Samuel Shipley v. Joni Williams, et al
| SAMUEL SHIPLEY |
| JONI WILLIAMS, In her individual and official capacities as Executive Director of Henry County Community Corrections, RIC MCCORKLE, HENRY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, HENRY COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, HENRY COUNTY COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS and KIT C. DEAN CRANE, Judge |
| 25-3305 |
| December 22, 2025 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit |
| Other Civil Rights |
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| Filing 35 NOTICE: Attorney Ms. Pamela G. Schneeman for Appellees Henry County Community Corrections and Joni Williams in 25-3305, Attorney Ms. Pamela G. Schneeman for Appellees Joni Williams and Henry County Community Corrections in 26-1434, Attorney Ms. Pamela G. Schneeman for Appellee Joni Williams in 26-1438 will not be available for oral argument September 17, 18 & 21, 2026; October 26, 27, 28, 29 & 30, 2026; November 12 & 13, 2026; November 16, 17, 18, 19 & 20, 2026; December 3, 4 & 7, 2026.. [35] [7533792] [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438] (Schneeman, Pamela) [Entered: 06/18/2026 08:22 AM] |
| Filing 34 Paper copies of appellant brief filed by Appellant Samuel Shipley in 25-3305, Appellant Tyler Martz in 26-1434, Appellant Christopher Moore in 26-1438. [34] [7533502] [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438] (NHV) [Entered: 06/17/2026 09:22 AM] |
| Filing 33 Filed Certificate of Service to Brief of Appellants and Required Short Appendix (Corrected) filed on 06/03/2026 by Appellant Samuel Shipley in 25-3305, Appellant Tyler Martz in 26-1434, Appellant Christopher Moore in 26-1438. [33] [7532279] [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438] (Little, Jonathan) [Entered: 06/11/2026 01:47 PM] |
| Filing 31 Re-Submitted appellant brief by Jessica Wegg for Appellant Samuel Shipley in 25-3305, Appellant Tyler Martz in 26-1434, Appellant Christopher Moore in 26-1438. [31] NOTE: Access to this entry is limited to counsel of record. Once the document is approved by the court, it will be filed onto the court's docket as a separate entry which will be open to the public. [7530551] [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438] (Wegg, Jessica) [Entered: 06/04/2026 12:55 PM] |
| Filing 32 Appellant's brief filed by Appellant Samuel Shipley in 25-3305, Appellant Tyler Martz in 26-1434, Appellant Christopher Moore in 26-1438. Paper copies due on 06/10/2026. REMINDER: If a case is designated to proceed to oral argument, hearing notices will be mailed shortly before the date of oral argument. Please note that counsel's unavailability for oral argument must be submitted by letter, filed electronically with the Clerk's Office, and should be made by no later than seven days after the filing of the appellee's brief. See Cir. R. 34(b)(3), (4). The court's calendar is located at https://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/cal/argcalendar.pdf. Once scheduled, oral argument is rescheduled only in extraordinary circumstances. See Cir. R. 34(b)(4), (e). [32] [7530622] [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438] (DAB) [Entered: 06/04/2026 03:02 PM] |
| Filing 30 Brief deficiency letter sent to Appellant Samuel Shipley in 25-3305, Appellant Tyler Martz in 26-1434, Appellant Christopher Moore in 26-1438. [30] [7530415] [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438] (DAB) [Entered: 06/04/2026 09:16 AM] |
| Filing 29 Submitted appellant brief by Jessica Wegg for Appellant Christopher Moore in 26-1438, Appellant Samuel Shipley in 25-3305, Appellant Tyler Martz in 26-1434. [29] NOTE: Access to this entry is limited to counsel of record. Once the document is approved by the court, it will be filed onto the court's docket as a separate entry which will be open to the public. [7530362] [26-1438, 25-3305, 26-1434] (Wegg, Jessica) [Entered: 06/03/2026 08:10 PM] |
