Watson v. Secretary, Department of Corrections (Sumter County)
| Buddy Tilman Watson |
| Secretary, Department of Corrections |
| 5:2026cv00452 |
| June 25, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| William F Jung |
| Philip R Lammens |
| Habeas Corpus (General) |
| 28 U.S.C. ยง 2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| None |
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| Filing 12 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Michael Brent McDermott on behalf of Secretary, Department of Corrections. Lead Counsel: Michael McDermott. (McDermott, Michael) |
| Filing 11 Limited RESPONSE to amended petition for writ of habeas corpus by Secretary, Department of Corrections. (Attachments: #1 Appendix Index, #2 Exhibits 1-35)(McDermott, Michael) Modified text on 8/3/2026 (ABM). |
| Filing 10 NOTICE TO COUNSEL of Local Rule 2.02(a), which states, "The first paper filed on behalf of a party must designate only one lead counsel who - unless the party changes the designation - remains lead counsel throughout the action." Counsel must file a Notice of Lead Counsel Designation identifying lead counsel. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LJC) |
| Filing 9 NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Brent McDermott on behalf of Secretary, Department of Corrections (McDermott, Michael) |
Filing 8
ORDER at #7 Order granting #6 Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens on 7/24/2026. (KLS)
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Filing 7
ORDER granting #6 Amended Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis and Order to respond and show cause why the petition should not be granted. The Clerk is directed to serve the petition. The Petitioner has 45 days to reply to the response to petition. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens on 7/24/2026. (Attachments: #1 Amended Petition)(KLS)
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| Filing 6 Amended MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis / Affidavit of Indigency by Buddy Tilman Watson. (RLD) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens. (RLD). |
| Filing 5 AMENDED PETITION by a State prisoner for writ of habeas corpus filed by Buddy Tilman Watson.(one service copy provided)(RLD) |
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Filing 4
ORDER to file a signed 2254 habeas corpus form by 07/21/2026. The Clerk is directed to send Petitioner a blank 2254 habeas form. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens on 7/1/2026. (KLS)
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Filing 3
STANDING ORDER for all incarcerated pro se litigants. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens on 6/26/2026. (RLD)
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| Filing 2 MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis / Affidavit of Indigency by Buddy Tilman Watson. (RLD) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens. |
| Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - State filed by Buddy Tilman Watson. (one service copy provided)(RLD) |
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