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Chuck Johnson's Lawyer Responds to Gawker's Lawyers: Please Have Pity on Me, Judge

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wheat-dogg, raker of forests, master of steam10/13/2015 10:00:30 pm PDT

Would lizards double-check this timeline I’ve prepared? I have classes soon and need another pair of eyes to read it before I run with it.

CCJ libel suit timeline

June 19: Files libel/defamation suit against Gawker in St. Louis County Court
July 30: On Gawker’s motion, case is moved to US District Court, Eastern Division, of Missouri
Aug. 24: Gawker files motion to strike complaint under California’s anti-SLAPP law, and motion to dismiss the case or to transfer it to a NY or CA federal court. Johnson has until Oct. 2 to respond.
Sept. 30: Judge grants Johnson extension from Oct. 2 to 5
Oct. 6: Judge grants extension from Oct. 5 to 9.
Oct. 12: Johnson’s lawyer asks for another extension to Oct. 16
Oct. 13: Gawker’s lawyers ask judge to deny further extensions and dismiss the case with prejudice
Oct. 13: Johnson’s lawyers request another day’s extension to Oct. 17, pleading exhaustion and lack of time to craftily prepare response to motions filed 2 months previously.