Sandmann v. Gannett Co. Inc.

Sandmann v. Gannett Co. Inc.

Plaintiff:	Nicholas Sandmann
Defendant:	Gannett Co. Inc. and Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC
Case Number:	2:2020cv00026
Filed:	March 2, 2020
Court:	US District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
Presiding Judge:	William O Bertelsman
Referring Judge:	Candace J Smith
Nature of Suit:	Assault Libel & Slander
Cause of Action:	28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Libel,Assault,Slander
Jury Demanded By:	Plaintiff

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Date Filed	Document Text
July 26, 2022	Filing 96 JUDGMENT is ENTERED IN DEFENDANT'S FAVOR. This matter is STRICKEN from the docket of this Court. Signed by Judge William O. Bertelsman on 7/26/2022.(TJZ)cc: COR
July 26, 2022	Filing 95 MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER: (1) Plaintiff's motions for partial summary judgment on the issue of falsity (Sandmann v. New York Times, No. 20cv23 (Doc. 52); Sandmann v. CBS News, No. 20cv24 (Doc. 58); Sandmann v. ABC News, Inc., No. 20cv25 (Doc. 64); Sandmann v. Gannett Co., Inc., No. 20cv26 (Doc. 65); Sandmann v. Rolling Stone, LLC, No. 20cv27 (Doc. 59)) be, and are hereby, DENIED AS MOOT;(2) Defendants' joint motions for summary judgment (Sandmann v. New York Times, No. 20cv23 (Doc. 53); Sandmann v. CBS News, No. 20cv24 (Doc. 59); Sandmann v. ABC News, Inc., No. 20cv25 (Doc. 65); Sandmann v. Gannett Co., Inc., No. 20cv26 (Doc. 66); Sandmann v. Rolling Stone, LLC, No. 20cv27 (Doc. 60)) be, and are hereby, GRANTED;(3) Defendants' motions to strike (Sandmann v. New York Times, No. 20cv23 (Doc. 64); Sandmann v. CBS News, No. 20cv24 (Doc. 72); Sandmann v. ABC News, Inc., No. 20cv25 (Doc. 78); Sandmann v. Gannett Co., Inc., No. 20cv26 (Doc. 78); Sandmann v. Rolling Stone, LLC, No. 20cv27 (Doc. 72)) be, and are hereby, DENIED AS MOOT; and(4) Separate judgments shall enter concurrently herewith in each of these cases.Signed by Judge William O. Bertelsman on 7/26/2022.(TJZ)cc: COR
July 21, 2022	Filing 94 ORDER: that the oral argument set for Tuesday, July 26, 2022 be, and is hereby, CANCELLED. All pending motions (Docs. #65 , #66 , #78 ) are hereby TAKEN UNDER SUBMISSION. Signed by Judge William O. Bertelsman on 7/21/2022.(ECO)cc: COR
July 19, 2022	Filing 93 ORDER: that counsel are not allowed to bring cell phones into court during this hearing. Laptops needed for presentations or note taking are permitted on the express condition that no recording or streaming of the proceedings is permitted, and the laptops may not be used to access the internet while in the courtroom. Signed by Judge William O. Bertelsman on 7/19/2022.(ECO)cc: COR
July 11, 2022	***FILE SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of William O. Bertelsman for review: #92 Notice of Filing Complete List of Exhibits used in Plf's Deposition re: #91 Order (ECO)
July 8, 2022	Filing 92 NOTICE by Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC re #91 Order, Set Deadlines of filing of list of deposition exhibits (Attachments: #1 Exhibit List of Deposition Exhibits)(Abate, Michael)
July 6, 2022	Filing 91 ORDER: that defendant shall file a list identifying by description the complete list of exhibits used in plaintiff's deposition on or before Friday, July 8, 2022. Signed by Judge William O. Bertelsman on 7/6/2022.(ECO)cc: COR
June 24, 2022	Filing 90 ORDER: (1) The above hearing shall begin at 9:00 a.m., not 1:00 p.m.; (2) Defendants shall designate one attorney to argue the opinion versus fact issue raised in their joint motion for summary judgment. This issue will be argued first. (3) Defendants shall also designate one attorney to argue the alternative "substantial truth" issue raised in their joint motion for summary judgment and in plaintiff's motion for summary judgment. This issue will be argued second. (4) After lunch, defendants will argue the issues raised in their supplemental motions for summary judgment that are specific to their respective publications. (5) The Court will then take the motions under submission with written opinions to follow. (Parties to see Order for Details). Signed by Judge William O. Bertelsman on 6/24/2022.(ECO)cc: COR
June 17, 2022	Filing 89 ORDER: that oral argument on these motions ( #65 , #66 , #78 ) be, and is hereby, SET FOR TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2022 AT 1:00 P.M. An order setting the format for this argument will follow. Signed by Judge William O. Bertelsman on 6/17/2022.(ECO)cc: COR
May 23, 2022	Filing 88 NOTICE OF FILING by Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC re #87 Order, Set Deadlines (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Sandmann Depo Transcript)(Abate, Michael)
May 19, 2022	Filing 87 ORDER: that defendant shall file a complete transcript of plaintiff's deposition on or before Monday, May 23, 2022. Signed by Judge William O. Bertelsman on 5/19/2022.(ECO)cc: COR
March 29, 2022	***MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of William O. Bertelsman for review: re #78 MOTION to Strike by Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC the Report and Testimony of Craige Roberts (ECO)
March 28, 2022	Filing 86 REPLY to Response to Motion re #78 MOTION to Strike by Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC the Report and Testimony of Craige Roberts filed by Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. (Abate, Michael)
March 15, 2022	***MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of William O. Bertelsman for review: re #65 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment by Nicholas Sandmann , #66 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC (ECO)
March 15, 2022	NOTICE OF DOCKET MODIFICATION TO Michael Abate re #84 MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT; Error: the reply to #84 was incorrectly filed using the event "memorandum in support". Entry by attorney; Clerk modified the docket text of #84 to state, "incorrectly filed." Clerk filed the Supplemental Reply as #85 ; In the future, contact the ECF help desk when assistance is needed to select the correct event. No further action required by counsel. cc: COR (ECO)
March 14, 2022	Filing 85 DEFENDANTS' SUPPLEMENTAL REPLY to Brief in Further Support of Phase I Motion for Summary Judgment #66 filed by Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. (Filed per QC DE #84 ). (ECO)
March 14, 2022	Filing 84 "INCORRECTLY FILED as MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT" of #66 , #83 Supplemental Reply filed by Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. (Abate, Michael) Modified on 3/15/2022 (ECO). (See DE #85 for the Correct Docket Entry).
