Case: Cockrum v. Donald J. Trump for President

1:17-cv-01370 | U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia

Filed Date: July 12, 2017

Closed Date: 2018

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Case Summary

On July 12, 2017, three private American citizens filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The plaintiffs sought compensatory and punitive damages against the Trump Campaign alleging its participation in the Russian Email Hacking and in the decision to disseminate the information discovered. The complaint stated that part of the information released involved included the plaintiffs' private emails, social security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, and phone …

On July 12, 2017, three private American citizens filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The plaintiffs sought compensatory and punitive damages against the Trump Campaign alleging its participation in the Russian Email Hacking and in the decision to disseminate the information discovered. The complaint stated that part of the information released involved included the plaintiffs' private emails, social security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, and phone numbers. They argued that the defendant's alleged actions violated D.C. privacy law and 42 U.S.C. 1985(3) (conspiracy to intimidate lawful voters from giving support or advocacy to electors for president and to injure citizens in person or property on account of such support or advocacy). They further made tort claims alleging intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Specifically, the plaintiffs include a former foreign service officer, a former staffer for the finance team of the Democratic National Party (DNC), and a lottery winner who gave away most of his winnings. All three plaintiffs donated to the DNC during the 2016 U.S. presidential election cycle and allegedly had their emails stolen by Russians who hacked the DNC’s electronic database. They were represented by the Protect Democracy Project, United to Protect Democracy, and a law professor at the University of Michigan Law School.

On September 26, 2017, the plaintiffs filed an amended complaint adding additional factual allegations. On October 25, 2017, the defendants filed motions to dismiss.

On July 3, 2018, Judge Ellen Segal Huvelle granted defendants’ motions to dismiss, and dismissed plaintiffs’ amended complaint without prejudice. The court found that the plaintiffs failed to demonstrate that the court had the jurisdiction and was the appropriate venue for their claim. The case is now closed.

Summary Authors

Robert Carnes (2/5/2018)

Dawn Lui (10/21/2018)

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Bassin, Ian M. (New York)

Berwick, Benjamin Leon (District of Columbia)

Berzon, Stephen P. (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Baltruzak, Jeffrey (Pennsylvania)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Atkinson, Katherine Ruth (District of Columbia)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

1:17-cv-01370

Docket [PACER]

July 3, 2018

July 3, 2018

Docket
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1:17-cv-01370

First Amended Complaint

Sept. 26, 2017

Sept. 26, 2017

Complaint
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1:17-cv-01370

Memorandum Opinion

Cockrum v. Donald J. Trump for President, Inc.

July 3, 2018

July 3, 2018

Order/Opinion

319 F.Supp.3d 319

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/6089231/cockrum-v-donald-j-trump-for-president-inc/

Last updated March 25, 2024, 3:09 a.m.

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COMPLAINT against DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC., ROGER STONE with Jury Demand ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0090-5029062) filed by ROY COCKRUM, ERIC SCHOENBERG, SCOTT COMER. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons)(Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 07/12/2017)

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July 12, 2017

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Case Assigned to Judge Amit P. Mehta. (sb) (Entered: 07/13/2017)

July 13, 2017

July 13, 2017

Case Assigned to Judge Amit P. Mehta. (sb)

July 13, 2017

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Case Assigned/Reassigned

July 13, 2017

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Case randomly reassigned to Judge Ellen S. Huvelle. Judge Amit P. Mehta is no longer assigned to the case. (ztnr) (Entered: 07/14/2017)

July 14, 2017

July 14, 2017

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SUMMONS (2) Issued Electronically as to DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC., ROGER STONE. (Attachment: # 1 Consent Form)(zsb) (Entered: 07/18/2017)

July 18, 2017

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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC. served on 7/19/2017, answer due 8/9/2017 (Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 07/24/2017)

July 24, 2017

July 24, 2017

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WAIVER OF SERVICE by ROY COCKRUM, ERIC SCHOENBERG, SCOTT COMER. ROGER STONE waiver sent on 7/20/2017, answer due 9/18/2017. (Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 07/31/2017)

