Case: Trump v. American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.

COMPLAINT against All Defendants. Filing fees $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-17377140, filed by Donald J. Trump. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summon(s) ABC News, Inc., # 3 Summon(s) American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., # 4 Summon(s) GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS)(Brito, Alejandro) (Entered: 03/18/2024)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Summon(s) ABC News, Inc.

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3 Summon(s) American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.

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4 Summon(s) GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS

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Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the Consent form found on our website. It is not necessary to file a document indicating lack of consent. (pc) (Entered: 03/19/2024)

Summons Issued as to ABC News, Inc., American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS. (pc) (Entered: 03/19/2024)

Plaintiff's NOTICE OF FILING by Donald J. Trump re 1 Complaint, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (Brito, Alejandro) (Entered: 03/19/2024)

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Clerk's Notice of Judge Assignment and Optional Consent

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to 1 Complaint, by ABC News, Inc., American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS. Attorney Rachel Elise Fugate added to party ABC News, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Rachel Elise Fugate added to party American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Rachel Elise Fugate added to party GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS(pty:dft). (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Fugate, Rachel) (Entered: 03/27/2024)

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Corporate Disclosure Statement by ABC News, Inc., American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent Walt Disney Company for ABC News, Inc., American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. (Fugate, Rachel) (Entered: 03/27/2024)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Elizabeth A. McNamara. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-17402052 by ABC News, Inc., American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS. Responses due by 4/10/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Fugate, Rachel) (Entered: 03/27/2024)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Nathan Siegel. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-17402058 by ABC News, Inc., American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS. Responses due by 4/10/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Fugate, Rachel) (Entered: 03/27/2024)

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Minch Minchin on behalf of ABC News, Inc., American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS. Attorney Minch Minchin added to party ABC News, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Minch Minchin added to party American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Minch Minchin added to party GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS(pty:dft). (Minchin, Minch) (Entered: 03/27/2024)

ORDER granting 5 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Answer to a Complaint; Defendants shall file their combined response or separate answers to the Complaint no later than May 10, 2024. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 3/28/2024. See attached document for full details. (ps1) (Entered: 03/28/2024)

ORDER granting 7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Attorney Elizabeth A. McNamara. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 3/28/2024. See attached document for full details. (ps1) (Entered: 03/28/2024)

ORDER granting 8 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Attorney Nathan Siegel. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 3/28/2024. See attached document for full details. (ps1) (Entered: 03/28/2024)

Order Requiring Joint Scheduling Report and Certificates of Interested Parties by 4/8/2024. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 3/28/2024. See attached document for full details. (ps1) (Entered: 03/28/2024)

Certificate of Other Affiliates by ABC News, Inc. identifying Other Affiliate Shullman Fugate PLLC, Other Affiliate Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, Other Affiliate Elizabeth A. McNamara, Other Affiliate Rachel E. Fugate, Other Affiliate Minch Minchin, Other Affiliate Nathan Siegel, Other Affiliate Walt Disney Company for ABC News, Inc. (Fugate, Rachel) (Entered: 04/08/2024)

Certificate of Other Affiliates by American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. identifying Other Affiliate Shullman Fugate PLLC, Other Affiliate Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, Other Affiliate Elizabeth A. McNamara, Other Affiliate Rachel E. Fugate, Other Affiliate Minch Minchin, Esq., Other Affiliate Nathan Siegel, Other Affiliate Walt Disney Company for American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. (Fugate, Rachel) (Entered: 04/08/2024)

Certificate of Other Affiliates by GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS identifying Other Affiliate Shullman Fugate PLLC, Other Affiliate Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, Other Affiliate Elizabeth A. McNamara, Other Affiliate Rachel E. Fugate, Other Affiliate Minch Minchin, Other Affiliate Nathan Siegel, Other Affiliate Walt Disney Company for GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (Fugate, Rachel) (Entered: 04/08/2024)

Plaintiff's Certificate of Other Affiliates by Donald J. Trump (Brito, Alejandro) (Entered: 04/08/2024)

Joint SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 16.1 by Donald J. Trump (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Brito, Alejandro) (Entered: 04/08/2024)

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ORDER Setting Trial and Pretrial Schedule, Requiring Mediation, and Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge: Trial set for two-week period beginning 4/7/2025 in Miami Division before Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga. Calendar Call set for 4/1/2025 09:00 AM in Miami Division before Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga. Motions to amend pleadings or join parties due by 5/20/2024. All discovery, including expert discovery, due by 12/9/2024. Mediation Deadline 12/16/2024. In Limine Motions due by 1/21/2025. Motions due by 12/24/2024. Pretrial Stipulation due by 1/21/2025. REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid for Discovery Matters. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 4/9/2024. See attached document for full details. (ps1) Pattern Jury Instruction Builder - To access the latest, up to date changes to the 11th Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions go to https://pji.ca11.uscourts.gov or click here. (Entered: 04/09/2024)