Filing 28
Order issued GRANTING motion to extend time to file appellants' brief only to the extent that briefing will proceed as follows: [ # 27 ] Appellants' brief due on or before 06/03/2026 for Samuel Shipley, Tyler Martz and Christopher Moore. Appellees' briefs due on or before 07/06/2026 for Henry County Commissioners, Henry County Community Corrections, Henry County Sheriff's Department, Ric McCorkle, Joni Williams, Jay Davis and Jordan Pruett. Appellants' reply brief, if any, is due on or before 07/27/2026 for Appellants Samuel Shipley, Tyler Martz and Christopher Moore. If necessary, the appellees may file a motion for extension of time to file their responsive briefs as the due date for filing nears. CDH [28] [7524155] [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438] (HTP) [Entered: 05/08/2026 09:58 AM]
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| Filing 27 Motion filed by Appellant Samuel Shipley in 25-3305, Appellant Tyler Martz in 26-1434, Appellant Christopher Moore in 26-1438 to extend time to file appellant brief. [27] [7523998] [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438] (Wegg, Jessica) [Entered: 05/07/2026 02:38 PM] |
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Filing 26
ORDER issued GRANTING Appellants' Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Oversized Brief. Appellants may file a consolidated brief which does not exceed 16,800 words. [ # 25 ] VXK [26] [7516523] [26-1434, 25-3305, 26-1438] (AD) [Entered: 04/09/2026 09:31 AM]
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| Filing 25 Motion filed by Appellant Tyler Martz in 26-1434, Appellant Samuel Shipley in 25-3305, Appellant Christopher Moore in 26-1438 for Leave to File Oversized Brief. [25] [7516321] [26-1434, 25-3305, 26-1438] (Wegg, Jessica) [Entered: 04/08/2026 12:51 PM] |
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Filing 24
ORDER re: Motion for clarification of order consolidating appeals. The motion for clarification is GRANTED. These appeals are CONSOLIDATED for purposes of briefing and disposition. Briefing will proceed as follows: 1. The appellants shall file their consolidated brief and required short appendix on or before May 20, 2026. 2. The appellees shall file their consolidated brief(s) on or before June 22, 2026. 3. The appellants shall file their reply brief, if any, on or before July 13, 2026. A review of the short records reveals that these appeals involve more than one appellee represented by different counsel. Counsel for appellees are encouraged to avoid unnecessary duplication by filing a joint brief or a joint appendix or by adopting parts of a co-appellee brief. Duplicative briefing will be stricken and may result in disciplinary sanctions against counsel. See United States v. Torres, 170 F.3d 749 (7th Cir. 1999); United States v. Ashman, 964 F.2d 596 (7th Cir. 1992). [ # 23 ] JXK [24] [7512874] [25-3305, 26-1438, 26-1434] (HTP) [Entered: 03/24/2026 01:12 PM]
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| Filing 23 Motion filed by Appellant Samuel Shipley in 25-3305 for Clarification of Order Consolidating Appeals. [23] [7512669] [25-3305, 26-1438] (Little, Jonathan) [Entered: 03/23/2026 04:20 PM] |
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Filing 22
ORDER re: Motion to consolidate appeals, filed on 3/19/2026. The motion is GRANTED. These appeals are CONSOLIDATED for purposes of briefing and disposition. Briefing will proceed as follows: 1. The appellants shall file their consolidated brief and required short appendix on or before May 20, 2026. 2. The appellees shall file their consolidated brief(s) on or before June 22, 2026. 3. The appellants shall file their consolidated reply brief, if any, on or before July 13, 2026. A review of the short records reveals that these appeals involve more than one appellee represented by different counsel. Counsel for appellees are encouraged to avoid unnecessary duplication by filing a joint brief or a joint appendix or by adopting parts of a co-appellee brief. Duplicative briefing will be stricken and may result in disciplinary sanctions against counsel. See United States v. Torres, 170 F.3d 749 (7th Cir. 1999); United States v. Ashman, 964 F.2d 596 (7th Cir. 1992). [ # 21 ] JXK [22] [7512248] [25-3305, 26-1438] (FP) [Entered: 03/20/2026 12:20 PM]
