Case: Doe v. Johnson City, TN

2:23-cv-00071 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee

Filed Date: June 21, 2023

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Baehr-Jones, Vanessa (Tennessee)

Collins, Heather Moore (Tennessee)

Attorney for Defendant

Allen, Benjamin Charles (Tennessee)

Berexa, Kristin E (Tennessee)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Cochran, Jerome L (Tennessee)

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2:23-cv-00071

Complaint

Doe v. City of Johnson City, Tennessee

June 21, 2023

June 21, 2023

Complaint

Docket

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Last updated Jan. 14, 2026, 9:08 a.m.

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COMPLAINT against Johnson City, TN ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ATNEDC-5401193.), filed by Jane Doe. (Attachments: # 1 Criminal Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(Collins, Heather) (Entered: 06/21/2023)

1 Criminal Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet

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June 21, 2023

June 21, 2023

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MOTION re 1 Complaint - to Proceed Under Pseudonym by Jane Doe. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Heather Moore Collins)(Collins, Heather) (Entered: 06/21/2023)

June 21, 2023

June 21, 2023

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MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 2 MOTION re 1 Complaint - to Proceed Under Pseudonym filed by Jane Doe. (Collins, Heather) (Entered: 06/21/2023)

June 21, 2023

June 21, 2023

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Order Governing Depositions. Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on 6/22/23. (ABF) (Entered: 06/22/2023)

June 22, 2023

June 22, 2023

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Order Governing Motions To Dismiss. Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on 6/22/23. (ABF) (Entered: 06/22/2023)

June 22, 2023

June 22, 2023

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Order Governing Sealing Confidential Information. Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on 6/22/23. (ABF) (Entered: 06/22/2023)

June 22, 2023

June 22, 2023

Summons NOT Issued

June 22, 2023

June 22, 2023

Add and Terminate Judges

June 22, 2023

June 22, 2023

District Judge Travis R McDonough and Magistrate Judge Cynthia R Wyrick added. (ABF)

June 22, 2023

June 22, 2023

No summons received with initiating documents. Therefore, summons not issued as to DOES 1 to 10, Inclusive, Johnson City, TN, Kevin Peters(in his official capacity as Captain in the Johnson City Police Department), Kevin Peters(individually), Toma Sparks(individually), Toma Sparks(in his official capacity as Detective in the Johnson City Police Department), Karl Turner(Official Capacity as Chief of the Johnson City Police Department), Karl Turner(Individually).. (ABF)

June 22, 2023

June 22, 2023

Summons Not Issued

June 22, 2023

June 22, 2023

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ORDER granting 2 MOTION re 1 Complaint - to Proceed Under Pseudonym. The Court finds Plaintiff's Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym [Doc. 2] well-taken, and it is GRANTED. Accordingly, Plaintiffs shall be permitted to proceed pseudonymously with respect to pretrial proceedings, or until such time as this Order is modified by the Court. While this Order is in effect, Defendants SHALL NOT identify any Plaintiff to any nonparty other than as may be necessary to defend against this action. If an issue arises as to the need to identify a Plaintiff in this action to a nonparty, the parties SHALL confer to address the issue. Consistent with this Order and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2, any party that files a document in the public record SHALL redact any personal identifying information of any Plaintiff. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cynthia R Wyrick on 7/28/2023. (LCK) (Entered: 07/28/2023)

July 28, 2023

July 28, 2023

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Jane Doe(5), Jane Doe, Jane Doe(4), Jane Doe(7), Jane Doe(3), Jane Doe(8), Jane Doe(9), Jane Doe(2), Jane Doe(6). (Attachments: # 1 Other Certificate of Good Standing)(Collins, Heather) Modified to reflect payment of $90.00 receipt number ATNEDC-54410506 on 8/9/2023 (CAT). (Entered: 08/09/2023)

Aug. 9, 2023

Aug. 9, 2023

Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements

Aug. 9, 2023

Aug. 9, 2023

Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements is complete regarding document: 8 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Attorney Vanessa Baehr-Jones filed by Jane Doe as to Jane Doe. (KDO)

Aug. 9, 2023

Aug. 9, 2023

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ORDER granting 8 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Vanessa Baehr-Jones. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cynthia R Wyrick on 08/10/2023. (Copy of Order mailed to Vanessa Baehr-Jones) (CAT) (Entered: 08/10/2023)

Aug. 10, 2023

Aug. 10, 2023

10

ANSWER to 1 Complaint by Johnson City, TN, Karl Turner(Official Capacity as Chief of the Johnson City Police Department), Karl Turner(Individually).(Taylor, Emily) (Entered: 08/25/2023)

