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Case TitleWILLIAMS v. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE et al
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2023cv00401
Date Filed2023-02-10
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeJudge Ana C. Reyes
PlaintiffALEXANDER WILLIAMS, JR.
DefendantDEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DefendantUNITED STATES MARSHAL SERVICES
DefendantCHARLOTTE LUCKSTONE
DefendantCHARLOTTE LUCKSTONE
TERMINATED: 05/08/2023
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2023-02-10Initiating Pleading & IFP Application Received on 02/10/2023. A copy of the docket sheet has been mailed to the address of record for the pro se party. (zcb) (Entered: 02/14/2023)
2023-02-101COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand filed by ALEXANDER WILLIAMS, JR. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(zcb) (Entered: 02/14/2023)
2023-02-102MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by ALEXANDER WILLIAMS, JR. (zcb) (Entered: 02/14/2023)
2023-02-213PRO SE ORDER directing within 30 days of this Order, unless an extension of time is granted, plaintiff to provide a six month trust fund prisoner account statement and failure to comply will result in dismissal of case. Plaintiff shall provide the requested information specific within this order. Pro Se party has been notified by first class mail. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 02/21/2023. (zcb) (Entered: 02/22/2023)
2023-03-134MOTION for Extension of Time to FILE by ALEXANDER WILLIAMS, JR (zcb) (Entered: 03/20/2023)
2023-03-135PARTIAL PRISONER TRUST FUND ACCOUNT STATEMENT by ALEXANDER WILLIAMS, JR (zcb) (Entered: 04/27/2023)
2023-04-05MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of 4 Plaintiff's letter to the Clerk of the Court and his attachments, it is ORDERED that Plaintiff's request for an extension of time to provide a certified copy of his six-month prison account statement, see Order, Dkt. 4 , is GRANTED. Plaintiff shall file the statement by the proposed deadline of June 3, 2023, or risk dismissal of the case without prejudice. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 4/5/2023. (psu1) Modified to reflect correct Dkt. entry on 4/27/2023 (zcb). (Entered: 04/05/2023)
2023-04-246PRISONER TRUST FUND ACCOUNT STATEMENT for period of six months by ALEXANDER WILLIAMS, JR (zcb) (Entered: 04/27/2023)
2023-04-257NOTICE of EXHIBITS by ALEXANDER WILLIAMS, JR (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(zcb) (Entered: 04/27/2023)
2023-05-098ORDER directing an initial partial filing fee in the amount of $114.97 from Prison Account of Alexander Williams, Jr. and granting MOTION for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (see order for full details). Pro Se party has been notified by first class mail. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 5/9/2023. (znmw) (Entered: 05/11/2023)
2023-05-11Case Assigned to Judge Ana C. Reyes. (znmw) (Entered: 05/11/2023)
2023-05-119SUMMONS (4) Issued as to DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, UNITED STATES MARSHAL SERVICES, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General; Sent to U.S. Marshals Service. (znmw) (Main Document 9 replaced on 5/11/2023) (znmw). (Entered: 05/11/2023)
2023-05-1710RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE served on 5/16/2023; UNITED STATES MARSHAL SERVICES served on 5/17/2023, RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 5/16/2023. (ztth) (Entered: 05/22/2023)
2023-05-1711RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 5/16/2023. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 6/15/2023. (ztth) (Entered: 05/22/2023)
2023-05-2412LEAVE TO FILE DENIED - Plaintiff's Letter. This document is unavailable as the Court denied its filing. Pro Se party has been notified by first class mail. "Leave to file denied as moot." Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 5/24/2023. (ztth) (Main Document 12 replaced on 5/24/2023) (ztth). (Entered: 05/24/2023)
2023-06-1513ANSWER to 1 Complaint by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, UNITED STATES MARSHAL SERVICES.(Moustakas, John) (Entered: 06/15/2023)
2023-06-16MINUTE ORDER. Before the Court are Plaintiff's pro se 1 Complaint and Defendants' 13 Answer. Cases filed under FOIA are exempt from the requirements of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(f) and Local Civil Rule 16.3. See LCvR 16.3(b)(10). It is hereby ORDERED that Defendants shall file a Status Report on or before June 30, 2023, to include: the status of Plaintiff's FOIA request(s); the anticipated number of documents responsive to Plaintiff's FOIA request(s); the anticipated date(s) for release of the documents that Plaintiff requested; whether a Vaughn index will be required in this case; whether the parties anticipate summary judgment briefing and, if so, a proposed briefing schedule; and any other pertinent issues. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 6/16/2023. (lcjo) (Entered: 06/16/2023)
2023-06-19Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Defendants' Status Report due by 6/30/2023. (zcdw) (Entered: 06/19/2023)
2023-07-0814STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, UNITED STATES MARSHAL SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Moustakas, John) (Entered: 07/08/2023)
