Freeman v. Pinellas County, Florida et al
Plaintiff: David A. Freeman
Defendant: Pinellas County, Florida, Pinellas County Sheriff, John Doe 1, John Does 2-10 and Florida Attorney General
Case Number: 8:2026cv00306
Filed: February 2, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Steven D Merryday
Referring Judge: Thomas G Wilson
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
February 6, 2026 Filing 5 JUDGMENT in favor of Defendants against Plaintiff (Signed by Deputy Clerk) (MSN)
February 5, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER dismissing the complaint (Doc. #1), emergency petition (Doc. #2), and verified emergency complaint (Doc. #3). The clerk must send to Freeman the required forms for applying for the writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. 2241 and for moving for leave to proceed in forma pauperis. The clerk must enter a judgment against Freeman and close this case. Signed by Senior District Judge Steven D. Merryday on 2/5/2026. (DM)
February 5, 2026 Filing 3 VERIFIED EMERGENCY COMPLAINT against John Doe 1, John Does 2-10, Florida Attorney General, Pinellas County Sheriff, Pinellas County, Florida filed by David A. Freeman. (Attachments: #1 Summary Declaration in Support of Evidentiary Addendum) (Chambers notified) (CTR)
February 2, 2026 Filing 2 EMERGENCY PETITION for Writ of Mandamus by David A. Freeman. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Affidavit of David A. Freeman, #3 Affidavit of Tamara Collinsworth)(LNR) (*Notified chambers.*)
February 2, 2026 Filing 1 EMERGENCY COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by David A. Freeman. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits, #2 Civil Cover Sheet)(LNR) (*Notified chambers.*)

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