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Case TitleCOLE v. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE et al
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2021cv01049
Date Filed2021-04-14
Date Closed2021-10-19
JudgeJudge Tanya S. Chutkan
PlaintiffJAMES T. COLE, JR.
DefendantUNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DefendantFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (F.B.I.)
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Complaint
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Opinion/Order [19]
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2021-04-14Initiating Pleading & IFP Application Received on 04/14/2021. A copy of the docket sheet has been mailed to the address of record for the pro se party. (zsb) (Entered: 04/16/2021)
2021-04-141COMPLAINT against FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE filed by JAMES T. COLE, JR. (Attachment: # 1 Exhibit)(zsb) (Entered: 04/16/2021)
2021-04-142MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by JAMES T. COLE, JR. (zsb) (Entered: 04/16/2021)
2021-04-143PRISONER TRUST FUND ACCOUNT STATEMENT for period of six months by JAMES T. COLE, JR (zsb) (Entered: 04/16/2021)
2021-04-214ORDER directing an initial partial filing fee in the amount of $59.16 from Prison Account of JAMES T. COLE, 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 Timothy J. Kelly on 04/21/2021. (zsb) (Entered: 04/22/2021)
2021-04-22Case Assigned to Judge Tanya S. Chutkan. (zsb) (Entered: 04/22/2021)
2021-04-305ORDER: Advising pro se Plaintiff of his obligation to follow the FRCP, Local Rules and orders of the court. Failure to adhere to these rules or orders may result in sanctions, up to and including dismissal of this action. The Clerk of the Court shall mail a copy of this Order to: JAMES T. COLE, JR., R#41167-066, 26525 HAZELTON FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION, Inmate Mail/Parcels, P.O. Box 5000, Bruceton Mills, WV. (See order for further details) Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 4/30/21. (DJS) (Entered: 04/30/2021)
2021-05-106SUMMONS (4) Issued as to FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General sent to the U.S. Marshals Service (zsb) (Entered: 05/10/2021)
2021-05-127RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE served on 5/12/2021 (ztd) (Entered: 05/14/2021)
2021-05-17Partial Filing Fee Received from James T. Cole in the amount of $56.16, receipt number: 4616105535. (fb) (Entered: 05/17/2021)
2021-05-288RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION served on 5/28/2021 (ztd) (Entered: 06/07/2021)
2021-06-099NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas Duffey on behalf of FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Duffey, Thomas) (Entered: 06/09/2021)
2021-06-0910MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint with proposed order and certificate of service by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Duffey, Thomas) (Entered: 06/09/2021)
2021-06-15MINUTE ORDER: Granting 10 Motion for Extension of Deadlines. Defendants shall answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint by 7/12/21. The Clerk of the Court shall mail a copy of this order to the Plaintiff at his address of record. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 6/15/21. (DJS) (Entered: 06/15/2021)
2021-06-16Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant Answer Or Otherwise Response To The Complaint due by 7/12/2021. (mac) (Entered: 06/16/2021)
2021-06-22Partial Filing Fee Received from James T. Cole Jr. in the amount of $3.00, receipt number: 200017. (fb) (Entered: 06/22/2021)
2021-07-0811MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint with proposed order by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Duffey, Thomas) (Entered: 07/08/2021)
2021-07-08MINUTE ORDER: Granting 11 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendants shall answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint by 8/12/21. The Clerk of the Court shall mail a copy of this order to Plaintiff at his address of record. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 7/8/21. (DJS) (Entered: 07/08/2021)
2021-07-09Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendants shall answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint by 8/12/21. (jth) (Entered: 07/09/2021)
2021-07-1512MOTION to Appoint Counsel by JAMES T. COLE, JR. (ztd) (Entered: 07/21/2021)
2021-08-1213MOTION to Dismiss with proposed order by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Declaration Seidel, # 3 Exhibit Exhibits A-M)(Duffey, Thomas) (Entered: 08/12/2021)
2021-08-2514RESPONSE re 13 MOTION to Dismiss with proposed order filed by JAMES T. COLE, JR. (ztd) (Entered: 08/27/2021)
2021-09-0115ORDER denying 12 Plaintiff's Motion to Appoint Counsel; giving Plaintiff until October 9, 2021, to supplement his opposition to Defendants' dispositive motion, in light of the court's advisements (see document for details). Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 9/1/2021.(psu1) (Entered: 09/01/2021)
2021-09-07Set/Reset Deadlines: Supplemental opposition due by 10/9/2021. (tb) (Entered: 09/07/2021)
2021-09-2016Memorandum in opposition to re 13 MOTION to Dismiss with proposed order filed by JAMES T. COLE, JR. (ztd) (Entered: 09/27/2021)
2021-10-0417REPLY to opposition to motion re 13 MOTION to Dismiss with proposed order filed by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement)(Duffey, Thomas) (Entered: 10/04/2021)
2021-10-1818ORDER granting 13 Defendants' Motion to Dismiss and dismissing the case, for the reasons stated in the Memorandum Opinion issued separately this day. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 10/18/2021.(psu1) (Entered: 10/18/2021)
2021-10-1819MEMORANDUM OPINION accompanying the final order issued separately this day. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 10/18/2021.(psu1) (Entered: 10/18/2021)
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