Case: Trump v. CBS Broadcasting Inc

COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against all Defendants filed by President Donald J. Trump. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-15032410) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements and Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Cover Sheet) (Parker, Chris) (Main Document 1 replaced with flattened image and modified docket text on 11/1/2024) (cmk). (Entered: 10/31/2024)

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CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by President Donald J. Trump. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Parker, Chris) (Entered: 10/31/2024)

New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (No magistrate judge assigned). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (cmk) (Entered: 11/01/2024)

Summons Issued as to All Defendants. (cmk) (Entered: 11/01/2024)

Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing for Attorney Daniel Z. Epstein (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-15038141) filed by Donald J Trump (Parker, Chris) (Entered: 11/04/2024)

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to CBS Broadcasting Inc ; served on 11/5/2024. (Parker, Chris) (Entered: 11/06/2024)

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to CBS Interactive Inc ; served on 11/4/2024. (Parker, Chris) (Entered: 11/07/2024)

ORDER granting 5 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Daniel Z Epstein. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 11/12/2024) (nht) (Entered: 11/13/2024)

CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated). (Riney, Thomas) (Main Document 10 replaced on 11/20/2024) (nht). (Entered: 11/19/2024)

CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by CBS Interactive Inc. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated). (Riney, Thomas) (Main Document 11 replaced on 11/20/2024) (nht). (Entered: 11/19/2024)

AMENDED DOCUMENT by CBS Broadcasting Inc. Amendment to 10 Cert. Of Interested Persons/Disclosure Statement. . (Riney, Thomas) (Entered: 11/19/2024)

AMENDED DOCUMENT by CBS Interactive Inc. Amendment to 11 Cert. Of Interested Persons/Disclosure Statement. . (Riney, Thomas) (Entered: 11/19/2024)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to 1 Complaint,,,,, filed by CBS Broadcasting Inc Attorney Thomas C Riney added to party CBS Broadcasting Inc(pty:dft) (Riney, Thomas) (Entered: 11/19/2024)

ORDER granting 9 Motion to Extend Time to File Response/Reply. The Court GRANTS the Motion. Defendants are ORDERED to move to dismiss or answer the Complaint on or before December 6, 2024. (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 11/22/2024) (vls) (Entered: 11/22/2024)

Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing for Attorney Elizabeth A. McNamara (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-15099712) filed by CBS Broadcasting Inc (Riney, Thomas) (Entered: 12/03/2024)

Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing for Attorney Alexandra Perloff-Giles (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-15101744) filed by CBS Broadcasting Inc (Riney, Thomas) (Main Document 16 replaced with flattened document on 12/4/2024) (awc). (Entered: 12/03/2024)

Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing for Attorney Jeremy A. Chase (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-15101774) filed by CBS Broadcasting Inc (Riney, Thomas) (Entered: 12/03/2024)

ORDER granting 15 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Elizabeth A. McNamara. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 12/5/2024) (cmk) (Entered: 12/05/2024)

ORDER granting 17 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Jeremy A. Chase. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 12/5/2024) (cmk) (Entered: 12/05/2024)

ORDER granting 16 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Alexandra Perloff-Giles. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 12/5/2024) (cmk) (Entered: 12/05/2024)

Certificate Regarding Judge-Specific Requirements. (Riney, Thomas) (Entered: 12/05/2024)

MOTION to Dismiss filed by CBS Broadcasting Inc. and CBS Interactive Inc. (Fenton, Christopher) Modified docket text on 12/9/2024 (cmk). (Entered: 12/06/2024)

Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by CBS Broadcasting Inc re 22 MOTION to Dismiss (Attachments: # 1 Declaration(s) Bill Owens, # 2 Declaration(s) Gayle C. Sproul) (Fenton, Christopher) (Entered: 12/06/2024)

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MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by CBS Broadcasting Inc. and CBS Interactive Inc. (Fenton, Christopher) Modified docket text on 12/9/2024 (cmk). (Entered: 12/06/2024)

Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by CBS Broadcasting Inc re 24 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Attachments: # 1 Declaration(s) Bill Owens, # 2 Declaration(s) Gayle C. Sproul) (Fenton, Christopher) (Entered: 12/06/2024)

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USB received in Clerk's Office re 25 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion, 23 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion filed by CBS Broadcasting Inc, CBS Interactive Inc. (Forwarded to Chambers) (nht) (Entered: 12/06/2024)

MOTION to Extend Time Consent Motion for Leave to Respond to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction and Improper Venue or, in the alternative, to Transfer and Defendants' Motion to Dismiss the Complaint for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim filed by Donald J Trump (Parker, Chris) (Entered: 12/16/2024)

ORDER granting 27 Motion to Extend Time. (See order for deadlines) (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 12/17/2024) (nht) (Entered: 12/17/2024)

Second MOTION to Extend Time Second Consent Motion for an Extension of Time To Respond to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction and Improper Venue or, In the Alternative, to Transfer and Defendants' Motion to Dismiss the Complaint for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim filed by Donald J Trump (Parker, Chris) (Entered: 01/13/2025)

