JOHNSON v. BUTTS

JOHNSON v. BUTTS

Petitioner:	DALLAS JOHNSON
Respondent:	KEITH BUTTS
Case Number:	1:2014cv00105
Filed:	January 23, 2014
Court:	US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
Office:	Indianapolis Office
Presiding Judge:	William T. Lawrence
Presiding Judge:	Debra McVicker Lynch
Nature of Suit:	Habeas Corpus (General)
Cause of Action:	28 U.S.C. § 2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State)
Jury Demanded By:	None

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Date Filed	Document Text
May 8, 2014	Filing 9 ENTRY and ORDER Dismissing Action: The touchstone of due process is protection of the individual against arbitrary action of the government." Wolff, 418 U.S. at 558. There was no arbitrary action in any aspect o f the charge, disciplinary proceeding, or sanctions involved in the events identified in this action, and there was no constitutional infirmity in the proceeding which entitles Johnson to the relief he seeks. His arguments that he was denied the protections afforded by Wolff and Hill are refuted by the expanded record. Accordingly, his petition for a writ of habeas corpus must be denied and the action dismissed (see Entry for additional information). Copy to Petitioner via US Mail. Signed by Judge William T. Lawrence on 5/8/2014.(SWM)

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May 8, 2014

Filing 9 ENTRY and ORDER Dismissing Action: The touchstone of due process is protection of the individual against arbitrary action of the government." Wolff, 418 U.S. at 558. There was no arbitrary action in any aspect o f the charge, disciplinary proceeding, or sanctions involved in the events identified in this action, and there was no constitutional infirmity in the proceeding which entitles Johnson to the relief he seeks. His arguments that he was denied the protections afforded by Wolff and Hill are refuted by the expanded record. Accordingly, his petition for a writ of habeas corpus must be denied and the action dismissed (see Entry for additional information). Copy to Petitioner via US Mail. Signed by Judge William T. Lawrence on 5/8/2014.(SWM)

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Respondent: KEITH BUTTS
Represented By:	Kristin Garn
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