Aug. 25, 2023

Aug. 25, 2023

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ANSWER to 1 Complaint by Toma Sparks(individually).(Berexa, Kristin) (Entered: 08/25/2023)

Aug. 25, 2023

Aug. 25, 2023

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First MOTION to Amend/Revise 1 Complaint by Jane Doe(5), Jane Doe, Jane Doe(4), Jane Doe(7), Jane Doe(3), Jane Doe(8), Jane Doe(9), Jane Doe(2), Jane Doe(6), K T, M T. (Attachments: # 1 Other Amended Complaint)(Collins, Heather) (Entered: 08/26/2023)

1 Other Amended Complaint

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Aug. 26, 2023

Aug. 26, 2023

13

NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel H Rader, IV on behalf of Kevin Peters(individually) (Rader, Daniel) (Entered: 08/28/2023)

Aug. 28, 2023

Aug. 28, 2023

14

NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel H Rader, IV on behalf of Kevin Peters(individually) (Rader, Daniel) (Entered: 08/28/2023)

Aug. 28, 2023

Aug. 28, 2023

15

ANSWER to 1 Complaint by Kevin Peters, in his individual capacity, by Kevin Peters(individually).(Rader, Daniel) (Entered: 08/28/2023)

Aug. 28, 2023

Aug. 28, 2023

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ORDER: The parties are ordered to confer and return the attached form within the time provided. Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on 8/29/23. (Attachments: # 1 Other Notice of Consent/Non-Consent)) (KDO) (Entered: 08/29/2023)

1 Other Notice of Consent/Non-Consent)

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Aug. 29, 2023

Aug. 29, 2023

17

MOTION to Enjoin Extrajudicial Conduct by Jane Doe(5), Jane Doe, Jane Doe(4), Jane Doe(7), Jane Doe(3), Jane Doe(8), Jane Doe(9), Jane Doe(2), Jane Doe(6), K T, M T. (Attachments: # 1 Other Proposed Order)(Collins, Heather) (Entered: 09/01/2023)

Sept. 1, 2023

Sept. 1, 2023

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MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 17 MOTION to Enjoin Extrajudicial Conduct filed by Jane Doe(5), Jane Doe, Jane Doe(4), Jane Doe(7), Jane Doe(3), Jane Doe(8), Jane Doe(9), Jane Doe(2), Jane Doe(6), K T, M T. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A- Notice, # 2 Affidavit B- Walter Decl., # 3 Affidavit C- Doe 2 Decl., # 4 Affidavit D.- Doe 4 Decl., # 5 Affidavit E- Bunch Vargas Decl.)(Collins, Heather) (Entered: 09/01/2023)

Sept. 1, 2023

Sept. 1, 2023

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NOTICE by Jane Doe(5), Jane Doe, Jane Doe(4), Jane Doe(7), Jane Doe(3), Jane Doe(8), Jane Doe(9), Jane Doe(2), Jane Doe(6), K T, M T re 18 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 17 MOTION to Enjoin Extrajudicial Conduct of Manual Filing Exhibit A (Collins, Heather) (Entered: 09/01/2023)

Sept. 1, 2023

Sept. 1, 2023

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ORDER granting 12 First MOTION to Amend/Revise 1 Complaint. Because the Answers were filed less than 21 days ago, Plaintiffs are entitled to amend their complaint as a matter of course. Accordingly, Plaintiffs' Motion [Doc. 12] is GRANTED. Plaintiffs are DIRECTED to file their amended complaint on or before September 8, 2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cynthia R Wyrick on 9/1/2023. (LCK) (Entered: 09/01/2023)

Sept. 1, 2023

Sept. 1, 2023

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AMENDED COMPLAINT by All Plaintiffs against Johnson City, TN, Kevin Peters(in his official capacity as Captain in the Johnson City Police Department), Kevin Peters(individually), Toma Sparks(individually), Toma Sparks(in his official capacity as Detective in the Johnson City Police Department), Karl Turner(Official Capacity as Chief of the Johnson City Police Department), Karl Turner(Individually), Justin Jenkins., filed by Jane Doe(5), Jane Doe, Jane Doe(4), Jane Doe(7), Jane Doe(3), Jane Doe(8), K T, Jane Doe(9), Jane Doe(2), Jane Doe(6), M T.(Collins, Heather) (Entered: 09/06/2023)

Sept. 6, 2023

Sept. 6, 2023

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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 17 MOTION to Enjoin Extrajudicial Conduct by Johnson City, TN, Kevin Peters(in his official capacity as Captain in the Johnson City Police Department), Toma Sparks(in his official capacity as Detective in the Johnson City Police Department), Karl Turner(Official Capacity as Chief of the Johnson City Police Department), Karl Turner(Individually). (Taylor, Emily) (Entered: 09/08/2023)

