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Armstrong v. Thompson

Certiorari Denied

Petition for certiorari denied on October 11, 1916.

Docket No.16-35
Op. BelowD.C.

Issue

Whether all (or nearly all) law enforcement officers are "public officials" under New York Times Co. v. Sullivan.

Proceedings & orders timeline

Jul 6, 2016
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due August 5, 2016)
Jul 22, 2016
Order extending time to file response to petition to and including September 6, 2016.
Aug 5, 2016
Brief amicus curiae of Maryland Law Enforcement Officers, Inc. filed.
Aug 24, 2016
Brief of respondent Karen Thompson in opposition filed.
Sep 7, 2016
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 26, 2016.
Sep 7, 2016
Reply of petitioner William H. Armstrong filed. (Distributed)
Sep 22, 2016
Rescheduled.
Oct 3, 2016
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of October 7, 2016.
Oct 11, 2016
Petition DENIED.

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