Riley v. Emig et al
Petitioner: Andrew Riley
Respondent: Brian Emig and Kathleen Jennings
Case Number: 1:2026cv00545
Filed: May 11, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Presiding Judge: Gregory B Williams
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus (General)
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State)
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 18, 2026 Filing 11 NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew Robert Fletcher on behalf of Delaware DOJ (530), Brian Emig, Kathleen Jennings (Fletcher, Andrew)
June 16, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER TO RESPOND/ANSWER. NOTICE OF SERVICE: The Court has determined that the respondents should respond to the petition. Pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding on Acceptance of Service between this Court, The Clerk of Court, and the Delaware Department of Justice, this Notice constitutes service under Fed. R. Civ. P. 4, Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases, 28 U.S.C. foll. Section 2254. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 06/16/2026. (Attachments: #1 DI 3 - Petition, #2 DI 5 - Memorandum, #3 DI 6 - Motion for Appointment of Counsel, #4 DI 7 - AEDPA Order, #5 DI 8 - AEDPA Election Form, #6 DI 9 - Notice to Preserve Right) (jfm)
June 8, 2026 Filing 9 NOTICE to Preserve Right to Reply and Inform Court - filed by Andrew Riley. (mpb)
June 8, 2026 Filing 8 AEDPA Election Form filed by petitioner and requesting to rule on 2254 as currently pending. (mpb) Modified on 6/10/2026 (nms).
May 21, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER: Petitioner's Application to Proceed in District Court without Prepaying Fees or Costs (D.I. #1 ) is GRANTED. Petitioner's Motion for Appointment of Counsel (D.I. #6 ) is DENIED without prejudice to renew. Petitioner must file the attached AEDPA Election Form with the Court within thirty (30) days. Failure to timely return the completed election form will result in the Court ruling on the pending Petitions as filed. (Copy to pet. with AEDPA Form)( Notice of Compliance deadline set for 6/22/2026.). Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 5/21/2026. (Attachments: #1 AEDPA Election Form) (mpb)
May 13, 2026 Case Assigned to Judge Gregory B. Williams. Please include the initials of the Judge (GBW) after the case number on all documents filed. (nms)
May 11, 2026 Filing 6 MOTION to Appoint Counsel - filed by Andrew Riley. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Certificate of Service)(mrr)
May 11, 2026 Filing 5 MEMORANDUM in Support re #3 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Andrew Riley. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit List, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2, #4 Exhibit 3, #5 Exhibit 4, #6 Exhibit 5, #7 Exhibit 6)(mrr)
May 11, 2026 Filing 4 Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (mrr)
May 11, 2026 Filing 3 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (No Civil Cover Sheet) - filed by Andrew Riley. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Cover Letter, #4 Envelope)(mrr)
May 11, 2026 Filing 2 Trust Fund Account Statement by Andrew Riley (mrr)
May 11, 2026 Filing 1 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis - filed by Andrew Riley. (mrr)
May 11, 2026 Remark: Magistrate Consent Form with Acknowledgement of Receipt and Privacy Notice Mailed to Petitioner. (mrr)

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Respondent: Brian Emig
Represented By: Andrew Robert Fletcher
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