2023-07-11MINUTE ORDER. The Court expresses its well wishes for a speedy recovery for Defense counsel's son. It is ORDERED that the Court hereby ADOPTS the briefing schedule proposed in Defendants' 14 Status Report. Accordingly, Defendants shall file their Motion for Summary Judgment on or before September 7, 2023; Plaintiff shall file an Opposition, and any Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment, on or before October 10, 2023; Defendants shall file their Reply, and if necessary, any Opposition to Cross-Motion, on or before November 9, 2023; and Plaintiff shall file a Reply, if any, on or before December 11, 2023. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 7/11/2023. (lcjo) (Entered: 07/11/2023)
2023-07-11Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Defendant's Summary Judgment motion due by 9/7/2023. Response to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 10/10/2023. Reply to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 11/9/2023. Plaintiff's Cross Motion due by 10/10/2023. Response to Cross Motion due by 11/9/2023. Reply to Cross Motions due by 12/11/2023. (zcdw) (Entered: 07/11/2023)
2023-07-2415LEAVE TO FILE DENIED- Plaintiff's Letter. This document is unavailable as the Court denied its filing. Pro Se party has been notified by first class mail. "Leave to filed denied as moot. The clerk is directed to send plaintiff a courtesy copy of the docket sheet in this case." Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 7/24/2023. (znmw) (Entered: 07/28/2023)
2023-08-0416NOTICE by ALEXANDER WILLIAMS, JR "Leave to file granted. The clerk is directed to docket this submission as a Notice and send plaintiff a courtesy copy of Defendant's Answer, Dkt. 13 signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 08/04/2023 (zjm) Modified on 8/13/2023 (zcdw). (Entered: 08/04/2023)
2023-09-0817MOTION for Leave to File Motion for Summary Judgment and Attachments by CHARLOTTE LUCKSTONE, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, UNITED STATES MARSHAL SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Motion for Summary Judgment, Memorandum in Support, Statement of Undisputed Facts, Certificate of Service, Proposed Order, # 2 Declaration Declaration of Kathleene Molen, # 3 Exhibit Exhibits to Declaration)(Moustakas, John) (Entered: 09/08/2023)
2023-09-0818MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by ALEXANDER WILLIAMS, JR. "The Clerk is directed to docket this submission as a motion for extension of time to respond to Defendants summary judgment motion" signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 9/8/2023. (ztth) (Entered: 09/12/2023)
2023-09-10MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of Defendants' 17 Motion for Leave to Late File and the entire record, it is hereby ORDERED that Defendants' Motion for Leave to Late File is GRANTED, and it is further ORDERED that the Clerk shall docket Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment, Dkt. 17-1, and all attachments, Dkt. 17-2 and 17-3. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 9/10/2023. (lcacr1) (Entered: 09/10/2023)
2023-09-1020MOTION for Summary Judgment by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, UNITED STATES MARSHAL SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibits)(znmw) (Entered: 09/13/2023)
2023-09-1121Memorandum in opposition to 20 Motion for Summary Judgment filed by ALEXANDER WILLIAMS, JR. (Attachment: # 1 Exhibits A - B)(ztth) (Entered: 09/13/2023)
2023-09-1122CROSS MOTION for Summary Judgment by ALEXANDER WILLIAMS, JR. (See Docket Entry 21 to view documents) (ztth) (Entered: 09/13/2023)
2023-09-1219RESPONSE re 18 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply filed by CHARLOTTE LUCKSTONE, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, UNITED STATES MARSHAL SERVICES. (Moustakas, John) (Entered: 09/12/2023)
2023-09-13MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of Plaintiff's 18 Motion for Extension of Time to File a Response, it is ORDERED that Plaintiff's Motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Plaintiff shall file an Opposition, and any Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment, on or before January 8, 2024; Defendants shall file their Reply, and if necessary, any Opposition to the Cross-Motion, on or before February 7, 2024; and Plaintiff shall file a Reply, if any, on or before March 8, 2024. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 9/13/2023. (lcacr1) (Entered: 09/13/2023)
2023-09-1323FOX NEAL ORDER advising Plaintiff to, on or before January 8, 2024, file his Opposition to Defendant's 20 Motion for Summary Judgment, or the Court may accept any facts set forth in Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment as true, and it may decide the matter in Defendants' favor without the benefit of Plaintiff's position. The Court notes that Plaintiff has already filed what he refers to as an [21, 22] Opposition and Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment, but it appears that he had not yet actually received a copy of Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment, therefore, he may still have this opportunity to formally respond. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 9/13/2023. (psu3) (Entered: 09/13/2023)
2023-09-1824NOTICE of Change of Address by ALEXANDER WILLIAMS, JR. (ztth) (Entered: 09/20/2023)
2023-10-1325NOTICE of Change of Address by ALEXANDER WILLIAMS, JR. (ztth) (Entered: 10/23/2023)
2024-01-0426NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Patricia K. McBride on behalf of All Defendants Substituting for attorney John Moustakas (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 01/04/2024)
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