Sept. 8, 2023

Sept. 8, 2023

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MOTION to Amend/Revise 21 Amended Complaint,, 1 Complaint by Jane Doe(5), Jane Doe, Jane Doe(4), Jane Doe(7), Jane Doe(3), Jane Doe(8), Jane Doe(9), Jane Doe(2), Jane Doe(6), K T, M T. (Attachments: # 1 Other Second Amended Class Action Complaint)(Collins, Heather) (Entered: 09/08/2023)

1 Other Second Amended Class Action Complaint

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Sept. 8, 2023

Sept. 8, 2023

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Elizabeth Kramer ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5465740.) by Jane Doe(5), Jane Doe, Jane Doe(4), Jane Doe(7), Jane Doe(3), Jane Doe(8), Jane Doe(9), Jane Doe(2), Jane Doe(6), K T, M T. (Attachments: # 1 Other Certificate of Good Standing)(Collins, Heather) (Entered: 09/08/2023)

Sept. 8, 2023

Sept. 8, 2023

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Kevin Osborne ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5465754.) by Jane Doe(5), Jane Doe, Jane Doe(4), Jane Doe(7), Jane Doe(3), Jane Doe(8), Jane Doe(9), Jane Doe(2), Jane Doe(6), K T, M T. (Attachments: # 1 Other Certificate of Good Standing)(Collins, Heather) (Entered: 09/08/2023)

Sept. 8, 2023

Sept. 8, 2023

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MOTION for Reconsideration of this Court's Order Granting Plaintiffs' Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym [Doc. 7, Ct. Order, PageID ## 60-62] by Johnson City, TN, Karl Turner(Individually). (Herrin, K) (Entered: 09/08/2023)

Sept. 8, 2023

Sept. 8, 2023

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MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 26 MOTION for Reconsideration of this Court's Order Granting Plaintiffs' Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym [Doc. 7, Ct. Order, PageID ## 60-62] filed by Johnson City, TN, Karl Turner(Individually). (Herrin, K) (Entered: 09/08/2023)

Sept. 8, 2023

Sept. 8, 2023

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ORDER granting 24 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Elizabeth Kramer. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cynthia R Wyrick on 9/11/23. (c/em to Elizabeth Kramer) (KDO) (Entered: 09/11/2023)

Sept. 11, 2023

Sept. 11, 2023

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ORDER granting 25 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Kevin Osborne. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cynthia R Wyrick on 9/11/23. (c/em to Attorney Kevin Osborne) (KDO) (Entered: 09/11/2023)

Sept. 11, 2023

Sept. 11, 2023

Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements as to Attorney Elizabeth Kramer is complete regarding document: 24 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Elizabeth Kramer ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5465740.) filed by Jane Doe, M T, K T as to Jane Doe(5), Jane Doe, Jane Doe(4), Jane Doe(7), Jane Doe(3), Jane Doe(8), Jane Doe(9), Jane Doe(2), Jane Doe(6), K T, M T. (KDO)

Sept. 11, 2023

Sept. 11, 2023

Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements

Sept. 11, 2023

Sept. 11, 2023

Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements as to Kevin Osborne is complete regarding document: 25 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Kevin Osborne ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5465754.) filed by Jane Doe, M T, K T as to Jane Doe(5), Jane Doe, Jane Doe(4), Jane Doe(7), Jane Doe(3), Jane Doe(8), Jane Doe(9), Jane Doe(2), Jane Doe(6), K T, M T. (KDO)

Sept. 11, 2023

Sept. 11, 2023

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RESPONSE to Motion re 26 MOTION for Reconsideration of this Court's Order Granting Plaintiffs' Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym [Doc. 7, Ct. Order, PageID ## 60-62] filed by Jane Doe(5), Jane Doe, Jane Doe(4), Jane Doe(7), Jane Doe(3), Jane Doe(8), Jane Doe(9), Jane Doe(2), Jane Doe(6), K T, M T. (Collins, Heather) (Entered: 09/12/2023)

Sept. 12, 2023

Sept. 12, 2023

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RESPONSE to Motion re 22 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 17 MOTION to Enjoin Extrajudicial Conduct filed by Jane Doe(5), Jane Doe, Jane Doe(4), Jane Doe(7), Jane Doe(3), Jane Doe(8), Jane Doe(9), Jane Doe(2), Jane Doe(6), K T, M T. (Collins, Heather) (Entered: 09/12/2023)

