Keith Carnes v. Robert Blehm, et al
Plaintiff: Keith L. Carnes
Defendant: Robert Blehm, Ed Begley, Vernon Huth, Avery Williamson, Steve Morgan, Doug Niemier, Amy McGowan, Kansas City Missouri Board of Police Commissioners, Mark Tolbert, Cathy Dean, Dawn Cramer, Quinton Lucas and Unknown Kansas City Police Department Officers
Objector: Laura E. Elsbury
Case Number: 25-1490
Filed: March 12, 2025
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Prisoner - Civil Rights

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Date Filed Description
July 7, 2026 Summary Keith Carnes v. Robert Blehm

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September 3, 2025 BRIEF FILED - APPELLANTS REPLY BRIEF filed by Robert Blehm and Avery Williamson w/service 09/03/2025. Length: 13 pages. 10 COPIES OF PAPER BRIEFS (WITHOUT THE APPELLATE PDF FOOTER) FROM Robert Blehm and Avery Williamson due 09/08/2025 WITH certificate of service for paper briefs. [5553611] [25-1490] (BNW) [Entered: 09/03/2025 08:26 AM]
September 2, 2025 REPLY brief of Robert Blehm and Avery Williamson submitted for review. The time for filing the subsequent brief (if any) does not begin to run until the brief has been approved and filed. To open/view this brief, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. Only direct recipients on accounts can open this document. [5553572] [25-1490] (DP) [Entered: 09/02/2025 07:05 PM]
August 20, 2025 CLERK ORDER:Granting [ # 5549672-2 ] motion for extension of time to file brief filed by Diane Peters and Daryl Ryan Taylor. Reply briefs of Robert Blehm, Avery Williamson and Amy McGowan due 09/02/2025. [5549795] [25-1490, 25-1515] (BNW) [Entered: 08/20/2025 03:02 PM]
August 20, 2025 MOTION for extension of time to file brief until 09/02/2025, filed by Attorney Diane Peters for Appellants Robert Blehm and Avery Williamson in 25-1490, Attorney Daryl Ryan Taylor for Appellant Amy McGowan in 25-1515 w/service 08/19/2025. [5549672] [25-1490, 25-1515]--[Edited 08/20/2025 by BNW to add appellant in 25-1515 to docket text to show consolidation motion filed by appellants.] (DP) [Entered: 08/20/2025 12:08 PM]
August 19, 2025 *** DOCUMENT LOCKED *** MOTION for extension of time to file brief until 09/02/2025, filed by Attorney Diane Peters for Appellants Robert Blehm and Avery Williamson w/service 08/19/2025. [5549110] [25-1490]--[Edited 08/20/2025 by BNW] *** DOCUMENT LOCKED *** Counsel refiled consolidated motion in 25-1490 and consolidated case 25-1515. See history number [5549672]. (DP) [Entered: 08/19/2025 09:50 AM]
August 15, 2025 CORRECTED/INITIAL certificate of service for Paper Brief, Doc No. [ # 5547594-2 ], filed by Appellee Keith L. Carnes in 25-1490, 25-1515 [5548232] [25-1490, 25-1515] (LEB) [Entered: 08/15/2025 11:50 AM]
August 13, 2025 Paper copies Appellee/Respondent brief, [ # 5544792-2 ] filed by Keith L. Carnes in 25-1490 & 25-1515 10 paper copies received. Paper brief deficiency due 08/18/2025 - SEE ATTACHED NOTICE. [5547594] [25-1490, 25-1515] (HAG) [Entered: 08/13/2025 04:05 PM]
August 5, 2025 BRIEF FILED - APPELLEE BRIEF filed by Keith L. Carnes in 25-1490, 25-1515, w/service 08/05/2025. Length: 12,723 words. 10 COPIES OF PAPER BRIEFS (WITHOUT THE APPELLATE PDF FOOTER) FROM Keith L. Carnes due 08/11/2025 WITH certificate of service for paper briefs. Reply briefs of Robert Blehm, Avery Williamson and Amy McGowan due on 08/26/2025. [5544792] [25-1490, 25-1515] (BNW) [Entered: 08/05/2025 12:00 PM]
August 4, 2025 *** DOCUMENT LOCKED *** RESPONSE in opposition to brief [ # 5528009-2 ], brief [ # 5526816-2 ] filed by Attorney Locke E. Bowman, III for Appellee Keith L. Carnes in 25-1490, 25-1515 , w/service 08/04/2025. [5544362] [25-1490, 25-1515]--[Edited 08/04/2025 by BNW] *** DOCUMENT LOCKED *** Attached brief to be resubmitted using correct event, Brief Submitted for Review. NDA resent. (LEB) [Entered: 08/04/2025 02:18 PM]
