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David Dagon Sues Georgia

UndeadFOIA — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:39:17 GMT

In 2022 we found that Georgia Tech had paid the legal expenses of various researchers named in the indictment of Michael Sussmann and subsequent proceedings.

That fall, we learned that David Dagon’s situation had been complicated by receiving a grant of immunity. You can’t have a successful legal defense if you were never in legal jeopardy. You can see our writeups here and here. You can read many of the documents from 2022 pertaining to the payment of Dagon’s legal expenses here. Or see our outdated library of FOIA documents here.

We’ve recently learned that in early 2024, Dagon filed suit against the Department of Administrative Services, seeking to compel payment of his legal fees.

It’s somewhat unusual, according to the docket there has been no substantive action or ruling on the motion to dismiss filed in 2024. We’ll make inquiries, and we’re also aware that Georgia has a statutory requirement that requires rulings on motions within a relatively short period.

See David Dagon’s Complaint here.

There are a few bits worth highlighting:

Dagon continues to claim the US government tasked him to work on the Alfa Bank allegations, Yota phone allegations, and DNC hack. This has been contradicted publicly by DARPA. It’s bizarre to file a lawsuit seeking over $500,000 with this factual assertion.

We also learn that as part of the Yota Phone allegations, Dagon managed to procure one:

There are additional details relevant to the investigation, I encourage everyone to read the complaint.

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Four Years Later

UndeadFOIA — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:22:52 GMT

It was on this day in July of 2022 that I submitted a simple open records request to Manos Antonakakis. I asked him to produce documents he’d largely already compiled for a grand jury subpoena issued by Special Counsel Durham.

He refused to produce the documents. And that refusal came despite him soliciting and receiving taxpayer funds by representing e…

Case Submitted to COA

UndeadFOIA — Sat, 30 May 2026 23:26:07 GMT

Last Monday we filed our reply brief to Georgia’s Court of Appeals. It was by far the best brief we have done. The case is now submitted and ready for the Court to rule. In regular practice, that would point to late August or September for a ruling, but I’m hopeful that the issues are clean enough that a decision will come faster.

Motion to Vacate and Remand Filed

UndeadFOIA — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:29:26 GMT

Yesterday we (pro se) filed a motion to vacate the dismissal and remand the case for further proceedings, citing judicial economy and a handful of analogous cases where intervening precedent decided a central legal issue—exactly what has happened in our case.

Docketed at Court of Appeals

UndeadFOIA — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:15:48 GMT

At long last, we have been docketed to the Georgia Court of Appeals, following dismissal in…September. Long story short: Fulton County is a mess.

Weaponization Working Group: Not Working?

UndeadFOIA — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 04:54:13 GMT

Over the last 24 hours there have been a series of stories on DOJ’s “Weaponization Working Group” and many of them are contradictory.

Russiagate: What We've Heard

UndeadFOIA — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 21:33:10 GMT

We’ve been at this a very long time. On average, we develop one or two good sources or contacts per year.

John Brennan: Target

UndeadFOIA — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:33:42 GMT

In the last few weeks there have been a handful of stories worth covering (with our apologies for the absence).

Breaking: Case Against Comey Dismissed

UndeadFOIA — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:01:32 GMT

Moments ago a Judge dismissed the case against former FBI Director James Comey, ruling that interim US Attorney Halligan was unlawfully appointed.

This is separate from a recent motion from the Comey team that suggested the grand jury indictment was invalid because it was not properly presented to the grand jury. Recent filings by the government showed …

This Is Who Shut The Schiff Investigation Down

UndeadFOIA — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:17:24 GMT

On August 11, 2025, JustTheNews reported on new documents showing that a whistleblower—a former staffer—had repeatedly approached the FBI alleging that Adam Schiff was leaking classified materials to hurt Donald Trump. The whistleblower detailed the process by which Schiff approved materials for leaks and went on to approach law enforcement numerous times about the scheme, beginning in 2017.

