When inquiring as to whether a nolle prosequi was a favorable determination, a court must look beyond the four corners of the order.
Given an affidavit to the contrary and absent any deposition testimony, speculation that exculpatory evidence was known at the time was insufficient to present a genuine issue of material fact.
Claim of discrimination under federal law is a new and separate claim not barred by Rooker-Feldman after earlier state court adjudication relating to the events.
Motion to amend at summary judgment stage within a year of filing is presumptively timely.