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| Filing 21 Motion filed by Appellant Samuel Shipley to Consolidate Appeals. [21] [7512063] [25-3305] (Little, Jonathan) [Entered: 03/19/2026 01:27 PM] |
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Filing 20
ORDER: Pursuant to Circuit Rule 33, briefing will proceed as follows: Appellant's brief due on or before 04/20/2026 for Samuel Shipley. Appellees' briefs due on or before 06/01/2026 for Henry County Commissioners, Henry County Community Corrections, Henry County Sheriff's Department, Ric McCorkle and Joni Williams. Appellant's reply brief, if any, is due on or before 06/29/2026 for Appellant Samuel Shipley. JB [7504810] [25-3305] (HTP) [Entered: 02/13/2026 11:18 AM]
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| Filing 19 Mandate issued only as to Kit C. Dean Crane. [19] [7503708] [25-3305] (DAB) [Entered: 02/10/2026 09:20 AM] |
| FOR COURT USE ONLY: Certified copy of 02/02/2026 Order Dismissing a Party with Mandate sent to the District Court Clerk. [7503714-2] [7503714] [25-3305] (DAB) [Entered: 02/10/2026 09:31 AM] |
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Filing 18
ORDER re: Joint stipulation of dismissal of defendant-appellee Kit C. Dean Crane. [ # 17 ] This appeal is voluntarily DISMISSED only as to appellee Kit C. Dean Crane. This appeal remains pending with respect to the remaining appellees. SCR [18] [7502064] [25-3305] (CG) [Entered: 02/02/2026 03:20 PM]
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| Filing 17 Joint motion filed by Appellee Kit C. Dean Crane Joint Stipulation of Dismissal of Defendant-Appellee Kit C. Dean Crane. [17] [7501995] [25-3305] (Oosterhoff, John) [Entered: 02/02/2026 01:02 PM] |
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Filing 16
ORDER: Pursuant to Circuit Rule 33, briefing will proceed as follows: Appellant's brief due on or before 03/13/2026 for Samuel Shipley. Appellees' briefs due on or before 04/13/2026 for Kit C. Dean Crane, Henry County Commissioners, Henry County Community Corrections, Henry County Sheriff's Department, Ric McCorkle and Joni Williams. Appellant's reply brief, if any, is due on or before 05/04/2026 for Appellant Samuel Shipley. JB [7497981] [25-3305] (HTP) [Entered: 01/13/2026 11:15 AM]
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| Filing 15 Appearance form filed by Attorney John R. Oosterhoff for Appellee Kit C. Dean Crane. [15] [7497437] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-Yes) [25-3305] [Edited 01/09/2026 by CG to reflect the termination and addition of counsel.] (Oosterhoff, John) [Entered: 01/09/2026 02:05 PM] |
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Filing 14
ORDER: Pursuant to Circuit Rule 33, briefing will proceed as follows: Appellant's brief due on or before 02/23/2026 for Samuel Shipley. Appellees' briefs due on or before 03/25/2026 for Kit C. Dean Crane, Henry County Commissioners, Henry County Community Corrections, Henry County Sheriff's Department, Ric McCorkle and Joni Williams. Appellant's reply brief, if any, is due on or before 04/15/2026 for Appellant Samuel Shipley. JB [7496446] [25-3305] (VG) [Entered: 01/06/2026 12:22 PM]
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| Filing 13 Notice of Circuit Rule 33 mediation issued. The mediation will be conducted via Zoom, Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Central Time. See Notice for further details and requirements. JB [13] [7496422] [25-3305] (VG) [Entered: 01/06/2026 12:01 PM] |