March 14, 2022	Filing 83 REPLY to Response to Motion re #66 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC filed by Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. (Abate, Michael)
March 14, 2022	Filing 82 RESPONSE in Opposition re #78 MOTION to Strike by Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC the Report and Testimony of Craige Roberts filed by Nicholas Sandmann. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A: Relevant Excerpts from Dr. Craige Roberts' Deposition, #2 Exhibit B: Dr. Roberts' Report)(McMurtry, Todd)
March 14, 2022	Filing 81 REPLY to #65 in Support of Motion for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Nicholas Sandmann. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A: Relevant Excerpts from Nicholas Sandmann Deposition)(McMurtry, Todd)
February 23, 2022	Filing 80 ORDER: That Defendants' Replies in Support of their Motions for Summary Judgment #66 , Plaintiff's Reply in Support of his Partial Motion for Summary Judgment #65 , and Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Strike the Report and Testimony of Craige Roberts #78 shall be filed by March 14, 2022. Signed by Judge William O. Bertelsman on 2/23/2022.(ECO)cc: COR
February 18, 2022	Filing 79 CONSENT MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC . (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Adams, William) Modified to take out referral language on 2/22/2022 (ECO).
February 11, 2022	Filing 78 MOTION to Strike by Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC the Report and Testimony of Craige Roberts (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Exhibit Ex A - Roberts Depo Tr., #3 Exhibit Ex B - Roberts Report, #4 Proposed Order)(Abate, Michael) Modified text on 2/14/2022 (TJZ).
February 11, 2022	Filing 77 RESPONSE in Opposition re #65 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment by Nicholas Sandmann filed by Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Sandmann Depo Excerpts)(Abate, Michael)
February 11, 2022	Filing 76 SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE in Opposition re #66 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC filed by Nicholas Sandmann. (McMurtry, Todd) Modified text on 2/14/2022 (TJZ).
February 11, 2022	Filing 75 RESPONSE in Opposition re #66 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC filed by Nicholas Sandmann. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A: Relevant Excerpts from Nicholas Sandmann Deposition, #2 Exhibit B: Relevant Excerpts from Dr. Craige Roberts Deposition)(McMurtry, Todd)
December 22, 2021	Filing 74 VIRTUAL ORDER: granting #64 MOTION for Candra M. Connelly to Appear Pro Hac Vice as co-counsel for Defendants Gannett Co., Inc. and Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC, the requirements of Joint Local Civil Rule 83.2 having been satisfied. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 12/22/2021. (TJZ)cc: COR
December 22, 2021	Filing 73 ORDER: That the parties shall provide to chambers a paper courtesy copy of all motions, responses, replies, and exhibits thereto within two (2) business days of filing. Due to holiday courthouse closures, courtesy copies of all motions filed on December 20, 2021 shall be provided to chambers on or before Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Signed by Judge William O. Bertelsman on 12/22/2021.(ECO)cc: COR
December 22, 2021	Filing 72 ORDER: That in support of their Motions for Summary Judgment, Defendants shall file a joint memorandum of law not to exceed 50 pages and each Defendant may also file an individual memorandum of law not to exceed 15 pages; that Plaintiff may file a single response in opposition to Defendants joint memorandum of law not to exceed 50 pages, and Plaintiff may also file separate responses in opposition to Defendants' individual memoranda of law not to exceed 15 pages each; and that Defendants shall file a joint reply memorandum of law not to exceed 30 pages, and each Defendant may also file an individual reply memorandum of law not to exceed 10 pages. Signed by Judge William O. Bertelsman on 12/22/2021. (ECO)cc: COR
December 22, 2021	NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY TO REQUEST E-Filing Privileges to Candra M. Connelly: re 74 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice,. A Pro Hac Vice e-Filing request must be processed through your PACER account. IMPORTANT NOTICE: You are required to electronically file and receive electronic service from the court's automated Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system. If you are not a registered Filing User for the Court's ECF system, please visit the Court's website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov for information and/or training. For additional assistance contact the Help Desk at 1-866-485-6349. cc: COR and via U.S. Mail to Candra M. Connelly (TJZ)
