Collins v. Britten et al

Defendant: Nebraska Attorney General
Petitioner: Thunder Collins
Respondent: Fred Britten
Case Number: 4:2012cv03235
Filed: November 28, 2012
Court: US District Court for the District of Nebraska
Office: 4 Lincoln Office
Presiding Judge: Pro Se Docket
Presiding Judge: Richard G. Kopf
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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June 24, 2014 Filing 33 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER- In accordance with Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 24 (a)(3), leave to proceed in forma pauperis on appeal is granted and Petitioner is relieved from paying the appellate filing fee at this time. Petitioner's Motio n for a Certificate of Appealability (Filing No. 31 ) is denied without prejudice to reassertion before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. As previously set forth in the court's order and judgment dated June 4, 2014, the court will not iss ue a certificate of appealability in this matter. (See Filing No. 27 and Filing No. 28 .) Petitioners Motion for Appointment of Counsel (Filing No. 30 ) is denied without prejudice to reassertion before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. Ordered by Senior Judge Richard G. Kopf. (Copy mailed to pro se party) (MKR)
June 4, 2014 Filing 27 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER - Collins' Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing no. 1 ) is dismissed with prejudice. A separate judgment will be entered in accordance with this Memorandum and Order. No Certificate of Appealability will be issued. Ordered by Senior Judge Richard G. Kopf. (Copy mailed to pro se party)(MKR)
July 17, 2013 Filing 23 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER - Petitioner's Motion to Amend Information (filing no. 21 ) is denied without prejudice to reassertion in accordance with the Memorandum and Order. Respondents Motion for Clarification (filing no. 22 ) is granted. If Petitioner seeks to amend his Petition he may file a motion to amend and a proposed amended petition in accordance with the courts local rules by August 1, 2013. If Petitioner does not seek to amend his petition, he shall file and serve a brief in response to Respondents Answer by August 16, 2013. No later than 30 days after the filing of Petitioners brief, Respondent shall file and serve a reply brief. In the event that Respondent elects not to file a reply brief, he should inform the court by filing a notice stating that he will not file a reply brief and that the merits of the petition are therefore fully submitted for decision. Ordered by Senior Judge Richard G. Kopf. (Copy mailed to pro se party)(MKR)
February 14, 2013 Filing 10 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER- Upon initial review of the Petition (filing no. 1 ), the court preliminarily decides that Petitioners claim is potentially cognizable in federal court. The Clerk of the court is directed to mail copies of this Memorandum and Order and the Petition (filing no. 1 ) to Respondents and the Nebraska Attorney General by regular first-class mail. By March 29, 2013, Respondent shall file a motion for summary judgment or state court records in support of an answer. If Responde nt elects to file an answer, the parties shall follow the procedures set forth within the order. Petitioner's Motion to Appoint Counsel (filing no. 5 ), Motion for More Library Time (filing no. 8 ), and Motion for Release on Bail (filing no. 9 ) are denied. Because this Memorandum and Order informs Petitioner about the status of his case, Petitioners Motion for Status (filing no. 7 ) is denied as moot. ***Pro Se Case Management Deadlines: ( Pro Se Case Management Deadline set for 3/29/2013: deadline for Respondent to file State court records in support of answer or motion for summary judgment.) ***Pro Se Case Management Deadlines: (Pro Se Case Management Deadline set for 4/29/2013: check for Respondent to file answer and separate brief.)Ordered by Senior Judge Richard G. Kopf. (Copy mailed to pro se party, Respondent and Nebraska Attorney General as directed)(MKR)
December 5, 2012 Filing 6 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER provisionally granting the Petitioner's 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Petitioner will not be required to pay the $5.00 fee at this time. Ordered by Senior Judge Richard G. Kopf. (Copy mailed to pro se party)(MKR)
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Defendant: Nebraska Attorney General
Represented By: Jon C. Bruning
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Petitioner: Thunder Collins
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