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MEMORANDUM (Order to follow as separate docket entry) re: 30 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by R. Seth Williams & 31 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Kathleen Kane. (See memo for complete details.) Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 3/6/15. (ki)
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March 6, 2015
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RECAP
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COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $400, Receipt Number 111016436) filed by Daniel Denvir, Philadelphia City Paper, Steven Blackburn, Regina Austin, Solitary Watch, Edwin Desamour, Pennsylvania Prison Society, Wayne Jacobs, Prison Legal News, William Cobb, Christopher Moraff. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4)(pjr) (Entered: 01/08/2015)
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Jan. 8, 2015
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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Regina Austin, Steven Blackburn, William Cobb, Daniel Denvir, Edwin Desamour, Wayne Jacobs, Christopher Moraff, Pennsylvania Prison Society, Philadelphia City Paper, Prison Legal News, Solitary Watch. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(pjr) (Entered: 01/08/2015)
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Jan. 8, 2015
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ORDER (Memorandum 47 filed previously as separate docket entry) GRANTING MTD by Williams 30 & dismissing all claims vs same, DENYING MTD by Kane 31 , setting trial on merits for 3/30/15 @ 10:00 a.m. in Ctrm #2 and attaching all cnsl, dir ecting parties to meet & confer to develop jt stip of facts necessary for resolution of pltfs' constitutional challenges, etc., & to file same by 3/23/15, & if parties unable to agree on stip of facts by 3/23/15 they shall separately notify ct of same by letter on docket. (See order for complete details.) Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 3/6/15. (ki)
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March 6, 2015
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MOTION to Exceed Page Limitation filed by Regina Austin, Steven Blackburn, William Cobb, Daniel Denvir, Edwin Desamour, Wayne Jacobs, Christopher Moraff, Pennsylvania Prison Society, Philadelphia City Paper, Prison Legal News, Solitary Watch. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Proposed Order)(pjr) (Entered: 01/08/2015)
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Jan. 8, 2015
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MEMORANDUM (Order to follow as separate docket entry) re: 18 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Prison Radio, Educators for Mumia Abu-Jamal, Donnell Palmer, Mumia Abu Jamal, Marshall Prison Radio, Robert L. Holbrook, Kerry Shakaboona, Human Rights Coalition, Kerry Shakaboona Marshall, Anthony Chance. (See memo for complete details.) Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 4/28/15. (ki)
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April 28, 2015
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RECAP
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SPECIAL ADMISSION FORMS SENT to Amy Ginensky, Eli Segal, Seth Kreimer, Lance Weber and Sabarish Neelakanta. (pjr) (Entered: 01/08/2015)
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Jan. 8, 2015
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ORDER (Memorandum 54 filed previously as separate docket entry) - It is ORDERED that plfts' motions 18 are CONSTRUED as MSJs & permanent injunctive relief & are GRANTED as so construed.. FURTHER ORDERED & DECLARED that Commonwealth's Re victimization Act... is unconstitutional in violation of 1st & 5th Amends to US Constitution & enforcement thereof hereby & permanently ENJOINED. Clrk of Ct shall enter declaratory jdgmt in favor of pltfs & against deft & thereafter close case. (See order for complete details.) Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 4/28/15. (ki)
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April 28, 2015
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RECAP
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ORDER granting pltfs' MOTION to Exceed Page Limitation 3 . Pltfs are authorized to file the brief attached to their motion as Exhibit A and titled Brief in Support of Plaintiffs Motion for Preliminary Injunction.Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 01/08/15. (ma) (Entered: 01/08/2015)
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Jan. 8, 2015
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BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Regina Austin, Steven Blackburn, William Cobb, Daniel Denvir, Edwin Desamour, Wayne Jacobs, Christopher Moraff, Pennsylvania Prison Society, Philadelphia City Paper, Prison Legal News, Solitary Watch.(Hull, Tucker) (Entered: 01/09/2015)
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Jan. 9, 2015
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Receipt of payment from PEPPER HAMILTON LLP in the amount of $400.00 for CIVIL FILING FEE. Transaction posted on 1/8/2015. Receipt number 111016436 processed by bdanilow. (jjs, ) (Entered: 01/09/2015)
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Jan. 9, 2015
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PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Tucker R. Hull on behalf of Amy B Ginensky Attorney Amy Ginensky is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 0314−3323919.. (Hull, Tucker) (Entered: 01/12/2015)
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Jan. 12, 2015
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PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Tucker R. Hull on behalf of All Plaintiffs Attorney Eli Segal is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 0314−3324042.. (Hull, Tucker) (Entered: 01/12/2015)
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Jan. 12, 2015
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DOCKET ANNOTATION: Search of the PA Bar Directory shows Amy Ginensky and Eli Segal as 'ACTIVE'. (pjr) (Entered: 01/13/2015)