December 21, 2021	Filing 71 CONVENTIONAL FILING received on behalf of Gannett Co. Inc. et al. USB drive containing Exhibit D to the Joint Memorandum, Doc. 66-12, is filed per re #69 Notice. (MAINTAINED ON THE SHELF IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE) (TDB)
December 21, 2021	Filing 70 CONVENTIONAL FILING received on behalf of Gannett Co. Inc. et al. CD containing Exhibit A to the Declaration of Samuel Brockett. Doc. 66-8 is filed per re #68 Notice,. (MAINTAINED ON THE SHELF IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE) (TDB)
December 21, 2021	Filing 69 NOTICE by Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC re #66 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC of conventional filing of Ex. D (Abate, Michael)
December 21, 2021	Filing 68 NOTICE by Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC re #66 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC of conventional filing of Ex. A to Brockett Declaration (Abate, Michael)
December 21, 2021	NOTICE OF DOCKET MODIFICATION TO Todd McMurtry re #65 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment; Error: attachments were insufficiently described as "Exhibit A,""Exhibit B." Entry by attorney; Correction: the Clerk renamed the attachments.Attachments must be adequately described. Example: Exhibit A (incorrect);Exhibit A Affidavit of John Doe (correct). No further action required bycounsel. cc: COR (ECO)
December 20, 2021	Filing 67 MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re #66 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC filed by Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Grygiel Declaration)(Abate, Michael)
December 20, 2021	Filing 66 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC . (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Affidavit Phillips Decl., #3 Affidavit Andrade Decl., #4 Affidavit Bell Decl., #5 Affidavit Frejo Decl., #6 Affidavit Tee Decl., #7 Affidavit Stegenga Decl., #8 Exhibit Brockett Decl., #9 Exhibit A - Brockett Tr., #10 Exhibit B - NS Depo Tr. Excerpts, #11 Exhibit C - SD Ex. 4, #12 Exhibit D - SD Ex. 5 Excerpt, #13 Exhibit E - SD Ex. 10, #14 Exhibit F - SD Ex. 11, #15 Exhibit G - SD Ex. 12, #16 Exhibit H - SD Ex. 13, #17 Exhibit I - SD Ex. 19, #18 Exhibit J - SD Ex. 26, #19 Exhibit K - SD Ex. 27, #20 Exhibit L - SD Ex. 21, #21 Exhibit M - SD Ex. 20, #22 Proposed Order)(Abate, Michael) Modified text to take out referral language on 12/28/2021 (ECO).
December 20, 2021	Filing 65 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment by Nicholas Sandmann (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support Memorandum in Support, #2 Exhibit A-Sandmann Transcript, #3 Exhibit B-Roberts Transcript, #4 Proposed Order Proposed order)(McMurtry, Todd) Modified text to take out referral language and to correctly name attachments on 12/21/2021 (ECO).
December 20, 2021	BAR STATUS Check completed as to Candra M. Connelly re #64 MOTION for Candra M. Connelly to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Gannett Co. Inc. ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5150240). (ECO)
December 20, 2021	***MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Candace J. Smith for review: re #64 MOTION for Candra M. Connelly to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Gannett Co. Inc. ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5150240) (ECO)
December 17, 2021	Filing 64 MOTION for Candra M. Connelly to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Gannett Co. Inc. ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5150240)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Affidavit Connelly Affidavit, #3 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Adams, William)
December 13, 2021	Filing 63 CONSENT MOTION to Set Briefing Procedure for Defendants' Summary Judgment Motions by Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC . (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Grygiel, Michael) Modified text to take out referral language on 12/14/2021 (ECO).
December 6, 2021	Filing 62 CONVENTIONAL FILING received on behalf of Gannett Co., Inc. and Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. USB flash drive containing 20 videos as Exhibit A are filed per re #60 Joint Stipulation Regarding Authenticity and Admissibility of Videos, #61 Joint Stipulation Regarding Authenticity and Admissibility of Videos. (MAINTAINED ON THE SHELF IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE) (ECO)
December 6, 2021	Filing 61 "DUPLICATE STIPULATION re #61 " (Joint) Regarding Authenticity and Admissibility of Videos by Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. (Grygiel, Michael) Modified text on 12/7/2021 (ECO).