NOTICE of Mediator Selection. Selected/Added Alan S. Fine as Mediator. (Minchin, Minch) (Entered: 04/29/2024)

ORDER Scheduling Mediation before Retired Judge Alan Fine; Mediation Hearing set for 12/5/2024 10:00 AM. The parties are reminded that a report of their mediation must be filed within seven (7) days thereafter. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 4/30/2024. See attached document for full details. (ps1) (Entered: 04/30/2024)

MOTION for Leave to File by ABC News, Inc., American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS. (Fugate, Rachel) (Entered: 05/10/2024)

ORDER granting 22 Motion for Leave to Conventionally File Audiovisual Exhibit. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 5/10/2024. See attached document for full details. (ps1) (Entered: 05/10/2024)

MOTION TO DISMISS 1 Complaint, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by ABC News, Inc., American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS. Responses due by 5/24/2024. (Fugate, Rachel) (Entered: 05/10/2024)

AFFIDAVIT signed by: Nathan Siegel re 24 MOTION TO DISMISS 1 Complaint, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by ABC News, Inc., American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit)(Fugate, Rachel) (Entered: 05/10/2024)

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DEFENDANTS' NOTICE OF CONVENTIONAL FILING OF AUDIOVISUAL EXHIBIT re 23 Order on Motion for Leave to File by ABC News, Inc., American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (pc) (Entered: 05/15/2024)

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to 24 MOTION TO DISMISS 1 Complaint, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Donald J. Trump. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Brito, Alejandro) (Entered: 05/22/2024)

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ORDER denying 27 Motion to Extend Certain Deadlines Associated with Defendants' Motion to Dismiss and Incorporated Memorandum of Law. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 5/23/2024. See attached document for full details. (ps1) (Entered: 05/23/2024)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 24 MOTION TO DISMISS 1 Complaint, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Donald J. Trump. Replies due by 5/31/2024. (Brito, Alejandro) (Entered: 05/24/2024)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 24 MOTION TO DISMISS 1 Complaint, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by ABC News, Inc., American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS. (Fugate, Rachel) (Entered: 05/31/2024)

PAPERLESS NOTICE of Hearing on 24 MOTION TO DISMISS 1 Complaint, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM: Motion Hearing set for 7/17/2024 01:00 PM in Miami Division before Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga. (ps1) (Entered: 07/03/2024)

Notice of Hearing on Motion

PAPERLESS NOTICE Resetting Hearing on 24 MOTION TO DISMISS 1 Complaint, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM : Motion Hearing reset for 7/15/2024 at 1:00 PM in Miami Division before Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga. (wc) (Entered: 07/08/2024)

Notice of Hearing on Motion

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Richard Carroll Klugh, Jr on behalf of Donald J. Trump. Attorney Richard Carroll Klugh, Jr added to party Donald J. Trump(pty:pla). (Klugh, Richard) (Entered: 07/14/2024)

PAPERLESS Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga: Motion Hearing held on 7/15/2024 re 24 MOTION TO DISMISS 1 Complaint, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS, American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., ABC News, Inc.. Total time in court: 1 hour, 3 minutes. Attorney Appearances: Rachel Elise Fugate, Nathan Siegel, Richard Carroll Klugh, Jr, and Alejandro Brito. Court Reporter: Quanincia Hill, 305-523-5634 / Quanincia_Hill@flsd.uscourts.gov. (syg) (Entered: 08/29/2024)

ORDER denying 24 Motion to Dismiss 1 Complaint, for Failure to State a Claim. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 7/24/2024. See attached document for full details. (mee) (Entered: 07/24/2024)

ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint with Jury Demand by ABC News, Inc., American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS. (Fugate, Rachel) (Entered: 08/07/2024)

TRANSCRIPT of Motion to Dismiss held on July 15, 2024 before Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga, Volume Number I of I, 1-50 pages, Court Reporter: Quanincia Hill, 305-523-5634 / Quanincia_Hill@flsd.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased by contacting the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 9/17/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/27/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/25/2024. (qhl) (Entered: 08/27/2024)

MOTION Hearing or Evidentiary Motion Hearing

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Ricardo M. Martinez-Cid on behalf of ABC News, Inc., American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS. Attorney Ricardo M. Martinez-Cid added to party ABC News, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Ricardo M. Martinez-Cid added to party American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Ricardo M. Martinez-Cid added to party GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS(pty:dft). (Martinez-Cid, Ricardo) (Entered: 11/11/2024)

