Williams v. Chicago Police Dist. 002 et al
Plaintiff: Tommy Lee Williams, Jr
Defendant: 2nd Officer, Detective 1, Chicago Police Dist. 002, Detective 2 and Mohammad
Case Number: 1:2020cv07683
Filed: December 23, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Presiding Judge: Franklin U Valderrama
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
February 17, 2021 MAILED Plaintiff one blank USM-285 (Marshals service) form, a magistrate judge consent form, filing instructions, and a copy of order #7 dated 2/11/2021. (ph, )
February 12, 2021 EMAILED a copy of order #7 dated 2/11/2021 to the trust fund officer at Plaintiff's current place of incarceration and to the Court's Fiscal Department. (ph, )
February 12, 2021 SUMMONS Issued, certified copy of order #7 dated 2/11/2021 to the U.S. Marshal's Office for service as to defendant as to Defendant Mohammad via email. (ph, )
February 11, 2021 Filing 8 COMPLAINT filed by Tommy Lee Williams, Jr. (ph, )
February 11, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER: Signed by the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama on 2/11/2021.Tommy Lee Williams, Jr., who is no longer incarcerated, but was a detainee at the Cook County Jail when he initiated this action, brings this pro se civil rights action under 42 U.S.C. 1983 concerning his October 26, 2020 arrest by Chicago Police officers. Before the Court are Plaintiff's application for leave to proceed in forma pauperis, complaint for initial review, and motion for attorney representation. Plaintiff's application for leave to proceed in forma pauperis #3 is granted. The Court orders the trust fund officer at Plaintiff's place of incarceration to deduct $6.00 from Plaintiff's account for payment to the Clerk of Court as an initial partial payment of the filing fee and to continue making monthly deductions in accordance with this order. The Court directs the Clerk of Court to (1) send (electronically if possible) a copy of this order to the trust fund officer at Plaintiff's current place of incarceration and to the Court's Fiscal Department; (2) file Plaintiff's complaint #1 ; (3) issue summons for service of the complaint on Defendant Mohammed by the U.S. Marshal; and (4) send Plaintiff one blank USM-285 (Marshals service) form, a magistrate judge consent form, filing instructions, and a copy of this order; and (5) change Plaintiff's address to: 7242 Oglesby Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649. Plaintiff must complete and return a USM-285 form for service on Defendant. Failure to return the USM-285 form may result in dismissal of this case in its entirety. Plaintiff also must promptly submit a change-of-address notification if his residence changes. If Plaintiff fails to keep the Court informed of his address, this action will be subject to dismissal for failure to comply with a Court order and for failure to prosecute. The Court appoints the U.S. Marshal to serve Defendants. Plaintiff's motion for attorney representation #4 is denied without prejudice to renewal later in this case. Mailed notice (ph, )
January 26, 2021 Filing 6 MAIL RETURNED, for document # sent to Tommy Lee Williams, Jr. returned as undeliverable, return to sender. Docket reflects that documents were initially sent to Plaintiff's home address, but address on envelope reads Cook County Jail. New address found, re-mailed to 7242 S. Oglesby Ave, Chicago, IL 60649. (mxo, ) Modified on 1/28/2021 (mxo, ).
January 12, 2021 Filing 5 MAIL RETURNED, for document # sent to Tommy Lee Williams, Jr. returned as undeliverable, return to sender. New address found, re-mailed to 7242 Oglesby Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649 (kl, )
December 23, 2020 Filing 4 MOTION by Plaintiff Tommy Lee Williams, Jr for attorney representation. (ph, )
December 23, 2020 Filing 3 APPLICATION by Plaintiff Tommy Lee Williams, Jr for leave to proceed in forma pauperis. (Exhibits) (ph, )
December 23, 2020 Filing 2 PRISONER CIVIL Cover Sheet. (ph, )
December 23, 2020 Filing 1 RECEIVED Complaint and no copies by Tommy Lee Williams, Jr. (Envelope not postmarked) (ph, )

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