Frazier v. Officer Sanders et al
Plaintiff: Rishion Frazier
Defendant: Officer Sanders and Officer Smith
Case Number: 2:2026cv02005
Filed: January 2, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
Presiding Judge: Colin Stirling Bruce
Referring Judge: Eric I Long
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 8, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 15 TEXT ORDER entered by Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long on 6/8/2026. Defendants' unopposed Motion to Stay #14 is GRANTED. This case is stayed pending the resolution of Champaign County case 2025CF001569. (RES)
May 20, 2026 Filing 14 MOTION to Stay by Defendants Officer Sanders, Officer Smith. Responses due by 6/3/2026 (Nelson, Todd)
May 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 13 TEXT ORDER entered by Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long on 5/20/2026. The Rule 16 Scheduling Conference set for 5/21/26 is VACATED. The Court will reschedule the hearing after Defendants' deadline to respond to Plaintiff's Complaint. (BMG)
May 5, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 12 TEXT ORDER entered by Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long on 5/5/2026. Defendants' Motion for Extension of Time #11 is GRANTED. Defendants' deadline to respond to Plaintiff's Complaint is extended to 5/27/26. (RES)
May 1, 2026 Filing 11 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint by Defendants Officer Sanders, Officer Smith. Responses due by 5/15/2026 (Nelson, Todd)
April 27, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER entered by Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long on 4/27/2026. This matter is scheduled for a telephonic Rule 16 Scheduling Conference before U.S. Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long on May 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The call-in number is 551-285-1373, then enter meeting ID 160 924 96574. See full written Order. (RES)
April 24, 2026 Filing 9 NOTICE of Appearance of Attorney by Todd Nelson on behalf of Officer Sanders, Officer Smith (Nelson, Todd)
March 27, 2026 Filing 8 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Rishion Frazier. Officer Sanders served on 3/27/2026, answer due 4/17/2026; Officer Smith served on 3/27/2026, answer due 4/17/2026. (Attachments: #1 Sanders Summons)(DW)
March 26, 2026 Filing 7 Summons Issued as to Officer Sanders and Officer Smith. (RES)
March 26, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER entered by Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long on 3/26/2026. Plaintiff's Application to Proceed Without Prepayment of Fees and Affidavit ( #2 ) is hereby GRANTED. IT IS ORDERED that the United States Marshal serve a copy of the complaint, summons, and order granting leave to proceed in forma pauperis upon the Defendant as directed by the Plaintiff. All costs of service shall be advanced by the United States. SEE FULL WRITTEN ORDER. (RES)
February 12, 2026 Filing 5 NOTICE of Summons by Plaintiff Rishion Frazier (RES)
February 10, 2026 Opinion or Order TEXT ORDER entered by Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long on 2/10/2026. On 1/5/26, the Court ordered Plaintiff to submit summons and USM-285 forms before his motion to proceed in forma pauperis can be considered. On 1/9/26, Plaintiff submitted USM-285 forms. However, Plaintiff failed to file the summons forms. The Court directs the Clerk to send Plaintiff additional copies of the summons forms. Plaintiff's deadline to submit the completed forms is 2/21/26. Failure to do so will result in dismissal of this case. (RES)
January 9, 2026 Filing 4 NOTICE of USM-285 Forms by Plaintiff Rishion Frazier (RES)
January 5, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER entered by Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long on 1/5/2026. Plaintiff must supply the Court with completed summons and U.S. Marshals service forms (USM-285). Plaintiff has not yet submitted the summons forms. Furthermore, the USM-285 forms Plaintiff submitted fail to include the address for the named Defendants. Plaintiff must fill out a summons and USM-285 forms for each defendant being sued. Failure of Plaintiff to complete and return the forms within twenty-one (21) days will result in summary dismissal of the complaint, without prejudice. The Clerk is directed to provide Plaintiff with copies of the forms. See full written Order. (RES)
January 2, 2026 Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Rishion Frazier. Responses due by 1/16/2026 (RES)
January 2, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Rishion Frazier. (Attachments: #1 USM285 Forms, #2 Civil Cover Sheet)(RES)

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