July 31, 2017

July 31, 2017

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Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint,, Joint MOTION for Briefing Schedule by ROY COCKRUM, SCOTT COMER, ERIC SCHOENBERG (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 07/31/2017)

July 31, 2017

July 31, 2017

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MINUTE ORDER granting 6 Joint Motion for Extension of Time to Answer and to set Briefing Schedule: Upon consideration of the parties' Joint Motion for Extension of Time for Defendants to Respond to the Complaint and for Entry of Briefing Schedule, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED; it is further ORDERED that Defendants shall respond to the Complaint on or before September 18, 2017; it is further ORDERED that if Defendants move to dismiss the Complaint, Plaintiffs shall file their response to such motion(s) on or before October 27, 2017, and Defendants shall reply on or before November 10, 2017; and it is further ORDERED that if Plaintiffs amend the Complaint pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 15(a)(1)(B), the parties shall attempt to reach an agreement on a revised schedule and shall submit a joint status report to the Court on or before the date that is seven days after the filing of the amended complaint. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on August 1, 2017. (AG)

Aug. 1, 2017

Aug. 1, 2017

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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer

Aug. 1, 2017

Aug. 1, 2017

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Set/Reset Deadlines: Responses due by 10/27/2017. Reply due by 11/10/2017. (gdf)

Aug. 1, 2017

Aug. 1, 2017

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Set/Reset Deadlines

Aug. 1, 2017

Aug. 1, 2017

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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Aug. 22, 2017

Aug. 22, 2017

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Robert C. Buschel, :Firm- Buschel Gibbons, PA, :Address- One Financial Plaza, Suite 1300, 100 SE Third Ave, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33394. Phone No. - 9545305301. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0090-5084911. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Carvin, Michael) Modified text on 8/22/2017 (td). (Entered: 08/22/2017)

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Aug. 22, 2017

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MINUTE ORDER granting 7 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: Upon consideration of the above-referenced motion for leave to appear pro hac vice, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED insofar as Robert C. Buschel is granted leave to participate in court proceedings, as provided for by Local Civil Rule 83.2(d), on behalf of Defendant Roger Stone. Counsel is reminded that pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.2(c)(1) "an attorney who is not a member of the Bar of this Court may file papers only if such attorney joins of record a member in good standing of the Bar of this Court. All papers submitted by non-members of the Bar of this Court must be signed by such counsel and by a member of the Bar of this Court is compliance with this Rule." Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on August 22, 2017. (AG)

Aug. 22, 2017

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NOTICE of Appearance by Robert C. Buschel on behalf of ROGER STONE (Buschel, Robert) (Entered: 08/31/2017)

Aug. 31, 2017

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NOTICE of Appearance by L. Peter Farkas on behalf of ROGER STONE (Farkas, L.) (Main Document 9 replaced on 9/1/2017) (znmw). (Entered: 08/31/2017)

Aug. 31, 2017

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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Sept. 1, 2017

Sept. 1, 2017

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Grant J. Smith, :Firm- StrategySmith PA, :Address- 401 Eat Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301. Phone No. - 954.328.9064. Fee Status: No Fee Paid. by ROGER STONE (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Farkas, L.) (Entered: 09/01/2017)

Sept. 1, 2017

Sept. 1, 2017

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MINUTE ORDER granting 10 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: Upon consideration of the motion for leave to appear pro hac vice, filed on behalf of Grant J. Smith, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED; and it is further ORDERED that Grant J. Smith be granted leave to appear pro hac vice in the above-captioned case on behalf of Defendant Roger Stone. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on September 1, 2017. (AG)

Sept. 1, 2017

Sept. 1, 2017

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Corporate Disclosure Statement by DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC.. (Carvin, Michael) (Entered: 09/05/2017)

