Russell v. Davis, Director TDCJ-CID
Petitioner: Tora Lakeith Russell
Respondent: William Stephens-Director TDCJ-CID and Lorie Davis, Director TDCJ-CID
Case Number: 3:2014cv00646
Filed: February 19, 2014
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Office: Dallas Office
County: Dallas
Presiding Judge: Irma Carrillo Ramirez
Referring Judge: Jorge A Solis
Nature of Suit: Prisoner Pet/Habeas Corpus: General
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State)
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 8, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 41 ORDER of USCA as to #34 Notice of Appeal, #38 Notice of Appeal. Russell's motion for leave to amend his COA motion and supporting Brief is GRANTED. Russell's motion for COA and his request for an evidentiary hearing are DENIED. (axm)
December 9, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 40 ORDER Accepting #37 Findings and Recommendations on case. The #32 Motion to Set Aside Judgment and #33 Motion Relief from Judgment are DENIED. (Ordered by Chief Judge Jorge A Solis on 12/9/2015) (mem)
December 9, 2015 Opinion or Order ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:40. Wed Dec 9 12:17:03 CST 2015 (crt)
October 21, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 39 Status Request by Tora Lakeith Russell with Deputy Clerk Response. (ykp)
October 21, 2015 Opinion or Order Record on Appeal for USCA5 15-10924 (related to #34 , #38 appeal): Record consisting of: 1 ECF electronic record on appeal (eROA), 2 Electronic state court record(s) is certified. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Licensed attorneys must have filed an appearance in the USCA5 case and be registered for electronic filing in the USCA5 to access the paginated eROA in the USCA5 ECF system. (Take these steps immediately if you have not already done so, since the USCA5 briefing deadline has now been set. Once you have filed the notice of appearance and/or USCA5 ECF registration, it may take up to 3 business days for the circuit to notify the district clerk that we may grant you access to the eROA in the USCA5 ECF system.) To access the paginated record, log in to the USCA5 ECF system, and under the Utilities menu, select Electronic Record on Appeal. Pro se litigants may request a copy of the record by #contacting the appeals deputy in advance to arrange delivery. (svc)
September 30, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 38 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to #28 Judgment, to the Fifth Circuit, received from the Fifth Circuit for processing in this office on 10/1/15, by Tora Lakeith Russell. T.O. form to appellant electronically at #Transcript Order Form or US Mail as appropriate. Copy of NOA to be sent US Mail to parties not electronically noticed. IMPORTANT ACTION REQUIRED: Provide an electronic copy of any exhibit you offered during a hearing or trial that was admitted into evidence to the clerk of the district court within 14 days of the date of this notice. Copies must be transmitted as PDF attachments through ECF by all ECF Users or delivered to the clerk on a CD by all non-ECF Users. See detailed instructions #here. (Exception: This requirement does not apply to a pro se prisoner litigant.) Please note that if original exhibits are in your possession, you must maintain them through final disposition of the case. (Attachments: #1 Letter, #2 Envelope) (svc)
September 29, 2015 Opinion or Order USCA Case Number 15-10924 for #34 Notice of Appeal,,, filed by Tora Lakeith Russell. (svc)
September 28, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 37 Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendation re: petitioner's #32 Motion to Move for Ruling and to Set Aside Final Judgment; and #33 Motion FRCP 60(b) Relief from Judgment. Petitioner's motions should be DENIED. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 9/28/2015) (mcrd)
September 28, 2015 Opinion or Order ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:36. Mon Sep 28 08:27:14 CDT 2015 (crt)
September 28, 2015 Opinion or Order ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:36,37. Mon Sep 28 09:16:37 CDT 2015 (crt)
September 25, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ORDER granting the #35 Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis on Appeal. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 9/25/2015) (mcrd)
September 24, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 35 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis on appeal with certificate of trust account re: #34 Notice of Appeal filed by Tora Lakeith Russell. (ctf)
September 24, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 34 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to #28 Judgment to the Fifth Circuit by Tora Lakeith Russell. T.O. form to appellant electronically at #Transcript Order Form or US Mail as appropriate. Copy of NOA to be sent US Mail to parties not electronically noticed. IMPORTANT ACTION REQUIRED: Provide an electronic copy of any exhibit you offered during a hearing or trial that was admitted into evidence to the clerk of the district court within 14 days of the date of this notice. Copies must be transmitted as PDF attachments through ECF by all ECF Users or delivered to the clerk on a CD by all non-ECF Users. See detailed instructions #here. (Exception: This requirement does not apply to a pro se prisoner litigant.) Please note that if original exhibits are in your possession, you must maintain them through final disposition of the case. (ctf)
September 24, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 33 Motion FRCP 60(b) Relief from Judgment filed by Tora Lakeith Russell. (ctf)
September 24, 2015 Opinion or Order ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:34. Thu Sep 24 09:00:20 CDT 2015 (crt)
