Case: City of Springfield, Ohio v. The Blood Tribe

3:25-cv-00033 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio

Filed Date: Feb. 6, 2025

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Case Summary

This case is about a series of alleged actions taken by the “Blood Tribe,” a white supremacist group, in Springfield, Ohio. From July 2024 to September 2024, the “Blood Tribe” engaged in conduct aimed at the Haitian immigrant community in Springfield, along with other nonwhite groups and those opposed to white supremacy. That alleged conduct included intimidating demonstrations and speeches at the city’s annual Jazz festival, threats to leaders, residents, and various other public places in Spr…

This case is about a series of alleged actions taken by the “Blood Tribe,” a white supremacist group, in Springfield, Ohio. From July 2024 to September 2024, the “Blood Tribe” engaged in conduct aimed at the Haitian immigrant community in Springfield, along with other nonwhite groups and those opposed to white supremacy. That alleged conduct included intimidating demonstrations and speeches at the city’s annual Jazz festival, threats to leaders, residents, and various other public places in Springfield, and a demonstration outside of the Mayor’s home. 

On February 6, 2025, the Plaintiffs– the City of Springfield, along with other city officials and residents– filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. The Plaintiffs sued the Blood Tribe, its founder, a leader of the group, and several of the group’s associates. The plaintiffs brought nine claims based on the series of conduct mentioned above. They claimed that the defendants conspired to violate and failed to prevent interference with their civil rights under the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871 (42 U.S.C. § 1985(3)). They brought common law claims of “absolute” public nuisance and Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress. Finally, they brought the following claims under Ohio State law: Telecommunications Harassment, Menacing, Inciting to Violence, Ethnic Intimidation, and Civil Conspiracy. The Plaintiffs sought declaratory and injunctive relief, compensatory, statutory, and punitive damages, and attorneys fees. The case is ongoing as of March 27, 2025. 

 

Summary Authors

Connor Mulvena (3/27/2025)

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Judge(s)

Rice, Walter Herbert (Ohio)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Dunn, Karen L. (Ohio)

Kramer, Daniel J (Ohio)

Laufer, Gregory F. (Ohio)

McMurry, Glen Richard (Ohio)

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3:25-cv-00033

Complaint

City of Springfield v. The Blood Tribe

Feb. 6, 2025

Feb. 6, 2025

Complaint

Docket

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Last updated July 28, 2026, 6:27 p.m.

Docket for: City of Springfield, Ohio v. The Blood Tribe
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1 Feb. 6, 2025

COMPLAINT against Drake Berentz, John Does 1-7, Christopher Pohlhaus, The Blood Tribe ( Filing fee $ 405 paid - receipt number: AOHSDC-10365823), filed by Taylor Flora, David Estrop, Casey Rollins, Randall Comer, Rob Rue, Jessica Shafer, Krystal Brown, City of Springfield, Ohio, Tracey Tackett. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (McMurry, Glen) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Feb. 6, 2025

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number AOHSDC-10365836) of Daniel J. Kramer by Plaintiffs Krystal Brown, City of Springfield, Ohio, Randall Comer, David Estrop, Taylor Flora, Casey Rollins, Rob Rue, Jessica Shafer, Tracey Tackett. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Certificate of Good Standing) (McMurry, Glen) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

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3 Feb. 6, 2025

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number AOHSDC-10365838) of Gregory F. Laufer by Plaintiffs Krystal Brown, City of Springfield, Ohio, Randall Comer, David Estrop, Taylor Flora, Casey Rollins, Rob Rue, Jessica Shafer, Tracey Tackett. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Certificate of Good Standing) (McMurry, Glen) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

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4 Feb. 6, 2025

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number AOHSDC-10365840) of Marques S. Tracy by Plaintiffs Krystal Brown, City of Springfield, Ohio, Randall Comer, David Estrop, Taylor Flora, Casey Rollins, Rob Rue, Jessica Shafer, Tracey Tackett. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Certificate of Good Standing) (McMurry, Glen) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