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time for Discovery and Trial Deadlines by ABC News, Inc., American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS. Responses due by 11/26/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Nathan Siegel in Support of Joint Motion for an Extension of Time for Discovery and Trial Deadlines, # 2 Declaration of Elizabeth McNamara in Support of Joint Motion for an Extension of Time for Discovery and Trial Deadlines, # 3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Martinez-Cid, Ricardo) (Entered: 11/12/2024)

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ORDER denying 39 Joint Motion for an Extension of Time for Discovery and Trial Deadlines. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 11/14/2024. See attached document for full details. (mee) (Entered: 11/14/2024)

PAPERLESS Order Setting Discovery Hearing for 11/27/2024 at 9:30 AM via Zoom before Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid. Meeting ID: 160 799 9765; Passcode: 436884. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid on 11/19/2024. (ari) (Entered: 11/19/2024)

Order Setting/Resetting/Cancelling Hearing

NOTICE of Hearing by ATTORNEY: Discovery Hearing set for 11/27/2024 09:30 AM in Miami Division before Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid. (Martinez-Cid, Ricardo) (Entered: 11/25/2024)

PAPERLESS Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid: Discovery Hearing held on 11/27/2024. Order to follow. Total time in court: 27 minutes. Attorney Appearance(s): Alejandro Brito -Plaintiff's Counsel; Ricardo M. Martinez-Cid, Elizabeth A. McNamara and, Nathan Siegel -Defendant's Counsel. Other appearances: Eric Lieberman and Alec Lipkind - Representatives for Defendant(ABC,Inc) (Digital zoom L.M.R. 9:35 a.m.) (kan) (Entered: 11/27/2024)

PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid on 11/27/2024. See attached document for full details. (ari) (Entered: 11/27/2024)

Discovery Hearing

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Nimra Azmi. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-18023394 by American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.. Responses due by 12/17/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Certification Certification of Nimra Azmi, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Martinez-Cid, Ricardo) (Entered: 12/03/2024)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Alison Schary. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-18023511 by American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.. Responses due by 12/17/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Certification Certification of Alison Schary, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Martinez-Cid, Ricardo) (Entered: 12/03/2024)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Celyra Myers. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-18023523 by American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.. Responses due by 12/17/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Certification Certification of Celyra Myers, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Martinez-Cid, Ricardo) (Entered: 12/03/2024)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 45 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga (CMA) (Entered: 12/04/2024)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 46 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga (CMA) (Entered: 12/04/2024)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 47 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga (CMA) (Entered: 12/04/2024)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Marietta Catsambas. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-18027954 by American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.. Responses due by 12/18/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Certification Certification of Marietta Catsambas, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Martinez-Cid, Ricardo) (Entered: 12/04/2024)

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

ORDER granting 51 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Attorney(s) Marietta Catsambas. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 12/5/2024. See attached document for full details. (ps1) (Entered: 12/05/2024)

PAPERLESS Order Setting Discovery Hearing for 12/19/2024 at 9:30 AM via Zoom before Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid. Meeting ID: 160 929 4322; Passcode: 122259. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid on 12/10/2024. (ari) (Entered: 12/10/2024)

Order Setting/Resetting/Cancelling Hearing

PAPERLESS Order Setting additional Discovery Hearing for 12/13/2024 at 9:30 AM via Zoom before Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid. Meeting ID: 160 092 2471; Passcode: 566004. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid on 12/11/2024. (ari) (Entered: 12/11/2024)

Order Setting/Resetting/Cancelling Hearing

ORDER re 21 ORDER Scheduling Mediation; the parties are to file the results of their mediation conference by 12/16/2024. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 12/13/2024. See attached document for full details. (ps1) (Entered: 12/13/2024)

PAPERLESS Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid: Discovery held on 12/13/2024. Order to follow. Total time in court: 45 minutes. Attorney Appearance(s): Nathan Siegel, Alejandro Brito. (Digital REID 01 12/13/24 ZOOM) (br) (Entered: 12/13/2024)

ORDER FOLLOWING DISCOVERY HEARING Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid on 12/13/2024. See attached document for full details. (pc) (Entered: 12/13/2024)

Status Conference

NOTICE of Settlement by Donald J. Trump (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (Brito, Alejandro) (Entered: 12/14/2024)

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Administrative Order Closing Case. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 12/15/2024. See attached document for full details. (ps1) (Entered: 12/16/2024)

STIPULATION of Dismissal WITH PREJUDICE by Donald J. Trump (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Brito, Alejandro) (Entered: 12/23/2024)

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