Colin Paul Sutherland v. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”); Citadel Securities LLC; Virtu Financial Inc.; Jane Street Group LLC; Susquehanna International Group LLP; Invesco Ltd.; John Does 1-100 Market Makers

Summary

The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York dismissed Colin Paul Sutherland’s action against the Securities and Exchange Commission and various market-making and investment entities for the reasons stated in the Court’s November 26, 2025 order. The Court certified under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3) that an appeal would not be taken in good faith and denied in forma pauperis status for purposes of an appeal.

Holdings

1. The action is dismissed for the reasons stated in the court's November 26, 2025, order.
2. The court certified under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3) that any appeal from the judgment would not be taken in good faith and therefore denied in forma pauperis status for purposes of an appeal.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the action should be dismissed for the reasons stated in the court's November 26, 2025, order.
2. Whether an appeal from the judgment would be taken in good faith for purposes of in forma pauperis status.

Disposition

dismissed