December 6, 2021	Filing 60 STIPULATION (Joint) Regarding Authenticity and Admissibility of Videos by Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. (Craig, Robert)
September 21, 2021	NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY TO REQUEST E-Filing Privileges to Jeffrey A. Standen: re 59 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice,. A PHV e-Filing request must be processed through your PACER account. IMPORTANT NOTICE: You are required to electronically file and receive electronic service from the court's automated Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system. If you are not a registered Filing User for the Court's ECF system, please visit the Court's website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov for information and/or training. For additional assistance contact the Help Desk at 1-866-485-6349. cc: COR and via U.S. Mail to Jeffrey A. Standen (ECO)
September 20, 2021	Filing 59 VIRTUAL ORDER: granting #55 MOTION for Jeffrey A. Standen to Appear Pro Hac Vice as co-counsel on behalf of Plaintiff, the requirements of Joint Local Civil Rule 83.2 having been satisfied. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 9/20/2021. (ECO)cc: COR w/copy to Jeffrey A. Standen
September 20, 2021	Filing 58 ORDER: 1) the Joint Motion to Extend Phase 1 Discovery Deadlines (R. #57 ) is hereby granted;2) the following Phase 1 Deadlines set forth in the May 17, 2021 Scheduling Order (R. #50 ) are hereby extended as set forth below:a) Completion of Phase 1 Discovery November 15, 2021;b) Summary Judgment Motions December 20, 2021;Responses in opposition February 11, 2022Replies due in accordance with Local Rule 7.1; and3) all other provisions of the May 17, 2021 Scheduling Order (R. #50 ) remain in effect. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 9/20/2021. (ECO)cc: COR
September 20, 2021	Set/Reset Deadlines: Dispositive Motions due by 12/20/2021 with responses due 2/11/2022 and replies due in accordance with Local Rule 7.1; Discovery due by 11/15/2021. (ECO)
August 16, 2021	***MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Candace J. Smith for review: re #57 JOINT MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC (ECO)
August 13, 2021	Filing 57 JOINT MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Extending Phase 1 Discovery Deadlines)(Grygiel, Michael)
August 12, 2021	***MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Candace J. Smith for review: re #55 MOTION for Jeffrey A. Standen to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Nicholas Sandmann ( Filing fee $125; receipt number 0643-5006636) (ECO)
August 11, 2021	Filing 56 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Nicholas Sandmann. (Huber, John)
June 30, 2021	BAR STATUS Check completed as to Jeffrey Allen Standen re #55 MOTION for Jeffrey A. Standen to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Nicholas Sandmann ( Filing fee $125; receipt number 0643-5006636). (ECO)
June 30, 2021	***MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Candace J. Smith for review: re #55 MOTION for Jeffrey A. Standen to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Nicholas Sandmann ( Filing fee $125; receipt number 0643-5006636) (ECO)
June 29, 2021	Filing 55 MOTION for Jeffrey A. Standen to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Nicholas Sandmann ( Filing fee $125; receipt number 0643-5006636)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Exhibit A: Certificate of Good Standing)(McMurtry, Todd)
June 21, 2021	Filing 54 STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 6/21/2021. (ECO)cc: COR
June 15, 2021	Clerk's Note: re #53 Proposed Agreed Order Stipulated Protective Order. Clerk verified with counsel's office that page 17 of the Proposed Agreed Order is indeed a blank page. (ECO)
June 15, 2021	***MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Candace J. Smith for review: re #53 Proposed Agreed Order Stipulated Protective Order by Nicholas Sandmann (ECO)
June 14, 2021	Filing 53 Proposed Agreed Order Stipulated Protective Order by Nicholas Sandmann. (McMurtry, Todd)
May 25, 2021	Filing 52 MINUTE ENTRY ORDER FOR TELEPHONIC SCHEDULING CONFERENCE held on 5/25/2021 before Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith: Counsel inform that they have further discussed the matter and Defendants now agree to the same May 1, 2021 deadline date for joinder of parties that was agreed to by the Defendants in the other pending similar cases. (Tape #KYED-COV-2-20-cv-26-WOB-CJS 20210525 102247.) (ECO)cc: COR
May 17, 2021	Filing 51 ORDER: that a telephonic Scheduling Conference is set for Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. EDT. Counsel should connect to the conference call five minutes before the conference is scheduled to begin. To connect to the call (See Order for Details). Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 5/17/2021.(ECO)cc: COR
May 17, 2021	Filing 50 SCHEDULING ORDER: that the Joint Reports are hereby approved and adopted by the Court, with the exception that in Case No. 2:20-cv-26-WOB-CJS the topic of Apportionment as set forth in paragraph 10.B. of the Joint Report in that case (R. 49 at Page ID 811-12) will be separately addressed by the Court. Accordingly, IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that based upon the Joint Reports, the following Scheduling Order is entered to facilitate the disposition of these cases: A) DEADLINES AND CASE SCHEDULE PHASE 1: 1) Rule 26(a)(1) initial disclosures exchanged April 16, 2021. The parties are expected to supplement their disclosures per Civil Rule 26(e). 2) Joinder of parties May 1, 2021. 3) Completion of Phase 1 discovery September 1, 2021. Discovery is subject to the limitations agreed to by the parties in paragraphs 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 of their Joint Reports. 4) Summary Judgment Motions October 1, 2021; Responses in opposition November 1, 2021; Replies November 30, 2021. Although documents must now be filed electronically with the Court Clerk, a PAPER court courtesy copy shall be provided to JUDGE BERTELSMANS CHAMBERS within 48 hours of the filing of the brief or memorandum in support of any motion, where such brief or memorandum (including any attached exhibits)exceeds 10 pages. 5) Deadline Extensions must be requested prior to expiration of the applicable deadline. B) DISCOVERY DISPUTE PROCEDURE To facilitate the supervision of discovery, the parties shall utilize the following procedure to address discovery disputes: 1) Parties shall first confer directly and in good faith and attempt to resolve the discovery dispute between themselves, without judicial intervention; 2) If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute after conferring directly, they shall attempt to resolve their disagreement by calling Chambers to schedule an informal telephone conference; and 3) If, and only if, the parties are unable to resolve their discovery impasse after informal telephone conference with the Court, they may file appropriate written motions. Written motions regarding discovery shall include the certification required by Civil Rule 37(a)(1) and Local Rule of Civil Practice 37.1, ifapplicable. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 5/17/2021.(ECO)cc: COR