September 22, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 32 Motion to Move for Ruling and to Set Aside Final Judgment filed by Tora Lakeith Russell. (ctf)
September 14, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER re: petitioner's #29 Motion for Evidentiary Hearing; and #30 Move for Discovery Material. Based on the relevant filings and applicable law, both motions are DENIED. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 9/14/2015) (mcrd)
September 14, 2015 Opinion or Order ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:31. Mon Sep 14 12:06:50 CDT 2015 (crt)
September 11, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 30 MOTION for Discovery Material, filed by Tora Lakeith Russell. (ran)
September 11, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 29 MOTION for Evidentiary Hearing, filed by Tora Lakeith Russell. (ran)
September 11, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 28 FINAL JUDGMENT: This action having been duly considered and a decision duly rendered, pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 58, it is ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED that: 1. The petition for habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. 2254 is DENIED with prejudice. 2. The Clerk shall transmit a true copy of this Judgment and the Order Accepting the Findings and Recommendation of the United States Magistrate Judge to all parties. (Ordered by Chief Judge Jorge A Solis on 9/11/2015) (ran)
September 11, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER ACCEPTING FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE: The Court is of the opinion that the Findings and Conclusions of the Magistrate Judge are correct and they are accepted as the Findings and Conclusions of the Court. For the reasons stated in the #23 Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendation of the United States Magistrate Judge, by separate judgment, the petition for habeas corpus will be DENIED with prejudice. In accordance with Fed. R. App. P. 22(b) and 28 U.S.C. 2253(c) and after considering the record in this case and the recommendation of the Magistrate Judge, the petitioner is DENIED a Certificate of Appealability. (Ordered by Chief Judge Jorge A Solis on 9/11/2015) (ran)
September 11, 2015 Opinion or Order ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:27, 28. Fri Sep 11 10:54:37 CDT 2015 (crt)
August 25, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 26 OBJECTION to #23 Findings and Recommendations by Tora Lakeith Russell. (jrr)
August 21, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER granting in part #24 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Objections. The petitioner's deadline to file his objections is extended until 9/11/2015. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 8/21/2015) (jrr) Modified on 8/28/2015 (mcrd).
August 21, 2015 Opinion or Order ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:25. Fri Aug 21 10:22:15 CDT 2015 (crt)
August 17, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 24 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Objections to #23 Findings and Recommendations filed by Tora Lakeith Russell. (axm)
August 7, 2015 Opinion or Order ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:23. Fri Aug 7 08:18:26 CDT 2015 (crt)
August 6, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 23 FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATION: The petition for habeas corpus relief under 2254 should be DENIED with prejudice. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 8/6/2015) (mcrd)
November 18, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER denying petitioner's #20 Motion for Hearing; denying #21 Motion to Take Judicial Notice. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 11/18/2014) (mcrd)
November 18, 2014 Opinion or Order ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:22. Tue Nov 18 15:59:51 CST 2014 (crt)
November 17, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 21 MOTION to Take Judicial Notice of the Record and Exhibits filed by Tora Lakeith Russell. (tln)
November 17, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 20 MOTION for Evidentiary Hearing filed by Tora Lakeith Russell. (tln)
July 16, 2014 Opinion or Order ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:19. Wed Jul 16 08:12:50 CDT 2014 (crt)
July 15, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER re: #18 Motion FRCP 60(b) Relief from Judgment. Because the motion appears to challenge the same conviction as his petition for writ of habeas corpus, it is duplicative and unnecessary, and it shall be terminated on this basis. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 7/15/2014) (mcrd)
July 14, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 18 MOTION for FRCP 60(b) Relief from Judgment filed by Tora Lakeith Russell. (twd)
July 14, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 17 REPLY filed by Tora Lakeith Russell re: #15 Response to Habeas Petition. (twd)
June 26, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 16 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by William Stephens Director TDCJ-CID. (Manojlovich, Jessica)
June 26, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 15 RESPONSE to #3 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by William Stephens Director TDCJ-CID. (Manojlovich, Jessica)
May 28, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 14 Administrative Record consisting of State court papers Final Part filed by William Stephens Director TDCJ-CID. (Attachments: #1 Notice Case Set for Submission, #2 Inmate Corr., #3 Response to Inmate Corr, #4 Memorandum Opinion, #5 Pro se Petition for Writ of Mandamus, #6 Certificate of Compliance, #7 Court Order (02-21-2012), #8 Inmate Corr, #9 Response to Inmate Corr., #10 PDR Redrawn, #11 PDR Original, #12 WR-80,638-01 Writ) (Manojlovich, Jessica)