Sept. 5, 2017

Sept. 5, 2017

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MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. 1 - May 5, 2016 email, # 2 Exhibit Ex. 2 - May 21, 2016 email, # 3 Exhibit Ex. 3 - Washington Post article, # 4 Exhibit Ex. 4 - April 24, 2016 email, # 5 Exhibit Ex. 5 - New York Times article, # 6 Exhibit Ex. 6 - Huffington Post article, # 7 Exhibit Ex. 7 - April 28, 2016 email, # 8 Exhibit Ex. 8 - May 22, 2016 email, # 9 Exhibit Ex. 9 - May 6, 2016 email, # 10 Exhibit Ex. 10 - April 25, 2016 email, # 11 Exhibit Ex. 11 - May 24, 2016 email, # 12 Exhibit Ex. 12 - May 10, 2016 email, # 13 Exhibit Ex. 13 - May 17, 2016 email, # 14 Text of Proposed Order)(Carvin, Michael) (Entered: 09/05/2017)

1 Exhibit Ex. 1 - May 5, 2016 email

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2 Exhibit Ex. 2 - May 21, 2016 email

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3 Exhibit Ex. 3 - Washington Post article

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4 Exhibit Ex. 4 - April 24, 2016 email

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5 Exhibit Ex. 5 - New York Times article

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6 Exhibit Ex. 6 - Huffington Post article

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7 Exhibit Ex. 7 - April 28, 2016 email

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8 Exhibit Ex. 8 - May 22, 2016 email

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9 Exhibit Ex. 9 - May 6, 2016 email

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10 Exhibit Ex. 10 - April 25, 2016 email

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11 Exhibit Ex. 11 - May 24, 2016 email

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12 Exhibit Ex. 12 - May 10, 2016 email

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13 Exhibit Ex. 13 - May 17, 2016 email

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14 Text of Proposed Order

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Sept. 5, 2017

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MOTION to Dismiss under the D.C. Anti-SLAPP Act by DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Carvin, Michael) (Entered: 09/05/2017)

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MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by ROGER STONE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Buschel, Robert) (Entered: 09/05/2017)

Sept. 5, 2017

Sept. 5, 2017

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MOTION to Dismiss under the D.C. Anti-SLAPP by ROGER STONE (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 recent unpublished opinion, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Buschel, Robert) (Entered: 09/05/2017)

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Sept. 5, 2017

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Filing fee Paid: $ 100.00, receipt number 4616086977 pursuant to 10 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice regarding Attorney Name Grant J. Smith. (md)

Sept. 7, 2017

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Filing Fee Received

Sept. 7, 2017

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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Sept. 11, 2017

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Jeffrey Baltruzak, :Firm- Jones Day, :Address- 500 Grant Street, Pittsburgh PA 15219. Phone No. - 412-394-7909. Fax No. - 412-394-7959 Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0090-5109872. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Carvin, Michael) (Entered: 09/11/2017)

Sept. 11, 2017

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MINUTE ORDER granting 16 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: It is ordered that the above-referenced motion is GRANTED; and it is further ORDERED that Jeffrey Baltruzak is granted leave to appear pro hac vice on behalf of Defendant Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on September 11, 2017. (AG)

Sept. 11, 2017

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AMENDED COMPLAINT against DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC., ROGER STONE with Jury Demand filed by ROY COCKRUM, ERIC SCHOENBERG, SCOTT COMER.(Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 09/26/2017)

Sept. 26, 2017

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MINUTE ORDER finding as moot 12 13 14 15 defendants' motions to dismiss in light of plaintiffs' filing of an 17 Amended Complaint in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 15(a)1)(B). Defendants' responses to the Amended Complaint are due by October 11, 2017. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 15(a)(3). Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on September 27, 2017. (AG)

Sept. 27, 2017

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Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction

Sept. 27, 2017

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Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendants' responses to the Amended Complaint are due by 10/11/2017. (jl)

Sept. 27, 2017

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Set/Reset Deadlines

Sept. 27, 2017

Sept. 27, 2017

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NOTICE of Appearance by Vivek Suri on behalf of DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC. (Suri, Vivek) (Entered: 09/28/2017)

Sept. 28, 2017

Sept. 28, 2017

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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer

Oct. 2, 2017

Oct. 2, 2017

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MINUTE ORDER granting 19 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer: All Defendants; granting 19 Motion for Briefing Schedule; Set/Reset Deadlines: The Court hereby GRANTS the parties' Joint Motion for Extension of Time for defendants' to Respond to the Amended Complaint and for Entry of Briefing Schedule. It is hereby ORDERED that: defendants shall respond to the Amended Complaint on or before October 25, 2017. If defendants move to dismiss the Amended Complaint (including by filing anti-SLAPP motions), plaintiffs shall file their response to such motion(s) on or before December 1, 2017, and defendants shall reply on or before December 18, 2017. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on October 2, 2017. (lcesh1) Modified event title on 10/3/2017 (znmw).

Oct. 2, 2017

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Set/Reset Deadlines

Oct. 2, 2017

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Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 17 Amended Complaint, Joint MOTION for Briefing Schedule by ROY COCKRUM, SCOTT COMER, ERIC SCHOENBERG (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 10/02/2017)

Oct. 2, 2017

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Set/Reset Deadlines: Response due by 12/1/2017. Reply due by 12/18/2017. (gdf)

Oct. 2, 2017

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MOTION to Dismiss by DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. 1 - May 5, 2016 email, # 2 Exhibit Ex. 2 - May 21, 2016 email, # 3 Exhibit Ex. 3 - Washington Post article, # 4 Exhibit Ex. 4 - April 24, 2016 email, # 5 Exhibit Ex. 5 - New York Times article, # 6 Exhibit Ex. 6 - Huffington Post article, # 7 Exhibit Ex. 7 - April 28, 2016 email, # 8 Exhibit Ex. 8 - May 22, 2016 email, # 9 Exhibit Ex. 9 - May 6, 2016 email, # 10 Exhibit Ex. 10 - April 25, 2016 email, # 11 Exhibit Ex. 11 - May 24, 2016 email, # 12 Exhibit Ex. 12 - May 10, 2016 email, # 13 Exhibit Ex. 13 - May 17, 2016 email, # 14 Text of Proposed Order)(Carvin, Michael) Modified event title on 10/26/2017 (znmw). (Entered: 10/25/2017)

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3 Exhibit Ex. 3 - Washington Post article

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4 Exhibit Ex. 4 - April 24, 2016 email

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5 Exhibit Ex. 5 - New York Times article

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6 Exhibit Ex. 6 - Huffington Post article

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7 Exhibit Ex. 7 - April 28, 2016 email

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8 Exhibit Ex. 8 - May 22, 2016 email

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9 Exhibit Ex. 9 - May 6, 2016 email

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10 Exhibit Ex. 10 - April 25, 2016 email

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11 Exhibit Ex. 11 - May 24, 2016 email

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12 Exhibit Ex. 12 - May 10, 2016 email

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13 Exhibit Ex. 13 - May 17, 2016 email

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14 Text of Proposed Order

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MOTION to Dismiss under the D.C. Anti-SLAPP Act by DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Carvin, Michael) (Entered: 10/25/2017)

Oct. 25, 2017

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MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint by ROGER STONE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Buschel, Robert) (Entered: 10/25/2017)

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MOTION to Dismiss under the D.C. Anti-SLAPP Act by ROGER STONE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Buschel, Robert) (Entered: 10/25/2017)

Oct. 25, 2017

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Consent MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by ROY COCKRUM, SCOTT COMER, ERIC SCHOENBERG (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 11/20/2017)

Nov. 20, 2017

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MINUTE ORDER: granting 24 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on November 21, 2017. (lcesh1)

Nov. 21, 2017

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Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages

Nov. 21, 2017

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Memorandum in opposition to re 20 MOTION to Dismiss, 22 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint filed by ROY COCKRUM, SCOTT COMER, ERIC SCHOENBERG. (Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 12/01/2017)

Dec. 1, 2017

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Memorandum in opposition to re 23 MOTION to Dismiss under the D.C. Anti-SLAPP Act, 21 MOTION to Dismiss under the D.C. Anti-SLAPP Act filed by ROY COCKRUM, SCOTT COMER, ERIC SCHOENBERG. (Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 12/01/2017)

