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Court opinions issued Mar. 29, 2017

Court Opinions (2015-2023)Allan BlutsteinComment

Mar. 29, 2017

Pinson v. DOJ (D.D.C.) -- finding that FBI: (1) conducted adequate searches in response to five of nine contested requests; (2) properly withheld records under Exemptions 3, 7(C), and 7(D); and (3) failed to adequately explain the basis for withholding records pursuant to Exemption 7(A). 

Morley v. CIA (D.D.C.) -- ruling plaintiff was not entitled to attorney's fees concerning his request for certain Kennedy assassination records because agency's withholdings were reasonable.

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