March 29, 2021	***FILE SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Candace J. Smith for review: #49 Joint Report of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting re #46 Order For Meeting and Report. (ECO)
March 26, 2021	Filing 49 JOINT REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (McMurtry, Todd)
March 4, 2021	Filing 48 FRCP 7.1 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC identifying Corporate Parent Gannett Co., Inc. for Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC.. (Abate, Michael)
March 1, 2021	Filing 47 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY RE: FAILURE TO FILE FRCP 7.1 DISCLOSURES to counsel of record, Michael Abate. #44 Answer to Amended Complaint has been filed by Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC without the required Rule 7.1 Disclosure statement. Rule 7.1 Disclosures must be filed within fourteen (14) calendar days. Failure to file the Disclosure Statement will cause the case to be submitted to the presiding judge for further action. cc: COR (ECO)
February 10, 2021	Filing 46 ORDER: On or before 3/12/2021 the parties shall meet and confer to: a) consider the nature and basis of their claims and defenses and the possibilities for promptly settling; b) make or arrange for the disclosures required by Rule 26(a)(1); c) discuss any issues about preserving discoverable information; d) develop a proposed discovery plan. 2) Counsel's counsels attention is directed to those matters listed in Civil Rule 26(f)(3)(A)-(F). 3) On or before 3/26/2021, the parties shall file a Joint Status Report containing the information outlined in paragraphs 1) and 2) above. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 2/10/2021.(TJZ)cc: COR
February 5, 2021	Filing 45 ORDER: that the Motion to Remove L. Lin Wood as Attorney of Record #42 is hereby granted. Following entry and service of this Order, the Clerk may term Attorney L. Lin Wood from the docket sheet and remove him from the case service list. Plaintiff will be proceeding further in this action under the representation of Attorney Todd McMurtry.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 2/5/2021.(KRB)cc: COR
February 5, 2021	***FILE SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Candace J. Smith for review: #44 Answer to Amended Complaint (ECO)
February 4, 2021	Filing 44 ANSWER to #34 Amended Complaint,,,, by Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC.(Abate, Michael)
February 2, 2021	*MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Candace J. Smith for review: re #42 MOTION to Remove L. Lin Wood as Attorney of Record for Plaintiff Nicholas Sandmann by Nicholas Sandmann , *FILE SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Candace J. Smith for review: #43 Affidavit in Support (ECO)
February 1, 2021	Filing 43 AFFIDAVIT in Support re #42 MOTION to Remove L. Lin Wood as Attorney of Record for Plaintiff Nicholas Sandmann by Nicholas Sandmann on behalf of L. Lin Wood by Nicholas Sandmann. (McMurtry, Todd)
January 25, 2021	Filing 42 MOTION to Remove L. Lin Wood as Attorney of Record for Plaintiff Nicholas Sandmann by Nicholas Sandmann Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A: Affidavit of Nicholas Sandmann, #2 Proposed Order Granting Motion to Remove L. Lin Wood as Attorney of Record)(McMurtry, Todd)
January 14, 2021	Filing 41 ORDER: That the time for Defendants to respond to the Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint is extended to and including February 5, 2021. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 1/14/2021. (ECO)cc: COR
January 14, 2021	Filing 40 Proposed Agreed Order to Extend Time to Respond to Complaint by Gannett Co. Inc.. (Adams, William)
January 8, 2021	Filing 39 MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER: That the defendants' motion to dismiss #36 be, and is hereby, DENIED. Signed by Judge William O. Bertelsman on 1/8/2021.(ECO)cc: COR
November 13, 2020	***MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of William O. Bertelsman for review: re #36 MOTION to Dismiss for failure to state a claim by Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC MOTION to Strike #34 Amended Complaint,,,, by Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC (ECO)
November 12, 2020	Filing 38 REPLY to Response to Motion re #36 MOTION to Dismiss for failure to state a claim by Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC MOTION to Strike #34 Amended Complaint,,,, by Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC filed by Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. (Abate, Michael)
October 30, 2020	Filing 37 RESPONSE in Opposition re #36 MOTION to Dismiss for failure to state a claim by Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC MOTION to Strike #34 Amended Complaint,,,, by Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC filed by Nicholas Sandmann. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A: Table of USA Today Network Publications Covering January 18 Incident, #2 Exhibit B: Ohio Public Business Records re Gannett Satellite Information Network)(McMurtry, Todd)
October 11, 2020	Filing 36 MOTION to Dismiss for failure to state a claim by Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC , MOTION to Strike #34 Amended Complaint by Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC . (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Abate, Michael) Modified text to take out referral language on 10/13/2020 (ECO).
