United States First Circuit

In a suit by several journalists against FBI agents, who the journalists alleged used excessive force against them during the execution of a search warrant, summary judgment to the defendants is affirmed, where: 1) the district court did not abuse its discretion in limiting discovery and relying on defendants' depositions; 2) videos were properly authenticated, and the Best Evidence Rule was satisfied; 3) the defendant agents were entitled to qualified immunity; and 4) the plaintiffs were not entitled to an injunction.

Appellate Information

• Decided 05/16/2012
• Published 05/16/2012

Judges

• Howard

Court

• United States First Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Catherine Crump, H. Thomas Byron, III