| Filing 12 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Liberty L. Roberts for Appellees Henry County Commissioners, Henry County Sheriff's Department and Ric McCorkle. [12] [7495991] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-No) [25-3305] (Roberts, Liberty) [Entered: 01/05/2026 11:45 AM] |
| Filing 11 Filed Seventh Circuit Transcript Information Sheet by Appellant Samuel Shipley. [11] [7495886] [25-3305] (Little, Jonathan) [Entered: 01/04/2026 11:53 AM] |
| Filing 10 Added Attorney(s) Daniel J. Canon for party(s) Appellant Samuel Shipley, in case 25-3305 per disclosure statement. Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Daniel Canon for Appellant Samuel Shipley. [10] [7495881] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-No) [25-3305]--[Edited 01/05/2026 by AD to reflect the addition of counsel.] (Canon, Daniel) [Entered: 01/02/2026 04:58 PM] |
| Filing 9 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Pamela G. Schneeman for Appellees Joni Williams and Henry County Community Corrections. [9] [7494983] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-No) [25-3305] (Schneeman, Pamela) [Entered: 12/28/2025 02:52 PM] |
| Filing 8 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Jessica Wegg for Appellant Samuel Shipley. [8] [7494955] (L-No; E-Yes; R-No) [25-3305] [Edited 12/29/2025 by CG to reflect the addition of counsel.] (Wegg, Jessica) [Entered: 12/26/2025 01:35 PM] |
| Filing 7 Added Attorney(s) Annemarie C. Alonso for party(s) Appellant Samuel Shipley, in case 25-3305 per disclosure statement. Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Annemarie Alonso for Appellant Samuel Shipley. [7] [7494954] (L-No; E-Yes; R-No) [25-3305]--[Edited 12/29/2025 by AD to reflect the addition of counsel.] (Alonso, Annemarie) [Entered: 12/26/2025 01:25 PM] |
| Filing 6 Docketing Statement filed by Appellant Samuel Shipley. Prior or Related proceedings: No. [6] [7494952] [25-3305] (Little, Jonathan) [Entered: 12/26/2025 01:12 PM] |
| Filing 5 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Jonathan Little for Appellant Samuel Shipley. [5] [7494951] (L-No; E-Yes; R-No) [25-3305] (Little, Jonathan) [Entered: 12/26/2025 01:07 PM] |
| Filing 4 Appearance form filed by Attorney Benjamin M.L. Jones for Appellee Kit C. Dean Crane. [4] [7494813] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-Yes) [25-3305] [Edited 12/23/2025 by CG to reflect the termination and addition of counsel.] (Jones, Benjamin) [Entered: 12/23/2025 01:35 PM] |
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Filing 3
ORDER: A review of the short record reveals that this appeal involves more than one appellee represented by different counsel. Counsel for appellees are encouraged to file a joint brief and appendix or adopt parts of a co-appellee's brief. The parties are reminded that redundant and uncoordinated briefing will be stricken. See United States v. Torres, 170 F.3d 749 (7th Cir. 1999); United States v. Ashman, 964 F.2d 596 (7th Cir. 1992). [7494761] JXK [3] [7494761] [25-3305] (CG) [Entered: 12/23/2025 11:34 AM]
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| Filing 2 THIS CAUSE CONSISTS OF MORE THAN 5 PARTIES FOR EITHER SIDE. The following are those parties to this cause as reflected on the District Court docket, yet are not reflected on the Appellate docket/caption for administrative purposes: APPELLEE: Unknown Henry County Officials 1-50. [2] [7494760] [25-3305] (CG) [Entered: 12/23/2025 11:33 AM] |
| Filing 1 Private civil case docketed. Fee paid. Docketing Statement due for Appellant Samuel Shipley by 12/26/2025. Transcript information sheet due by 01/05/2026. Appellant's brief due on or before 02/02/2026 for Samuel Shipley. [1] [7494754] [25-3305] (CG) [Entered: 12/23/2025 11:28 AM] |
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