September 9, 2020	Filing 35 ORDER: That defendant's motion to dismiss and motion to strike #18 be, and is hereby, DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by Judge William O. Bertelsman on 9/9/2020. (ECO)cc: COR
August 31, 2020	Filing 34 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Gannett Co. Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC, filed by Nicholas Sandmann. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-KTXL Fox 40 Statement, #2 Exhibit B-WaPo Editor's Note, #3 Exhibit C-Nicholas' January 20 Statement, #4 Exhibit D-Diocese of Covington Letter January 25, #5 Exhibit E-GCI Report, #6 Exhibit F-Diocese of Covington Letter February 11, #7 Exhibit G-Retraction Demand Gannett, #8 Exhibit H-Gannett Response to Retraction Demand, #9 Exhibit I-Enquirer First Newspaper Article, #10 Exhibit J-Enquirer's Second Newspaper Article, #11 Exhibit K-Enquirer's First Online Article, #12 Exhibit L-Enquirer's Second Online Article, #13 Exhibit M-Enquirer's Third Online Article, #14 Exhibit N-DFP's Newspaper Article, #15 Exhibit O-DEP's Online Article, #16 Exhibit P-LCJ's Online Article, #17 Exhibit Q-Tennessean's Online Article) (Filed per ORDER DE #33 ).(ECO)
August 31, 2020	Filing 33 AGREED ORDER STIPULATING TO FILING OF PLAINTIFF'S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT ANDEXTENDING DEFENDANTS' TIME TO RESPOND TO PLAINTIFF'S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT: SO ORDERED this 31st DAY of AUGUST, 2020. Signed by Judge William O. Bertelsman on 8/31/2020.(ECO)cc: COR
August 31, 2020	NOTICE OF DOCKET MODIFICATION TO Todd McMurtry re #32 Proposed Agreed Order Stipulating to Filing of Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint by Nicholas Sandmann MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply; Error: This proposed order (motion) requests 2 forms of relief and only one form of relief was selected; Entry by attorney; Clerk added the motion reliefrequested. In the future, when filing a motion with multiple reliefs, select amotion relief for each relief requested, so all motions will appear on theJudge's motion report. No further action required by counsel. cc: COR cc: COR (ECO)
August 31, 2020	***FILE SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of William O. Bertelsman for review: #32 Proposed Agreed Order Stipulating to Filing of Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint by Nicholas Sandmann MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply (ECO)
August 31, 2020	NOTICE OF MANDATORY ECF DIRECTED TO Kelly L. McName: an Order was mailed to a non-registered attorney, which is in violation of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The referenced document is: #33 Agreed Order. IMPORTANT NOTICE: You are required to electronically file and receive electronic service from the court's automated Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system. If you are not a registered Filing User for the Court's ECF system, please visit the Court's website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov for information and/or training. For additional assistance contact the Help Desk at 1-866-485-6349. Failure to comply may result in this matter being submitted to the Chief Judge. cc: COR, Kelly L. McName by US Mail with ECF Registration Form (ECO)
August 28, 2020	Filing 32 Proposed Agreed Order Stipulating to Filing of Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint and Motion for Extension of Defendants' Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Complaint by Nicholas Sandmann. (Attachments: #1 Attachment First Amended Complaint, #2 Exhibit A to First Amended Complaint: KTXL Fox 40 Statement, #3 Exhibit B to First Amended Complaint: WaPo Editor's Note, #4 Exhibit C to First Amended Complaint: Nicholas' January 20 Statement, #5 Exhibit D to First Amended Complaint: Diocese of Covington Letter January 25, #6 Exhibit E to First Amended Complaint: GCI Report, #7 Exhibit F to First Amended Complaint: Diocese of Covington Letter February 11, #8 Exhibit G to First Amended Complaint: Retraction Demand to Gannett, #9 Exhibit H to First Amended Complaint: Gannett Response to Retraction Demand, #10 Exhibit I to First Amended Complaint: Enquirer's First Newspaper Article, #11 Exhibit J to First Amended Complaint: Enquirer's Second Newspaper Article, #12 Exhibit K to First Amended Complaint: Enquirer's First Online Article, #13 Exhibit L to First Amended Complaint: Enquirer's Second Online Article, #14 Exhibit M to First Amended Complaint: Enquirer's Third Online Article, #15 Exhibit N to First Amended Complaint: DFP's Newspaper Article, #16 Exhibit O to First Amended Complaint: DFP's Online Article, #17 Exhibit P to First Amended Complaint: LCJ's Online Article, #18 Exhibit Q to First Amended Complaint: Tennessean's Online Article)(McMurtry, Todd). Added MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply on 8/31/2020 (ECO).
August 6, 2020	Filing 31 AGREED ORDER: Nicholas Sandmann shall have up to and including August 28, 2020 to file his response. Gannett shall have up to and including September 18, 2020 to file its reply in support re #18 MOTION to Dismiss and Motion to Strike. Signed by Judge William O. Bertelsman on 8/6/2020.(ECO)cc: COR
August 6, 2020	***MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of William O. Bertelsman for review: re #30 Proposed Agreed Order Extending Time to Respond to Motion to Dismiss and to Strike by Nicholas Sandmann (ECO)
August 5, 2020	Filing 30 Proposed Agreed Order Extending Time to Respond to Motion to Dismiss and to Strike #18 by Nicholas Sandmann. (McMurtry, Todd) Modified on 8/6/2020 (ECO).
July 22, 2020	Filing 29 VIRTUAL ORDER:: granting #28 MOTION for Kelly L. McNamee to Appear Pro Hac Vice as co-counsel on behalf of Defendant Gannett Co., Inc., the requirements of Joint Local Civil Rule 83.2 having been satisfied. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 07/22/2020. (KRB)cc: COR, Kelly L. McNamee w/ ECF Registration
July 20, 2020	Filing 28 MOTION for Kelly L. McNamee to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Gannett Co. Inc. ( Filing fee $125; receipt number 0643-4726625)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit McNamee Affidavit, #2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Proposed Order)(Abate, Michael)
July 20, 2020	BAR STATUS Check completed as to Kelly L. McNamee re #28 MOTION for Kelly L. McNamee to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Gannett Co. Inc. ( Filing fee $125; receipt number 0643-4726625). (ECO)
July 20, 2020	***MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Candace J. Smith for review: re #28 MOTION for Kelly L. McNamee to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Gannett Co. Inc. ( Filing fee $125; receipt number 0643-4726625) (ECO)
July 2, 2020	Filing 27 VIRTUAL ORDER:granting #25 MOTION for Cyntha E. Neidl to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Gannett Co., Inc., the requirements of Joint Local Civil Rule 83.2 having been satisfied. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 07/02/2020. (KRB)cc: COR
July 2, 2020	Filing 26 VIRTUAL ORDER: granting #24 MOTION for Michael J. Grygiel to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Gannett Co., Inc., the requirements of Joint Local Civil Rule 83.2 having been satisfied. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 07/02/2020. (KRB)cc: COR
July 2, 2020	***MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Candace J. Smith for review: re #25 MOTION for Cyntha E. Neidl to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Gannett Co. Inc. ( Filing fee $125; receipt number 0643-4711239) (ECO)
July 2, 2020	BAR STATUS Check completed as to Cynthia E. Neidl re #25 MOTION for Cyntha E. Neidl to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Gannett Co. Inc. ( Filing fee $125; receipt number 0643-4711239). (ECO)
July 1, 2020	Filing 25 MOTION for Cyntha E. Neidl to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Gannett Co. Inc. ( Filing fee $125; receipt number 0643-4711239)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Cynthia E. Neidl, #2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Proposed Order)(Abate, Michael) Modified text on 7/2/2020 (ECO).
