Mark Boal et al v. United States of America et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

2:16-cv-05407

Court:

California Central

Nature of Suit:

Civil Rights: Other

Judge:

George H. King

  1. August 09, 2016

    Gov't Fights Writer's Block Of Bergdahl's 'Serial' Tapes

    The federal government has hit back at a screenwriter’s bid to block the use of interviews with U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, featured in the popular podcast “Serial,” in Bergdahl’s court-martial for alleged desertion, telling a California federal court that the court doesn’t have the authority to intervene.

  2. July 21, 2016

    'Hurt Locker' Writer Says Gov't Can't Have Bergdahl Tapes

    The screenwriter behind "The Hurt Locker" and "Zero Dark Thirty" sued the federal government Wednesday, urging a California federal court to keep his interviews with U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, featured in the popular podcast "Serial," out of the accused deserter's court-martial.