ORDER granting 29 Motion to Extend Time. Plaintiff must file an amended complaint or responses to Defendants' pending motions on or before January 24, 2025. Defendants must file responsive pleadings, motions, or reply briefing on or before February 21, 2025. (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 1/16/2025) (nht) (Entered: 01/16/2025)

ORDER: JOINT Proposed Scheduling Order due by 2/4/2025. (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 1/21/2025) (nht) (Entered: 01/21/2025)

Third MOTION to Extend Time Third Consent Motion for an Extension of Time to Respond to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction and Improper Venue or, In the Alternative, to Transfer and Defendants' Motion to Dismiss the Complaint for Jack of Subject Matter Jurisdiciton and Failure to State a Claim filed by Donald J Trump (Parker, Chris) (Entered: 01/23/2025)

ORDER granting 32 Motion to Extend Time. Plaintiff must file an amended complaint or responses to Defendants' pending motions on or before January 31, 2025. Defendants must file responsive pleadings, motions, or reply briefing on or before February 28, 2025. The parties must meet and confer pursuant to Rule 26(f) on or before February 4, 2025. And they must file a joint proposed scheduling order on or before February 11, 2025. (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 1/24/2025) (nht) (Entered: 01/24/2025)

MOTION to Extend Time Fourth Consent Motion for an Extension of Time to Respond to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction and Improper Venue or, in the alternative, to Transfer and Defendants' Motion to Dismiss the Complaint for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim filed by Donald J Trump (Parker, Chris) (Entered: 01/31/2025)

ORDER granting 34 Motion to Extend Time. Plaintiff must file an amended complaint or responses to Defendants' pending motions on or before February 7, 2025. Defendants must file responsive pleadings, motions, or reply briefing on or before March 7, 2025. The parties must meet and confer pursuant to Rule 26(f) on or before February 11, 2025. And they must file a joint proposed scheduling order on or before February 18, 2025. (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 1/31/2025) (nht) (Entered: 01/31/2025)

AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against CBS Broadcasting Inc, CBS Interactive Inc, Paramount Global d/b/a Paramount filed by Donald J Trump. Clerk to issue summons(es). Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s)) (Parker, Chris) (Entered: 02/07/2025)

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Summons Issued as to Paramount Global. (ars) (Entered: 02/10/2025)

Request for Clerk to reissue Summons in a Civil Action with Amended Complaint filed by Ronny Jackson, Donald J Trump. (Parker, Chris) (Main Document 38 replaced with flattened pdf on 2/10/2025) (nht). Modified text on 2/10/2025 (nht). (Entered: 02/10/2025)

Request for Clerk to reissue Summons in a Civil Action with Amended Complaint filed by Ronny Jackson, Donald J Trump. (Parker, Chris) (Main Document 39 replaced with flattened pdf on 2/10/2025) (nht). Modified text on 2/10/2025 (nht). (Entered: 02/10/2025)

Summons Reissued as to CBS Broadcasting Inc, CBS Interactive Inc. (nht) (Entered: 02/10/2025)

ORDER denying 22 Motion to Dismiss; 24 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 2/10/2025) (ars) (Entered: 02/10/2025)

CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Ronny Jackson, Donald J Trump. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Parker, Chris) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Paramount Global ; served on 2/10/2025. (Parker, Chris) (Entered: 02/17/2025)

Proposal for contents of scheduling and discovery order by CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Fenton, Christopher) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

SCHEDULING ORDER: Joinder of Parties due by 3/14/2025. Amended Pleadings due by 9/5/2025. Discovery due by 12/20/2025. Deadline for mediation is on or before 12/20/2025. Dispositive Motions due by 2/18/2026. Pretrial Materials due by 7/16/2026. Pretrial Conference set for 9/2/2026 10:00 AM in US Courthouse, Courtroom 1st Floor, 205 S. E. 5th Ave., Amarillo, TX 79101-1559 before Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk. Jury Trial set for 9/14/2026 09:00 AM in US Courthouse, Courtroom 1st Floor, 205 S. E. 5th Ave., Amarillo, TX 79101-1559 before Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk. (SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER SPECIFICS.) (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 2/20/2025) (awc) (Entered: 02/20/2025)

CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated). (Fenton, Christopher) (Entered: 03/06/2025)

CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by CBS Interactive Inc. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated). (Fenton, Christopher) (Entered: 03/06/2025)

CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Paramount Global. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated). (Fenton, Christopher) (Entered: 03/06/2025)

MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Improper Venue filed by CBS Broadcasting Inc, CBS Interactive Inc, Paramount Global Attorney Christopher Jason Fenton added to party Paramount Global(pty:dft) (Fenton, Christopher) (Entered: 03/06/2025)

Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by CBS Broadcasting Inc, CBS Interactive Inc, Paramount Global re 49 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Improper Venue (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Owens Declaration with Exhibit E, # 2 Exhibit(s) Executed Sproul Declaration) (Fenton, Christopher) (Entered: 03/06/2025)