Sept. 12, 2023

Sept. 12, 2023

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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 21 Amended Complaint,, by Johnson City, TN, Kevin Peters(in his official capacity as Captain in the Johnson City Police Department), Toma Sparks(individually), Toma Sparks(in his official capacity as Detective in the Johnson City Police Department), Karl Turner(Official Capacity as Chief of the Johnson City Police Department), Karl Turner(Individually). (Taylor, Emily) (Entered: 09/14/2023)

Sept. 14, 2023

Sept. 14, 2023

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 26 MOTION for Reconsideration of this Court's Order Granting Plaintiffs' Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym [Doc. 7, Ct. Order, PageID ## 60-62] filed by Johnson City, TN, Toma Sparks(individually), Toma Sparks(in his official capacity as Detective in the Johnson City Police Department), Karl Turner(Official Capacity as Chief of the Johnson City Police Department), Karl Turner(Individually). (Herrin, K) (Entered: 09/18/2023)

Sept. 18, 2023

Sept. 18, 2023

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ANSWER to 21 Amended Complaint,, by Kevin Peters(individually).(Rader, Daniel) (Entered: 09/20/2023)

Sept. 20, 2023

Sept. 20, 2023

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ORDER granting 32 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re 21 Amended Complaint . The Court finds Defendants Motion [Doc. 32] well taken, and it is GRANTED. Accordingly, Defendants shall have up to and including October 4, 2023, to file an answer to Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint in this action.Signed by Magistrate Judge Cynthia R Wyrick on 09/22/2023. (CAT) (Entered: 09/22/2023)

Sept. 22, 2023

Sept. 22, 2023

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ORDER granting 22 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 22 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 17 MOTION to Enjoin Extrajudicial Conduct . The Court finds Defendants Motion [Doc. 22] well-taken, and it is GRANTED. Accordingly, Defendants shall have up to and including September 30, 2023, to file a response to Plaintiffs' Motion to Enjoin in this action. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cynthia R Wyrick on 09/27/2023. (AGG) (Entered: 09/27/2023)

Sept. 27, 2023

Sept. 27, 2023

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 17 MOTION to Enjoin Extrajudicial Conduct filed by Johnson City, TN, Kevin Peters(in his official capacity as Captain in the Johnson City Police Department), Toma Sparks(in his official capacity as Detective in the Johnson City Police Department), Karl Turner(Official Capacity as Chief of the Johnson City Police Department), Karl Turner(Individually). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1: News article (06-21-2023): Attorney says Sean Williams alleged rape victims have strong civil case, # 2 Exhibit 2: News article (06-29-2022): Former federal attorneys lawsuit: JC police chief fired her in retaliation after she pressed for rape investigations, # 3 Exhibit 3: Press Conference Transcript (08-25-2023), # 4 Exhibit 4: News Article (08-29-2023): Suit now claims JCPD knew of Williams' sex trafficking, # 5 Exhibit 5: News Article (09-08-2023): New Jane Doe in JCPD suit; class action sought)(Taylor, Emily) (Entered: 09/27/2023)

Sept. 27, 2023

Sept. 27, 2023

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 17 MOTION to Enjoin Extrajudicial Conduct filed by Jane Doe(5), Jane Doe, Jane Doe(4), Jane Doe(7), Jane Doe(3), Jane Doe(8), Jane Doe(9), Jane Doe(2), Jane Doe(6), K T, M T. (Collins, Heather) (Entered: 10/04/2023)

Oct. 4, 2023

Oct. 4, 2023

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ANSWER to 21 Amended Complaint,, on Behalf of Investigator Toma Sparks in his Individual Capacity by Toma Sparks(individually).(Berexa, Kristin) (Entered: 10/04/2023)