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5 Feb. 6, 2025

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number AOHSDC-10365842) of Karen L. Dunn by Plaintiffs Krystal Brown, City of Springfield, Ohio, Randall Comer, David Estrop, Taylor Flora, Casey Rollins, Rob Rue, Jessica Shafer, Tracey Tackett. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Certificate of Good Standing) (McMurry, Glen) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

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Feb. 7, 2025

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Feb. 7, 2025

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Feb. 7, 2025

NOTATION ORDER granting 2 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Daniel J. Kramer; granting 3 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Gregory F. Laufer; granting 4 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Marques S. Tracy; granting 5 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Karen L. Dunn. Co-counsel are directed to register for e-filing privileges through PACER if they have not done so already. Signed by Magistrate Judge Peter B. Silvain, Jr on 2/7/2025. (acw)

6 Feb. 11, 2025

ORDER - This case is hereby ordered to be transferred from Magistrate Judge Peter B. Silvain, Jr. to Magistrate Judge Caroline H. Gentry. IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Peter B. Silvain, Jr. on 2/11/2025. (srb)

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7 Feb. 17, 2025

REQUEST for Issuance of Summons. for Defendant Blood Tribe (McMurry, Glen) (Entered: 02/17/2025)

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8 Feb. 17, 2025

REQUEST for Issuance of Summons. for Defendant Pohlhaus (McMurry, Glen) (Entered: 02/17/2025)

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9 Feb. 17, 2025

REQUEST for Issuance of Summons. for Defendant Berentz (McMurry, Glen) (Entered: 02/17/2025)

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10 Feb. 18, 2025

Summons Issued as to The Blood Tribe, Christopher Pohlhaus, and Drake Berentz. (srb) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

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11 April 25, 2025

Notice (Other)

1 Affidavit of Non-Service

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12 April 25, 2025

Summons Returned Unexecuted by Taylor Flora, David Estrop, Casey Rollins, Randall Comer, Rob Rue, Jessica Shafer, Krystal Brown, City of Springfield, Ohio, Tracey Tackett as to Drake Berentz, Christopher Pohlhaus, The Blood Tribe. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Non-Service) (McMurry, Glen) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

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13 April 25, 2025

MOTION for Service by Publication and to Extend the Time to Effect Service by Plaintiffs Krystal Brown, City of Springfield, Ohio, Randall Comer, David Estrop, Taylor Flora, Casey Rollins, Rob Rue, Jessica Shafer, Tracey Tackett. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Declaration of Marques Tracy) (McMurry, Glen) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

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April 25, 2025

Notice of Corrective Docket Entry

April 25, 2025

Notice of Correction re: 11 Notice (Other) - Counsel used an incorrect docketing event to file service. Please refile using the Summons Returned Unexecuted event, which is located under Civil Events-Initial Pleadings and Service-Service of Process. Document 11 will be restricted. (acw)

14 May 1, 2025

ENTRY SUSTAINING THE MOTION FOR ALTERNATE SERVICE AND TO EXTEND THE TIME TO EFFECT SERVICE FILED BY PLAINTIFFS CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, ET AL. (DOC. # 13 ). Plaintiffs have demonstrated good cause to extend the deadline for service. Plaintiffs are granted an additional ninety (90) days from the date of this order by which to effectuate service on Defendants. Additionally, Plaintiffs may serve all Defendants through publication or other means consistent with both this order and Ohio taw. For those reasons, Plaintiffs' Motion for Alternate Service and to Extend the Time to Effect Service, Doc. # 13, is SUSTAINED. Signed by Judge Walter H. Rice on 4/30/2025. (bjr) (Entered: 05/01/2025)

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15 May 12, 2025

DECISION AND ENTRY SUSTAINING PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR ALTERNATIVE SERVICE BY WAY OF PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO FED. R. CIV. P. 4e (1) AND APPLICABLE OHIO LAW. Signed by Judge Walter H. Rice on 5/12/2025. (bjr) (Entered: 05/13/2025)

