In the midst of litigation about drafts of the book Of Pandas and People, FTE (represented by lawyers from the Alliance Defense Fund) filed a motion to intervene in the case as co-defendants. This motion was opposed by both Plaintiffs and Defense. At an oral hearing on July 14, 2005, FTE argued that if it were allowed to intervene, it would reintroduce expert witnesses William Dembski and Stephen Meyer. This was a dubious argument as FTE's lawyers (working closely with the Discovery Institute) had played a role in the withdrawal of Dembski and Meyer in the first place. At the hearing, Buell was also cross-examined on his claims that "intelligent design" was not creationism, and Plaintiffs introduced a draft Summary Chapter of "Pandas" showing that it was. On July 27, 2005, the motion to intervene was denied on the grounds that the motion was not timely, intervention would extend and delay the case, and the FTE's interests were not substantially different from the current Defendants, who were already receiving vigorous representation from the Thomas More Law Center. FTE was given leave to file an amicus brief, which they later did.

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2005-05-23_FTE_intends_to_intervene.pdf FTE attorneys state intention to move to intervene in KvD.	112.62 KB
2005-05-23_FTE_proposed_answer_intervention.pdf FTE's proposed Answer to Plaintiffs' initial Complaint in KvD.	195.26 KB
2005-05-23_FTE_application_to_intervene.pdf FTE applies to intervene as a co-defendant in the case. FTE was supported by attorneys from the Liberty Legal Institute and the Alliance Defense Fund.	381.51 KB
2005-05-23_FTE_application_to_intervene_exA_Buell_affidavit.pdf FTE's application to intervene, exhibit A: Affidavit of Jon Buell.	252.71 KB
2005-05-23_FTE_application_to_intervene_exB_Ps_brief.pdf FTE's application to intervene, exhibit B: Plaintiffs' response to FTE's proposed protective order.	425.57 KB
2005-05-24_DI-FTE_letter_representing_DI_experts.pdf Letter stating that defense experts Campbell, Dembski, and Meyer intend to have independent legal representation at depositions.	104.32 KB
2005-06-02_order_schedule_motion_to_intervene.pdf Scheduling order on FTE's motion to intervene.	5.38 KB
2005-06-03_admit_ADF-FTE_attorneys.pdf Application of Alliance Defense Fund attorneys to represent FTE before the Pennsylvania District Court.	487.68 KB
2005-06-06_letter_to_court_FTE_requesting_hearing.pdf FTE notifies the Court that it requires a hearing to take testimony on its application to intervene.	97.35 KB
2005-06-07_order_schedule_motion_to_intervene.pdf Order setting July 14 hearing on FTE's motion to intervene.	17.08 KB
2005-06-14_Ps_response_to_FTE_motion_to_intervene.pdf Plaintiffs' brief opposing FTE's motion to intervene.	864.04 KB
2005-06-14_Ps_response_to_FTE_motion_to_intervene_ExA-D.pdf Plaintiffs' brief opposing FTE's intervention, exhibits A-D.	2.45 MB
2005-06-14_Ps_response_to_FTE_motion_to_intervene_ExE-I.pdf Plaintiffs' brief opposing FTE's intervention, exhibits E-I.	936.04 KB
2005-06-15_FTE_motion_for_extension_of_time.pdf FTE requests an extension of time to file response to both Plaintiffs and Defendants.	108.54 KB
2005-06-15_FTE_order_extension_of_time.pdf Proposed order granting extension of filing deadline.	58.08 KB
2005-06-20_Brown-DI_affidavit_FTE_intervention.pdf Affidavit of Leonard Brown III, retained as counsel by Discovery Institute and Dr. John Campbell, regarding Campbell's termination as expert witness by the Thomas More Law Center.	74.61 KB
2005-06-28_FTE_intervention_Meyer_affidavit.pdf Stephen Meyer's affidavit regarding the termination of John Angus Campbell, William Dembski, and himself as expert witnesses by the Thomas More Law Center when they insisted on private counsel.	167.6 KB
2005-06-28_FTE_intervention_reply_brief.pdf FTE's reply to Plaintiffs' and Defendants' opposition to FTE's motion to intervene.	205.84 KB
2005-06-29_Letter_regarding_7-14_hearing.pdf Letter from FTE attorney regarding oral hearing.	104.6 KB
2005-07-08_Buell_deposition.pdf Buell deposition concerning subpoenaed FTE documents.	1.15 MB
2005-07-14_transcript_pretrial_hearing_on_reporters_and_FTE-Buell.pdf July 14 pretrial hearing of reporters' motion to quash subpoenas and the FTE's motion to intervene. A discussion of the creationist history of "Pandas" begins on page 91.	555.04 KB
2005-07-27_order_FTE_intervention_denied.pdf Judge's order denying FTE's motion to intervene.	54.7 KB