Oct. 4, 2023

Oct. 4, 2023

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ORDER granting in part and denying in part 26 Motion for Reconsideration of this Court's Order Granting Plaintiffs' Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym [Doc. 7, Ct. Order, PageID ## 60-62] filed by Johnson City, TN, Karl Turner. Accordingly, Defendants' Motion [Doc. 26] is GRANTED in part as to their request for the identities of Plaintiffs to be disclosed to the Court. Defendants' Motion is DENIED in part as to their requests that the Court suspend its Order [Doc. 20] granting Plaintiffs' Motion to Amend the Complaint and to hold in abeyance Plaintiffs' Motion to Enjoin Extrajudicial Conduct. Plaintiffs are ORDERED to file a document under seal and ex parte on or before October 16, 2023, disclosing their names and addresses as well as the names, addresses, and phone numbers of the factual witnesses referred to as Female 1 and Female 2 in their Complaint. Counsel for the parties are ORDERED to meet and confer as to a protective order and attempt to reach an agreement regarding an order to submit to the Court for consideration. If the parties are unable to agree as to a protective order, the parties shall each submit a proposed order and shall specifically outline the areas on which there is disagreement with opposing counsel as to the order. Counsel shall submit an order or make the necessary filings on or before November 1, 2023. Once the Court has addressed the protective order issue, the Court will provide the information regarding Plaintiffs' and the witnesses' identities to Defendants' counsel and will at that time address whether the information shall be disclosed to Defendants themselves as well. The parties are further instructed to confer regarding whether agreement might be reached regarding disclosure of the identities of Plaintiffs and their anonymous witnesses to Defendants themselves, and if so, they should address that matter in the proposed protective order as well. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cynthia R Wyrick on 10/04/2023. (CAT) (Entered: 10/04/2023)

Oct. 4, 2023

Oct. 4, 2023

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ANSWER to 21 Amended Complaint,, by Justin Jenkins, Johnson City, TN, Kevin Peters(in his official capacity as Captain in the Johnson City Police Department), Toma Sparks(in his official capacity as Detective in the Johnson City Police Department), Karl Turner(Official Capacity as Chief of the Johnson City Police Department), Karl Turner(Individually).(Herrin, K) (Entered: 10/04/2023)

Oct. 4, 2023

Oct. 4, 2023

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NOTICE of Appearance by Keith H Grant on behalf of Justin Jenkins(Individually ), Justin Jenkins(In his Official Capacity as Detective in the Johnson City Police Department ) (Grant, Keith) (Entered: 10/06/2023)

Oct. 6, 2023

Oct. 6, 2023

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ORDER: Though Defendants' time to respond to Plaintiffs' motion to amend has passed, given the procedural history of this case, the Court finds it appropriate to provide Defendants with additional time to respond to the motion. If Defendants wish to file a response, they must do so on or before Wednesday, October 18, 2023. If Defendants do not file a response within that timeframe, the Court will presume they have no objection to Plaintiffs' motion. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cynthia R Wyrick on 10/11/2023. (CAT) (Entered: 10/11/2023)

Oct. 11, 2023

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MOTION for Leave to File Document Under Seal Per the Court's 10/4/23 Order by Jane Doe(5), Jane Doe, Jane Doe(4), Jane Doe(7), Jane Doe(3), Jane Doe(8), Jane Doe(9), Jane Doe(2), Jane Doe(6), K T, M T. (Collins, Heather) (Entered: 10/13/2023)

Oct. 13, 2023

Oct. 13, 2023

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SEALED Proposed Sealed Document re: 44 MOTION for Leave to File Document Under Seal Per the Court's 10/4/23 Order by Jane Doe(5), Jane Doe, Jane Doe(4), Jane Doe(7), Jane Doe(3), Jane Doe(8), Jane Doe(9), Jane Doe(2), Jane Doe(6), K T, M T Ex Parte and Under Seal. (Collins, Heather) (Entered: 10/13/2023)

Oct. 13, 2023

Oct. 13, 2023

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NOTICE OF NONCONSENT by Justin Jenkins(In his Official Capacity as Detective in the Johnson City Police Department ), Johnson City, TN, Kevin Peters(in his official capacity as Captain in the Johnson City Police Department), Toma Sparks(in his official capacity as Detective in the Johnson City Police Department), Karl Turner(Official Capacity as Chief of the Johnson City Police Department), Karl Turner(Individually) (Herrin, K) (Entered: 10/14/2023)

Oct. 14, 2023

Oct. 14, 2023

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NOTICE of Appearance by Andre Sean Greppin on behalf of Kevin Peters(individually) (Greppin, Andre) (Entered: 10/16/2023)

Oct. 16, 2023

Oct. 16, 2023

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ORDER granting 44 Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cynthia R Wyrick on 10/17/2023. (AGG) (Entered: 10/17/2023)

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SEALED Document by Jane Does 1 to 10. (AGG) (Entered: 10/17/2023)

Oct. 17, 2023

Oct. 17, 2023

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 23 MOTION to Amend/Revise 21 Amended Complaint,, 1 Complaint filed by Justin Jenkins(In his Official Capacity as Detective in the Johnson City Police Department ), Johnson City, TN, Kevin Peters(in his official capacity as Captain in the Johnson City Police Department), Toma Sparks(in his official capacity as Detective in the Johnson City Police Department), Karl Turner(Official Capacity as Chief of the Johnson City Police Department), Karl Turner(Individually). (Taylor, Emily) (Entered: 10/18/2023)