June 30, 2020	BAR STATUS Check completed as to Michael P. Abate re #24 MOTION for Michael J. Grygiel to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Gannett Co. Inc. ( Filing fee $125; receipt number 0643-4708094). (ECO)
June 30, 2020	***MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Candace J. Smith for review: re #24 MOTION for Michael J. Grygiel to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Gannett Co. Inc. ( Filing fee $125; receipt number 0643-4708094) (ECO)
June 29, 2020	Filing 24 MOTION for Michael J. Grygiel to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Gannett Co. Inc. ( Filing fee $125; receipt number 0643-4708094)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Affidavit of M. Grygiel, #2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Proposed Order)(Abate, Michael)
June 26, 2020	Filing 23 AGREED ORDER: Nicholas shall have up to and including August 7, 2020 to file his response. Gannett shall have up to and including August 28, 2020 to file its reply in support re: #18 Motion to Dimiss and Motion to Strike. Signed by Judge William O. Bertelsman on 6/26/2020.(ECO)cc: COR Modified bold text on 6/26/2020 (ECO).
June 24, 2020	Filing 22 NOTICE TO ATTORNEY Kelly L. McNamee by Clerk re: L.R. 83- Attorney Admission procedure w/ a copy of L.R. 83 and Attorney Admission Application (Attachments: #1 Atty Data Sheet - No record found)(ECO)
June 23, 2020	Filing 21 ORDER: That the Clerk of Court shall term Attorney Nikki Baker as co-counsel for Plaintiff in this action and, following service of this Order, shall remove her from the case service list. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 6/23/2020.(ECO)cc: COR w/copy mailed to Atty Nikki Baker
June 15, 2020	Filing 20 Proposed Agreed Order Extending Time to Respond to Motion to Dismiss and to Strike by Nicholas Sandmann, Gannett Co. Inc. (McMurtry, Todd) Modified to add Defendant as a filer on 6/15/2020 (ECO).
June 15, 2020	***MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of William O. Bertelsman for review: re #20 Proposed Agreed Order Extending Time to Respond to #18 Motion to Dismiss and to Strike by Nicholas Sandmann (ECO)
June 8, 2020	Filing 19 ORDER: That Attorney Baker shall take further action to be admitted to the Bar of this Court or pro hac vice within 10 days, i.e., by June 18, 2020. Counsel is informed that failure to do so will result in the Clerk striking her as counsel of record in this case. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 6/8/2020.(ECO)cc: COR w/copy mailed to Atty Nikki Baker
June 1, 2020	NOTICE OF DOCKET MODIFICATION TO Michael Abate re #18 MOTION to Dismiss and MOTION to Strike; Error: This motion requests 2 forms of relief and only one form of relief was selected; Entry by attorney; Clerk added the motion relief requested. In the future, when filing a motion with multiple reliefs, select a motion relief for each relief requested, so all motions will appear on the Judge's motion report. No further action required by counsel. cc: COR (ECO)
May 29, 2020	Filing 18 MOTION to Dismiss and Motion to Strike by Gannett Co. Inc. and to Strike. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Abate, Michael). Added MOTION to Strike and took out referral language on 6/1/2020 (ECO).
May 4, 2020	Filing 17 VIRTUAL ORDER: granting #15 Motion of Kyle M. Winslow to Withdraw as Counsel of Record for Plaintiff, the requirements of Joint Local Civil Rule 83.6 having been satisfied. Following the Clerk's service of this Virtual Order, Attorney Winslow may be termed from the docket sheet and removed from the case service list. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 5/4/2020. (ECO)cc: COR
May 4, 2020	Filing 16 ORDER: That the Notice of Nonrepresentation #12 filed in this case is insufficient to terminate Attorney Baker as an attorney of record for Plaintiff. As explained herein, Attorney Baker may move to withdraw, Plaintiff may move to remove Attorney Baker as an attorney of record for Plaintiff, or the Court may terminate Attorney Baker as an attorney of record for Plaintiff if she fails to comply with the Clerk's April 30, 2020 letter #14 . Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 5/4/2020.(ECO)cc: COR w/copy mailed to Atty Nikki Baker. Modified to add copy mailed on 5/4/2020 (ECO).
