Roberts v. Payne et al
Plaintiff: Brunson Roberts
Defendant: Dexter Payne, Jared Byers, Maurice Culclager, Rex Lay, Laurie Thompson, Shannon Fitzgerald, Cindy Thorton, Tashalia Dunlap, Rosevelt Barden, Christopher Pennington, William Morgan, Ashley Smithey, Marsha Miller, Kira Earnest, Flo Washington, Aron Rogers and Does Parole Board Members, Official Capacity; Yard Crew Members, Both Capacties; "John/Jane"
Case Number: 4:2026cv00331
Filed: April 6, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
Presiding Judge: Kristine G Baker
Referring Judge: Benecia B Moore
Nature of Suit: Prison Condition: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 4, 2026 Filing 18 MOTION to Receive Legal Property by Brunson Roberts. (llg)
May 29, 2026 Filing 17 NOTICE by Brunson Roberts. (ajs)
May 22, 2026 Filing 16 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Brunson Roberts. (llg)
May 20, 2026 NOTICE OF DOCKET CORRECTION re #15 MOTION. CORRECTION: The docket text was modified to correct the description of the document filed as " EMERGENCY MOTION to Preserve Evidence and MOTION for Extension of Time by Brunson Roberts." (jak)
May 19, 2026 Filing 15 EMERGENCY MOTION to Preserve Evidence and MOTION for Extension of Time by Brunson Roberts. (llg)(Docket text modified on 5/20/2026 to correct the description of the document filed)(jak)
May 18, 2026 Filing 14 MOTION to Stop Harassment and Retaliation by Brunson Roberts. (jbh)
May 14, 2026 NOTICE OF DOCKET CORRECTION re #13 Notice. CORRECTION: The docket entry was modified to correct the file date as 5/13/2026 as marked on the document. (jak)
May 13, 2026 Filing 13 NOTICE by Brunson Roberts. (ajs) (Docket entry modified on 5/14/2026 to correct the file date) (jak)
May 13, 2026 Filing 12 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Brunson Roberts. (llg)
May 8, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no pdf document associated with this entry.) ORDER denying Plaintiff's #10 Motion to Preserve as premature. Until Plaintiff files the requested Amended Complaint and shows his entitlement to proceed in forma pauperis (or pays the filing fee in full), this case cannot proceed. Which means the Court also cannot take up the #5 #9 Motions for preliminary injunctive relief. In accordance with the Courts #2 #4 Orders and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 6(a), (d), the Amended Complaint and IFP Motion or filing fee are due 05/26/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Benecia B. Moore on 5/8/2026. (kdr)
May 6, 2026 Filing 10 MOTION to Preserve Video Footage by Brunson Roberts. (ldb)
May 6, 2026 Filing 9 MOTION to Correct and MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Brunson Roberts. (ldb)
April 30, 2026 Filing 8 NOTICE by Brunson Roberts. (Docketed pursuant to #7 Order). (ldb)
April 30, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER granting #6 Motion to Correct; directing the Clerk to file Roberts's "Imminent Danger" document, currently docketed as the Complaint in Roberts v. Does, 4:26-CV-00402-KGB-ERE, as a Notice in this case; directing the Clerk to administratively terminate Roberts v. Does, 4:26-CV-00402-KGB-ERE; and directing Roberts to comply with #4 Order if he wishes to proceed with this action. Signed by Magistrate Judge Benecia B. Moore on 4/30/2026. (ldb)
April 30, 2026 Filing 6 MOTION to Correct by Brunson Roberts. (llg)
April 22, 2026 Filing 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction for Evidence Presented by Brunson Roberts. (ajs)
April 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER granting as modified #3 Motion to Extend Time; directing the Clerk to send Roberts a blank 1983 complaint form that is labeled "Amended Complaint," and a blank IFP Motion, including the necessary Certificate and Calculation Sheet; directing Roberts if he wishes to proceed with this action, he must, within 30 days of the date of this Order, file the requested Amended Complaint, and either pay the $405 administrative and filing fee in full or complete and sign the IFP Motion and return it to the Clerk. Signed by Magistrate Judge Benecia B. Moore on 4/20/2026. (ldb)
April 17, 2026 Filing 3 MOTION to Extend Time by Brunson Roberts. (ldb)
April 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 2 INITIAL ORDER FOR PRO SE PRISONERS directing the Clerk to send Plaintiff: (1) a blank 1983 complaint form that is labeled "Amended Complaint;" and (2) a blank IFP Motion, including the necessary Certificate and Calculation Sheet; directing Plaintiff to, within 30 days of the date of this Order: (1) file the requested Amended Complaint; and (2) either pay the $405 administrative and filing fee in full or complete and sign the IFP Motion and return it to the Clerk, if he wishes to proceed with this action; and directing ADC officials to assist Plaintiff in completing the Certificate and Calculation Sheet. Signed by Magistrate Judge Benecia B. Moore on 4/7/2026. (kdr)
April 6, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Dexter Payne, filed by Brunson Roberts. (ldb)

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Defendant: Does Parole Board Members, Official Capacity; Yard Crew Members, Both Capacties; "John/Jane"
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