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Jan. 13, 2015
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DOCKET ANNOTATION: Counsel is advised that Docs. 7 and 8 are required to have the CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT attached. The Code may be filed separately as a Document Filed. (gls) (Entered: 01/13/2015)
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Jan. 13, 2015
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SCHEDULING ORDER directing parties to meet &confer re: br'ng schedule for motion for PI &any addt'l anticipated filings &to submit jt prop schedule to ct by 1/16/15..., &setting Oral Argument re: both motions for 2/26/2015 @ 10:00 AM in Harrisburg − Courtroom 2 before Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner. (See order for complete details.) Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 1/13/15. (ki) (Entered: 01/13/2015)
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Jan. 13, 2015
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Code of Professional Conduct by Amy B Ginensky. 7 Petition for Special Admission − Pro Hac Vice . (Hull, Tucker) (Entered: 01/13/2015)
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Jan. 13, 2015
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Code of Professional Conduct by Eli M. Segal. 8 Petition for Special Admission − Pro Hac Vice . (Hull, Tucker) (Entered: 01/13/2015)
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Jan. 13, 2015
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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice − Attorney Bryan Hughes is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 0314−3325816. by R. Seth Williams.(Hughes, Bryan) (Entered: 01/13/2015)
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Jan. 13, 2015
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DOCKET ANNOTATION: Counsel is advised that Doc. 13 filed 1/13/15 is required to have the CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT attached. The Code may be filed separately as a "Document Filed." (gls) (Entered: 01/14/2015)
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Jan. 14, 2015
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DOCKET ANNOTATION: Counsel is advised to file a signed Code of Conduct form for Doc. 13. (pjr) (Entered: 01/14/2015)
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Jan. 14, 2015
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Code of Professional Conduct form by R. Seth Williams. 13 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice − Attorney Bryan Hughes is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 0314−3325816. . (Hughes, Bryan) (Entered: 01/14/2015)
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Jan. 14, 2015
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SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Amy B. Ginensky, Esquire. (Original: SCR Registry)Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 1/14/15. (ki) (Entered: 01/14/2015)
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Jan. 14, 2015
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ORDER granting motion to appear pro hac vice 13 by Bryan C. Hughes, Esquire. (SPAD approved) (Original: SCR Registry) Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 1/14/15. (ki) (Entered: 01/14/2015)
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Jan. 14, 2015
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18
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NOTICE of Appearance by M. Abbegael Giunta on behalf of Kathleen Kane (Giunta, M.) (Entered: 01/14/2015)
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Jan. 14, 2015
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APPROVED (per 1/15/15 order 21 of court) − STIPULATION re 10 Scheduling Order, Jointly By All Parties by Kathleen Kane. (Giunta, M.) Modified on 1/15/2015 (ki). (Entered: 01/14/2015)
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Jan. 14, 2015
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NOTICE of Appearance by Kenneth L. Joel on behalf of Kathleen Kane (Joel, Kenneth) (Entered: 01/15/2015)
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Jan. 15, 2015
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ORDER approving stipulated joint schedule 19 , inc. − Defts Kane &Williams' MTDs due 1/23/15, defts Kane &Williams' brs in supp of MTDs w/ brs in opp to motions for prelim inj due 2/6/15, pltfs' combined br in opp to defts' MTDs w/ reply in supp of pltfs' motions for prelim inj due 2/17/15, &defts' reply brs in supp of MTDs due 2/23/15. (See order for complete details.) Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 1/15/15. (ki) (Entered: 01/15/2015)
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Jan. 15, 2015
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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice − Attorney Sabarish Neelakanta is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 0314−3335465. by Prison Legal News.(Neelakanta, Sabarish) (Entered: 01/23/2015)
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Jan. 23, 2015
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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice − Attorney Lance Weber is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 0314−3335491. by Prison Legal News.(Weber, Lance) (Entered: 01/23/2015)
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Jan. 23, 2015
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24
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MOTION to Appoint Expert , MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by R. Seth Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Hughes, Bryan) (Entered: 01/23/2015)
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Jan. 23, 2015
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DOCKET ANNOTATION: Petitioning attorneys and associate counsel's bar status verified. (aaa) (Entered: 01/23/2015)
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Jan. 23, 2015
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25