Oct. 18, 2023

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 23 MOTION to Amend/Revise 21 Amended Complaint,, 1 Complaint filed by Kevin Peters(individually). (Rader, Daniel) (Entered: 10/18/2023)

Oct. 18, 2023

Oct. 18, 2023

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 23 MOTION to Amend/Revise 21 Amended Complaint,, 1 Complaint filed by Justin Jenkins(Individually ). (Grant, Keith) (Entered: 10/18/2023)

Oct. 18, 2023

Oct. 18, 2023

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 23 MOTION to Amend/Revise 21 Amended Complaint,, 1 Complaint filed by Toma Sparks(individually). (Allen, Benjamin) (Entered: 10/18/2023)

Oct. 18, 2023

Oct. 18, 2023

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ORDER A Telephonic Scheduling Conference is set for 11/21/2023 at 02:00 PM before District Judge Travis R. McDonough. Dial-in instructions will be circulated via email prior to the conference. Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on 10/24/2023. (EJB) (Entered: 10/24/2023)

Oct. 24, 2023

Oct. 24, 2023

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NOTICE of Appearance by Philip Aaron Wells on behalf of Justin Jenkins(Individually ) (Wells, Philip) (Entered: 10/24/2023)

Oct. 24, 2023

Oct. 24, 2023

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 23 MOTION to Amend/Revise 21 Amended Complaint,, 1 Complaint filed by Jane Doe(5), Jane Doe, Jane Doe(4), Jane Doe(7), Jane Doe(3), Jane Doe(8), Jane Doe(9), Jane Doe(2), Jane Doe(6), K T, M T. (Collins, Heather) (Entered: 10/25/2023)

Oct. 25, 2023

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Notice of Attorney Withdrawal Attorney Caroline Drinnon terminated. (Collins, Heather) (Entered: 10/31/2023)

Oct. 31, 2023

Oct. 31, 2023

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MEMORANDUM in Support re 40 Order on Motion for Reconsideration,,,,,,,, . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit Defendants' proposed protective order)(Grant, Keith) (Entered: 11/01/2023)

Nov. 1, 2023

Nov. 1, 2023

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NOTICE by Jane Doe(5), Jane Doe, Jane Doe(4), Jane Doe(7), Jane Doe(3), Jane Doe(8), Jane Doe(9), Jane Doe(2), Jane Doe(6), K T, M T re 40 Order on Motion for Reconsideration,,,,,,,, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1- Proposed Protective Order)(Collins, Heather) (Entered: 11/01/2023)

1 Exhibit 1- Proposed Protective Order

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Nov. 1, 2023

Nov. 1, 2023

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RESPONSE re 59 Notice (Other), filed by Jane Doe, M T, K T . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Draft Proposed Joint Protective Order)(Herrin, K) (Entered: 11/03/2023)

Nov. 3, 2023

Nov. 3, 2023

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ORDER: The Does' motion to enjoin Johnson City's extrajudicial conduct 17 is DENIED. Counsel for the Does may file a motion seeking relief from Local Rule 83.2 to issue a statement in accordance with Tennessee Rule of Professional Conduct 3.6(c). Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on 11/6/2023. (AWS) (Entered: 11/06/2023)

Nov. 6, 2023

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NOTICE of Appearance by Laura Beth Rufolo on behalf of Justin Jenkins(Individually ) (Rufolo, Laura) (Entered: 11/06/2023)

Nov. 6, 2023

Nov. 6, 2023

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MOTION From Local Rule 83.2 re 61 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, by Jane Doe(5), Jane Doe, Jane Doe(4), Jane Doe(7), Jane Doe(3), Jane Doe(8), Jane Doe(9), Jane Doe(2), Jane Doe(6), K T, M T. (Collins, Heather) (Entered: 11/06/2023)

Nov. 6, 2023

Nov. 6, 2023

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ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Magistrate Judge Cynthia R Wyrick no longer assigned to case. Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge Jill E McCook for all further proceedings. Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on 11/9/23. (GRE) (Entered: 11/09/2023)

Nov. 9, 2023

Nov. 9, 2023

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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Jane Doe(5), Jane Doe, Jane Doe(4), Jane Doe(7), Jane Doe(3), Jane Doe(8), K T, Jane Doe(9), Jane Doe(2), Jane Doe(6), M T. Justin Jenkins(Individually ) waiver sent on 11/9/2023. (Collins, Heather) (Entered: 11/09/2023)

Nov. 9, 2023

Nov. 9, 2023

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MOTION to Dismiss by Kevin Peters(in his official capacity as Captain in the Johnson City Police Department). (Rader, Daniel) (Entered: 11/13/2023)