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16 June 9, 2025

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney for Plaintiffs by Plaintiffs Krystal Brown, City of Springfield, Ohio, Randall Comer, David Estrop, Taylor Flora, Casey Rollins, Rob Rue, Jessica Shafer, Tracey Tackett. (McMurry, Glen) (Entered: 06/09/2025)

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17 June 30, 2025

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Defendants Drake Berentz, John Does 1-7, Christopher Pohlhaus, The Blood Tribe. All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Proof of Publication, # 2 Exhibit B - Affidavit of Email Service, # 3 Exhibit C - Affidavits of Social Media Service) (McMurry, Glen) (Entered: 06/30/2025)

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18 July 1, 2025

ENTRY SETTING ANSWER DEADLINE - The Court is in receipt of Plaintiffs' Notice of Filing Affidavits of Service filed June 30, 2025. Doc. # 17 . In the filing. Plaintiffs state that service was made through various means, including publication, email, and social media, between May 15, 2025, and June 24, 2025. Id. Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(a)(1)(A)(i), a defendant must serve an answer within 21 days after being served with the summons and complaint. Therefore, the Court sets a deadline of July 22, 2025. for Defendants to serve their answer. Signed by Judge Walter H. Rice on 7/1/2025. (bjr) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

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19 July 11, 2025

ORDER OF RECUSAL. Judge Walter H. Rice recused. Case reassigned to Judge Michael J. Newman for all further proceedings. Signed by Judge Walter H. Rice on 7/10/25. (pb) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

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20 July 21, 2025

MOTION to Dismiss by Defendant Christopher Pohlhaus. (pb) (Entered: 07/21/2025)

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21 July 21, 2025

MOTION by Pro Se Litigant to Obtain Electronic Case Filing Rights, by Defendant Christopher Pohlhaus. (pb) (Entered: 07/21/2025)

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22 July 22, 2025

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer New date requested 9/22/2025. by Defendant Drake Berentz. (pb) (Entered: 07/22/2025)

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23 July 22, 2025

MOTION by Pro Se Litigant to Obtain Electronic Case Filing Rights, by Defendant Drake Berentz. (pb) (Entered: 07/22/2025)

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24 July 22, 2025

MOTION BY PRO SE LITIGANT TO RECEIVE SERVICE BY EMAIL TH ROUGH THE ELECTRONIC CASE FILING SYSTEM by Defendant Drake Berentz. (pb) (Entered: 07/22/2025)

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July 23, 2025

NOTATION ORDER granting 22 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendant Drake Berentz shall respond to the Complaint by 09/22/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Caroline H. Gentry on 07/23/2025. (lcp)

July 23, 2025

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer

25 July 25, 2025

ORDER: (1) RECUSING THE UNDERSIGNED FROM THIS CASE; AND (2) REFERRING THIS MATTER TO THE CLERK OF COURT FOR REASSIGNMENT TO ANOTHER UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE IN THE DAYTON SEAT OF COURT. Signed by Judge Michael J. Newman on 7/25/2025. (srb) (Entered: 07/25/2025)

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26 July 30, 2025

Plaintiffs' Application for Entry of Default against The Blood Tribe by Plaintiffs Krystal Brown, City of Springfield, Ohio, Randall Comer, David Estrop, Taylor Flora, Casey Rollins, Rob Rue, Jessica Shafer, Tracey Tackett. (McMurry, Glen) Modified to correct docket text on 7/31/2025 (acw). (Entered: 07/30/2025)

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27 July 31, 2025

Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to Defendant The Blood Tribe. (acw) (Entered: 07/31/2025)

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28 Aug. 11, 2025

RESPONSE in Opposition re 20 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Plaintiffs Krystal Brown, City of Springfield, Ohio, Randall Comer, David Estrop, Taylor Flora, Casey Rollins, Rob Rue, Jessica Shafer, Tracey Tackett. (McMurry, Glen) (Entered: 08/11/2025)