Dec. 1, 2017

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 20 MOTION to Dismiss, 23 MOTION to Dismiss under the D.C. Anti-SLAPP Act, 22 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint, 21 MOTION to Dismiss under the D.C. Anti-SLAPP Act, Consent MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC., ROGER STONE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Carvin, Michael) (Entered: 12/07/2017)

Dec. 7, 2017

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NOTICE of Appearance by Justin G. Florence on behalf of ROY COCKRUM, SCOTT COMER, ERIC SCHOENBERG (Florence, Justin) (Entered: 12/07/2017)

Dec. 7, 2017

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Steven A. Hirsch, :Firm- Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP, :Address- 633 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111-1809. Phone No. - (415) 391-5400. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0090-5238732. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by ROY COCKRUM, SCOTT COMER, ERIC SCHOENBERG (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 12/07/2017)

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MINUTE ORDER granting 29 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: Upon consideration of Plaintiffs' motion for admission of attorney Steven A. Hirsch pro hac vice, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED; and it is further ORDERED that attorney Steven A. Hirsch is admitted pro hac vice for the purpose of appearing in the above-captioned case. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on December 8, 2017. (AG)

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MINUTE ORDER granting 30 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: Upon consideration of Plaintiffs' motion for admission of attorney Richard Primus pro hac vice, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED; and it is further ORDERED that attorney Richard Primus is admitted pro hac vice for the purpose of appearing in the above-captioned case. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on December 8, 2017. (AG)

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Order on Motion for Leave to File

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MINUTE ORDER granting 31 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: Upon consideration of Plaintiffs' motion for admission of attorney Ian M. Bassin pro hac vice, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED; and it is further ORDERED that attorney Ian M. Bassin is admitted pro hac vice for the purpose of appearing in the above-captioned case. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on December 8, 2017. (AG)

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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

Dec. 8, 2017

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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Richard Primus, :Address- 625 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109. Phone No. - (734) 647-5543. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0090-5239095. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by ROY COCKRUM, SCOTT COMER, ERIC SCHOENBERG (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 12/08/2017)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Ian M. Bassin, :Firm- United to Protect Democracy, :Address- 222 Broadway, New York, NY 10038. Phone No. - (202) 856-9191. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0090-5240417. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by ROY COCKRUM, SCOTT COMER, ERIC SCHOENBERG (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 12/08/2017)

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MINUTE ORDER: granting 33 Motion for Leave to File. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on December 8, 2017. (lcesh1)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- M. Patrick Moore, :Firm- Hemenway & Barnes, :Address- 75 State Street Boston, MA 02109. Phone No. - 617-227-7940. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0090-5240695. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by MARK SALTER, BEN LABOLT,HOWARD OPINKSKY, MINDY FINN, HARI SEVUGAN (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Atkinson, Katherine) Modified filers on 12/12/2017 (znmw). (Entered: 12/08/2017)

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MINUTE ORDER granting 27 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply ; granting 27 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages: The Court GRANTS defendants' joint motion for extension of time to file reply briefs and for leave to file excess pages. Defendants may file their reply briefs in support of the motions to dismiss and anti-SLAPP motions on or before December 29, 2017. In addition, the Court extends the page limit for each reply brief in support of the motion to dismiss to 30 pages. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on December 8, 2017. (lcesh1)

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MOTION for Leave to File Brief of Amicus Curiae by MARK SALTER, BEN LABOLT,HOWARD OPINKSKY, MINDY FINN,HARI SEVUGAN (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A: Brief of Amici Curiae)(Atkinson, Katherine) Modified on 12/11/2017 to correct filer(s)(jf). (Entered: 12/08/2017)

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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Brief of Amici Curiae by CAMPAIGN LEGAL CENTER, Theodore M. Shaw (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Brief of Amici Curiae, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit LCvR 7.1 Certificate)(Smith, Paul) (Entered: 12/08/2017)

