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Case TitleSHEHADEH v. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2015cv00572
Date Filed2015-04-16
Date Closed2015-09-22
JudgeJudge James E. Boasberg
PlaintiffJAMAL SHEHADEH
Case DescriptionJamil Shehadeh submitted a FOIA request to the FBI for records concerning his case. After hearing nothing further from the agency, Shehadeh filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Recovery of Costs

DefendantFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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2015-04-161COMPLAINT against FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION filed by JAMAL SHEHADEH. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(td, ) (Entered: 04/20/2015)
2015-04-162MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by JAMAL SHEHADEH (td, ) (Entered: 04/20/2015)
2015-04-16FIAT ORDER granting 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 4/16/15; (See docket entry no. 2 to view) (td, ) (Entered: 04/20/2015)
2015-04-16SUMMONS (3) Issued as to FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (td, ) Modified on 4/21/2015 (rd). (Entered: 04/20/2015)
2015-05-053RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 5/1/15., RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 5/1/2015. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 5/31/2015.) (td, ) (Entered: 05/06/2015)
2015-05-084RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION served on 5/6/15. (td, ) (Entered: 05/08/2015)
2015-06-015Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Maier, Peter) (Entered: 06/01/2015)
2015-06-01MINUTE ORDER granting Defendant's 5 Consent Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to the Complaint. The Court ORDERS that Defendant shall file its response on or before July 1, 2015. Signed by Judge James E. Boasberg on 06/01/2015. (lcjeb3) (Entered: 06/01/2015)
2015-06-02Set/Reset Deadline: Defendant shall file its response on or before 7/1/2015. (ad) (Entered: 06/02/2015)
2015-07-016Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Maier, Peter) (Entered: 07/01/2015)
2015-07-01MINUTE ORDER granting Defendant's 6 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. The Court ORDERS that Defendant shall file its Answer on or before July 31, 2015. Signed by Judge James E. Boasberg on 07/01/2015. (lcjeb3) (Entered: 07/01/2015)
2015-07-01Set/Reset Deadline: The Defendant shall file its Answer on or before 7/31/2015. (ad) (Entered: 07/01/2015)
2015-07-087RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 5/1/2015. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 5/31/2015.), RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 5/1/15. (td) (Entered: 07/09/2015)
2015-07-318ANSWER to 1 Complaint by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION.(Maier, Peter) (Entered: 07/31/2015)
2015-08-03MINUTE ORDER: The Court ORDERS that by August 20, 2015, each side shall submit a proposed scheduling order. Signed by Judge James E. Boasberg on 8/3/15.(lcjeb3) (Entered: 08/03/2015)
2015-08-04Set/Reset Deadline: By 8/20/2015, each side shall submit a proposed scheduling order. (ad) (Entered: 08/04/2015)
2015-08-069MOTION for Summary Judgment by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Statement of Facts, # 3 Text of Proposed Order, # 4 Declaration)(Maier, Peter) (Entered: 08/06/2015)
2015-08-0610NOTICE of Proposed Briefing Schedule by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (Maier, Peter) Modified on 8/7/2015 (td). (Entered: 08/06/2015)
2015-08-0611MOTION for Vaughn Index by JAMAL SHEHADEH (td) (Entered: 08/07/2015)
2015-08-10MINUTE ORDER: Plaintiff shall file a Memorandum in Opposition to Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment by September 8, 2015. Defendant shall file a Reply by 9/22/15. Should Plaintiff wish to file both an Opposition to Defendant's Motion and a Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment, Plaintiff shall file the combined pleading by 9/21/15. Defendant shall file a Reply to any Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment by 10/21/15. Signed by Judge James E. Boasberg on 8/10/15. (lcjeb3) (Entered: 08/10/2015)
2015-08-1012ORDER directing Plaintiff to respond to Defendant's 9 Motion for Summary Judgment no later than September 8, 2015. Signed by Judge James E. Boasberg on 8/10/15. (lcjeb3) (Entered: 08/10/2015)
2015-08-11Set/Reset Deadlines: Plaintiff shall file a Memorandum in Opposition to Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment by 9/08/2015; Defendant shall file a Reply by 9/22/15; Should Plaintiff wish to file both an Opposition to Defendant's Motion and a Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment, Plaintiff shall file the combined pleading by 9/21/15; Defendant shall file a Reply to any Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment by 10/21/15. (ad) (Entered: 08/11/2015)
2015-08-11Set/Reset Deadline: Plaintiff to respond to Defendant's 9 Motion for Summary Judgment no later than 9/8/2015. (ad) (Entered: 08/11/2015)
2015-09-21MINUTE ORDER: After the FBI filed its Motion for Summary Judgment on August 6, 2015, the Court issued a Minute Order requiring Plaintiff to file his Opposition by September 8, 2015. The Court issued an additional Order on August 10, 2015, instructing Plaintiff that failure to file an Opposition by that date could result in judgment being granted to Defendant. See ECF No. 12. As Plaintiff has never responded, the Court ORDERS that, pursuant to LCvR 7(b), the FBI's 9 Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED as conceded, Plaintiff's 11 Motion is DENIED as moot, and the case is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Signed by Judge James E. Boasberg on 9/21/15. (lcjeb3) (Entered: 09/21/2015)
2015-09-2213CLERK'S JUDGMENT, signed by Anjanie Desai, Deputy Clerk on 9/22/2015. (ad) (Entered: 09/22/2015)
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