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                Set Answer Deadline: 7/6/2026 for all defendants per D.I. #13 . (lih)
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            Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 -0700
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                            <![CDATA[Document 13]]>
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                WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by Jones, John Pusey, Nathaniel Payton, John Does: For All Defendants. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Huerta, Lorin)
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            Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 -0700
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                            <![CDATA[Document 12]]>
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                ORAL ORDER- re #5 MOTION to Appoint Counsel. Plaintiff's Motion to Appoint Counsel is DENIED without prejudice to renew, as Plaintiff has demonstrated sufficient ability to articulate his claims, and concerns regarding Plaintiff's abilities to represent himself at the discovery and trial stages can be taken up later in this case. (1) A pro se plaintiff in a civil action has no constitutional or statutory right to counsel. See Parham v. Johnson, 126 F.3d 454, 456 (3d Cir. 1997); Tabron v. Grace, 6 F.3d 147, 153 (3d Cir. 1993). The Court can determine, in its discretion, whether the appointment of counsel is warranted based on the factors presented in that particular case, including: (1) the plaintiff's ability to present the case; (2) the difficulty of the particular legal issues; (3) the degree to which factual investigation will be necessary and the ability of the plaintiff to pursue investigation; (4) the plaintiff's capacity to retain counsel; (5) the extent to which a case is likely to turn on credibility determinations; and (6) whether the case will require expert testimony. Tabron, 6 F.3d at 155 56. The list is not exhaustive, and no single factor is determinative. Id. at 157. Ordered by Judge Sherry R. Fallon on 4/21/2026. (lih)
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            Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0700
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                Remark: D.I. 12 mailed to Dominique N. Melton. (lih)
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            Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0700
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                            <![CDATA[Document 11]]>
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                NOTICE of Appearance by Lorin Huerta on behalf of Jones, Nathaniel Payton, John Pusey (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Huerta, Lorin)
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            Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0700
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                            <![CDATA[Document 10]]>
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                Letter to The Honorable Judge Hall regarding John Doe Defendants - re #8 DDOC-DDOJ 90 days Service Order,,,. (Huerta, Lorin)
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            Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0700
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                Partial Filing Fee Received from Dominique N. Melton: $ 11.01, receipt number 5447. (mrr)
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            Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0700
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                            <![CDATA[Document 9]]>
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                ORAL ORDER: CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Sherry R. Fallon to hear and resolve all pretrial matters, up to and including the resolution of case-dispositive motions, subject to 28 U.S.C. 636(b) and any further Order of the Court. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 3/13/2026. (alb)
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            Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0700
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                            <![CDATA[Document 8]]>
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                SEERVICE ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Clerk of Court shall notify the Delaware Department of Correction ("DDOC") and the Delaware Department of Justice ("DDOJ") of this Service Order. As an attachment to this Order, the Clerk of Court shall serve an electronic copy of the complaint (D.1. #3 ) on the DDOC and the DDOJ. The Court requests that Defendants waive service of summons. Defendants shall have ninety (90) days from entry of this Service Order to file a Waiver of Service Executed and/or a Waiver of Service Unexecuted. Upon the electronic filing of the Waiver of Service Executed, Defendants shall have sixty (60) days to answer or otherwise respond to the complaint (*See Order for further details). Signed by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 02/05/2026. (Attachments: #1 Complaint, #2 Exhibit B) (oam) Modified on 2/6/2026 (ceg).
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            Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0800
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                            <![CDATA[Document 7]]>
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                Authorization by Dominique N. Melton requesting Prison Business Office to disburse payments to the Clerk of the Court. (copy of assessment order and authorization to Prison Business Office) (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (slk)
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            Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0800
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                            <![CDATA[Document 6]]>
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                ORDER granting #1 Motion to Proceed IFP. Filing Fee of $350.00 Assessed. An initial partial filing fee of $17.08 shall be required. Plaintiff shall return the attached payment authorization within 30 days. Failure to return payment authorization shall result in dismissal of action without prejudice. (Notice of Compliance deadline set for 1/2/2026). Signed by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 12/3/2025. (Attachments: #1 Authorization) ***Copy mailed to Pro Se Plaintiff on 12/3/2025*** (ceg)
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            Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0800
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                            <![CDATA[Docket Entry]]>
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                Case Assigned to Judge Jennifer L. Hall. Please include the initials of the Judge (JLH) after the case number on all documents filed. (alb)
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            Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0800
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                            <![CDATA[Document 5]]>
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                MOTION to Appoint Counsel - filed by Dominique N. Melton. (mrr)
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            Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0800
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                            <![CDATA[Document 4]]>
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                Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (mrr)
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            Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0800
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                            <![CDATA[Document 3]]>
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                COMPLAINT filed pursuant to 42:1983 with Jury Demand against John Does, Jones, Nathaniel Payton, John Pusey (No Civil Cover Sheet) - filed by Dominique N. Melton. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit B, #2 Envelope)(mrr)
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            Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0800
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                            <![CDATA[Document 2]]>
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                Trust Fund Account Statement by Dominique N. Melton (Attachments: #1 Cover Letter, #2 Envelope) (mrr)
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            Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0800
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                            <![CDATA[Document 1]]>
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                MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis - filed by Dominique N. Melton. (mrr)
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            Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0800
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                Remark: A Magistrate Consent Form, Acknowledgment of Receipt of Magistrate Consent Form, and Pro-Se Privacy Notice have been mailed to the Plaintiff (mrr)
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            Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0800
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