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MINUTE ORDER granting 32 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: It is hereby ORDERED that M. Patrick Moore Jr. be granted leave to appear pro hac vice on behalf of amici Mark Salter, Ben LaBolt, Howard Opinsky, Mindy Finn, and Hari Sevugan. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on December 8, 2017. (AG)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Ruth Merewyn Greenwood, :Firm- Campaign Legal Center, :Address- 73 W Monroe St., Ste. 322, Chicago, IL 60603. Phone No. - 312-561-5508. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0090-5240813. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by CAMPAIGN LEGAL CENTER, Theodore M. Shaw (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Ruth M. Greenwood, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Smith, Paul) (Entered: 12/08/2017)

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MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief by FORMER NATIONAL SECURITY OFFICIALS (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Amicus Curiae Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Spector, Phillip) (Entered: 12/08/2017)

Dec. 8, 2017

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MINUTE ORDER granting 35 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: It is hereby ORDERED that Ruth Merewyn Greenwood is admitted pro hac vice, on behalf of Amici Curiae, Campaign Legal Center and Professor Theodore M. Shaw. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on December 9, 2017. (lcesh1)

Dec. 9, 2017

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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Dec. 9, 2017

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MINUTE ORDER granting 34 Motion for Leave to File: It is hereby ORDERED that the motion of Campaign Legal Center and Professor Theodore M. Shaw for leave to file as amici curiae in opposition to defendants' Motions to Dismiss the Amended Complaint, which they filed with this Court on October 25, 2017, is GRANTED; and it is further ORDERED that the Brief of Amici Curiae Campaign Legal Center and Professor Theodore M. Shaw is deemed filed. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on December 9, 2017. (lcesh1)

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Dec. 9, 2017

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MINUTE ORDER granting 36 Motion for Leave to File: It is hereby ORDERED that the Motion of Former National Security Officials for leave to file amicus curiae brief in support of Plaintiffs is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on December 9, 2017. (lcesh1)

Dec. 9, 2017

Dec. 9, 2017

PACER

Order on Motion for Leave to File

Dec. 9, 2017

Dec. 9, 2017

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37

AMICUS BRIEF by FORMER NATIONAL SECURITY OFFICIALS. (znmw) (Entered: 12/12/2017)

Dec. 9, 2017

Dec. 9, 2017

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38

AMICUS BRIEF by CAMPAIGN LEGAL CENTER, THEODORE M. SHAW. (znmw) (Entered: 12/12/2017)

Dec. 9, 2017

Dec. 9, 2017

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39

Corporate Disclosure Statement by CAMPAIGN LEGAL CENTER. (znmw) (Entered: 12/12/2017)

Dec. 9, 2017

Dec. 9, 2017

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40

AMICUS BRIEF by MINDY FINN, BEN LABOLT, HOWARD OPINKSKY, MARK SALTER, HARI SEVUGAN. (znmw) (Entered: 12/12/2017)

Dec. 9, 2017

Dec. 9, 2017

PACER
41

NOTICE of Appearance by Anne Harden Tindall on behalf of ROY COCKRUM, SCOTT COMER, ERIC SCHOENBERG (Tindall, Anne) (Entered: 12/20/2017)

Dec. 20, 2017

Dec. 20, 2017

PACER
42

REPLY to opposition to motion re 20 MOTION to Dismiss filed by DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex 1 - WikiLeaks accuracy policy, # 2 Exhibit Ex 2 - Washington Post article)(Carvin, Michael) (Entered: 12/29/2017)

Dec. 29, 2017

Dec. 29, 2017

PACER
43

REPLY to opposition to motion re 21 MOTION to Dismiss under the D.C. Anti-SLAPP Act filed by DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC.. (Carvin, Michael) (Entered: 12/29/2017)

Dec. 29, 2017

Dec. 29, 2017

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44

REPLY to opposition to motion re 22 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint filed by ROGER STONE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Graphic timeline)(Buschel, Robert) (Entered: 12/29/2017)