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MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Kathleen Kane. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting Defendant Kane's Motion to Dismiss the Claims Against Her)(Giunta, M.) (Entered: 01/23/2015)
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Jan. 23, 2015
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SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Sabarish Neelakanta, Esquire. (Original: SCR Registry)Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 1/26/15. (ki) (Entered: 01/26/2015)
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Jan. 26, 2015
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SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Lance Weber, Esquire. (Original: SCR Registry) Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 1/26/15. (ki) (Entered: 01/26/2015)
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Jan. 26, 2015
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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned by Daniel Denvir, Philadelphia City Paper, Steven Blackburn, Regina Austin, Solitary Watch, Edwin Desamour, Pennsylvania Prison Society, Wayne Jacobs, Prison Legal News, William Cobb, Christopher Moraff. Kathleen Kane waiver sent on 1/9/2015, answer due 3/10/2015. (Hull, Tucker) (Entered: 02/03/2015)
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Feb. 3, 2015
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MOTION to Exceed Page Limitation by Kathleen Kane. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting Defendant Kane Leave to File a Brief Up to 35 Pages in Length)(Giunta, M.) (Entered: 02/04/2015)
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Feb. 4, 2015
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ORDER granting dft Kane's MOTION to Exceed Page Limitation 29 . Dft Kane may file a combined brsup of the mtns to dismiss and in opposition to the mtns for pi that does not exceed 35 pages.Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on
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Feb. 5, 2015
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SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM 31 APPROVED as to Michael Scalera, Esq. on behalf of R. Seth Williams, Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 0314−3347088. Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 02/06/15. (ma) (Entered: 02/06/2015)
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Feb. 6, 2015
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33
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BRIEF IN SUPPORT Combined Brief in Opposition re 25 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , 2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Kathleen Kane.(Giunta, M.) (Entered: 02/06/2015)
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Feb. 6, 2015
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BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 24 MOTION to Appoint Expert MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by R. Seth Williams.(Scalera, Michael) (Entered: 02/06/2015)
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Feb. 6, 2015
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AMENDED DOCUMENT by R. Seth Williams. Amendment to 34 Brief in Support to correct case number on cover page . (Scalera, Michael) (Entered: 02/09/2015)
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Feb. 9, 2015
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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File a Brief Up to 25 Pages by Regina Austin, Steven Blackburn, William Cobb, Daniel Denvir, Edwin Desamour, Wayne Jacobs, Christopher Moraff, Pennsylvania Prison Society, Philadelphia City Paper, Prison Legal News, Solitary Watch. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Hull, Tucker) (Entered: 02/12/2015)
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Feb. 12, 2015
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ORDER granting pltf's unopposed motion 36 for leave to file combined brief in opp to defts' MTD &in supp of pltfs' motion for prelim injunction up to 25 pp in length. (See order for complete details.) Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 2/13/15. (ki) (Entered: 02/13/2015)
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Feb. 13, 2015
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NOTICE of Appearance by Craig J. Staudenmaier on behalf of Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, American Booksellers for Free Expression, Freedom to Read Foundation, Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association. (Staudenmaier, Craig) (Entered: 02/17/2015)
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Feb. 17, 2015
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MOTION for Leave to File Brief as Amicus Curiae by Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Staudenmaier, Craig) (Entered: 02/17/2015)
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Feb. 17, 2015
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AMICUS CURIAE (per 2/24/15 order 47 of court)− BRIEF IN SUPPORT of Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction re 2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 40 MOTION for Leave to File Brief as Amicus Curiae filed by Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.(Staudenmaier, Craig) Modified on 2/24/2015 (ki). (Entered: 02/17/2015)
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Feb. 17, 2015
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BRIEF IN OPPOSITION re 24 MOTION to Appoint Expert MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , 25 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM AND IN FURTHER SUPPORT OF PLN PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION filed by Regina Austin, Steven Blackburn, William Cobb, Daniel Denvir, Edwin Desamour, Wayne Jacobs, Christopher Moraff, Pennsylvania Prison Society, Philadelphia City Paper, Prison Legal News, Solitary Watch.(Segal, Eli) (Entered: 02/17/2015)
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Feb. 17, 2015
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DOCKET ANNOTATION: Document #38 "Brief in Opposition" deleted, re−filed as Doc. #42 "Brief in Opposition", per attorney. (ga) (Entered: 02/18/2015)