May 1, 2020	Filing 15 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Nicholas Sandmann Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A: Signed Consent, #2 Proposed Order)(Winslow, Kyle)
May 1, 2020	***MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Candace J. Smith for review: re #15 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Nicholas Sandmann (ECO)
April 30, 2020	Filing 14 NOTICE TO ATTORNEY Nikki Baker by Clerk re: L.R. 83- Attorney Admission procedure w/ a copy of L.R. 83 and Attorney Admission Application (Attachments: #1 Atty Data Sheet - No reocrd found)(ECO)
April 16, 2020	Filing 13 ORDER: Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 7.1(b), the Parties have agreed to extend the time for Defendant to answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint to and including June 1, 2020. The parties expressly reserve all claims and defenses, including those arising under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 4/16/2020.(ECO)cc: COR
April 14, 2020	Filing 12 NOTICE by Nicholas Sandmann of Nonrepresentation (McMurtry, Todd)
April 14, 2020	Filing 11 Proposed Agreed Order by Gannett Co. Inc.. (Aikin, Andrea)
April 14, 2020	*FILE SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Candace J. Smith for review: #12 Notice of Nonrepresentation by Attorney Nikki Baker, *MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Candace J. Smith for review: re #11 Proposed Agreed Order by Gannett Co. Inc. (ECO)
March 26, 2020	Filing 10 FRCP 7.1 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Gannett Co. Inc.. (Abate, Michael)
March 26, 2020	Filing 9 VIRTUAL ORDER: granting #7 MOTION for L. Lin Wood to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Nicholas Sandmann, by and through his parents and natural guardians, Ted Sandmann and Julie Sandmann, the requirements of Joint Local Civil Rule 83.2 having been satisfied. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 3/26/2020. (ECO)cc: COR
March 25, 2020	Filing 8 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY RE: FAILURE TO FILE FRCP 7.1 DISCLOSURES to counsel of record, Michael Abate. #5 Proposed Agreed Order Extending time to Respond to Complaint by Gannett Co. Inc. has been filed by Gannett Co. Inc. without the required Rule 7.1 Disclosure statement. Rule 7.1 Disclosures must be filed within fourteen (14) calendar days. Failure to file the Disclosure Statement will cause the case to be submitted to the presiding judge for further action. cc: COR (ECO)
March 23, 2020	Filing 7 MOTION for L. Lin Wood to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Nicholas Sandmann ( Filing fee $125; receipt number 0643-4627853)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A: Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Proposed Order)(McMurtry, Todd)
March 23, 2020	BAR STATUS Check completed as to L. Lin Wood re #7 MOTION for L. Lin Wood to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Nicholas Sandmann ( Filing fee $125; receipt number 0643-4627853). (ECO)
March 23, 2020	***MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Candace J. Smith for review: re #7 MOTION for L. Lin Wood to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Nicholas Sandmann ( Filing fee $125; receipt number 0643-4627853) (ECO)
March 20, 2020	Filing 6 AGREED ORDER: Defendant to answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint #1 to and including April 27, 2020. SO ORDERED this 20th day of March, 2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 3/20/2020.(ECO)cc: COR
March 17, 2020	Filing 5 Proposed Agreed Order Extending time to Respond to Complaint by Gannett Co. Inc.. (Abate, Michael)
March 17, 2020	***MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Candace J. Smith for review: re #5 Proposed Agreed Order Extending time to Respond to Complaint by Gannett Co. Inc. (ECO)
March 2, 2020	Filing 4 Summons Issued as to Gannett Co. Inc.; Summons issued and returned to counsel electronically (KRB)
March 2, 2020	Filing 3 STANDING REFERRAL ORDER: 1) This case is referred to the presiding Magistrate Judge at Covington to supervise discovery and pretrial proceedings. Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the case will revert back to the undersigned to hold the final pretrial conference and trial. 2) in connection with such reference, the said Magistrate Judge is authorized to conduct all pretrial and status conferences, to hold such hearings as may be required, and to ruleon nondispositive motions, except motions in limine. Dispositive motions and motions in limine will be referred by the Clerk to the undersigned. Subject to other provisions of law, the final pretrial conference and trial will also be before the undersigned, unless the parties agree to a trial by a Magistrate Judge, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(c). Signed by Judge William O. Bertelsman on 06/18/2010.(KRB)cc: COR
March 2, 2020	Filing 1 COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $400; receipt number 0643-4609254), filed by Nicholas Sandmann. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A. Fox 40 Statement, #2 Exhibit B. WaPo Editor's Note, #3 Exhibit C. Nicholas' January 20 Statement, #4 Exhibit D. Diocese of Covington Letter January 25, #5 Exhibit E: GCI Report, #6 Exhibit F. Diocese of Covington Letter February 11, #7 Exhibit G. Enquirer's First Newspaper Article, #8 Exhibit H. Enquirer's Second Newspaper Article, #9 Exhibit I. Enquirer's First Online Article, #10 Exhibit J. Enquirer's Second Online Article, #11 Exhibit K. Enquirer's Third Online Article, #12 Exhibit L. DFP's Newspaper Article, #13 Exhibit M. DFP's Online Article, #14 Exhibit N. LCJ's Online Article, #15 Exhibit O. Tennessean's Online Article, #16 Exhibit P. Retraction Demand, #17 Civil Cover Sheet, #18 Summons)(KRB)
March 2, 2020	Conflict Check run. (KRB)

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Defendant: Gannett Co. Inc.
Represented By:	Jon L. Fleischaker
Represented By:	Michael P. Abate
Represented By:	Candra M. Connelly
Represented By:	Cynthia E. Neidl
Represented By:	Kelly L. McNamee
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Defendant: Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC
Represented By:	Candra M. Connelly
Represented By:	Cynthia E. Neidl
Represented By:	Jon L. Fleischaker
Represented By:	Kelly L. McNamee
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Plaintiff: Nicholas Sandmann
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