Dec. 29, 2017

Dec. 29, 2017

PACER
45

REPLY to opposition to motion re 23 MOTION to Dismiss under the D.C. Anti-SLAPP Act filed by ROGER STONE. (Buschel, Robert) (Entered: 12/29/2017)

Dec. 29, 2017

Dec. 29, 2017

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46

MOTION for Leave to File Surreply by ROY COCKRUM, SCOTT COMER, ERIC SCHOENBERG (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Surreply, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 01/19/2018)

Jan. 19, 2018

Jan. 19, 2018

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Notice of Corrected Docket Entry

Jan. 22, 2018

Jan. 22, 2018

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47

Memorandum in opposition to re 46 MOTION for Leave to File Surreply filed by DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC.. (Carvin, Michael) (Entered: 01/22/2018)

Jan. 22, 2018

Jan. 22, 2018

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48

ENTERED IN ERROR.....RESPONSE re 46 MOTION for Leave to File Surreply filed by ROGER STONE. (Buschel, Robert) Modified on 1/22/2018 (jf). (Entered: 01/22/2018)

Jan. 22, 2018

Jan. 22, 2018

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49

RESPONSE re 46 MOTION for Leave to File Surreply filed by ROGER STONE. (Buschel, Robert) (Entered: 01/22/2018)

Jan. 22, 2018

Jan. 22, 2018

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NOTICE OF CORRECTED DOCKET ENTRY: Document No. re 48 Response to motion was entered in error at the request of counsel and refiled. (See Docket Entry 49 to view document) (jf)

Jan. 22, 2018

Jan. 22, 2018

PACER

MINUTE ORDER granting 46 Motion for Leave to File: it is hereby ORDERED that plaintiffs' Surreply in Opposition to defendants' Motion to Dismiss, which plaintiffs filed with this Court on January 19, 2018 as an attachment to their Motion for Leave to File Surreply, is deemed filed. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on February 7, 2018. (lcesh1)

Feb. 7, 2018

Feb. 7, 2018

PACER

Order on Motion for Leave to File

Feb. 7, 2018

Feb. 7, 2018

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50

SURREPLY re 20 MOTION to Dismiss filed by ROY COCKRUM, SCOTT COMER, ERIC SCHOENBERG. (jf) (Entered: 02/08/2018)

Feb. 7, 2018

Feb. 7, 2018

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51

MOTION to Intervene by DAVID A. GOLDEN (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(jf) (Entered: 02/28/2018)

1 Exhibit

View on PACER

Feb. 26, 2018

Feb. 26, 2018

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RESPONSE re 51 MOTION to Intervene (on behalf of all parties) filed by DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC.. (Carvin, Michael) (Entered: 03/08/2018)

March 8, 2018

March 8, 2018

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53

REPLY to opposition to re 51 MOTION to Intervene filed by DAVID A. GOLDEN. (jf) (Entered: 03/27/2018)

March 22, 2018

March 22, 2018

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54

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER denying 51 Motion to Intervene: See OPINION AND ORDER for details. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on March 28, 2018. (lcesh1) (Entered: 03/28/2018)

March 28, 2018

March 28, 2018

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MINUTE ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that the Court will hold a hearing on defendants' motions to dismiss on April 23, 2018 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 23A. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on April 4, 2018. (lcesh1)

April 4, 2018

April 4, 2018

PACER

Order

April 4, 2018

April 4, 2018

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Set/Reset Hearings

April 5, 2018

April 5, 2018

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Case Details

State / Territory: District of Columbia

Case Type(s):

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: July 12, 2017

Closing Date: 2018

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

The plaintiffs include a former foreign service officer, a former staffer for the finance team of the Democratic National Party (DNC), and a lottery winner who gave away most of his winnings. All three plaintiffs donated to the DNC during the 2016 U.S. presidential election cycle and allegedly had their emails stolen by Russians who hacked the DNC’s electronic database.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. (District of Columbia), None

Case Details

Causes of Action:

State law

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Nature of Relief:

None

Source of Relief:

None