In Chambers) Order by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: On January 6, Defendant moved to compel discovery, including metadata for previously produced text messages of government agents. Dkt. No. 58. After the government produced additional discovery, the Court ordered the parties to submit a joint status report. Dkt. No. 88. In the report, the government disclosed that it produced an Excel spreadsheet, but the parties disagreed about whether any discovery remained outstanding. Dkt. No. 89 at 45.

Defendant filed a motion on January 6 to compel discovery, seeking metadata for text messages previously produced by government agents. The motion is docket number 58. The government responded by producing additional discovery materials, including an Excel spreadsheet.

Judge Stanley Blumenfeld ordered the parties to submit a joint status report to clarify what discovery remained outstanding.

The joint status report, filed under docket number 89, revealed a disagreement between the parties. The government claimed it had fulfilled its discovery obligations by producing the spreadsheet and other materials. Defendant contested that some discovery remained incomplete, particularly regarding metadata.

The court has not resolved this dispute yet.

Following the status report, Judge Blumenfeld directed the parties to meet and confer to narrow or resolve any remaining discovery issues. The court set a deadline of May 18 for the parties to file a further status report updating the court on their progress. This order was entered on May 5, 2026, and is currently the latest development in the case.

The case remains active with discovery disputes at its core. The focus is on whether the government has fully complied with discovery obligations, especially concerning metadata for text messages from government agents. The court’s involvement centers on ensuring both sides clarify and resolve outstanding discovery before moving forward.

Watchers should monitor the further status report due May 18. That filing will indicate whether the parties have resolved their discovery disagreements or if the court will need to intervene further. The resolution of these discovery issues will shape the pace and scope of the case going forward.