Haggai et al v. Kiswani et al
| New York Southern District Court | |
| Judge: | Jeannette A Vargas |
| Case #: | 1:25-cv-02400 |
| Nature of Suit | 890 Other Statutes - Other Statutory Actions |
| Cause | 18:2333 Civil Remedies: Anti-Terrorism Act of 1991 |
| Case Filed: | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Last checked: Monday Mar 24, 2025 2:07 PM EDT |
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Defendant
COLUMBIA STUDENTS FOR JUSTICE IN PALESTINE
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Defendant
COLUMBIA-BARNARD JEWISH VOICE FOR PEACE
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Defendant
Jones Cameron
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Defendant
Maryam Alwan
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Defendant
Mahmoud Khalil
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Defendant
Nerdeen Kiswani
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Plaintiff
Iris Weinstein Haggai
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Plaintiff
Shlomi Ziv
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Plaintiff
Ayelet Samerano
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Plaintiff
Richard Roe
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Plaintiff
James Poe
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Plaintiff
Jane Moe
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Plaintiff
Gad Haggai
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Plaintiff
Talik Gvili
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Plaintiff
JOHN DOE
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Plaintiff
Roee Baruch
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| Docket last updated: 04/16/2025 11:59 PM EDT |
| Monday, April 14, 2025 | ||
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order
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Mon 04/14 1:42 PM
ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting15 Motion for Jason B. Torchinsky to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The motion of Jason B. Torchinsky, for admission to practice Pro Hae Vice in the above captioned action is granted. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the applicant is admitted to practice Pro Hae Vice in the above captioned case in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. All attorneys appearing before this Court are subject to the Local Rules of this Court, including the Rules governing discipline of attorneys. (Signed by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas on 4/14/2025) (jjc) |
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Mon 04/14 12:05 PM
MOTION for Jason Brett Torchinsky to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Roee Baruch(on his own behalf), Roee Baruch (on behalf of Uriel Baruch), John Doe, Talik Gvili(on her own behalf), Talik Gvili (on behalf of Ran Gvili), Iris Weinstein Haggai(on her own behalf), Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Gad Haggai), Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Judy Lynne Weinstein), Jane Moe, James Poe(on behalf of Leo Poe), James Poe(on his own behalf), Richard Roe, Ayelet Samerano(on her own behalf), Ayelet Samerano (on behalf of Yonatan Samerano), Shlomi Ziv..(Torchinsky, Jason) |
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Att: 1
Affidavit Affidavit,
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Proposed Order Proposed Order,
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Exhibit VA Certificate of Good Standing VA,
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Att: 4
Exhibit DC Certificate of Good Standing
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Mon 04/14 10:39 AM
FILING ERROR - PDF ERROR - MOTION for Jason Brett Torchinsky to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30924981. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Roee Baruch(on his own behalf), Roee Baruch (on behalf of Uriel Baruch), John Doe, Talik Gvili(on her own behalf), Talik Gvili (on behalf of Ran Gvili), Iris Weinstein Haggai(on her own behalf), Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Gad Haggai), Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Judy Lynne Weinstein), Jane Moe, James Poe(on behalf of Leo Poe), James Poe(on his own behalf), Richard Roe, Ayelet Samerano(on her own behalf), Ayelet Samerano (on behalf of Yonatan Samerano), Shlomi Ziv..(Torchinsky, Jason) Modified on 4/14/2025 (bc) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order Proposed Order,
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Att: 2
Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing DC,
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Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing VA
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Notice Regarding Deficient Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Mon 04/14 11:21 AM
