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Document Information
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Legal complaint / court filing (civil action)
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Summary
This document is the final page (page 3) of a legal complaint filed on May 25, 2017, against the FBI for violating the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The plaintiff, represented by attorney Daniel Novack, alleges the FBI failed to respond to a request by Mr. Robertson regarding an individual (implied to be Epstein) who received preferential treatment due to wealth and connections. The plaintiff seeks a court order compelling the FBI to produce the requested documents and pay attorney fees.
People (3)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Daniel Novack | Counsel for Plaintiff |
Attorney filing the complaint on behalf of the plaintiff.
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| Mr. Robertson | Plaintiff / FOIA Requester |
The individual whose FOIA request was ignored by the FBI.
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| Unnamed Subject (implied Epstein) | Subject of FOIA request |
Referenced in the first line regarding 'preferential treatment from authorities due to his wealth, connections, and p...
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Organizations (3)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| FBI |
Federal Bureau of Investigation; sued for wrongful withholding of agency records.
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| Law Office of Daniel R. Novack |
Representing the plaintiff.
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| U.S. District Court |
Implied by the case number and 'requests this Court'.
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Timeline (1 events)
2017-05-25
Filing of the complaint/lawsuit
New York (implied by counsel address and case filing)
Locations (1)
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Address of the Law Office of Daniel R. Novack.
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Relationships (2)
Daniel Novack listed as 'Counsel for Plaintiff'; Mr. Robertson identified as the requester/plaintiff in text.
Plaintiff is suing FBI for failure to respond to FOIA request.
Key Quotes (4)
"preferential treatment from authorities due to his wealth, connections, and political leverage."Source
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"The FBI has provided no response to Mr. Robertson’s request, nor even assigned it a tracking number."Source
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"Defendant FBI has wrongfully withheld agency records requested by Plaintiff."Source
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"Violation of the Freedom of Information Act for Wrongful Withholding of Agency Records"Source
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Case 1:17-cv-03956-PGG Document 1 Filed 05/25/17 Page 3 of 3
preferential treatment from authorities due to his wealth, connections, and political leverage.
11. The FBI has provided no response to Mr. Robertson’s request, nor even assigned it a tracking
number. By failing to provide - or formally deny - documents within twenty working days,
the FBI has constructively denied the request under 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(A)(ii).
number. By failing to provide - or formally deny - documents within twenty working days,
the FBI has constructively denied the request under 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(A)(ii).
CAUSE OF ACTION
Violation of the Freedom of Information Act for Wrongful Withholding of Agency Records
12. Plaintiff repeats and realleges paragraphs 1-11.
13. Defendant FBI has wrongfully withheld agency records requested by Plaintiff.
14. Plaintiff has exhausted all administrative remedies.
REQUESTED RELIEF
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Court:
(A) Order defendant to provide access to the requested documents in their entirety;
(B) Expedite this proceeding as provided for in 28 U.S.C. § 1657;
(C) Award plaintiff costs and reasonable attorney fees in this action, as provided in 5
U.S.C. § 552(a)(4)(E); and
U.S.C. § 552(a)(4)(E); and
(D) Grant such other and further relief as may deem just and proper.
Dated: May 25, 2017
By: Dan Novack
Daniel Novack
NY BAR ID: 5010863
Law Office of Daniel R. Novack
4 New York Plaza (2nd Floor)
New York, NY 10004
Phone: (201) 213-1425
Email: Dan@NovackMediaLaw.com
Counsel for Plaintiff
NY BAR ID: 5010863
Law Office of Daniel R. Novack
4 New York Plaza (2nd Floor)
New York, NY 10004
Phone: (201) 213-1425
Email: Dan@NovackMediaLaw.com
Counsel for Plaintiff
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