Bailey v. Chronister et al
Plaintiff: James Allan Bailey and Ibraheem Abdul-Muhaimeen
Defendant: Sheriff Chad Chronister, CEO John Doe, Hillsborough County Detention Services, Chaplain D. Leclerc, CEO Jonathan D. Logan, Director of Admin Colonel URA, Director James Evans, Master Corporal Mr. Ravdas, Mr. K. Gavilanes, HCDS Corporal Mr. Penrod, Facility Commander Christopher Fortner, Corporal Mr. Kimmel, Lieutentant W. Shiver, General Manager M. Berry, Smart Communications, US, Inc. and GOD Behind Inc./Pando App
Case Number: 8:2026cv01931
Filed: July 10, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Lindsay S Griffin
Referring Judge: Kathryn Kimball Mizelle
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 1, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ENDORSED ORDER granting Bailey's motion #16 for an extension of time to file a Prisoner Consent Form and Financial Certificate. Bailey must file a completed Prisoner Consent Form and Financial Certificate no later than September 24, 2026. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 9/1/2026. (MLH)
August 26, 2026 Filing 16 MOTION for Extension of Time to Comply with to #10 Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by James Allan Bailey. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(AW)
August 26, 2026 Filing 15 UNILATERAL PROPOSED CONSENT to trial by U.S. Magistrate Judge by James Allan Bailey. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(AW)
August 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER denying without prejudice Bailey's emergency motion #11 for a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 8/17/2026. (MLH)
August 12, 2026 Filing 13 DECLARATION of Tampering by Staff by James Allan Bailey. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(AW)
August 12, 2026 Filing 12 MEMORANDUM of Law in support of re #11 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by James Allan Bailey. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(AW)
August 12, 2026 Filing 11 Second Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction upon Defendants by James Allan Bailey. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(AW) (Chambers notified) Modified text on 8/13/2026 (AW).
August 11, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER: Bailey's motion #6 for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is DENIED without prejudice due to a lack of sufficient financial information. No later than August 25, 2026, Bailey must move for leave to proceed in forma pauperis by filing a fully completed Prisoner Consent Form and Financial Certificate, as directed in the Court's earlier order. The CLERK is directed to SEND Bailey a copy of this order, including attachments. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 8/11/2026. (MLH)
August 5, 2026 Filing 9 MEMORANDUM in support re #7 Amended Complaint filed by James Allan Bailey. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(AW)
August 5, 2026 Filing 8 NOTICE of filing Amended Complaint by James Allan Bailey re #7 Amended Complaint (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(AW)
August 5, 2026 Filing 7 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by James Allan Bailey. Related document: #1 Complaint, filed by James Allan Bailey. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(AW)
July 29, 2026 Filing 5 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by James Allan Bailey. Related case(s): Yes(8:26-cv-1932-TPB-LSG) (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(EGP)
July 29, 2026 Filing 4 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by James Allan Bailey. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Mailing Envelope)(EGP)
July 27, 2026 Filing 6 MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis / Affidavit of Indigency by James Allan Bailey. (AM) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin.
July 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER: No later than August 10, 2026, Bailey must either pay the $405.00 filing fee or move for leave to proceed in forma pauperis by filing a fully completed Prisoner Consent Form and Financial Certificate. The CLERK is directed to SEND Bailey a copy of this order, including attachments. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 7/20/2026. (MLH)
July 17, 2026 ENTERED IN ERROR.
July 15, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 2 CIVIL CASE ORDER for all confined litigants. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 7/15/2026. (KLS)
July 10, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Chad Chronister, John Doe, GOD Behind Bars, Hillsborough County Detention Services, D. Leclerc, Smart Communications, LLC filed by James Allan Bailey. (Note: no payment received or IFP filed). (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Mailing Envelope)(LSS)

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