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Case TitleHESLEP v. CHEATLE
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2023cv02174
Date Filed2023-07-26
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeJudge Trevor N. McFadden
PlaintiffJONATHAN HESLEP
Case DescriptionJonathan Heslep submitted a FOIA request to the Secret Service for records concerning himself and communications between Heslep and Deputy Assistant Director Michael Merritt. After hearing nothing further from the agency, Heslep filed an administrative appeal. The agency acknowledged receipt of the appeal but after hearing nothing further from the agency, Heslep filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantKIMBERLY A. CHEATLE Director, United States Secret Service
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2023-07-261COMPLAINT against KIMBERLY A. CHEATLE ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ADCDC-10233093) filed by JONATHAN HESLEP. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons)(Watson, Jennie) (Entered: 07/26/2023)
2023-07-27Case Assigned to Judge Trevor N. McFadden. (zrtw) (Entered: 07/27/2023)
2023-07-272SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to KIMBERLY A. CHEATLE, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zrtw) (Entered: 07/27/2023)
2023-07-283STANDING ORDER Establishing Procedures for Cases Before Judge Trevor N. McFadden. The parties are hereby ORDERED to read and comply with the directives in the attached standing order. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 7/28/2023. (lctnm2) (Entered: 07/28/2023)
2023-08-234NOTICE of Appearance by Brian J. Levy on behalf of KIMBERLY A. CHEATLE (Levy, Brian) (Entered: 08/23/2023)
2023-08-235MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint by KIMBERLY A. CHEATLE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Levy, Brian) (Entered: 08/23/2023)
2023-08-236RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 7/28/2023. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 8/27/2023. (Watson, Jennie) (Entered: 08/23/2023)
2023-08-237RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. KIMBERLY A. CHEATLE served on 7/28/2023 (Watson, Jennie) (Entered: 08/23/2023)
2023-08-258RESPONSE re 5 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint filed by JONATHAN HESLEP. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(Watson, Jennie) (Entered: 08/25/2023)
2023-08-25MINUTE ORDER granting 5 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer. Defendant's responsive pleading shall now be due by September 11, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 8/25/2023. (lctnm2) (Entered: 08/25/2023)
2023-09-119ANSWER to Complaint by KIMBERLY A. CHEATLE.(Levy, Brian) (Entered: 09/11/2023)
2023-09-12MINUTE ORDER: Before the Court are a Complaint and Answer in this FOIA case. It is hereby ORDERED that the parties meet and confer and that they then file a Joint Status Report proposing a schedule for proceeding in this matter. That JSR should address, among other things, 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, and a briefing schedule for dispositive motions, if required. The parties shall file the JSR on or before October 16, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 9/12/2023. (lctnm2) (Entered: 09/12/2023)
2023-09-1210AFFIDAVIT of Mailing as to United States Attorney General. (Watson, Jennie). Modified docket text on 9/13/2023 (mg). (Entered: 09/12/2023)
2023-10-1611Joint STATUS REPORT by KIMBERLY A. CHEATLE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Plaintiff's Proposed Order, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Defendant's Proposed Order)(Levy, Brian) (Entered: 10/16/2023)
2023-10-18MINUTE ORDER: After considering the 11 Joint Status Report, the Court ORDERS the parties to file another JSR by December 19, 2023, updating the Court on the progress of their resolution efforts and proposing a briefing schedule for dispositive motions, if required. If the Plaintiff seeks to expedite production, he may file a separate motion describing in detail any exceptional need or urgency for processing his request. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 10/18/2023. (lctnm2) (Entered: 10/18/2023)
2023-12-1912Joint STATUS REPORT by KIMBERLY A. CHEATLE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Levy, Brian) (Entered: 12/19/2023)
2023-12-19MINUTE ORDER: After considering the 12 Joint Status Report, the Court ORDERS the parties to file another JSR by February 20, 2024, updating the Court on the progress of their resolution efforts. The Court FURTHER ORDERS that after all productions are complete and before parties propose a briefing schedule for summary judgment motions they shall meet in-person to discuss the sufficiency of Defendant's productions. Any request for a briefing schedule must certify this meeting has occurred and that despite good-faith negotiations, no resolution between the parties is possible. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 12/19/2023. (lctnm2) (Entered: 12/19/2023)
2024-02-2013Joint STATUS REPORT by KIMBERLY A. CHEATLE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Levy, Brian) (Entered: 02/20/2024)
2024-02-21MINUTE ORDER: After considering the 13 Joint Status Report, the Court ORDERS the parties to file another JSR by April 19, 2024, updating the Court on the progress of their resolution and proposing a briefing schedule for dispositive motions, if required. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 2/21/2024. (lctnm2) (Entered: 02/21/2024)
2024-04-1914Joint STATUS REPORT by KIMBERLY A. CHEATLE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Levy, Brian) (Entered: 04/19/2024)
2024-04-19MINUTE ORDER: After considering the 14 Joint Status Report, the Court ORDERS the parties to file another JSR by June 19, 2024, updating the Court on the progress of their resolution and proposing a briefing schedule for dispositive motions, if required. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 4/19/2024. (lctnm2) (Entered: 04/19/2024)
2024-06-1915Joint STATUS REPORT by KIMBERLY A. CHEATLE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Levy, Brian) (Entered: 06/19/2024)
2024-06-2016MINUTE ORDER: After considering the 15 Joint Status Report, the Court ORDERS the parties to file another JSR by August 20, 2024, updating the Court on the progress of their resolution and proposing a briefing schedule for dispositive motions, if required. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 6/20/2024. (lctnm2) (Entered: 06/20/2024)
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