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Case TitleSherven, Matthew v. Federal Bureau of Investigation
DistrictWestern District of Wisconsin
CityMadison
Case Number3:2022cv00636
Date Filed2022-11-07
Date Closed2023-01-09
JudgeDistrict Judge James D. Peterson
PlaintiffMatthew J. Sherven
Case DescriptionMatthew Sherven submitted a FOIA request to the FBI for records concerning instances in which the FBI authorized enhanced interrogation techniques. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request. The agency told Sherven that it was not required under FOIA to answer questions. Sherven then filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit

DefendantFederal Bureau of Investigation
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Complaint
Complaint attachment 1
Complaint attachment 2
Complaint attachment 3
Opinion/Order [4]
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Date FiledDoc #Docket Text
2022-11-071COMPLAINT against Federal Bureau of Investigation, filed by Matthew J. Sherven. (Case randomly assigned to District Judge James D. Peterson.) (Attachments: # 1 JS-44 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Envelope) (jef),(ps) (Additional attachment(s) added on 11/8/2022: # 3 Summons) (jef). (Entered: 11/08/2022)
2022-11-072Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Matthew J. Sherven. (jef),(ps) (Entered: 11/08/2022)
2022-11-083ORDER on ifp request: Complaint taken under advisement for screening. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker on 11/8/2022. (jef),(ps) (Entered: 11/08/2022)
2023-01-094ORDER that this case is DISMISSED without prejudice for plaintiff Matthew J. Sherven's failure to exhaust his administrative remedies. Signed by District Judge James D. Peterson on 1/9/2023. (rks),(ps) (Entered: 01/09/2023)
2023-01-095JUDGMENT is entered dismissing this case without prejudice. (rks),(ps) (Entered: 01/09/2023)
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