>>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. 14 MOTION for Jason Brett Torchinsky to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30924981. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): Missing notarized affidavit/declaration;. Re-file the motion as a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice - attach the correct signed PDF - select the correct named filer/filers - attach valid Certificates of Good Standing issued within the past 30 days - attach Proposed Order.. (bc) |
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Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion
Mon 04/14 12:31 PM
>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 15 MOTION for Jason Brett Torchinsky to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bc) |
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service
Summons Returned Executed
Fri 04/11 11:20 AM
SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED Summons and Complaint,, served. Maryam Alwan(as the representative of COLUMBIA STUDENTS FOR JUSTICE IN PALESTINE) served on 3/26/2025, answer due 4/16/2025; Maryam Alwan (individually) served on 3/26/2025, answer due 4/16/2025; Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine served on 3/26/2025, answer due 4/16/2025. Service was accepted by John Doe, refused to give first or last name (father). Document filed by Ayelet Samerano(on her own behalf); Ayelet Samerano (on behalf of Yonatan Samerano); Iris Weinstein Haggai(on her own behalf); James Poe(on behalf of Leo Poe); Shlomi Ziv; Roee Baruch (on behalf of Uriel Baruch); John Doe; Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Gad Haggai); Roee Baruch(on his own behalf); Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Judy Lynne Weinstein); Talik Gvili(on her own behalf); Richard Roe; Talik Gvili (on behalf of Ran Gvili); James Poe(on his own behalf); Jane Moe..(Edlin, Richard) |
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Att: 1
Appendix Issued Summons
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service
Summons Returned Executed
Fri 04/11 11:15 AM
SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED Summons and Complaint,, served. Mahmoud Khalil(as the representative of COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY APARTHEID DIVEST) served on 4/1/2025, answer due 4/22/2025; Mahmoud Khalil (individually) served on 4/1/2025, answer due 4/22/2025. Service was accepted by Mahmoud Khalil. Document filed by Ayelet Samerano(on her own behalf); Ayelet Samerano (on behalf of Yonatan Samerano); Iris Weinstein Haggai(on her own behalf); James Poe(on behalf of Leo Poe); Shlomi Ziv; Roee Baruch (on behalf of Uriel Baruch); John Doe; Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Gad Haggai); Roee Baruch(on his own behalf); Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Judy Lynne Weinstein); Talik Gvili(on her own behalf); Richard Roe; Talik Gvili (on behalf of Ran Gvili); James Poe(on his own behalf); Jane Moe..(Edlin, Richard) |
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Att: 1
Appendix Issued Summons
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service
Summons Returned Executed
Fri 04/11 11:07 AM
SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED Summons and Complaint,, served. Cameron Jones(as the representative of COLUMBIA-BARNARD JEWISH VOICE FOR PEACE) served on 4/8/2025, answer due 4/29/2025; Cameron Jones (individually) served on 4/8/2025, answer due 4/29/2025. Service was accepted by Jane Doe, roomate who refused to give first or last name. Document filed by Ayelet Samerano(on her own behalf); Ayelet Samerano (on behalf of Yonatan Samerano); Iris Weinstein Haggai(on her own behalf); James Poe(on behalf of Leo Poe); Shlomi Ziv; Roee Baruch (on behalf of Uriel Baruch); John Doe; Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Gad Haggai); Roee Baruch(on his own behalf); Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Judy Lynne Weinstein); Talik Gvili(on her own behalf); Richard Roe; Talik Gvili (on behalf of Ran Gvili); James Poe(on his own behalf); Jane Moe..(Edlin, Richard) |
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Att: 1
Appendix Issued Summons
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Thu 04/03 10:44 AM
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Susan Lee Greene on behalf of Roee Baruch(on his own behalf), Roee Baruch (on behalf of Uriel Baruch), John Doe, Talik Gvili(on her own behalf), Talik Gvili (on behalf of Ran Gvili), Iris Weinstein Haggai(on her own behalf), Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Gad Haggai), Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Judy Lynne Weinstein), Jane Moe, James Poe(on behalf of Leo Poe), James Poe(on his own behalf), Richard Roe, Ayelet Samerano(on her own behalf), Ayelet Samerano (on behalf of Yonatan Samerano), Shlomi Ziv..(Greene, Susan) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Mon 03/31 11:04 PM
