production or briefing schedule, the report shall be accompanied by a proposed order. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 4/16/21. (DJS) (Entered: 04/16/2021) |
| 2021-04-18 | | Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 5/15/2021. (tb) (Entered: 04/18/2021) |
| 2021-05-14 | 13 | Joint STATUS REPORT by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Plaintiff, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Defendant, # 3 Exhibit Plaintiff Ex A, # 4 Exhibit Defendant Ex 1)(Molen, Kathleene) (Entered: 05/14/2021) |
| 2021-06-14 | 14 | Joint STATUS REPORT by CODEBREAKER FILMS LLC. (Marshall, Adam) (Entered: 06/14/2021) |
| 2021-07-03 | | Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference reset for 7/16/2021 at 11:00 AM in Telephonic/VTC before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan. (tb) (Entered: 07/03/2021) |
| 2021-07-14 | 15 | Joint STATUS REPORT by CODEBREAKER FILMS LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Plaintiff's Exhibit A, # 2 Plaintiff's Exhibit B)(Marshall, Adam) (Entered: 07/14/2021) |
| 2021-07-16 | | Minute Entry: Status Conference held on 7/16/2021 before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan: Parties discussed production of documents. Scheduling Order forthcoming. (Court Reporter Bryan Wayne) (tb) (Entered: 07/16/2021) |
| 2021-07-29 | | MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties May, June, and July Joint Status Reports, it is hereby ORDERED that by September 1, 2021, the FBI shall make a release of non-exempt audio files, and continue making releases of non-exempt audio files on the 1st of each month thereafter, at a monthly processing rate of 60 minutes per month, until completion of the production. It is FURTHER ORDERED that the parties shall file a joint status report by August 15, 2021, and every 30 days thereafter in accordance with the courts April 16, 2021 Minute Order. SO ORDERED by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 07/29/2021. (ztb) (Entered: 07/29/2021) |
| 2021-08-13 | 16 | Joint STATUS REPORT by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Molen, Kathleene) (Entered: 08/13/2021) |
| 2021-09-10 | 17 | Joint STATUS REPORT by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Molen, Kathleene) (Entered: 09/10/2021) |
| 2021-10-12 | 18 | Joint STATUS REPORT by CODEBREAKER FILMS LLC. (Marshall, Adam) (Entered: 10/12/2021) |
| 2021-10-18 | 19 | NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Anna Walker on behalf of All Defendants Substituting for attorney Kathleen A. Molen (Walker, Anna) (Entered: 10/18/2021) |
| 2021-11-10 | 20 | Joint STATUS REPORT by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Walker, Anna) (Entered: 11/10/2021) |
| 2021-12-10 | 21 | Joint STATUS REPORT and Joint Motion to Amend Schedule by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Walker, Anna) (Entered: 12/10/2021) |
| 2021-12-10 | 22 | MOTION to Amend Schedule by CODEBREAKER FILMS LLC, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (See Docket Entry 21 to view document). (znmw) (Entered: 12/13/2021) |
| 2021-12-11 | | MINUTE ORDER: Having considered the parties' joint status report 21 , it is hereby ordered that parties shall file their next joint status report by 2/8/22, and every 60 days thereafter. To the extent the report contains a proposal to change the status quo, the report shall be accompanied by a proposed order. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 12/11/21. (DJS) (Entered: 12/11/2021) |
| 2021-12-13 | | Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 2/8/2022. (tb) (Entered: 12/13/2021) |
| 2022-02-08 | 23 | Joint STATUS REPORT by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Walker, Anna) (Entered: 02/08/2022) |
| 2022-04-08 | 24 | Joint STATUS REPORT by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Walker, Anna) (Entered: 04/08/2022) |
| 2022-04-19 | 25 | NOTICE of Appearance by Sian Jones on behalf of All Defendants (Jones, Sian) (Entered: 04/19/2022) |
| 2022-06-07 | 26 | Joint STATUS REPORT by CODEBREAKER FILMS LLC. (Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 06/07/2022) |
| 2022-08-08 | 27 | Joint STATUS REPORT by CODEBREAKER FILMS LLC. (Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 08/08/2022) |
| 2022-10-04 | 28 | Joint STATUS REPORT by CODEBREAKER FILMS LLC. (Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 10/04/2022) |
| 2022-12-05 | 29 | Joint STATUS REPORT by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Walker, Anna) (Entered: 12/05/2022) |
| 2023-02-03 | 30 | Joint STATUS REPORT by CODEBREAKER FILMS LLC. (Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 02/03/2023) |
| 2023-04-04 | 31 | Joint STATUS REPORT by CODEBREAKER FILMS LLC. (Marshall, Adam) (Entered: 04/04/2023) |
| 2023-05-10 | 32 | NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by B. Kathryn Debrason on behalf of FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Substituting for attorney Anna D. Walker (Debrason, B. Kathryn) (Entered: 05/10/2023) |
| 2023-06-05 | 33 | Joint STATUS REPORT by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Debrason, B. Kathryn) (Entered: 06/05/2023) |
| 2023-08-04 | 34 | Joint STATUS REPORT by CODEBREAKER FILMS LLC. (Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 08/04/2023) |
| 2023-10-03 | 35 | Joint STATUS REPORT by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Truong, John) (Entered: 10/03/2023) |
| 2023-10-18 | 36 | NOTICE of Appearance by Kaitlin Kerry Eckrote on behalf of FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Eckrote, Kaitlin) (Entered: 10/18/2023) |
| 2023-12-04 | 37 | Joint STATUS REPORT by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Eckrote, Kaitlin) (Entered: 12/04/2023) |
| 2024-02-01 | 38 | Joint STATUS REPORT by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Debrason, B.) (Entered: 02/01/2024) |
| 2024-04-02 | 39 | Joint STATUS REPORT by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Debrason, B.) (Entered: 04/02/2024) |
| 2024-04-18 | 40 | NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by John Bardo on behalf of FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Substituting for attorney Anna Walker, B. Kathryn Debrason, and Kaitlin Eckrote (Bardo, John) (Entered: 04/18/2024) |
| 2024-06-03 | 41 | Joint STATUS REPORT by CODEBREAKER FILMS LLC. (Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 06/03/2024) |
| 2024-07-26 | 42 | Joint STATUS REPORT by CODEBREAKER FILMS LLC. (Marshall, Adam) (Entered: 07/26/2024) |
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