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| 2022-10-02 | 1 | COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ADCDC-9569657) filed by NICK TURSE. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons USAG, # 3 Summons DOD, # 4 Summons OSD-JS, # 5 Summons USAO, # 6 Summons SOCOM)(Golden, Deborah) (Entered: 10/02/2022) |
| 2022-10-02 | 2 | SEALED DOCUMENT filed by NICK TURSE re 1 Complaint, (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(Golden, Deborah) (Entered: 10/02/2022) |
| 2022-10-03 | | Case Assigned to Judge Amit P. Mehta. (zcb, ) (Entered: 10/03/2022) |
| 2022-10-03 | 3 | SUMMONS (5) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zcb, ) (Entered: 10/03/2022) |
| 2022-11-02 | 4 | NOTICE of Appearance by Benton Gregory Peterson on behalf of OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE / JOINT STAFF, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 11/02/2022) |
| 2022-11-09 | 5 | ANSWER to Complaint by OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE / JOINT STAFF, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND.(Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 11/09/2022) |
| 2022-11-10 | 6 | ORDER. Both a Complaint and an Answer are before the court in this FOIA matter. Accordingly, it is hereby ordered that the parties shall meet and confer and file a Joint Status Report on or before November 23, 2022. The Joint Status Report should address, among other things, (1) the status of Plaintiff's FOIA request; (2) the anticipated number of documents responsive to Plaintiff's FOIA request; (3) the anticipated date(s) for release of the documents requested by Plaintiff; (4) whether a motion for a stay is likely under Open America v. Watergate Special Prosecution Force, 547 F.2d 605 (D.C. Cir. 1976); and (5) whether the parties anticipate summary judgment briefing and, if so, a proposed briefing schedule. See the attached Order for additional details. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 11/10/2022. (lcapm1) (Entered: 11/10/2022) |
| 2022-11-23 | 7 | Joint STATUS REPORT by NICK TURSE. (Golden, Deborah) (Entered: 11/23/2022) |
| 2022-11-23 | | MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by December 22, 2022, which updates the court on the processing and production of responsive records. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 11/23/2022. (lcapm1) (Entered: 11/23/2022) |
| 2022-12-20 | 8 | Joint STATUS REPORT by NICK TURSE. (Golden, Deborah) (Entered: 12/20/2022) |
| 2022-12-21 | | MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by March 3, 2023, which updates the court on the processing and production of responsive records. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 12/21/2022. (lcapm1) (Entered: 12/21/2022) |
| 2023-03-03 | 9 | Joint STATUS REPORT by OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE / JOINT STAFF, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND. (Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 03/03/2023) |
| 2023-03-07 | | MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by May 3, 2023, which updates the court on the processing and production of responsive records. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 03/07/2023. (lcapm1) (Entered: 03/07/2023) |
| 2023-05-03 | 10 | Joint STATUS REPORT by OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE / JOINT STAFF, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND. (Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 05/03/2023) |
| 2023-05-04 | | MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by June 16, 2023, which advises whether any disputed issues remain and, if so, proposes a schedule for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 05/04/2023. (lcapm1) (Entered: 05/04/2023) |
| 2023-06-16 | 11 | Joint STATUS REPORT by OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE / JOINT STAFF, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND. (Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 06/16/2023) |
| 2023-06-16 | | MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by July 19, 2023, which advises whether any disputed issues remain and, if so, proposes a schedule for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 06/16/2023. (lcapm1) (Entered: 06/16/2023) |
| 2023-07-19 | 12 | Joint STATUS REPORT by OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE / JOINT STAFF, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND. (Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 07/19/2023) |
| 2023-07-24 | | MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by August 19, 2023, which advises whether any disputed issues remain and, if so, proposes a schedule for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 07/24/2023. (lcapm2) (Entered: 07/24/2023) |
| 2023-08-21 | 13 | Joint STATUS REPORT by NICK TURSE. (Golden, Deborah) (Entered: 08/21/2023) |
| 2023-08-22 | | MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by September 21, 2023, which advises whether any disputed issues remain and, if so, proposes a schedule for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 08/22/2023. (lcapm1) (Entered: 08/22/2023) |
| 2023-09-21 | 14 | Joint STATUS REPORT by NICK TURSE. (Golden, Deborah) (Entered: 09/21/2023) |
| 2023-09-22 | | MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by October 23, 2023, which advises whether any disputed issues remain and, if so, proposes a schedule for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 09/22/2023. (lcapm1) (Entered: 09/22/2023) |
| 2023-10-23 | 15 | Joint STATUS REPORT by OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE / JOINT STAFF, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND. (Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 10/23/2023) |
| 2023-10-24 | | MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by November 21, 2023, which advises whether any disputed issues remain and, if so, proposes a schedule for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 10/24/2023. (lcapm1) (Entered: 10/24/2023) |
| 2023-11-21 | 16 | Joint STATUS REPORT by OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE / JOINT STAFF, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND. (Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 11/21/2023) |
| 2023-11-22 | | MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by December 20, 2023, which advises whether any disputed issues remain and, if so, proposes a schedule for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 11/22/2023. (lcapm1) (Entered: 11/22/2023) |
| 2023-12-20 | 17 | Joint STATUS REPORT by OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE / JOINT STAFF, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND. (Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 12/20/2023) |
| 2023-12-21 | | MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report on or before February 20, 2024, which advises whether any disputed issues remain and, if so, proposes a schedule for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 12/21/2023. (lcapm1) (Entered: 12/21/2023) |
| 2024-02-20 | 18 | Joint STATUS REPORT by NICK TURSE. (Golden, Deborah) (Entered: 02/20/2024) |
| 2024-02-21 | | MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report on or before March 27, 2024, which advises whether any disputed issues remain and, if so, proposes a schedule for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 02/21/2024. (lcapm1) (Entered: 02/21/2024) |