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29 Aug. 25, 2025

DEFENDANT'S RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFFS' MEMORANDUM IN OPPOSITION TO MOTION TO DISMISS (srb) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

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30 Sept. 4, 2025

MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply to Defendant Pohlhaus' Motion to Dismiss by Plaintiffs Krystal Brown, City of Springfield, Ohio, Randall Comer, David Estrop, Taylor Flora, Casey Rollins, Rob Rue, Jessica Shafer, Tracey Tackett. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Plaintiffs' Sur-Reply, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Granting Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File Sur-Reply) (McMurry, Glen) (Entered: 09/04/2025)

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31 Sept. 12, 2025

MOTION for Sanctions Against Defendant Christopher Pohlhaus by Plaintiffs Krystal Brown, City of Springfield, Ohio, Randall Comer, David Estrop, Taylor Flora, Casey Rollins, Rob Rue, Jessica Shafer, Tracey Tackett. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Pohlhaus Email, # 2 Text of Proposed Order) (McMurry, Glen) (Entered: 09/12/2025)

1 Exhibit A - Pohlhaus Email

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32 Sept. 15, 2025

ENTRY AND ORDER SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE FOR PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR SANCTIONS AGAINST DEFENDANT CHRISTOPHER POHLHAUS (DOC. NO. 31 ). Signed by Judge Thomas M. Rose on 9/15/2025. (srb)

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33 Sept. 17, 2025

NOTICE REGARDING EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE COURT. Signed by Judge Thomas M. Rose on 9/17/2025. (srb)

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34 Sept. 18, 2025

ENTRY AND ORDER DENYING MOTION TO DISMISS [FOR] FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM (DOC. NO. 20 ), AND GRANTING PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE SUR-REPLY TO DEFENDANT POHLHAUS MOTION TO DISMISS (DOC. NO. 30 ). Signed by Judge Thomas M. Rose on 9/18/2025. (srb)

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35 Sept. 22, 2025

ANSWER to 1 Complaint with Jury Demand entitled "Defendant Drake Berentz Initial Brief" filed by Drake Berentz. (acw) (Entered: 09/22/2025)

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36 Sept. 24, 2025

MOTION for Leave to File Under Seal Supplemental Evidence in Further Support of Sanctions Against Defendant Pohlhaus by Plaintiffs Krystal Brown, City of Springfield, Ohio, Randall Comer, David Estrop, Taylor Flora, Casey Rollins, Rob Rue, Jessica Shafer, Tracey Tackett. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (McMurry, Glen) (Entered: 09/24/2025)

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37 Sept. 25, 2025

ENTRY AND ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE UNDER SEAL NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL EVIDENCE IN FURTHER SUPPORT OF SANCTIONS AGAINST DEFEDANT POHLHAUS (DOC. NO. 36 ). Signed by Judge Thomas M. Rose on 9/25/2025. (srb)

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39 Oct. 1, 2025

ENTRY AND ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR SANCTIONS AGAINST DEFENDANT CHRISTOPHER POHLHAUS (DOC. NO. 31 ). Signed by Judge Thomas M. Rose on 10/1/2025. (acw)

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40 Oct. 7, 2025

PLAINTIFFS' APPLICATION FOR ENTRY OF DEFAULT against Christopher Pohlhaus by Plaintiffs Krystal Brown, City of Springfield, Ohio, Randall Comer, David Estrop, Taylor Flora, Casey Rollins, Rob Rue, Jessica Shafer, Tracey Tackett. (McMurry, Glen) Modified to correct docket text and terminate motion on 10/9/2025 (acw). (Entered: 10/07/2025)

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41 Oct. 9, 2025

Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to Defendant Christopher Pohlhaus (acw) (Entered: 10/09/2025)

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42 Oct. 9, 2025

ENTRY AND ORDER REGARDING DEFAULT JUDGMENT PROCEDURES. Signed by Judge Thomas M. Rose on 10/9/2025. (acw) (Entered: 10/09/2025)

