Frericks v. Rockwall County et al
| Michael Joseph Frericks, II |
| Rockwall County, Kenda Culpepper, Court Appointed Attorney and Terry Garrett |
| 3:2025cv02148 |
| August 11, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas |
| David L Horan |
| Karen Gren Scholer |
| Prisoner Pet/Other: Civil Rights |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| None |
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Filing 55
ORDER denying #52 Motion for Order Directing Service of the Record on Appeal and Waiving Service-Related Fees; denying #53 Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis on Appeal. The Court CERTIFIES that Plaintiff's appeal is not taken in good faith. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 12/15/2025) (kcr)
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| USCA Case Number 25-11152 in USCA5 for #50 Notice of Appeal filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II, #49 Notice of Appeal filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II. (axm) |
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Filing 54
ORDER of USCA: The petition is dismissed for want of prosecution. The petitioner failed to timely pay the fee and comply with the court's notice dated 9/12/2025. [USCA 25-11042] (axm)
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| Filing 53 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis on appeal re #50 Notice of Appeal filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II. (kcr) (Main Document 53 replaced with corrected image on 10/16/2025) (kcr). |
| