Armstrong v. Thompson
Certiorari Denied
Petition for certiorari denied on October 11, 1916.
Issue
Whether all (or nearly all) law enforcement officers are "public officials" under New York Times Co. v. Sullivan.
Jul 6, 2016Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due August 5, 2016)
Jul 22, 2016Order extending time to file response to petition to and including September 6, 2016.
Aug 5, 2016Brief amicus curiae of Maryland Law Enforcement Officers, Inc. filed.
Aug 24, 2016Brief of respondent Karen Thompson in opposition filed.
Sep 7, 2016DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 26, 2016.
Sep 7, 2016Reply of petitioner William H. Armstrong filed. (Distributed)Sep 22, 2016Rescheduled.
Oct 3, 2016DISTRIBUTED for Conference of October 7, 2016.
Oct 11, 2016Petition DENIED.
Recommended Citation: Armstrong v. Thompson, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/armstrong-v-thompson/