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by David I. Schoen on behalf of Roee Baruch(on his own behalf), Roee Baruch (on behalf of Uriel Baruch), John Doe, Talik Gvili(on her own behalf), Iris Weinstein Haggai(on her own behalf), Jane Moe, James Poe(on behalf of Leo Poe), James Poe(on his own behalf), Richard Roe, Ayelet Samerano(on her own behalf), Ayelet Samerano (on behalf of Yonatan Samerano), Shlomi Ziv..(Schoen, David) |
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service
Summons Issued
Tue 03/25 1:01 PM
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Maryam Alwan(as the representative of COLUMBIA STUDENTS FOR JUSTICE IN PALESTINE), Maryam Alwan (individually), Cameron Jones(as the representative of COLUMBIA-BARNARD JEWISH VOICE FOR PEACE), Cameron Jones (individually), Mahmoud Khalil(as the representative of COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY APARTHEID DIVEST), Mahmoud Khalil (individually), Nerdeen Kiswani(as the representative of WITHIN OUR LIFETIME-UNITED FOR PALESTINE), Nerdeen Kiswani(individually)..(jgo) |
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Civil Cover Sheet
Tue 03/25 12:53 PM
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Edlin, Richard) |
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Notice to Attorney Regarding Deficient Pleading
Tue 03/25 10:58 AM
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Richard Aframe Edlin re: Document No. 1 Complaint. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): all of the parties listed on the pleading were not entered on CM ECF; add Iris Weinstein Haggai 'on behalf of Judy Lynne Weinstein', and separately 'on behalf of Gad Haggai', Ayelet Samerano 'on behalf of Yonatan Samerano', Talik Gvili 'on behalf of Ran Gvili', Roee Baruch 'on behalf of Uriel Baruch', James Poes 'on behalf of Leo Poe', Nerdeen Kiswani 'individually', Maryam Alwan 'individually', Cameron Jones 'individually', and, Mahmoud Khalil 'individually'. Docket the event type Add Party to Pleading found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents... (jgo) |
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Notice to Attorney Regarding Deficient Civil Cover Sheet
Tue 03/25 10:59 AM
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT CIVIL COVER SHEET. Notice to attorney Richard Aframe Edlin to RE-FILE Document No. 2 Civil Cover Sheet. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the PDF attached to the docket entry for the civil cover sheet is not correct; the PDF was not properly signed by the attorney;. Re-file the document using the event type Civil Cover Sheet found under the event list Other Documents and attach the correct PDF. Use civil cover sheet issued by S.D.N.Y. dated December 4, 2024. The S.D.N.Y. Civil Cover Sheet dated December 4, 2024 is located at http://nysd.uscourts.gov/forms/civil-cover-sheet-2.. (jgo) |
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Notice to Attorney Regarding Removal of Party
Tue 03/25 11:00 AM
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING REMOVAL OF PARTY. Notice to attorney Richard Aframe Edlin. The following party/parties has been removed from this case: Gad Haggai. The party was added to the case in error. (jgo) |
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Notice to Attorney Regarding Party Modification
Tue 03/25 11:03 AM
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Richard Aframe Edlin. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Iris Weinstein Haggai; Gad Haggai; JOHN DOE; Ayelet Samerano; Talik Gvili; Roee Baruch; James Poe; Nerdeen Kiswani; Maryam Alwan; Jones Cameron; Mahmoud Khalil; COLUMBIA STUDENTS FOR JUSTICE IN PALESTINE; COLUMBIA-BARNARD JEWISH VOICE FOR PEACE. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party name was entered in all caps; party text contained a typographical error. (jgo) |
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notice
Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice
Tue 03/25 11:08 AM
CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Jeannette A. Vargas. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at[LINK:https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges] . Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at[LINK:https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions] ..(jgo) |
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Case Designation
Tue 03/25 11:10 AM
Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang is designated to handle matters that may be referred in this case. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link:[LINK:https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf] . (jgo) |
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Case Designated ECF
Tue 03/25 11:10 AM
Case Designated ECF. (jgo) |
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Notice to Attorney Regarding Deficient Request for Issuance of Summons
