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Case TitleWatts v. United States Department of Justice
DistrictDistrict of South Carolina
CityAnderson/Greenwood
Case Number8:2015cv04795
Date Filed2015-11-30
Date Closed2016-06-10
JudgeHonorable Timothy M Cain
PlaintiffWilliam T Watts, II formerly #90124
Case DescriptionWilliam Watts , a state prisoner, submitted a FOIA request to the FBI. The FBI told Watts that it could not find any records responsive to his request. Watts appealed the decision to OIP, which upheld the FBI's decision. Watts then filed suit.
Complaint issues: Litigation - Vaughn index

DefendantUnited States Department of Justice
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Complaint
Complaint attachment 1
Complaint attachment 2
Opinion/Order [29]
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2015-11-301COMPLAINT filed by William T Watts, II. (Attachments: # 1 US Dept of Justice Letter, # 2 Envelope)(gpre, ) (Entered: 12/04/2015)
2015-11-302MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis (Restricted Access) by William T Watts, II. Response to Motion due by 12/17/2015. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)No proposed order.Motions referred to Jacquelyn D Austin.(gpre, ) (Entered: 12/04/2015)
2015-12-044TRUE DIVISION FOR TRIAL: Columbia. (gpre, ) (Entered: 12/04/2015)
2016-01-059TEXT ORDER granting 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jacquelyn D Austin on 1/5/2016.(gpre, ) (Entered: 01/05/2016)
2016-01-0510ORDER authorizing service of process and collection of filing fee. Plaintiff has incurred a debt to the U.S.A. in the amount of $350. Apprising the defendants of deadline for filing dispositive motions and directing plaintiff to notify the clerk in writing of any change of address. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jacquelyn D Austin on 1/5/2016. (gpre, ) (Entered: 01/05/2016)
2016-01-0511***DOCUMENT MAILED 10 Order 1983, 9 Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis placed in U.S. Mail to William T Watts II (gpre, ) (Entered: 01/05/2016)
2016-01-0512Summons Issued as to United States Department of Justice. U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. Service due by 4/7/2016 (gpre, ) (Entered: 01/05/2016)
2016-01-1214NOTICE of Change of Address by William T Watts, II. Address updated. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(gpre, ) (Entered: 01/12/2016)
2016-01-1315***DOCUMENT MAILED 9 Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis, 10 Order 1983, placed in U.S. Mail to William T Watts, II at new address (Columbia Care Center). (kmca) (Entered: 01/13/2016)
2016-01-2516Mail Returned as Undeliverable. No longer at this address. Addressee: William T. Watts. Document Returned: 10 Order 1983, 9 Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. (gpre, ) (Entered: 01/25/2016)
2016-02-1217SUMMONS Returned Executed: United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina served on 2/4/2016, answer due 4/4/2016; FBI served on 2/4/2016, answer due 4/4/2016. (kmca) (Entered: 02/12/2016)
2016-02-2618SUMMONS Returned Executed, Dept of Justice served 2/8/2016, US Attorney General served 2/8/2016. (gpre, ) (Entered: 02/26/2016)
2016-03-0319SUMMONS Returned Executed by William T Watts, II. United States Department of Justice (FBI) served on 2/8/2016. (Attachments: # 1 PS Form 3811)(gpre, ) (Entered: 03/03/2016)
2016-03-0720MOTION for Summary Judgment by United States Department of Justice. Response to Motion due by 3/24/2016. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of David M. Hardy)No proposed order.Motions referred to Jacquelyn D Austin.(Bowens, Barbara) (Entered: 03/07/2016)
2016-03-0821ROSEBORO ORDER directing clerk to forward summary judgment explanation to the opposing party and directing that party to respond in 34 days. Response due to 20 MOTION for Summary Judgment by 4/11/2016. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jacquelyn D Austin on 3/8/2016. (gpre, ) (Entered: 03/08/2016)
2016-03-0822***DOCUMENT MAILED 21 Roseboro Order, placed in U.S. Mail to William T Watts II (gpre, ) (Entered: 03/08/2016)
2016-04-2123ORDER that Plaintiff shall have through May 11, 2016 in which to file his response to the motion for summary judgment. Plaintiff is advised that if he fails to respond, this action will be subject to dismissal for failure to prosecute. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jacquelyn D Austin on 4/21/2016. (gpre, ) Modified on 4/21/2016 to edit text (gpre, ). (Entered: 04/21/2016)
2016-04-2124***DOCUMENT MAILED 23 Order, placed in U.S. Mail to William T Watts II (gpre, ) (Entered: 04/21/2016)
2016-05-1626REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION. The Court recommends the case be DISMISSED pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(b). Objections to R&R due by 6/3/2016 Signed by Magistrate Judge Jacquelyn D Austin on 4/16/2016. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Right to File Objections)(kric, ) (Entered: 05/17/2016)
2016-05-1727***DOCUMENT MAILED 26 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re 1 Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed by William T Watts, II, 20 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by United States Department of Justice placed in U.S. Mail to William T Watts II (kric, ) (Entered: 05/17/2016)
2016-06-1029ORDER adopting 26 Report and Recommendation. This action is DISMISSED with prejudice for failure to prosecute. Further, Defendant's 20 Motion for Summary Judgment is Terminated as Moot. Signed by Honorable Timothy M Cain on 6/10/16. (kmca) (Entered: 06/10/2016)
2016-06-1030JUDGMENT that this action is dismissed. (kmca) (Entered: 06/10/2016)
2016-06-1031***DOCUMENT MAILED 29 Order adopting Report and Recommendation, 30 Judgment, placed in U.S. Mail to William T Watts, II (kmca) (Entered: 06/10/2016)
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