Williams v. Warden FCI Estill
Petitioner: David V. Williams, Jr.
Respondent: United States of America and Warden FCI Estill
Case Number: 6:2019cv02845
Filed: October 8, 2019
Court: US District Court for the District of South Carolina
Office: Greenville Office
Presiding Judge: Timothy M Cain
Referring Judge: Kevin McDonald
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus (General)
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 2241
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
December 2, 2019 Filing 26 ***DOCUMENT MAILED #24 Order - Habeas-Service-No Answer, #25 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by David V. Williams, Jr. placed in U.S. Mail from Greenville Clerks Office to David V. Williams, Jr 99700-022 FCI Estill Federal Correctional Institution Inmate Mail/Parcels P.O. Box 699 Estill, SC 29918 and certified mail 70181130000190227954 to the US attorney General (kric, )
December 2, 2019 Filing 25 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by David V. Williams, Jr. It is recommended that the petitioners 2241 petition be dismissed with prejudice and without requiring the respondent to file an answer or return. Objections to R&R due by 12/16/2019 Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kevin McDonald on 12/2/2019. (kric, )
December 2, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER authorizing service of process by clerk, directing respondent not to answer and directing the petitioner to notify the clerk in writing of any change of address. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kevin McDonald on 12/2/2019. (kric, ) (Additional attachment(s) added on 12/2/2019: #1 Petition) (kric, ).
November 14, 2019 Filing 22 Letter from David V Williams. (Attachments: #1 Envelope)(kric, )
November 7, 2019 Filing 21 ***DOCUMENT MAILED #20 Order, placed in U.S. Mail from Greenville Clerks Office to David V. Williams, Jr 99700-022 FCI Estill Federal Correctional Institution Inmate Mail/Parcels P.O. Box 699 Estill, SC 29918 with blank petition and IFP application (kric, )
November 6, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER The petitioner's habeas petition is subject to dismissal as it fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted. The petitioner may attempt to correct the defects in his petition identified herein by filing an amended petition within 14 days of this order. IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kevin McDonald on 11/6/19. (ctuc, )
November 5, 2019 Filing 19 ***DOCUMENT MAILED 18 Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis placed in U.S. Mail from Greenville Clerks Office to David V. Williams, Jr 99700-022 FCI Estill Federal Correctional Institution Inmate Mail/Parcels P.O. Box 699 Estill, SC 29918 (kric, )
November 5, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 18 TEXT ORDER granting #14 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kevin McDonald on 11/5/19.(ctuc, )
October 28, 2019 Filing 17 Letter regarding filing fee from David V Williams. (Attachments: #1 Envelope, #2 USDC letter)(kric, )
October 21, 2019 Filing 16 DELETION OF DOCKET ENTRY NUMBER 13 Reason: documents were to be added to entry 1. Corrected Filing Document Number #1 Modified filing date to that of original filing: 10/21/2019 (kric, )
October 21, 2019 Filing 14 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis (Restricted Access) by David V. Williams, Jr. Response to Motion due by 11/4/2019. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Inmate Inquiry, #2 Envelope)No proposed order.(kric, )
October 11, 2019 Filing 12 ***DOCUMENT MAILED #10 Proper Form Order with AO240 form and 2241 petition, placed in U.S. Mail from Greenville Clerks Office to David V. Williams, Jr., #99700-022, FCI Estill, Federal Correctional Institution, Inmate Mail/Parcels, P.O. Box 699, Estill, SC 29918. (kmca)
October 10, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 10 PROPER FORM ORDER Case to be brought into proper form by 10/31/19. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6. To the extent the petitioner's filings request the appointment of counsel, such request is denied. The petitioner is directed to always keep the Clerk advised in writing of any change of address. The Clerk is directed to amend the docket to add the Warden of Estill Federal Correctional Institution as the respondent, and to delete the United States of America as a respondent. IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kevin McDonald on 10/10/19. (ctuc, )
October 8, 2019 Filing 8 ***DOCUMENT MAILED #5 Case Transferred In - District Transfer placed in U.S. Mail from Greenville Clerks Office to David V. Williams, Jr. 99700-022 FCI ESTILL FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION Inmate Mail/Parcels P.O. BOX 699 ESTILL, SC 29918 (kric, )
October 8, 2019 Filing 6 TRUE DIVISION FOR TRIAL: Anderson. (kric, )
October 8, 2019 Filing 5 Case transferred in from District of Hawaii; Case Number 1:19-cv-00504. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received.
October 7, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER OF TRANSFER re #1 - Signed by JUDGE JILL A. OTAKE on 10/7/2019. Because the instant Petition challenges the execution of Williams' sentence and not the legality of his conviction and sentence, venue is improper in the District of Hawaii. Accordingly, this case is TRANSFERRED to the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, where Williams is confined. The Clerk shall terminate any pending motions and close the file. (emt, ) [Transferred from Hawaii on 10/8/2019.]
October 7, 2019 COURT'S CERTIFICATE of Service - a copy of the #4 ORDER OF TRANSFER shall be served by First Class Mail to David V. Williams, Jr. at the address of record on October 8, 2019. Registered Participants of CM/ECF received the document electronically at the e-mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). (emt, ) [Transferred from Hawaii on 10/8/2019.]
October 7, 2019 Case transferred to District of South Carolina. Original file, certified copy of transfer order, and docket sheet sent via CM/ECF. (emt, ) [Transferred from Hawaii on 10/8/2019.]
September 17, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 3 HABEAS DEFICIENCY ORDER - Signed by CHIEF JUDGE J. MICHAEL SEABRIGHT on 9/17/2019. A copy of the Habeas Deficiency Order has been served to David V. Williams, Jr. at the address of record on September 20, 2019. A copy of the Court's Application to Proceed in Forma Pauperis by a Prisoner form and instructions were included in the mailing to Mr. Williams. (emt, ) [Transferred from Hawaii on 10/8/2019.]
September 17, 2019 Filing 2 Letter addressed to Judge Susan Oki Mollway from Petitioner David V. Williams, Jr., dated September 11, 2019, Re: "Loss of all good time for disciplinary infractions after head injury". (emt, ) [Transferred from Hawaii on 10/8/2019.]
September 17, 2019 Filing 1 28 U.S.C. 2241 Habeas Corpus PETITION ("Loss of All Good Time") - filed by David V. Williams, Jr. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Documentation) (emt, ) [Transferred from Hawaii on 10/8/2019.]

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