Tue 03/25 11:22 AM
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS. Notice to Attorney Richard Aframe Edlin to RE-FILE Document No. 3 Request for Issuance of Summons,. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the PDF attached to the docket entry for the issuance of summons is not correct; party names must be added in order for summons request to be issued;. Re-file the document using the event type Request for Issuance of Summons found under the event list Service of Process - select the correct filer/filers - and attach the correct summons form PDF. (jgo) |
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Add Party for Pleading
Tue 03/25 11:40 AM
ADD PARTY FOR PLEADING. Plaintiffs/Petitioners Ayelet Samerano, Iris Weinstein Haggai, Shlomi Ziv, John Doe, Roee Baruch, Talik Gvili, Richard Roe, James Poe, Jane Moe, Talik Gvili, Roee Baruch, James Poe, Ayelet Samerano, Iris Weinstein Haggai, Iris Weinstein Haggai added. Party added pursuant to1 Complaint,,.Document filed by Ayelet Samerano, Iris Weinstein Haggai, Shlomi Ziv, John Doe, Roee Baruch, Talik Gvili, Richard Roe, James Poe, Jane Moe, Talik Gvili, Roee Baruch, James Poe, Ayelet Samerano, Iris Weinstein Haggai, Iris Weinstein Haggai. Related document:1 Complaint,,..(Edlin, Richard) |
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Add Party for Pleading
Tue 03/25 12:52 PM
ADD PARTY FOR PLEADING. Defendants/Respondents Nerdeen Kiswani added. Party added pursuant to1 Complaint,,.Document filed by Ayelet Samerano(on her own behalf), Ayelet Samerano (on behalf of Yonatan Samerano), Iris Weinstein Haggai(on her own behalf), James Poe(on behalf of Leo Poe), Shlomi Ziv, Roee Baruch (on behalf of Uriel Baruch), John Doe, Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Gad Haggai), Roee Baruch(on his own behalf), Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Judy Lynne Weinstein), Talik Gvili(on her own behalf), Richard Roe, Talik Gvili (on behalf of Ran Gvili), James Poe(on his own behalf), Jane Moe. Related document:1 Complaint,,..(Edlin, Richard) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Mon 03/24 4:17 PM
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Scott J. Bornstein on behalf of Roee Baruch, JOHN DOE, Talik Gvili, Gad Haggai, Iris Weinstein Haggai, Jane Moe, James Poe, Richard Roe, Ayelet Samerano, Shlomi Ziv..(Bornstein, Scott) |
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respm
Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion
Mon 03/24 1:34 PM
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re:4 MOTION Leave to Proceed Under Pseudonym re:1 Complaint,, . . Document filed by Roee Baruch, JOHN DOE, Talik Gvili, Gad Haggai, Iris Weinstein Haggai, Jane Moe, James Poe, Richard Roe, Ayelet Samerano, Shlomi Ziv..(Edlin, Richard) |
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motion
Miscellaneous Relief
Mon 03/24 1:33 PM
MOTION Leave to Proceed Under Pseudonym re:1 Complaint,, . Document filed by Roee Baruch, JOHN DOE, Talik Gvili, Gad Haggai, Iris Weinstein Haggai, Jane Moe, James Poe, Richard Roe, Ayelet Samerano, Shlomi Ziv..(Edlin, Richard) |
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service
Request for Issuance of Summons
Mon 03/24 1:28 PM
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Nerdeen Kiswani, Maryam Alwan, Cameron Jones, Mahmoud Khalil,, re:1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Roee Baruch, JOHN DOE, Talik Gvili, Gad Haggai, Iris Weinstein Haggai, Jane Moe, James Poe, Richard Roe, Ayelet Samerano, Shlomi Ziv..(Edlin, Richard) |
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Civil Cover Sheet
Mon 03/24 1:25 PM
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Edlin, Richard) |
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cmp
Complaint
Mon 03/24 1:23 PM
COMPLAINT against Maryam Alwan, COLUMBIA STUDENTS FOR JUSTICE IN PALESTINE, COLUMBIA-BARNARD JEWISH VOICE FOR PEACE, Jones Cameron, Mahmoud Khalil, Nerdeen Kiswani. (Filing Fee $ 405.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-30815433)Document filed by Ayelet Samerano, Gad Haggai, Iris Weinstein Haggai, Shlomi Ziv, JOHN DOE, Roee Baruch, Talik Gvili, Richard Roe, James Poe, Jane Moe..(Edlin, Richard) |
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Att: 1
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Exhibit 1 - NSJP Toolkit,
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Att: 2
6 pgs
Exhibit 2 - Towfan Al-Aqsa Statement,
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Att: 3
13 pgs
Exhibit 3 - Resistance News Network Telegram,
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Att: 4
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Exhibit 4 - Statements of Support,
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Att: 5
2 pgs
Exhibit 5 - IRGC Memo
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