Isbell v. Warden, Pinellas County Jail et al
Petitioner: George Russell Isbell, Jr.
Respondent: Warden, Pinellas County Jail, Marshal, U.S. Marshal's Service, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Attorney General
Case Number: 8:2026cv02618
Filed: September 8, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Thomas P Barber
Referring Judge: Christopher P Tuite
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus (General)
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
Jury Demanded By: None
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Date Filed Document Text
September 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ENDORSED ORDER: Pursuant to Local Rule 1.07, this case is transferred to the Honorable John Badalamenti, with his consent, for all further proceedings. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 9/9/2026. (ANL)
September 9, 2026 Filing 5 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Mark J. O'Brien on behalf of George Russell Isbell, Jr. Lead Counsel: Mark J. O'Brien. (O'Brien, Mark)
September 9, 2026 Filing 4 NOTICE 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). (AA)
September 9, 2026 Filing 3 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Thomas P. Barber and Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. New case number: 8:26-cv-2618-TPB-CPT. (AA)
September 9, 2026 Filing 2 NOTICE by George Russell Isbell, Jr re #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Judgment and Conviction)(O'Brien, Mark)
September 8, 2026 Filing 1 Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas CorpusUnder 28 U.S.C. 2241 and Motion for Immediate Release - Federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-25519561) filed by George Russell Isbell, Jr. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(O'Brien, Mark) Modified text on 9/9/2026 (AA). Chambers notified.

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Petitioner: George Russell Isbell, Jr.
Represented By: Mark J. O'Brien
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