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43 Oct. 14, 2025

Response and Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Defendant Berentz's Motion to Dismiss by Plaintiffs Krystal Brown, City of Springfield, Ohio, Randall Comer, David Estrop, Taylor Flora, Casey Rollins, Rob Rue, Jessica Shafer, Tracey Tackett. (McMurry, Glen) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

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44 Oct. 14, 2025

MOTION re 42 Order Motion to Hold in Abeyance Default Judgment Proceedings by Plaintiffs Krystal Brown, City of Springfield, Ohio, Randall Comer, David Estrop, Taylor Flora, Casey Rollins, Rob Rue, Jessica Shafer, Tracey Tackett. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (McMurry, Glen) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

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45 Oct. 28, 2025

ORDER CONCERNING ELECTRONIC FILING RIGHTS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Caroline H. Gentry on 10/28/2025. (srb)

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46 Oct. 28, 2025

ORDER CONCERNING DEFAULT JUDGMENT PROCEEDINGS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Caroline H. Gentry on 10/28/2025. (srb)

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47 Nov. 13, 2025

ENTRY AND ORDER DENYING DISMISSAL, AS REQUESTED IN DEFENDANT DRAKE BERENTZ INITIAL BRIEF (DOC. NO. 35 ). Signed by Judge Thomas M. Rose on 11/13/2025. (srb)

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48 Nov. 26, 2025

DEFENDANTS INITIAL BRIEF ANSWER TO THE PLAINTIFFS COMPLAINT to 1 Complaint, with Jury Demand filed by Drake Berentz. (pb) Modified on 11/26/2025 (pb). (Entered: 11/26/2025)

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49 Dec. 17, 2025

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number AOHSDC-10809666) of Mark Weiner by Plaintiffs Krystal Brown, City of Springfield, Ohio, Randall Comer, David Estrop, Taylor Flora, Casey Rollins, Rob Rue, Jessica Shafer, Tracey Tackett. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Certificate of Good Standing) (McMurry, Glen) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

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Dec. 17, 2025

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Dec. 17, 2025

NOTATION ORDER granting 49 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Mark Aaron Weiner. Co-counsel is directed to register for e-filing privileges through PACER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Caroline H. Gentry on 12/17/2025. (acw)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)

50 Dec. 23, 2025

Mail sent to Drake Berentz Re: Notation Order Granting (Doc. 49 ) Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Mark Aaron Weiner. Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail resent to forwarding address of 1236 National Hwy #A287, Lavale, MD 21502-7610. (cib) Modified on 12/23/2025 to correct forwarding address (cib). (Entered: 12/23/2025)

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51 Jan. 20, 2026

Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Not deliverable as addressed. Mail sent to Drake Berentz as to re 50 Mail Returned. (acw) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

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52 Feb. 5, 2026

RULE 26(f) REPORT of the Parties by Plaintiffs Krystal Brown, City of Springfield, Ohio, Randall Comer, David Estrop, Taylor Flora, Casey Rollins, Rob Rue, Jessica Shafer, Tracey Tackett. (McMurry, Glen) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

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53 Feb. 5, 2026

Unopposed MOTION for Protective Order by Plaintiffs Krystal Brown, City of Springfield, Ohio, Randall Comer, David Estrop, Taylor Flora, Casey Rollins, Rob Rue, Jessica Shafer, Tracey Tackett. (McMurry, Glen) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

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54 Feb. 13, 2026

NOTICE: Telephone Conference set for 2/18/2026 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Caroline H. Gentry. (dkc) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

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Feb. 13, 2026

1 - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings AND Pretrial Conference - Initial

Feb. 13, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Thomas M. Rose: Preliminary Pretrial Conference held on 2/12/2026. Scheduling Order to issue. (ep)

55 Feb. 18, 2026

Dayton Preliminary Pretrial Order

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Telephone Conference

56 Feb. 20, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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57 Feb. 20, 2026

Quash (Motion to)