| 2024-02-21 | | Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 3/27/2024. (smc) (Entered: 02/21/2024) |
| 2024-03-27 | 19 | Joint STATUS REPORT by OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE / JOINT STAFF, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND. (Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 03/27/2024) |
| 2024-03-28 | | MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report on or before April 26, 2024, which advises whether any disputed issues remain and, if so, proposes a schedule for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 03/28/2024. (lcapm1) (Entered: 03/28/2024) |
| 2024-03-28 | | Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 4/26/2024. (smc) (Entered: 03/28/2024) |
| 2024-04-26 | 20 | Joint STATUS REPORT by OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE / JOINT STAFF, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND. (Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 04/26/2024) |
| 2024-04-30 | 21 | ORDER entering the briefing schedule proposed in the parties' 20 Joint Status Report. The schedule for further proceedings in this matter is as follows: (1) Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment is due on or before June 14, 2024; (2) Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendants' Motion and any Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment is due on or before July 31, 2024; (3) Defendants' Reply and Opposition to any Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment is due on or before August 30, 2024; and (4) Plaintiff's Reply is due on or before September 13, 2024. See the attached Order for additional details. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 04/30/2024. (lcapm1) (Entered: 04/30/2024) |
| 2024-05-01 | | Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Defendant's Summary Judgment motion due by 6/14/2024. Response to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 7/31/2024. Reply to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 8/30/2024. Plaintiff's Cross Motion due by 7/31/2024. Response to Cross Motion due by 8/30/2024. Reply to Cross Motion due by 9/13/2024. (zcdw) (Entered: 05/01/2024) |
| 2024-06-10 | 22 | Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File by OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE / JOINT STAFF, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 06/10/2024) |
| 2024-06-11 | | MINUTE ORDER granting Defendants' 22 Consent Motion for Extension of Time. Defendants shall have through and including June 24, 2024, to file their Motion for Summary Judgment. Plaintiff's Motion/Opposition shall be due on August 12, 2024; Defendants' Opposition/Reply shall be due on September 9, 2024; and Plaintiff's Reply shall be due on September 23, 2024. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 06/11/2024. (lcapm1) (Entered: 06/11/2024) |
| 2024-06-11 | | Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant's Summary Judgment motion due by 6/24/2024. Response to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 8/12/2024. Reply to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 9/9/2024. Response due by 9/23/2024. (zakb) (Entered: 06/11/2024) |
| 2024-06-24 | 23 | Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File by OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE / JOINT STAFF, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 06/24/2024) |
| 2024-06-25 | | MINUTE ORDER granting Defendants' 23 Consent Motion for Extension of Time. Defendants shall file their Motion for Summary Judgment on or before June 25, 2024. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 06/25/2024. (lcapm1) (Entered: 06/25/2024) |
| 2024-06-25 | 24 | MOTION for Summary Judgment by OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE / JOINT STAFF, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Facts, # 2 Declaration Boiselle, # 3 Declaration Gyrnkewich, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Text of Proposed Order)(Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 06/25/2024) |
| 2024-08-12 | 25 | Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 24 MOTION for Summary Judgment by NICK TURSE. (Golden, Deborah) (Entered: 08/12/2024) |
| 2024-08-13 | | MINUTE ORDER granting Plaintiff's 25 Consent Motion for Extension of Time. Plaintiff shall have through and including August 26, 2024, to file his opposition and cross motion; Defendants shall have through and including September 24, 2024, to file their opposition and reply; and Plaintiff shall have through and including October 7, 2024 to file his Reply. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 08/13/2024. (lcapm1) (Entered: 08/13/2024) |
| 2024-08-16 | | Set/Reset Deadlines: Cross Motion due by 8/26/2024. Response to Cross Motions due by 9/24/2024. Reply to Cross Motions due by 10/7/2024. (zakb) (Entered: 08/16/2024) |
| 2024-08-26 | 26 | RESPONSE re 24 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by NICK TURSE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. 1, # 2 Exhibit Ex. 2, # 3 Statement of Facts, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Golden, Deborah) (Entered: 08/26/2024) |
| 2024-08-26 | 27 | Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment by NICK TURSE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. 1, # 2 Exhibit Ex. 2, # 3 Statement of Facts, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Golden, Deborah) (Entered: 08/26/2024) |
| 2024-09-24 | 28 | Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to by OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE / JOINT STAFF, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 09/24/2024) |
| 2024-09-25 | | MINUTE ORDER granting Defendants' 28 Motion for Extension of Time. Defendants shall file their Opposition and Reply in Support of the Motion for Summary Judgment on September 25, 2024. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 09/25/2024. (lcapm1) (Entered: 09/25/2024) |
| 2024-09-25 | 29 | Memorandum in opposition to re 27 Motion for Summary Judgment filed by OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE / JOINT STAFF, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Facts)(Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 09/25/2024) |
| 2024-09-25 | 30 | REPLY to opposition to motion re 24 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE / JOINT STAFF, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 09/25/2024) |
| 2024-10-07 | 31 | REPLY to opposition to motion re 27 Motion for Summary Judgment filed by NICK TURSE. (Golden, Deborah) (Entered: 10/07/2024) |
| 2025-02-24 | 32 | MEMORANDUM OPINION re: 24 Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment and 27 Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment and Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment. See the attached Memorandum Opinion for additional details. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 2/24/2025. (lcapm1) (Entered: 02/24/2025) |
| 2025-02-24 | 33 | ORDER granting 24 Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment and denying 27 Plaintiff's Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment. Judgment is hereby entered in favor of Defendants. See the attached Order for additional details. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 2/24/2025. (lcapm1) (Entered: 02/24/2025) |
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