Nov. 13, 2023

Nov. 13, 2023

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MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 66 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Kevin Peters(individually). (Rader, Daniel) (Entered: 11/13/2023)

Nov. 13, 2023

Nov. 13, 2023

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68

NOTICE by Kevin Peters(individually) re 66 MOTION to Dismiss (Rader, Daniel) (Entered: 11/13/2023)

Nov. 13, 2023

Nov. 13, 2023

69

MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 66 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Kevin Peters(individually). (Rader, Daniel) (Entered: 11/13/2023)

Nov. 13, 2023

Nov. 13, 2023

70

AFFIDAVIT re 66 MOTION to Dismiss of Daniel Rader by Kevin Peters(individually). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Rader, Daniel) (Entered: 11/14/2023)

Nov. 14, 2023

Nov. 14, 2023

71

NOTICE by Jane Doe(5), Jane Doe, Jane Doe(4), Jane Doe(7), Jane Doe(3), Jane Doe(8), Jane Doe(9), Jane Doe(2), Jane Doe(6), K T, M T Notice of Filing Summonses to be Issued (Attachments: # 1 Summons Summons to City of Johnson City, # 2 Summons Summons to Karl Turner, # 3 Summons Summons to Kevin Peters, # 4 Summons Summons to Toma Sparks, # 5 Summons Summons to Justin Jenkins)(Collins, Heather) (Entered: 11/14/2023)

Nov. 14, 2023

Nov. 14, 2023

72

Summons Issued as to All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Summons - Karl Turner, # 2 Summons - Kevin Peters, # 3 Summons - Toma Sparks, # 4 Summons - Justin Jenkins)(KDO) (Entered: 11/15/2023)

Nov. 15, 2023

Nov. 15, 2023

73

RESPONSE in Opposition re 63 MOTION From Local Rule 83.2 re 61 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, filed by Justin Jenkins(Individually ), Justin Jenkins(In his Official Capacity as Detective in the Johnson City Police Department ), Johnson City, TN, Kevin Peters(in his official capacity as Captain in the Johnson City Police Department), Kevin Peters(individually), Toma Sparks(individually), Toma Sparks(in his official capacity as Detective in the Johnson City Police Department), Karl Turner(Official Capacity as Chief of the Johnson City Police Department), Karl Turner(Individually). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1: Press Conference Transcript (08-25-2023), # 2 Exhibit 2: (Collective) Motion and Supplemental Motion w-attached news media re: United States v. Oakley)(Taylor, Emily) (Entered: 11/16/2023)

Nov. 16, 2023

Nov. 16, 2023

74

REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Grant, Keith) (Entered: 11/17/2023)

Nov. 17, 2023

Nov. 17, 2023

75

RESPONSE in Opposition re 66 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Jane Doe(5), Jane Doe, Jane Doe(4), Jane Doe(7), Jane Doe(3), Jane Doe(8), Jane Doe(9), Jane Doe(2), Jane Doe(6), K T, M T. (Attachments: # 1 Other Declaration of Vanessa Baehr-Jones)(Collins, Heather) (Entered: 11/18/2023)

Nov. 18, 2023

Nov. 18, 2023

76

NOTICE by Justin Jenkins(In his Official Capacity as Detective in the Johnson City Police Department ), Johnson City, TN, Kevin Peters(in his official capacity as Captain in the Johnson City Police Department), Toma Sparks(in his official capacity as Detective in the Johnson City Police Department), Karl Turner(Official Capacity as Chief of the Johnson City Police Department), Karl Turner(Individually) of Service of Defendants' Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1) Initial Disclosures (Taylor, Emily) (Entered: 11/20/2023)

Nov. 20, 2023

Nov. 20, 2023

77

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jane Doe(5), Jane Doe, Jane Doe(4), Jane Doe(7), Jane Doe(3), Jane Doe(8), K T, Jane Doe(9), Jane Doe(2), Jane Doe(6), M T. Johnson City, TN served on 11/17/2023. (Collins, Heather) (Entered: 11/20/2023)

Nov. 20, 2023

Nov. 20, 2023

78

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jane Doe(5), Jane Doe, Jane Doe(4), Jane Doe(7), Jane Doe(3), Jane Doe(8), K T, Jane Doe(9), Jane Doe(2), Jane Doe(6), M T. Justin Jenkins(Individually ) served on 11/16/2023; Justin Jenkins(In his Official Capacity as Detective in the Johnson City Police Department ) served on 11/16/2023. (Collins, Heather) (Entered: 11/20/2023)