August 4, 2025 Brief deficiency notice sent to counsel, Attorney Locke E. Bowman, III for Appellee Keith L. Carnes in 25-1490, 25-1515. [5544211] [25-1490, 25-1515] (BNW) [Entered: 08/04/2025 10:38 AM]
August 4, 2025 APPELLEE brief of Keith L. Carnes in 25-1490, 25-1515 submitted for review. The time for filing the subsequent brief (if any) does not begin to run until the brief has been approved and filed. To open/view this brief, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. Only direct recipients on accounts can open this document. [5544400] [25-1490, 25-1515] (LEB) [Entered: 08/04/2025 02:54 PM]
August 1, 2025 LETTER from Appellee Keith L. Carnes in 25-1490, 25-1515 notifying the Court to file brief submitted on July 24, 2025 service 08/01/2025 [5544047] [25-1490, 25-1515]--[Edited 08/04/2025 by BNW to correct docket event and docket text. NDA resent.] (LEB) [Entered: 08/01/2025 04:02 PM]
July 31, 2025 JUDGE ORDER: Motion to file brief in excess of limits set forth in FRAP Rule 32 (a)(A) and (B) is granted [ # 5538603-2 ]. Brief of 16,000 words may be filed. Appellee Keith L. Carnes may have until August 11, 2025 to submit the brief. Adp July 2025 [5543551] [25-1490, 25-1515] (BNW) [Entered: 07/31/2025 02:40 PM]
July 24, 2025 APPELLEE brief of Keith L. Carnes in 25-1490, 25-1515 submitted for review. The time for filing the subsequent brief (if any) does not begin to run until the brief has been approved and filed. To open/view this brief, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. Only direct recipients on accounts can open this document. [5541193] [25-1490, 25-1515] (BNW) [Entered: 07/25/2025 08:18 AM]
July 24, 2025 *** DOCUMENT LOCKED *** RESPONSE in opposition to brief [ # 5528009-2 ], brief [ # 5524450-2 ] filed by Attorney Locke E. Bowman, III for Appellee Keith L. Carnes in 25-1490, 25-1515 , w/service 07/24/2025. [5541141] [25-1490, 25-1515]--[Edited 07/25/2025 by BNW] *** DOCUMENT LOCKED *** Attached brief resubmitted using correct event, Brief Submitted for Review. See history number [5541193]. NDA resent. (LEB) [Entered: 07/24/2025 05:57 PM]
July 17, 2025 MOTION to file an overlength brief, filed by Attorney Locke E. Bowman, III for Appellee Keith L. Carnes in 25-1515, 25-1490 w/service 07/17/2025. [5538603] [25-1515, 25-1490] (LEB) [Entered: 07/17/2025 05:27 PM]
July 11, 2025 CLERK ORDER:Granting [ # 5536190-2 ] motion for extension of time to file brief filed by Locke E. Bowman, III. Brief of Keith L. Carnes due 07/24/2025. [5536207] [25-1490, 25-1515] (BNW) [Entered: 07/11/2025 12:07 PM]
July 11, 2025 MOTION for extension of time to file brief until 07/24/2025, filed by Attorney Locke E. Bowman, III for Appellee Keith L. Carnes in 25-1515, 25-1490 w/service 07/11/2025. [5536190] [25-1515, 25-1490]--[Edited 07/11/2025 by BNW to correct relief and docket text.] (LEB) [Entered: 07/11/2025 11:31 AM]
June 17, 2025 Paper copies Corrected Appellants brief, [ # 5526816-2 ] filed by Robert Blehm and Avery Williamson. 10 paper copies received w/Addendum attached. [5528265] [25-1490] (BNW) [Entered: 06/17/2025 04:16 PM]
June 17, 2025 PUBLIC DOCKET NOTE: The appellants' briefs have been filed in these consolidated appeals. Brief of appellee Keith L. Carnes due July 17, 2025. [5528013] [25-1490, 25-1515] (BNW) [Entered: 06/17/2025 12:00 PM]
June 16, 2025 RECORD FILED - JOINT APPENDIX, 19 volumes, 6 boxes, Comments: 19 volumes, 3 copies per volume. 6 total boxes. 2 boxes per set. Box 1 of each set contains Volumes 1-9. Box 2 of each set contains Volumes 10-19. [5527844] [25-1490, 25-1515] (BNW) [Entered: 06/17/2025 08:48 AM]