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MOTION to Dismiss, Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim() filed by CBS Broadcasting Inc, CBS Interactive Inc, Paramount Global (Fenton, Christopher) (Entered: 03/06/2025)

Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by CBS Broadcasting Inc, CBS Interactive Inc, Paramount Global re 51 MOTION to Dismiss Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Owens Declaration with Exhibit E, # 2 Exhibit(s) Executed Sproul Declaration) (Fenton, Christopher) (Entered: 03/06/2025)

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Consent MOTION to Extend Time Consent Motion for an Extension of Time to Respond to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction and Improper Venue or, In the Alternative, to Transfer and Defendants' Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim filed by Ronny Jackson, Donald J Trump (Parker, Chris) (Entered: 03/11/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to CBS Broadcasting Inc ; served on 3/6/2025. (Parker, Chris) (Entered: 03/11/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to CBS Interactive Inc ; served on 3/6/2025. (Parker, Chris) (Entered: 03/11/2025)

ORDER granting 53 Motion to Extend Time: The Court GRANTS the Motion. Plaintiffs must file a response to Defendants' motions to dismiss on or before April 28, 2025. Defendants must file a reply to Defendants' opposition on or before May 28, 2025. (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 3/12/2025) (cmk) (Entered: 03/12/2025)

MOTION to Compel AND BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF THE PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS BY PLAINTIFFS filed by CBS Broadcasting Inc, CBS Interactive Inc, Paramount Global with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Riney, Thomas) (Entered: 04/07/2025)

Appendix in Support filed by CBS Broadcasting Inc, CBS Interactive Inc, Paramount Global re 57 MOTION to Compel AND BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF THE PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS BY PLAINTIFFS (Riney, Thomas) (Entered: 04/07/2025)

MOTION to Extend Time Consent Motion for an Extension of Time to Respond to Defendants' Motions to Dismiss and Consent Motion for an Extension of Time to Respond to Defendants' Motion to Compel filed by Ronny Jackson, Donald J Trump (Parker, Chris) (Entered: 04/17/2025)

ORDER granting 59 Motion to Extend Time. Plaintiffs must file a response to Defendants' motions to dismiss on or before 5/28/2025. Defendants must file a reply to Defendants' opposition on or before 6/23/2025. Plaintiffs must file a response to Defendants' motion to compel on or before 6/16/2025. And Plaintiffs must file any motion to compel on or before 6/30/2025. If Plaintiffs file such a motion, Defendants must respond on or before 7/23/2025. (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 4/22/2025) (nht) (Entered: 04/22/2025)

RESPONSE filed by Ronny Jackson, Donald J Trump re: 49 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Improper Venue (Paltzik, Edward) (Entered: 05/28/2025)

RESPONSE AND OBJECTION filed by Ronny Jackson, Donald J Trump re: 51 MOTION to Dismiss Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Attachments: # 1 Declaration(s) Declaration of Edward Paltzik, # 2 Exhibit(s) FTN 60 Minutes Watermark, # 3 Exhibit(s) FTN Paramount + Screensheet, # 4 Exhibit(s) Paramount + Trial Subscription) (Paltzik, Edward) (Entered: 05/28/2025)

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MOTION to Extend Time Consent Motion for an Extension of Upcoming Deadlines filed by Ronny Jackson, Donald J Trump (Parker, Chris) (Entered: 06/13/2025)

ORDER granting 63 Motion to Extend Time. Plaintiffs must respond to Defendants' Motion to Compel on or before June 30, 2025. Defendants must reply to Plaintiffs' response on or before July 7, 2025. And Plaintiffs must file any desired motion to compel on or before July 14, 2025. (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 6/13/2025) (nht) (Entered: 06/13/2025)

REPLY filed by CBS Broadcasting Inc, CBS Interactive Inc, Paramount Global re: 49 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Improper Venue (Riney, Thomas) (Entered: 06/23/2025)

REPLY filed by CBS Broadcasting Inc, CBS Interactive Inc, Paramount Global re: 51 MOTION to Dismiss, Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim(). (Riney, Thomas) Modified linkage on 6/23/2025 (ars). (Entered: 06/23/2025)

Consent MOTION to Stay Temporary Stay of All Proceedings filed by Ronny Jackson, Donald J Trump (Parker, Chris) (Entered: 06/30/2025)

ORDER: The Court therefore STAYS all proceedings and deadlines in this case until July 3, 2025. The parties are ORDERED to file a joint status report on July 3, 2025, stating their positions on the pending Motions to Dismiss (ECF Nos. 49, 51) and Motion to Compel (ECF No. 57). (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 7/1/2025) (nht) (Entered: 07/01/2025)

Joint STATUS REPORT Notice of Settlement filed by Ronny Jackson, Donald J Trump. (Parker, Chris) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

Joint STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL With Prejudice by Ronny Jackson, Donald J Trump. (Parker, Chris) (Entered: 07/22/2025)

NOTICE: All remaining pending motions are DENIED as MOOT. The Court thus DIRECTS the United States District Clerk to close the case. The Court issues notice accordingly. (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 7/25/2025) (nht) (Entered: 07/25/2025)