May 28, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 13 Administrative Record consisting of State court papers Part 2 filed by William Stephens Director TDCJ-CID. (Attachments: #1 Notice App Brief Due, #2 Notice App Brief Due (copy), #3 Inmate Corr., #4 Second Mtn for Ext of Time (copy), #5 Case Status, #6 Court Order (12-31-2010), #7 Appellant's Brief, #8 Court Order (04-15-2011), #9 State's First Mtn for Ext of Time, #10 Court Order (05-04-2011), #11 Inmate Corr., #12 Inmate Req. for Copies, #13 Response to Req. for Copies, #14 Applnt's Mtn for Trial Transcripts, #15 State's Second Mtn for Ext of Time, #16 State's Brief, #17 Court Order (09-15-2011), #18 Court Order (09-21-2011), #19 Pro se Reply Brief, #20 Notice of Documents Returned) (Manojlovich, Jessica)
May 28, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 12 Administrative Record consisting of State court papers Part 1 filed by William Stephens Director TDCJ-CID. (Attachments: #1 Notice of Appeal, #2 Clerk's Record, #3 Case Status Request, #4 Case Status, #5 Case Status (copy), #6 Court Order (10-25-2010), #7 RR 1 of 10 Master Index, #8 RR 2 of 10 Pretrial Hrg., #9 RR 3 of 10 Pretrial Hrg., #10 RR 4 of 10 Pretrial Hrg., #11 RR 5 of 10 Pretrial Hrg., #12 RR 6 of 10 Voir Dire, #13 RR 7 of 10 Trial on Merits, #14 RR 8 of 10 Trial on Merits, #15 RR 9 of 10 Punishment, #16 RR 10 of 10 Exhibits (part 1), #17 RR 10 of 10 Exhibits (part 2), #18 Second Mtn for Ext of Time, #19 First Mtn for Ext of Time, #20 Court Order Granting Mtn) (Manojlovich, Jessica)
May 27, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER Extending Time to File Answer. On the motion of Respondent, the Directors time for filing his answer is extended for thirty days, up to and 6/26/2014. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 5/27/2014) (mcrd)
May 27, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 10 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to #8 Order to Show Cause, filed by William Stephens Director TDCJ-CID with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Manojlovich, Jessica)
May 27, 2014 Opinion or Order ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:11. Tue May 27 16:55:07 CDT 2014 (crt)
March 28, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 9 Electronic Service made to the Office of the Attorney General of Texas re #3 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, #8 Order to Show Cause. (twd)
March 28, 2014 Opinion or Order ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:8. Fri Mar 28 08:26:40 CDT 2014 (crt)
March 28, 2014 Opinion or Order Petition, supporting documents, if any, and Order(s) received by Office ofthe Attorney General of Texas: Laura L Haney received on 3/28/2014. (twd)
March 27, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND NOTICE AND INSTRUCTIONS TO PARTIES. The clerk will electronically serve this order, the petition, and supporting documents to the designee for the Office of the Texas Attorney General. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 3/27/2014) (twd)
February 25, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER: Before the Court is the petitioner's motion, received on 2/19/2014, seeking a Certificate of Appealability (COA) in the event that his federal habeas petition is dismissed. (doc. #5 .) The petitioner's federal habeas petition was received on 2/19/2014. (See doc. #3 .) This Court has not yet reviewed the merits of that petition and has not entered a final order in this case. His motion requesting a COA is therefore premature at this stage of the proceedings, the motion shall be terminated for that reason. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 2/25/2014) (mcrd)
February 25, 2014 Opinion or Order ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:7. Tue Feb 25 09:08:38 CST 2014 (crt)
February 21, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Order and Notice of Deficiency: Tora Lakeith Russell must address the following deficiency: You have not paid the filing fee for this case or submitted a request to proceed in forma pauperis. Failure to comply with this order may lead to dismissal for failure to prosecute pursuant to FRCvP 41(b). Deadline to cure the deficiency is 30 days. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 2/21/2014) (Attachments: #1 Application for IFP) (cea)
February 21, 2014 Opinion or Order ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:6. Fri Feb 21 15:07:23 CST 2014 (crt)
February 19, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 5 MOTION for Certificate of Appealability filed by Tora Lakeith Russell. (cea)
February 19, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Tora Lakeith Russell re #3 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (cea)
February 19, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 3 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Tora Lakeith Russell. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas should seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. (cea)
February 19, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party. (cea)
February 19, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 1 New Case Notes: A filing fee has not been paid. File to writ clerk/staff attorney. CASREF case referral set and case referred to Magistrate Judge Ramirez (see Special Order 3). Initiating documents received by mail. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the #national and #circuit indexes.) Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Ramirez). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (cea)
February 19, 2014 Opinion or Order ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:1, 2. Wed Feb 19 13:11:48 CST 2014 (crt)

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