Nov. 20, 2023

Nov. 20, 2023

79

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jane Doe(5), Jane Doe, Jane Doe(4), Jane Doe(7), Jane Doe(3), Jane Doe(8), K T, Jane Doe(9), Jane Doe(2), Jane Doe(6), M T. Toma Sparks(individually) served on 11/16/2023; Toma Sparks(in his official capacity as Detective in the Johnson City Police Department) served on 11/16/2023. (Collins, Heather) (Entered: 11/20/2023)

Nov. 20, 2023

Nov. 20, 2023

80

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jane Doe(5), Jane Doe, Jane Doe(4), Jane Doe(7), Jane Doe(3), Jane Doe(8), K T, Jane Doe(9), Jane Doe(2), Jane Doe(6), M T. Karl Turner(Official Capacity as Chief of the Johnson City Police Department) served on 11/16/2023; Karl Turner(Individually) served on 11/16/2023. (Collins, Heather) (Entered: 11/20/2023)

Nov. 20, 2023

Nov. 20, 2023

81

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jane Doe(5), Jane Doe, Jane Doe(4), Jane Doe(7), Jane Doe(3), Jane Doe(8), K T, Jane Doe(9), Jane Doe(2), Jane Doe(6), M T. Kevin Peters(in his official capacity as Captain in the Johnson City Police Department) served on 11/17/2023; Kevin Peters(individually) served on 11/17/2023. (Collins, Heather) (Entered: 11/20/2023)

Nov. 20, 2023

Nov. 20, 2023

82

NOTICE by Kevin Peters(individually) of service of initial disclosures (Rader, Daniel) (Entered: 11/20/2023)

Nov. 20, 2023

Nov. 20, 2023

83

REPLY to Response to Motion re 66 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Kevin Peters(individually). (Rader, Daniel) (Entered: 11/21/2023)

Nov. 21, 2023

Nov. 21, 2023

84

REPLY to Response to Motion re 63 MOTION From Local Rule 83.2 re 61 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, filed by Jane Doe(5), Jane Doe, Jane Doe(4), Jane Doe(7), Jane Doe(3), Jane Doe(8), Jane Doe(9), Jane Doe(2), Jane Doe(6), K T, M T. (Collins, Heather) (Entered: 11/24/2023)

Nov. 24, 2023

Nov. 24, 2023

85

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - Show Cause Response due by 12/1/2023. Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on 11/28/2023. (AML) (Entered: 11/28/2023)

Nov. 28, 2023

Nov. 28, 2023

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86

SCHEDULING ORDER: Jury Trial set for 4/14/2025 09:00 AM in Courtroom 3 - Chattanooga before District Judge Travis R McDonough. Final Pretrial Conference set for 3/31/2025 01:00 PM in Courtroom 3 - Chattanooga before District Judge Travis R McDonough. Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on 11/28/2023. (AML) (Entered: 11/28/2023)

Nov. 28, 2023

Nov. 28, 2023

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87

NOTICE of Appearance by Reid A Spaulding on behalf of Justin Jenkins(In his Official Capacity as Detective in the Johnson City Police Department ), Johnson City, TN, Kevin Peters(in his official capacity as Captain in the Johnson City Police Department), Toma Sparks(in his official capacity as Detective in the Johnson City Police Department), Karl Turner(Official Capacity as Chief of the Johnson City Police Department), Karl Turner(Individually) (Spaulding, Reid) (Entered: 11/29/2023)

Nov. 29, 2023

Nov. 29, 2023

88

RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Jane Doe(5), Jane Doe, Jane Doe(4), Jane Doe(7), Jane Doe(3), Jane Doe(8), Jane Doe(9), Jane Doe(2), Jane Doe(6), K T, M T. (Collins, Heather) (Entered: 11/30/2023)

Nov. 30, 2023

Nov. 30, 2023

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89

SUPPLEMENT to 59 Notice (Other), Briefing On Proposed Protective Order by Jane Doe(5), Jane Doe, Jane Doe(4), Jane Doe(7), Jane Doe(3), Jane Doe(8), Jane Doe(9), Jane Doe(2), Jane Doe(6), K T, M T. (Collins, Heather) (Entered: 12/01/2023)

Dec. 1, 2023

Dec. 1, 2023

90

ORDER denying as moot 66 Motion to Dismiss. The Court EXTENDS the applicable service deadline under Rule 4(m) and deems Defendant timely served. Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on 12/6/2023. (AML) (Entered: 12/06/2023)

Dec. 6, 2023

Dec. 6, 2023

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Tennessee

Case Type(s):

Policing

Child Welfare

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 21, 2023

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Eastern District of Tennessee 2:23-cv-00071

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket