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Case TitleThe Cincinnati Enquirer v. United States Department of Justice
DistrictSouthern District of Ohio
CityCincinnati
Case Number1:2023cv00682
Date Filed2023-10-20
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeJudge Douglas R. Cole
PlaintiffThe Cincinnati Enquirer A Division of Gannett GP Media, Inc
Case DescriptionThe Cincinnati Enquirer submitted a FOIA request to the Department of Justice for records concerning Cincinnati Councilwoman Tamaya Dennard's prosecution for accepting a bribe for her vote on the Council. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request. The Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys denied the request in its entirely based on Exemption 6 (invasion of privacy) and Exemption 7(C) (invasion of privacy concerning law enforcement records). The Enquirer filed an administrative appeal. The agency upheld the denial. The Enquirer then filed suit.
Complaint issues: Adequacy - Search, Litigation - Vaughn index, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantUnited States Department of Justice
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2023-10-201COMPLAINT for Violation of FOIA-5 U.S.C. 552 against United States Department of Justice ( Filing fee $ 402 paid - receipt number: AOHSDC-9653752), filed by The Cincinnati Enquirer, a division of Gannett GP Media, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet, # 6 Summons Form) (Greiner, John) (Entered: 10/20/2023)
2023-10-202Corporate Disclosure Statement by Plaintiff The Cincinnati Enquirer, a division of Gannett GP Media, Inc.. (Greiner, John) (Entered: 10/20/2023)
2023-10-20If this case is referred, it will be to Magistrate Judge Stephanie K. Bowman. (bjc) (Entered: 10/20/2023)
2023-10-203Summons Issued as to United States Department of Justice. (bjc) (Entered: 10/20/2023)
2024-02-014ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - The Enquirer is ORDERED to show cause, in writing and within twenty-one (21) days, why the complaint should not be dismissed for failure of service. Alternatively, The Enquirer is INSTRUCTED to notify the Court, in writing and within twenty-one (21) days, should it require additional time to cure a failure of service, pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(i)(4)(A). Signed by Judge Michael R. Barrett on 2/1/2024. (kkz) (Entered: 02/01/2024)
2024-02-085MOTION for Extension of Time New date requested 4/8/2024. by Plaintiff The Cincinnati Enquirer. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Darren W. Ford) (Ford, Darren) (Entered: 02/08/2024)
2024-02-14NOTATION ORDER: For good cause shown, Plaintiff's motion for an extension of time to effectuate service is GRANTED. Plaintiff The Cincinnati Enquirer shall now have up to and including 4/8/24 to perfect service on Defendant United States Department of Justice. Signed by Judge Michael R. Barrett on 2/14/24. (kkz) (Entered: 02/14/2024)
2024-03-056SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Defendant United States Department of Justice. United States Department of Justice served on 2/23/2024, answer due 4/23/2024. (Ford, Darren) Modified on 3/6/2024 (eh). (Entered: 03/05/2024)
2024-03-06Reset Deadlines re doc. 6 : United States Department of Justice answer due 4/23/2024. (eh) (Entered: 03/06/2024)
2024-03-067Clerk's CERTIFICATE of Mailing re 1 Complaint and 3 Summons Issued. (eh) (Entered: 03/06/2024)
2024-03-078STIPULATION Stipulated Extension of Time, from March 18, 2024 to April 8, 2024, by Defendant United States Department of Justice. (Stark, John) (Entered: 03/07/2024)
2024-03-08Reset Deadlines: United States Department of Justice answer due 4/8/2024 per Doc. 8 . (bjc) (Entered: 03/08/2024)
2024-03-159SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Cincinnati U.S. Attorney's Office. (kh) Modified docket text on 3/18/2024 (kh). (Entered: 03/15/2024)
2024-03-1810SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Columbus U.S. Attorney's Office. (kh) (Entered: 03/18/2024)
2024-03-2611SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Defendant United States Department of Justice. (kh) (Entered: 03/26/2024)
2024-03-2912Document 12 was inadvertently filed and has been restricted. (kev) Modified text and security on 4/1/2024 (kev). (Entered: 03/29/2024)
2024-04-0113SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Defendant United States Department of Justice. (kev) (Entered: 04/01/2024)
2024-04-0814ANSWER to 1 Complaint, filed by United States Department of Justice. (Jerome, Simon) (Entered: 04/08/2024)
2024-04-0815CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Defendant United States Department of Justice re 14 Answer to Complaint (Jerome, Simon) (Entered: 04/08/2024)
2024-04-09NOTICE of Deadline: Rule 26(f) Report due by 5/6/2024. Please visit www.ohsd.uscourts.gov/FPbarrett to obtain copies of the Court's required Rule 26(f) report and joint final pretrial order forms as well as its trial procedures. (kkz) (Entered: 04/09/2024)
2024-05-0616RULE 26(f) REPORT by Defendant United States Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix) (Jerome, Simon) (Entered: 05/06/2024)
2024-05-2017STATUS REPORT (Joint) by Defendant United States Department of Justice. (Jerome, Simon) (Entered: 05/20/2024)
2024-05-21Notation Order: Pursuant to the joint request 17 , the parties have up to and including 5/24/2024 to finalize a briefing schedule and complete Section G of their Rule 26(f) report. Signed by Judge Michael R. Barrett on 5/21/2024. (kkz) (Entered: 05/21/2024)
2024-05-2418RULE 26(f) REPORT (Joint Addendum) by Defendant United States Department of Justice. (Jerome, Simon) (Entered: 05/24/2024)
2024-06-06Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment due by 8/23/2024. (kkz) (Entered: 06/06/2024)
2024-08-2319MOTION for Summary Judgment by Defendant United States Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 Def's Memorandum of Points + Authorities in Supp. of MSJ, # 2 Statement of Material Facts as to Which There Is No Genuine Issue, # 3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order, # 4 Affidavit Declaration of Patrice Parker Hale) (Jerome, Simon) (Entered: 08/23/2024)
2024-09-0520ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Matthew W. McFarland for all further proceedings. Judge Michael R. Barrett no longer assigned to case. Signed by Judge Michael R. Barrett on 9/5/2024. (kkz) (Entered: 09/05/2024)
2024-09-0621ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Douglas R. Cole for all further proceedings. Judge Matthew W. McFarland no longer assigned to case. Signed by Judge Matthew W. McFarland on 09/06/2024. (kaf) (Entered: 09/06/2024)
2024-09-1322RESPONSE in Opposition re 19 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Plaintiff The Cincinnati Enquirer. (Greiner, John) (Entered: 09/13/2024)
2024-09-2323Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 19 MOTION for Summary Judgment New date requested 10/11/2024. by Defendant United States Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Jerome, Simon) (Entered: 09/23/2024)
2024-09-26NOTATION ORDER granting 23 Unopposed Motion to Extend Defendant's Deadline to File a Reply Memorandum in Support of its Motion for Summary Judgment. Reply due by 10/11/204. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Douglas R. Cole on 9/26/24. (sct) (Entered: 09/26/2024)
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