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Feb. 18, 2015
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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by R. Seth Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Hughes, Bryan) (Entered: 02/20/2015)
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Feb. 20, 2015
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ORDER granting Assistant District Attorney Bryan C. Hughes' motion 43 for leave to w/draw as cnsl for deft R. Seth Williams. (See order for complete details.) Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 2/23/15. (ki) (Entered: 02/23/2015)
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Feb. 23, 2015
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46
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REPLY BRIEF re 24 MOTION to Appoint Expert MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by R. Seth Williams.(Scalera, Michael) (Entered: 02/23/2015)
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Feb. 23, 2015
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MEMORANDUM (Order to follow as separate docket entry) re: 24 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by R. Seth Williams and 25 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Kathleen Kane. (See memo for complete details.) Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 3/6/15. (ki) (Entered: 03/06/2015)
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March 6, 2015
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ORDER (Memorandum 50 filed previously as separate docket entry) GRANTING MTD by Williams 24 &dismissing all claims vs same, DENYING MTD by Kane 25 , setting trial on merits for 3/30/15 @ 10:00 a.m. in Ctrm #3 and attaching all cnsl, directing parties to meet &confer to develop jt stip of facts necessary for resolution of pltfs' constitutional challenges, etc., &to file same by 3/23/15, &if parties unable to agree on stip of facts by 3/23/15 they shall separately notify ct of same by letter on docket. (See order for complete details.) Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 3/6/15. (ki) (Entered: 03/06/2015)
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March 6, 2015
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STIPULATION OF FACTS by Regina Austin, Steven Blackburn, William Cobb, Daniel Denvir, Edwin Desamour, Wayne Jacobs, Christopher Moraff, Pennsylvania Prison Society, Philadelphia City Paper, Prison Legal News, Solitary Watch. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits)(Segal, Eli) (Entered: 03/23/2015)
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March 23, 2015
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DVD referenced in Joint Stipulation of Facts filed and forwarded to Chambers. (pjr) (Entered: 03/27/2015)
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March 27, 2015
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EXHIBIT 17 (CORRECTED) by Regina Austin, Steven Blackburn, William Cobb, Daniel Denvir, Edwin Desamour, Wayne Jacobs, Christopher Moraff, Pennsylvania Prison Society, Philadelphia City Paper, Prison Legal News, Solitary Watch. (Segal, Eli) (Entered: 03/31/2015)
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March 31, 2015
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MEMORANDUM (Order to follow as separate docket entry) re: 2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Daniel Denvir, Wayne Jacobs, William Cobb, Philadelphia City Paper, Steven Blackburn, Solitary Watch, Christopher Moraff, Pennsylvania Prison Society, Prison Legal News, Regina Austin, Edwin Desamour. (See memo for complete details.) Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 4/28/15. (ki) (Entered: 04/28/2015)
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April 28, 2015
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ORDER (Memorandum 57 filed previously as separate docket entry) − It is ORDERED that plfts' motions 2 are CONSTRUED as MSJs &permanent injunctive relief &are GRANTED as so construed.. FURTHER ORDERED &DECLARED that Commonwealth's Revictimization Act... is unconstitutional in violation of 1st &5th Amends to US Constitution &enforcement thereof hereby &permanently ENJOINED. Clrk of Ct shall enter declaratory jdgmt in favor of pltfs &against deft &thereafter close case. (See order for complete details.) Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 4/28/15. (ki) (Entered: 04/28/2015)
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April 28, 2015
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DECLARATORY JUDGMENT ENTERED in favor of plaintiffs Prison Legal News, et al., &against defendants, Kathleen Kane, et al., as follows: It is ORDERED &DECLARED that the Commonwealth's Revictimization Relief Act, 18 PA. CONS. STAT. Section 11.1304 is unconstitutional in violation of 1st &5th Amends to the US Constitution, &the enforcement thereof is hereby &permanently ENJOINED, in acc w/ this court's order 58 dated 4/28/15. (See jdgmt for complete details.) Signed by Deputy Clerk on 4/30/15. (ki) (Entered: 04/30/2015)
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April 30, 2015
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60
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Unopposed MOTION TO POSTPONE DEADLINE FOR MOVING FOR AWARD OF ATTORNEYS FEES by Regina Austin, Steven Blackburn, William Cobb, Daniel Denvir, Edwin Desamour, Christopher Moraff, Pennsylvania Prison Society, Philadelphia City Paper, Prison Legal News, Solitary Watch.(Segal, Eli) (Entered: 05/07/2015)
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May 7, 2015
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ORDER granting pltfs' motion 60 to postpone ddl for moving for award of atty's fees until 30 days after any appeal by deft Kane resolved or 30 days after ddl for deft Kane to file appeal has passed if she does not appeal. (See order for complete details.) Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 5/11/15. (ki) (Entered: 05/11/2015)
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May 11, 2015
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