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Case TitleFreedom Watch, Inc. v. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ANTITRUST DIVISION, et al
DistrictSouthern District of Florida
CityWest Palm Beach
Case Number9:2023cv81036
Date Filed2023-07-14
Date Closed2023-08-16
JudgeJudge Aileen M. Cannon
PlaintiffFreedom Watch, Inc.
Case DescriptionFreedom Watch submitted a FOIA request to the Department of Justice for records concerning the investigation of former President Trump and his corporate entities. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request but after hearing nothing further from the agency, Freedom Watch filed suit.
Complaint issues: Litigation - Attorney's fees, Adequacy - Search, Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Public Interest Fee Waiver

DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ANTITRUST DIVISION
DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ANTITRUST DIVISION,
DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CIVIL DIVISION,
DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CIVIL DIVISION
DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CRIMINAL DIVISION
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2023-07-141COMPLAINT against All Defendants. Filing fees $ 402.00 receipt number AFLSDC-16766192, filed by Freedom Watch, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Summon(s), # 4 Summon(s), # 5 Summon(s))(Klayman, Larry) (Entered: 07/14/2023)
2023-07-142Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Aileen M. Cannon. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the Consent form found on our website. It is not necessary to file a document indicating lack of consent. (rbe) (Entered: 07/17/2023)
2023-07-173Summons Issued as to U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ANTITRUST DIVISION,, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CIVIL DIVISION,, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CRIMINAL DIVISION. (rbe) (Entered: 07/17/2023)
2023-07-184Order Requiring Combined Responses. Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 7/18/2023. See attached document for full details. (rbe) (Entered: 07/18/2023)
2023-07-275Order Requiring Corporate Plaintiff To Obtain Counsel. Deadline to obtain new counsel 8/14/2023. Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 7/27/2023. See attached document for full details. (rbe) (Entered: 07/27/2023)
2023-08-166Order Of Dismissal For Failure To Prosecute. Closing Case. Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 8/16/2023. See attached document for full details. (rbe) (Entered: 08/16/2023)
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