Maine Federal Accountability Cases
ACTIVE CASE

Reardon, et al. v. Oswald, et al.

Mitchell Oswald: the search, property and passport

Court
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Docket
Civil Action No. 1:25-cv-04435-AHA

Last verified: not yet. Check the linked court record for the current status before relying on it.

Case summary

Nathan Reardon, Heather Reardon, and Arthur Reardon brought separate federal litigation arising from the August 10, 2023 search and the government's subsequent handling of property.

The plaintiffs allege constitutional violations concerning the search of the residence; seizure and continued retention of personal property; seizure of property allegedly belonging to individuals who were not subject to federal supervision; documentation and accountability for evidence removed during the search; alleged inconsistencies involving the inventory and handling of evidence; delays and conditions imposed in connection with returning property; and the alleged loss of Nathan Reardon's United States passport while it was under federal control.

The complaint names former U.S. Probation Officer Mitchell Oswald along with other federal personnel and unidentified federal officers. The plaintiffs assert Fourth Amendment, Fifth Amendment, and related constitutional theories and seek damages and other relief.

Where the case stands

  1. Filing

    Allegation

    Nathan, Heather and Arthur Reardon sued former U.S. Probation Officer Mitchell Oswald, other federal personnel and unidentified federal officers, asserting Fourth Amendment, Fifth Amendment and related theories over the August 10, 2023 search and the handling of property afterward. They seek damages and other relief.

  2. Current status

    Docket record

    Listed as an active case in the District of Columbia. No court has ruled on the allegations.

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