30 Russiagate Subpoenas Issued

UndeadFOIA — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 12:09:58 GMT

Reporting came out yesterday from JustTheNews and FoxNews that confirms a federal grand jury in the Southern District of Florida has issued up to 30 subpoenas to investigate Russiagate.

Subpoenas to John Brennan, Peter Strzok, and Lisa Page were noted by FoxNews. That leaves open the question of where the other 27 went.

It is unclear which angles of inv…

Rest in Peace Matt Cardinale

UndeadFOIA — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:07:00 GMT

Some sad news to report.

Most of you don’t know who Matt Cardinale was, he wasn’t a sleuth, he wasn’t even someone that I had spoken to. He was an activist who had founded an outlet called Atlanta Progressive News in 2005. An obituary shows what I came to appreciate from afar, Matt was tough.

He left home at 14 years old and was emancipated at 16. On ful…

New Filing In Comey Prosecution

UndeadFOIA — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 02:21:07 GMT

Earlier today there was an interesting filing in the Comey case, demonstrating that despite a weak criminal case, there is the prospect of interesting disclosures.

First, it’s frustrating that nearly 10 years after the events, we are still seeing new documents. Amidst all of the investigations and FOIA work, why are there new documents?

We still need mo…

In Santos Commutation, Trump Fails

UndeadFOIA — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 00:15:45 GMT

This week we saw an indictment of John Bolton, and as far as the high profile recent indictments go, this one seems strong. Bolton has some significant problems ahead, and what the indictment outlines is damning.

The recent indictments of James Comey and Letitia James are hard to see as anything but smear campaigns. Make no mistake, Comey deserves to be …

Former FBI Director Comey Indicted

UndeadFOIA — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 23:35:02 GMT

Moments ago former Director Comey was indicted for false statements and obstruction of justice. The indictment has been released.

Our first take is that if you’re someone who just wanted a headline, you got it. A former FBI Director has been indicted. If you’re someone who values our institutions and wanted real accountability, this indictment is weak a…

MSNBC: Former FBI Director Comey To Be Indicted

UndeadFOIA — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 20:22:53 GMT

MSNBC has just reported that James Comey is set to be indicted in the coming days, speculation is that it relates to September 30, 2020 Congressional testimony, regarding what Comey knew in 2016.

We will of course cover the indictment as it develops.

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ABCNews: Daniel Richman Subpoenaed In Comey Russiagate Probe

UndeadFOIA — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 19:11:35 GMT

A few weeks ago it was reported that former FBI Director James Comey had authorized the disclosure of highly classified materials and for a former employee named Daniel Richman to serve as a contact for media outlets for Russiagate reporting.

Today, ABC has reported that Columbia law professor has been subpoenaed.

The story is developing, but as it stan…

Georgia Tech Has Crossed The Line

UndeadFOIA — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:46:51 GMT

Things have gotten unbelievably ugly, and they are going to get much worse. Over the last few months I have developed some new information relating to our Georgia case, interrupted by a rash of terrible news in the last few weeks.

Those familiar with our Georgia Tech documents—many of which are available on this site—may have a sense that GT never asked any questions they didn’t want to know the answers to. When they pursued an insurance claim for Antonakakis/Dagon’s legal expenses, they immediately stopped when the insurance agency asked basic questions about the timeline and authorization of that work.

On Charlie Kirk

UndeadFOIA — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:51:00 GMT

This is a tough one. Many people have put it far more eloquently than I will, but we lost someone truly great yesterday.

He built an organization, built a family, and created a movement. For someone who will forever be 31 years old, he has left one hell of a legacy.

The latest updates are that a bolt action 30-06 rifle was found in the woods, with trans…

Gone In 60 Seconds

UndeadFOIA — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 23:22:54 GMT

Long-time readers know we’ve been involved in Open Records litigation in Georgia for over 3 years. In August 2024, we won a huge case in Georgia’s Supreme Court, ensuring our case could continue.

In the spring of 2025, Georgia’s legislature changed the Open Records law, requiring requests to be made solely to Agencies. Based on that, the other side move…