June 13, 2025 CORRECTED/INITIAL certificate of service for Joint Appendix, Doc No. [5527844-2], filed by Appellants Robert Blehm and Avery Williamson in 25-1490, Appellant Amy McGowan in 25-1515. [5527364] [25-1490, 25-1515] --[Edited 06/18/2025 by BNW to correct event and docket text. NDA resent.] (DP) [Entered: 06/13/2025 10:28 PM]
June 12, 2025 BRIEF FILED - CORRECTED APPELLANTS BRIEF, correcting doc # [ # 5524450-2 ] filed by Robert Blehm and Avery Williamson in 25-1490 w/service 06/12/2025. Length: 7,116 words. 10 COPIES OF PAPER BRIEFS (WITHOUT THE APPELLATE PDF FOOTER) FROM Robert Blehm and Avery Williamson due 06/17/2025 WITH certificate of service for paper briefs. [5526816] [25-1490] (BNW) [Entered: 06/12/2025 03:58 PM]
June 12, 2025 CLERK ORDER: The motion to file corrected brief filed by Diane Peters is granted [ # 5525011-2 ]. Appellants' corrected brief will be filed as of today's date. [5526794] [25-1490] (BNW) [Entered: 06/12/2025 03:45 PM]
June 12, 2025 CORRECTED brief of Robert Blehm and Avery Williamson submitted for review. The time for filing the subsequent brief (if any) does not begin to run until the brief has been approved and filed. To open/view this brief, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. Only direct recipients on accounts can open this document. [5526650] [25-1490]--[Edited 06/12/2025 by BNW to correct type of brief being submitted.] (DP) [Entered: 06/12/2025 01:48 PM]
June 9, 2025 MOTION to file corrected brief., filed by Attorney Diane Peters for Appellants Robert Blehm and Avery Williamson w/service 06/09/2025. [5525011] [25-1490]--[Edited 06/10/2025 by BNW to correct relief and docket text. NDA resent.] (DP) [Entered: 06/09/2025 11:24 AM]
June 6, 2025 Record Deficiency Sent to Attorney Diane Peters for Appellants Robert Blehm and Avery Williamson in 25-1490, Attorney Daryl Ryan Taylor for Appellant Amy McGowan in 25-1515. Record Deficiency due on 06/11/2025. [5524534-1] [25-1490, 25-1515] (BNW) [Entered: 06/06/2025 12:30 PM]
June 6, 2025 ***BRIEF LOCKED*** BRIEF FILED - APPELLANTS BRIEF filed by Robert Blehm and Avery Williamson w/service 06/06/2025. Length: 30 pages. 10 COPIES OF PAPER BRIEFS (WITHOUT THE APPELLATE PDF FOOTER) FROM Robert Blehm and Avery Williamson due 06/11/2025 WITH certificate of service for paper briefs. Appellee's brief deadline will be set once the appellant's brief in consolidated case 25-1515 has been filed. [5524450] [25-1490]--[Edited 06/12/2025 by BNW] ***BRIEF LOCKED*** Corrected brief filed June 12, 2025. See history number [ # 5526816-1 ]. (BNW) [Entered: 06/06/2025 10:35 AM]
June 6, 2025 APPELLANT brief of Robert Blehm and Avery Williamson submitted for review. The time for filing the subsequent brief (if any) does not begin to run until the brief has been approved and filed. To open/view this brief, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. Only direct recipients on accounts can open this document. [5524411] [25-1490] (DP) [Entered: 06/06/2025 09:56 AM]
June 5, 2025 ADDENDUM of APPELLANTS FILED by Appellants Robert Blehm and Avery Williamson, w/service 06/05/2025. [5523953] [25-1490] (BNW) [Entered: 06/05/2025 09:58 AM]
June 5, 2025 Brief deficiency notice sent to counsel, Attorney Diane Peters for Appellants Robert Blehm and Avery Williamson. [5523949] [25-1490] (BNW) [Entered: 06/05/2025 09:52 AM]
June 4, 2025 APPELLANT brief of Robert Blehm and Avery Williamson submitted for review. The time for filing the subsequent brief (if any) does not begin to run until the brief has been approved and filed. To open/view this brief, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. Only direct recipients on accounts can open this document. [5523717] [25-1490] (DP) [Entered: 06/04/2025 02:29 PM]
