Ligon v. United States of America
Petitioner: Robert Ligon
Respondent: United States of America
Case Number: 3:2013cv00698
Filed: July 15, 2013
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
Office: Nashville Office
County: Davidson
Presiding Judge: Kevin H. Sharp
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Vacate Sentence
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 2255 Motion to Vacate / Correct Illegal Sentence
Jury Demanded By: None
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September 30, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 53 ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The Court hereby rules as follows: (1) The Report and Recommendation (Docket Entry No. 51) is hereby ACCEPTED and APPROVED; (2) The motion filed by Petitioner pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2255 seeking to va cate, set aside, or correct sentence (Docket Entry No. 1) is hereby DENIED; (3) This case is hereby DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE; and (4) A certificate of appealability will not issue as to the claim of ineffective assistance of counsel set forth in the movant's motion. Rule 11(a) Rules Gov'g § 2255 Motions. Entry of this Order shall constitute the judgment in this action. It is SO ORDERED. Signed by Chief Judge Kevin H. Sharp on 9/30/2015. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(eh)
July 2, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 51 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re 1 Motion to Vacate/Set Aside/Correct Sentence (2255) filed by Robert Ligon. The Magistrate Judge recommends that the instant Petition be DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Signed by Magistrate Judge E. Clifton Knowles on 7/2/2015. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.) (ds)
August 12, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 32 ORDER SETTING HEARING: Pursuant to the Court's prior Order (Docket No. 30), the Court held a Case Management Conference in this action on August 12, 2014. For the reasons stated on the record at the Case Management Conference, the Court wil l hold a status conference on September 22, 2014, at 10:30 a.m., for the purpose of setting an Evidentiary Hearing in this matter. Signed by Magistrate Judge E. Clifton Knowles on 8/12/2014. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.) (ds)
July 7, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER SETTING HEARING: Case Management Conference set for 8/12/2014 at 10:30 AM before Magistrate Judge E. Clifton Knowles. Signed by Magistrate Judge E. Clifton Knowles on 7/7/2014. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ds) (Main Document 30 replaced on 7/7/2014) (ds).
July 1, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER: The Court appoints the office of the Federal Public Defender to represent the plaintiff. Appointed counsel shall enter an appearance in this action within fourteen (14) days of the date of entry of this Order. Thereafter, the Court will sch edule a Case Management Conference to discuss the timing and logistics of the Evidentiary Hearing. Signed by Magistrate Judge E. Clifton Knowles on 7/1/2014. (xc:Pro se party by regular and certified mail)(a copy of the order was sent to the Federal Public Defender via electronic notification). (ds)
June 13, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER: The Clerk is directed to send the Movant a Financial Affidavit. If he wishes to have counsel appointed to represent him, Movant shall complete the Financial Affidavit and return it to the Clerk within 20 days from the entry of the instant Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge E. Clifton Knowles on 6/13/14. (xc:Pro se party w/ Financial Affidavit by regular and certified mail.)(DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(dt)
June 12, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 19 MEMORANDUM. Signed by District Judge Kevin H. Sharp on 6/12/14. (xc:Pro se party by regular and certified mail.)(DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(dt)
March 17, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER: Petitioners Motion for Summary Judgment 8 is hereby DENIED.The petitioner is GRANTED thirty (30) days from the date of entry of this order on the docket in which to file whatever Reply to the Response that he may deem appropriate. Signed by District Judge Kevin H. Sharp on 3/17/14. (xc:Pro se party by regular and certified mail.)(DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(dt)
November 15, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER: The United States Attorney for this judicial district shall file an answer, plead or otherwise respond to the motion in accordance with Rule 5, Rules --- § 2255 Cases, within 23 days from the date of entry of this orderon the docket. Signed by District Judge Kevin H. Sharp on 11/15/13. (xc:Pro se party by regular and certified mail.)(DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(dt)
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Respondent: United States of America
Represented By: Jimmie Lynn Ramsaur
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