Maras v. Chattanooga News Chronicle et al
Terpsehore Maras |
Chattanooga News Chronicle, The Huffington Post, Inc., Congressman Steve Cohen, U.S. Dominion, Inc., Dominion Voting Systems, Inc., Dominion Voting Systems Corporation, Media Matters For America, Ohio Intelligence Tips, Ross Elder and Ali Abdul Razaq Akbar |
1:2021cv00317 |
December 27, 2021 |
US District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee |
Clifton L Corker |
Christopher H Steger |
Assault Libel & Slander |
28 U.S.C. § 1442 |
Plaintiff |
Docket Report
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Filing 84 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER: For the reasons stated herein, the Court finds the following: 1. Because this Court lacks personal jurisdiction over Media Matters, Media Matters motion to dismiss [Doc. 61] is GRANTED, and the Court hereby DISMISSES WITHOUT PREJUDICE Maras' claims against Media Matters. 2. Because this Court lacks personal jurisdiction over Dominion, Dominion's motion to dismiss [Doc. 21] is GRANTED, and the Court hereby DISMISSES WITHOUT PREJUDICE Maras' claims against U.S. Dominion, Inc., Dominion Voting Systems, Inc., and Dominion Voting Systems Corporation. 3. Because Maras has failed to establish that she has Article III standing to bring her defamation claim against Congressman Cohen, Congressman Cohen's motion to dismiss [Doc. 29] is GRANTED, and the Court hereby DISMISSES WITHOUT PREJUDICE Maras' claims against Congressman Cohen. See Memorandum Opinion and Order for details. Signed by District Judge Clifton L Corker on 05/10/2022. (CAT) |
Filing 83 ORDER granting in part and denying in part #74 Motion to Compel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher H Steger on May 5, 2022. (SAC) |
Filing 82 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Christopher H Steger: Motion Hearing held on 5/4/2022 re #74 MOTION to Compel or for Status Conference filed by Terpsehore Maras. (Court Reporter Kathy Wilson) (KFB) |
Filing 81 Administrative Notice to Counsel Newman, re Court Doc. 80. (SAC) |
Filing 80 PROPOSED PRETRIAL ORDER Granting Plaintiff's Motion to Compel by Terpsehore Maras. (Newman, Russell) |
Filing 79 NOTICE of Hearing on Motion #74 MOTION to Compel or for Status Conference : Motion Hearing set for 5/4/2022 02:00 PM in Courtroom 1B - Chattanooga before Magistrate Judge Christopher H Steger. (KMG) |
Filing 78 REPLY to Response to Motion re #74 MOTION to Compel or for Status Conference filed by Terpsehore Maras. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 - Exhibits to Plaintiff's Verified Complaint)(Newman, Russell) |
Filing 77 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER denying #70 Motion to Compel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher H Steger on April 18, 2022. (SAC) |
Filing 76 ORDER finding as moot #69 Motion to Compel because this motion was erroneously filed in this case when it should have been filed in Garfield v. Middle Tennessee State University, 3-21-cv-615 (M.D. Tenn.). Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher H Steger on 4-12-22. This entry is the Order of the Court. There is no document attached. (KMG) |
Filing 75 RESPONSE to Motion re #74 MOTION to Compel or for Status Conference - Dominion's and Media Matters' Joint Response filed by Dominion Voting Systems Corporation, Dominion Voting Systems, Inc., U.S. Dominion, Inc.. (Sims, W. Scott) |
Filing 74 MOTION to Compel or for Status Conference by Terpsehore Maras. (Newman, Russell) |
Filing 73 NOTICE by Terpsehore Maras Notice of Filing Return on Service for Defendant Ali Abdul Razaq Akbar a/k/a Ali Alexander (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 - Return on Service via Hand-Delivery, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 2 - Return on Service via Certified Mail)(Newman, Russell) |
Filing 72 REPLY to Response to Motion re #61 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Media Matters For America. (Reliford, Mozianio) |
Filing 71 RESPONSE to Motion re #61 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Terpsehore Maras. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Erin Newman, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 2 - Declaration of Megan Heim, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 3 - Declaration of Tianna Lucas, #4 Exhibit Exhibit 4 - Tennessee Secretary of State Financial Report)(Newman, Russell) |
Filing 70 Amended MOTION to Compel by Terpsehore Maras. (Newman, Russell) |
Filing 69 Second MOTION to Compel Production of Documents Identified in Non-Party J. Alexander Halderman's Subpoena by Terpsehore Maras. (Newman, Russell) |
Filing 68 ORDER denying #52 Motion to Compel without prejudice because discovery in this case is premature, and, thus, no response to the subpoena at issue is yet required. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(d). The Clerk of Court shall serve Attorney David D. Cross with a copy of this docket order at 2100 L Street, Suite 900, Washington, D.C. 20037. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher H Steger on 3-17-22. This entry is the Order of the Court. There is no document attached. (KMG) Modified on 3/17/2022, Docket text Order served this day, March 17, 2022 to Attorney David D. Cross at 2100 L Street, Suite 900, Washington, D.C. 20037. (SAC). |
Filing 67 LOCAL RULE 7.1(d) SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF to #52 MOTION to Compel by Terpsehore Maras filed by Terpsehore Maras. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Email from David, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B - September 21, 2021 Declaration of J. Alex Halderman, #3 Exhibit Exhibit C - August 2, 2021 Declaration of J. Alexander Halderman, #4 Exhibit Exhibit D - Georgia election systems could have been hacked before 2016 vote)(Newman, Russell) |
Filing 66 RESPONSE TO LOCAL RULE 7.1(d) SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF to #63 Local Rule 7.1(d) Supplemental Brief by Dominion Voting Systems, Inc., Dominion Voting Systems Corporation, U.S. Dominion, Inc. filed by Dominion Voting Systems, Inc., Dominion Voting Systems Corporation, U.S. Dominion, Inc.. (Sims, W. Scott) |
Filing 65 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Terpsehore Maras. Ali Abdul Razaq Akbar served on 3/9/2022. (Newman, Russell) |
Filing 64 LOCAL RULE 7.1(d) SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF to #21 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Exhibit 1 to Plaintiff's Supplemental Brief by Terpsehore Maras filed by Terpsehore Maras. (Newman, Russell) |
Filing 63 LOCAL RULE 7.1(d) SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF to #21 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Terpsehore Maras filed by Terpsehore Maras. (Newman, Russell) |
Filing 62 MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re #61 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Media Matters For America. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - 11/20/2020 Article, #2 Exhibit 2 - Declaration of Angelo Carusone)(Reliford, Mozianio) |
Filing 61 MOTION to Dismiss by Media Matters For America. (Reliford, Mozianio) |
Filing 60 NOTICE OF NONCONSENT by Terpsehore Maras (Newman, Russell) |
Filing 59 ORDER granting #54 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: #https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf; granting #55 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: #https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher H Steger on 3-7-22. (KMG) |
Filing 58 NOTICE of Appearance by William J Harbison, II on behalf of Media Matters For America (Harbison, William) |
Filing 57 NOTICE of Appearance by Mozianio Samuel Reliford, III on behalf of Media Matters For America (Reliford, Mozianio) |
Filing 56 REPLY to Response to Motion re #29 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Congressman Steve Cohen. (Letter, Douglas) |
Filing 55 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 90. receipt number C1018917) by Media Matters For America. (BDG) |
Filing 54 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 90. receipt number C1018917) by Media Matters For America. (BDG) |
Filing 53 REPLY to Response to Motion re #21 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Dominion Voting Systems Corporation, Dominion Voting Systems, Inc., U.S. Dominion, Inc.. (Sims, W. Scott) |
Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements is complete regarding document: #55 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 90.) filed by Media Matters For America, #54 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 90.) filed by Media Matters For America as to Media Matters For America (BDG) |
Filing 52 MOTION to Compel by Terpsehore Maras. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 3)(Newman, Russell) |
Filing 51 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Terpsehore Maras. Media Matters For America served on 2/14/2022. (Newman, Russell) |
Filing 50 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Terpsehore Maras. Ali Abdul Razaq Akbar served on 2/12/2022. (Newman, Russell) |
Filing 49 ORDER denying as moot #34 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction. Plaintiff has filed a Notice of Voluntary Dismissal without prejudice of her claims against Defendant "TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc." [Doc. 46]. Accordingly, the pending Motion to Dismiss for lack of jurisdiction [Doc. 34] previously filed by "TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc." is hereby DENIED as MOOT. Signed by District Judge Clifton L Corker on 02/22/2022. (CAT) |
Filing 48 RESPONSE in Opposition re #29 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Terpsehore Maras. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Affidavit of Terpsehore Maras, #2 Exhibit Sidney Powell's Secret Intelligence Contractor Witness is a pro-Trump Podcaster)(Newman, Russell) |
Filing 47 RESPONSE in Opposition re #21 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Terpsehore Maras. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Affidavit of Terpsehore Maras)(Newman, Russell) |
Filing 46 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal of Party THEHUFFINGTONPOST.COM, INC. by Terpsehore Maras (Newman, Russell) |
Filing 45 STIPULATION Extending Time to Respond by Terpsehore Maras. (Newman, Russell) |
Filing 44 Administrative Notice to Counsel Newman re #37 Proposed Pretrial Order, #43 Proposed Pretrial Order : requirements due by 2/15/2022. (SAC) |
Filing 43 PROPOSED PRETRIAL ORDER Agreed Order Extending Time to Plaintiff to Respond to Representative Steve Cohen's Motion to Dismiss and the Time for Congressman Cohen to Reply by Terpsehore Maras. (Newman, Russell) |
Filing 42 ORDER denying #31 Motion to Strike. Plaintiff's motion to strike Dominion'smotion to dismiss [Doc. 31] is DENIED. See Order for details. Signed by District Judge Clifton L Corker on 02/09/2022. (CAT) |
Filing 41 Summons Issued as to Ali Abdul Razaq Akbar, Media Matters For America. (Attachments: #1 Summons)(SAC) |
Filing 40 SUPPLEMENT to #1 Notice of Removal, Summons for Media Matters for America by Terpsehore Maras. (Newman, Russell) |
Filing 39 SUPPLEMENT to #1 Notice of Removal, Summons for Ali Abdul Razak Akbar by Terpsehore Maras. (Newman, Russell) |
Filing 38 ORDER denying as moot #20 Motion to Dismiss. This matter is before the Court on Defendant Rodney Eldridge's motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(2) [Doc. 20]. Plaintiff had already voluntarily dismissed Rodney Eldridge/Ross Elder from the case [Doc. 11]. Therefore, the motion [Doc. 20] is DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by District Judge Clifton L Corker on 02/08/2022. (CAT) |
Filing 37 PROPOSED PRETRIAL ORDER Agreed Order Extending Time for Plaintiff to Respond to Dominion's Motion to Dismiss by Terpsehore Maras. (Newman, Russell) |
Filing 36 Certificate of Corporate Interest by The Huffington Post, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent BuzzFeed Inc., for The Huffington Post, Inc.. (Harvey, Robb) |
Filing 35 MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re #34 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Personal Jurisdiction) filed by The Huffington Post, Inc.. (Harvey, Robb) |
Filing 34 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Personal Jurisdiction) by The Huffington Post, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A: Jan. 25, 2022 R. Harvey (HuffPost) LTR to R. Newman (Plantiff), #2 Affidavit Declaration of Whitney Snyder)(Harvey, Robb) |
Filing 33 NOTICE by Terpsehore Maras Filing Plaintiff's Pending Motion that was Omitted from the Record (Attachments: #1 Other 2021-12-16 Email to File Motion for Show Cause Hearing, #2 Other 2021-12-16 Reply Email from Circuit Court, #3 Other 2022-01-07 Email Cancelling Hearing Re Maras vs Chattanooga News Chronicle 21C1017 (2), #4 Other Motion for Show Cause Hearing)(Newman, Russell) |
Filing 32 RESPONSE in Opposition re #31 Expedited MOTION to Strike #21 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , #22 Memorandum in Support of Motion,,, filed by Dominion Voting Systems Corporation, Dominion Voting Systems, Inc., U.S. Dominion, Inc.. (Sims, W. Scott) |
Filing 31 Expedited MOTION to Strike #21 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , #22 Memorandum in Support of Motion,,, by Terpsehore Maras. (Newman, Russell) |
Filing 30 MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re #29 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Congressman Steve Cohen. (Letter, Douglas) |
Filing 29 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction , MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Congressman Steve Cohen. (Letter, Douglas) |
Filing 28 NOTICE of Appearance by Brooks M Hanner on behalf of Congressman Steve Cohen (Hanner, Brooks) |
Filing 27 ORDER: The parties are ordered to confer and return the attached form within the time provided.Signed by District Judge Clifton L Corker on January 21, 2022. (Attachments: #1 Consent/Non-Consent Form) (SAC) Modified on 1/21/2022, Order mailed to Ross Elder. (SAC). |
Filing 26 Certificate of Corporate Interest by Dominion Voting Systems Corporation identifying Corporate Parent U.S. Dominion, Inc. for Dominion Voting Systems Corporation. (Sims, W. Scott) |
Filing 25 Certificate of Corporate Interest by Dominion Voting Systems, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent U.S. Dominion, Inc. for Dominion Voting Systems, Inc.. (Sims, W. Scott) |
Filing 24 Certificate of Corporate Interest by U.S. Dominion, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent Dominion Intermediate Holdings, Inc. for U.S. Dominion, Inc.. (Sims, W. Scott) |
Filing 23 NOTICE by Dominion Voting Systems Corporation, Dominion Voting Systems, Inc., U.S. Dominion, Inc. re #21 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Certification of Compliance with Court's Order Governing Motions to Dismiss (Sims, W. Scott) |
Filing 22 MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re #21 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Dominion Voting Systems Corporation, Dominion Voting Systems, Inc., U.S. Dominion, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Nicole Nollette, #2 Declaration of Megan L. Meier, #3 Exhibit A to the Declaration of Megan L. Meier - Letter, #4 Exhibit B to the Declaration of Megan L. Meier - Press Release, #5 Exhibit C to the Declaration of Megan L. Meier - Press Release, #6 Exhibit D Part 1 to the Declaration of Megan L. Meier - Complaint, #7 Exhibit D Part 2 to the Declaration of Megan L. Meier - Complaint, #8 Exhibit E to the Declaration of Megan L. Meier - Order, #9 Exhibit F to the Declaration of Megan L. Meier - Opinion and Order)(Sims, W. Scott) |
Filing 21 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction , MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Dominion Voting Systems Corporation, Dominion Voting Systems, Inc., U.S. Dominion, Inc.. (Sims, W. Scott) |
Filing 20 MOTION to Dismiss by Ross Elder/Rodney Eldridge. (Attachments: #1 Collective Exhibits)(SAC)Note: These documents were also sent in the same envelope as previously filed document today. |
Filing 19 CERTIFICATE OF GOOD FAITH CONFERENCE RE: MOTION TO DISMISS by Ross Elder/Rodney Eldridge. (Attachments: #1 envelope)(SAC) |
Filing 18 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Terpsehore Maras. Media Matters For America served on 12/7/2021. (Newman, Russell) |
Filing 17 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Terpsehore Maras. Dominion Voting Systems Corporation served on 12/2/2021; Dominion Voting Systems, Inc. served on 12/2/2021; U.S. Dominion, Inc. served on 12/2/2021. (Newman, Russell) |
Filing 16 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Terpsehore Maras. Congressman Steve Cohen served on 12/8/2021., SUMMONS Returned Executed by Terpsehore Maras. Congressman Steve Cohen served on 12/8/2021. (Newman, Russell) |
Filing 15 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Terpsehore Maras. The Huffington Post, Inc. served on 11/30/2021. (Newman, Russell) |
Filing 14 NOTICE of Appearance by W. Scott Sims on behalf of Dominion Voting Systems Corporation, Dominion Voting Systems, Inc., U.S. Dominion, Inc. (Sims, W. Scott) |
Filing 13 NOTICE of Appearance by Michael R O'Neill on behalf of Dominion Voting Systems Corporation, Dominion Voting Systems, Inc., U.S. Dominion, Inc. (O'Neill, Michael) |
Filing 12 CERTIFICATE OF GOOD FAITH CONFERENCE by Ross Elder. (Attachments: #1 envelope)(SAC) |
Filing 11 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal of Party Ohio Intelligence Tips, Ross Elder and Chattanooga News Chronicle by Terpsehore Maras (Newman, Russell) |
Filing 10 NOTICE of Appearance by Robb S Harvey on behalf of The Huffington Post, Inc. (Harvey, Robb) |
Filing 9 ORDER granting #3 Motion for Extension of Time to File. For good cause shown, Defendants who have been served shall have up to January 21, 2022, in which to answer or otherwise respond to the complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher H Steger on 12-27-21. This entry is the Order of the Court. There is no document attached. (KMG) |
Filing 8 Order Governing Sealing Confidential Information. Signed by District Judge Clifton L Corker on 12/27/2021. (AMP) |
Filing 7 Order Governing Motions To Dismiss. Signed by District Judge Clifton L Corker on 12/27/2021. (AMP) |
Filing 6 Order Governing Depositions. Signed by District Judge Clifton L Corker on 12/27/2021. (AMP) |
Filing 5 NOTICE of Appearance by Sarah Clouse on behalf of Congressman Steve Cohen (Clouse, Sarah) |
Filing 4 NOTICE of Appearance by Todd Tatelman on behalf of Congressman Steve Cohen (Tatelman, Todd) |
Filing 3 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to Plaintiff's Complaint by Congressman Steve Cohen. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Letter, Douglas) |
Filing 2 NOTICE of Appearance by Douglas Neal Letter on behalf of Congressman Steve Cohen (Letter, Douglas) |
Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Circuit Court of Hamilton County, Tennessee, case number 21C1017. (), filed by Congressman Steve Cohen. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Complaint, #2 Exhibit Amended Complaint, #3 Exhibit State Court Docket, #4 Other Civil Cover Sheet, #5 Other Notification Letter to State Court)(Letter, Douglas) |
District Judge Clifton L Corker and Magistrate Judge Christopher H Steger added. (AMP) |
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