Gunn v. Olaniyan et al
Plaintiff: Christopher Gunn
Defendant: Olatokunbo Olaniyan, Estel Garcia, The OCOV, Elizabeth Geddes, Daintez Jackson, Mercede Aquino, Tylea Martin, The Chicago Sun-Times, Larry McGee, Maria Cruz Melendez, Gregory Levi Stubb and Nadia Shihata
Case Number: 1:2024cv04065
Filed: June 5, 2024
Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Presiding Judge: Peggy Kuo
Referring Judge: Natasha C Merle
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 30, 2024 Filing 5 CLERK'S JUDGMENT: that plaintiff's complaint is dismissed as barred by absolute immunity and failing to state a plausible claim for relief pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2)(B)(ii); that pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915(a)(3), any appeal from this Order would not be taken in good faith; and that in forma pauperis status is denied for the purpose of any appeal. See Coppedge v. United States, 369 U.S. 438, 444-45 (1962). Signed by Deputy Clerk, Jalitza Poveda, on behalf of Clerk of Court, Brenna B. Mahoney, on 7/30/2024. (copy of appeals packet and judgment mailed to pro se). (JP)
July 29, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 4 MEMORANDUM & ORDER: The Court grants plaintiff's request to proceed in forma pauperis ("IFP"). The Court dismisses plaintiff's complaint as barredby absolute immunity and failing to state a plausible claim for relief pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2)(B)(ii). The Court certifies pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915(a)(3), that any appeal from this Order would not be taken in good faith, and therefore in forma pauperis status is denied for the purpose of any appeal. See Coppedge v. United States, 369 U.S. 438, 44445 (1962). The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to enter judgment, close the case, mail a copy of this Memorandum and Order to the plaintiff, and note the mailing on the docket. ORDER ATTACHED. Ordered by Judge Natasha C. Merle on 7/29/2024. (copy mailed). (AG)
June 7, 2024 Filing 3 Clerk's Notice Re: Consent. A United States Magistrate Judge has been assigned to this case and is available to conduct all proceedings. In accordance with Rule 73 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Local Rule 73.1, the parties are notified that if all parties consent, the assigned Magistrate Judge is available to conduct all proceedings in this action including a (jury or nonjury) trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. Attached to this Notice is a blank copy of the consent form that should be filled out, signed and filed electronically only if all parties wish to consent. Any party may withhold its consent without adverse substantive consequences. Do NOT return or file the consent unless all parties have signed the consent.The form may also be accessed at the following link: #https://img.nyed.uscourts.gov/files/forms/MJConsentForm.pdf (SDM)
June 5, 2024 Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Christopher Gunn. (SDM)
June 5, 2024 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Mercede Aquino, Maria Cruz Melendez, Estel Garcia, Elizabeth Geddes, Daintez Jackson, Gregory Levi Stubb, Tylea Martin, Larry McGee, Olatokunbo Olaniyan, Nadia Shihata, The Chicago Sun-Times, The OCOV, filed by Christopher Gunn. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet) (SDM)

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