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58 Feb. 23, 2026

Miscellaneous Relief

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59 Feb. 23, 2026

Response to Motion

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60 Feb. 24, 2026

Protective Order

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62 Feb. 25, 2026

ORDER - For both of these reasons, the Motion seeking an extension of time is DENIED. (Doc. Nos. 58 , 58-1.) The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to remove the institutional address for Gary Dennis Berentz from the docket as Drake Berentz's address, and to restore his last known address in its place. If Defendant Drake Berentz wishes to update his mailing address on the docket, he must do so by filing a Notice of Address with the Clerk of Court. IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Caroline H. Gentry on 2/25/2026. (acw)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)

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Feb. 25, 2026

Order

63 March 2, 2026

Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to Drake Berentz as to the Notice of Electronic Filing of Doc. 58 . (acw) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

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64 March 4, 2026

MOTION to Quash Subpoena to Non-Party Witness and MOTION for Protective Order by Interested Party Matthew Dwyer. (kh) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

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65 March 4, 2026

MOTION to File Unredacted Document Under Seal by Interested Party Matthew Dwyer. (kh) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

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66 March 4, 2026

MOTION by Pro Se Litigant to Obtain Electronic Case Filing Rights, by Interested Party Matthew Dwyer. (kh) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

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67 March 4, 2026

Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to Drake Berentz as to re 62 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, 61 Order. (acw) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

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68 March 4, 2026

STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Caroline H. Gentry on 3/4/2026. (acw)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

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69 March 5, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition re 57 MOTION to Quash Subpoena and for Protective Order filed by Plaintiffs Krystal Brown, City of Springfield, Ohio, Randall Comer, David Estrop, Taylor Flora, Casey Rollins, Rob Rue, Jessica Shafer, Tracey Tackett. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Mark Weiner, # 2 Exhibit 1 - Elflein Subpoena, # 3 Exhibit 2 - Elflein Aff of Service, # 4 Exhibit 3 - Pohlhaus Subpoena, # 5 Exhibit 4 - Pohlhaus Aff of Non-Service) (McMurry, Glen) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

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70 March 6, 2026

REPLY to Response to Motion re 57 MOTION to Quash Subpoena and for Protective Order filed by Movant Keith R Elflein. (Reo, Bryan) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

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71 March 6, 2026

ORDER STAYING DEPOSITION AND DOCUMENT PRODUCTION OF NON-PARTY WITNESS KEITH ELFLEIN. Signed by Magistrate Judge Caroline H. Gentry on 3/6/26. (pb)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

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72 March 6, 2026

ORDER STAYING DEPOSITION AND DOCUMENT PRODUCTION OF NON-PARTY WITNESS MATTHEW DWYER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Caroline H. Gentry on 3/6/26. (pb)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

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73 March 10, 2026

ORDER - The Court GRANTS Dwyer's motion to file an unredacted version of his Motion to Quash under seal. (Doc. No. 65 .) It appears that he has redacted his home address and a family members medical information, for example, from the Motion. (See, e.g., Doc. No. 64 at PageID 497, 499, 500.) As Dwyer is not a party to the case, and because it appearsbased on the information currently in the recordthat the public would have little interest in this redacted personal information, the C ourt will permit Dwyer to file an unredacted version of his Motion under seal. Fed. R. Civ. P. 5.2(f). The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to accept from Dwyer an unredacted version of his Motion to Quash (Doc. No. 64) and to file it on the docket UNDER SEAL. The Court DENIES Dwyer's motion for electronic case filing rights. (Doc. No. 66 .) As noted, Dwyer is not a party to the case, and it does not appear at this time that he will be required (or permitted) to file many documents in it. H owever, Dwyer may find this case and electronically monitor the status of his remaining motion via the federal courts PACER Case Locator service, https://pcl.uscourts.gov/pcl/index.jsf. IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Caroline H. Gentry on 3/10/2026. (srb)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)

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74 March 13, 2026

Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to Drake Berentz as to re 72 Order, 71 Order,. (pb) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

