Merriweather v. USA
Petitioner: William C. Merriweather
Respondent: USA
Case Number: 6:2023cv03255
Filed: August 14, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Presiding Judge: M Douglas Harpool
Referring Judge: Prisoner Pro Se
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Vacate Sentence
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 2255 Motion to Vacate / Correct Illegal Sentenc
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 10, 2023 Filing 11 CLERK'S JUDGMENT: Movant's 2255 motion is DISMISSED as untimely, a certificate of appealability is DENIED, and this case is DISMISSED. (Willis, Kathy)
October 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER: Movant's motion for appointment of counsel and for an evidentiary hearing (Doc. #9 ) is DENIED, Respondent's motion to dismiss Movant's 2255 motion as untimely (Doc. #6 ) is GRANTED, Movant's 2255 motion is DISMISSED as untimely, a certificate of appealability is DENIED, and this case is DISMISSED. It is so ORDERED.Signed on 10/10/2023 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (Willis, Kathy)
September 29, 2023 Filing 9 MOVANT'S MOTION for appointment of counsel and evidentiary hearing request filed by William C. Merriweather. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 10/13/2023. (Willis, Kathy)
September 29, 2023 Filing 8 MOVANT'S RESPONSE to Respondent's motion to dismiss this case as untimely (Doc. #6 ) filed by William C. Merriweather. Reply suggestions due by 10/13/2023. (Willis, Kathy)
September 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER that Movant shall file a response to Respondent's motion to dismiss this case as untimely (Doc. #6 ) on or before October 5, 2023. Movant's failure to file a timely response will result in dismissal of this case without further notice. Signed on 9/14/2023 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Doty, Greg)
September 14, 2023 Filing 6 MOTION for order re #1 Motion to Vacate/Set Aside/Correct Sentence (2255) to Dismiss Movant's Untimely Motion filed by John D Hatcher on behalf of USA. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 9/28/2023 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Related document(s) #1 ) (Hatcher, John)
August 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER that Movant's motion for appointment of counsel (Doc. #2 ) is denied without prejudice, as it does not yet appear that an evidentiary hearing is required in this matter or that appointment of counsel is required for the fair presentation of Movant's claims. See Baker v. United States, 334 F.2d 444, 447 (8th Cir. 1964); United States v. Vasquez, 7 F.3d 81 (5th Cir. 1993). Signed on 8/18/2023 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Willis, Kathy)
August 18, 2023 Filing 4 NOTICE of appearance by John D Hatcher on behalf of USA (Attorney John D Hatcher added to party USA(pty:res))(Hatcher, John)
August 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDERED that Respondent answer Movant's allegations and show cause on or before September 18, 2023, why the relief Movant seeks should not be granted. Signed on 8/17/2023 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (Willis, Kathy)
August 14, 2023 Filing 2 MOTION for appointment of counsel filed by William C. Merriweather. (Attachment: #1 IFP Affidavit)(Willis, Kathy)
August 14, 2023 Filing 1 MOTION to vacate, set aside or correct sentence (2255) filed by William C. Merriweather. (Attachment: #1 2255 Exhibits)(Willis, Kathy)

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