June 4, 2025 Addendum of APPELLANT submitted for review by Robert Blehm and Avery Williamson. To open/view this addendum, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. [5523719] [25-1490] (DP) [Entered: 06/04/2025 02:31 PM]
June 4, 2025 METHOD of appendix preparation filed by Appellant Amy McGowan in 25-1515, Appellants Robert Blehm and Avery Williamson in 25-1490 - Joint Appendix - w/service 06/04/2025 [5523801] [25-1515, 25-1490] (DRT) [Entered: 06/04/2025 04:02 PM]
April 25, 2025 CLERK ORDER:Granting [ # 5510301-2 ] motion for extension of time to file brief filed by Diane Peters. Brief(s) of Robert Blehm, Avery Williams and Amy McGowan due 06/04/2025. Appendix due on 06/04/2025. [5510389] [25-1490, 25-1515] (BNW) [Entered: 04/25/2025 12:23 PM]
April 25, 2025 MOTION for extension of time to file brief until 06/04/2025, filed by Attorney Diane Peters for Appellants Robert Blehm and Avery Williamson w/service 04/25/2025. [5510301] [25-1490]--[Edited 04/25/2025 by BNW to remove filing from associated case.] (DP) [Entered: 04/25/2025 10:30 AM]
April 22, 2025 AMENDED METHOD of appendix preparation and DESIGNATION of record filed by Appellants Robert Blehm and Avery Williamson in 25-1490, Appellant Amy McGowan in 25-1515 - Joint Appendix - w/service 04/22/2025 [5508997] [25-1490, 25-1515] --[Edited to include designation of record and add the word amended 04/23/2025 by DAK] (DP) [Entered: 04/22/2025 01:33 PM]
March 24, 2025 ** DOCUMENT LOCKED ** METHOD of appendix preparation and DESIGNATION of record filed by Appellants Robert Blehm and Avery Williamson - Joint Appendix - w/service 03/24/2025 [5499150] [25-1490]--[Edited 03/25/2025 by BNW to include designation of record.] --[Edited 04/23/2025 by DAK] This document has been replaced by the amended method of appendix preparation filed on 4/22/2025 (see history number 5508997.) (DP) [Entered: 03/24/2025 02:06 PM]
March 18, 2025 STATEMENT of issues filed by Appellants Robert Blehm and Avery Williamson - w/service 03/18/2025. [5497386] [25-1490]--[Edited 03/19/2025 by BNW to remove filing from associated case. NDA resent.] (DP) [Entered: 03/18/2025 03:44 PM]
March 18, 2025 Certificate of transcript filed by Appellants Robert Blehm and Avery Williamson. No Transcript[5497301] [25-1490]--[Edited 03/19/2025 by BNW to remove filing from associated case. NDA resent.] (DP) [Entered: 03/18/2025 02:28 PM]
March 18, 2025 APPEARANCE filed by Diane Peters for Appellants Robert Blehm and Avery Williamson w/service 03/18/2025 [5497275] [25-1490] (DP) [Entered: 03/18/2025 01:54 PM]
March 14, 2025 CONSOLIDATED BRIEFING SCHEDULE SET AS FOLLOWS: Transcript due on or before 04/23/2025. Appendix due 05/05/2025. BRIEF APPELLANT, Robert Blehm, Avery Williamson and Amy McGowan due 05/05/2025 Appellee brief is due 30 days from the date the court issues the Notice of Docket Activity filing the brief of appellant. [5495960] [25-1490, 25-1515] (JES) [Entered: 03/14/2025 10:47 AM]
March 13, 2025 APPEARANCE filed by Locke Bowman for Appellee Keith L. Carnes w/service 03/13/2025 [5495626] [25-1490] (LEB) [Entered: 03/13/2025 03:05 PM]
March 12, 2025 Originating court document filed consisting of notice of appeal, docket entries, and Order- 03/06/2025. [5494815] [25-1490] (JES) [Entered: 03/12/2025 10:13 AM]
March 12, 2025 BRIEFING SCHEDULE SET AS FOLLOWS: Transcript due on or before 04/21/2025. Appendix due 05/01/2025. BRIEF APPELLANT, Robert Blehm and Avery Williamson due 05/01/2025 Appellee brief is due 30 days from the date the court issues the Notice of Docket Activity filing the brief of appellant. [5494822] [25-1490] (JES) [Entered: 03/12/2025 10:14 AM]
March 12, 2025 Prisoner case docketed. [5494808] [25-1490] (JES) [Entered: 03/12/2025 10:07 AM]

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Plaintiff: Keith L. Carnes
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