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75 March 25, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition re 64 MOTION to Quash MOTION for Protective Order filed by Plaintiffs Krystal Brown, City of Springfield, Ohio, Randall Comer, David Estrop, Taylor Flora, Casey Rollins, Rob Rue, Jessica Shafer, Tracey Tackett. (McMurry, Glen) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

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76 March 25, 2026

AFFIDAVIT in Opposition re 64 MOTION to Quash MOTION for Protective Order Declaration of Mark Weiner filed by Plaintiffs Krystal Brown, City of Springfield, Ohio, Randall Comer, David Estrop, Taylor Flora, Casey Rollins, Rob Rue, Jessica Shafer, Tracey Tackett. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Dwyer Subpoenas, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Dwyer Aff of Service, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Elflein Subpoena, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Little Rock Rally Article, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Little Rock Police Report) (McMurry, Glen) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

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77 April 1, 2026

Reply to Doc Entry # 75 : "Response to Matthew Dwyers Motion to Quash" filed by Interested Party Matthew Dwyer. (kev) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

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78 April 1, 2026

MOTION to Compel Defendant's Discovery Responses by Plaintiffs Krystal Brown, City of Springfield, Ohio, Randall Comer, David Estrop, Taylor Flora, Casey Rollins, Rob Rue, Jessica Shafer, Tracey Tackett. (McMurry, Glen) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

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79 April 1, 2026

AFFIDAVIT Declaration of Mark Weiner in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel by Plaintiffs Krystal Brown, City of Springfield, Ohio, Randall Comer, David Estrop, Taylor Flora, Casey Rollins, Rob Rue, Jessica Shafer, Tracey Tackett. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Plfs' RPDs to Def, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Plfs' Rogs to Def, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Def's Obj to Plfs' Rogs, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Def's Obj to Plfs' RPDs, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Email with Def, # 6 Exhibit 6 - Emali with Def, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Def's Reply to RPDs, # 8 Exhibit 8 - Def's Rog, # 9 Exhibit 9 - BT Lawsuit Update Tweet) (McMurry, Glen) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

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80 April 6, 2026

Notice (Other)

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81 April 27, 2026

Mail Returned

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82 April 29, 2026

Response to Motion

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83 June 15, 2026

Response in Opposition to Motion

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89 July 2, 2026

ORDER TO SIGN RESPONSE.ORDER RECONSIDERING DENIAL OF MOTION TO RECEIVE ELECTRONIC SERVICE. Signed by Magistrate Judge Caroline H. Gentry on 7/2/2026. (srb)(This document has been sent by email to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)

RECAP
91 July 9, 2026

NOTATION ORDER granting 86 Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File Physical Evidence. Plaintiffs shall deliver the flash drive to the Clerk of Court within seven days. Signed by Magistrate Judge Caroline H. Gentry on 7/9/2026. (ky)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.) (Entered: 07/09/2026)

RECAP
July 9, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to File

92 July 10, 2026

RESPONSE to Motion re 84 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint to Add Party [Reply Memorandum of Law in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Amend Complaint to Add Party] filed by Plaintiffs Krystal Brown, City of Springfield, Ohio, Randall Comer, David Estrop, Taylor Flora, Casey Rollins, Rob Rue, Jessica Shafer, Tracey Tackett. (McMurry, Glen) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

RECAP
July 10, 2026

Notice (Other)

July 10, 2026

Notice of Telephone Conference

Case Details

State / Territory:

Ohio

Case Type(s):

Public Accommodations/ Contracting/ Organizational Discrimination

Speech and Religious Freedom

Special Collection(s):

Litigation Against Hate Groups

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 6, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

The City of Springfield, several city officials and residents.

Plaintiff Type(s):

City/County Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Private Entity/Person

The Blood Tribe

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1985

State law

Other Dockets:

Southern District of Ohio 3:25-cv-00033

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

General/Misc.:

Aggressive behavior

Discrimination Area:

Harassment / Hostile Work Environment

Discrimination Basis:

Race discrimination

Affected National Origin/Ethnicity(s):

Other

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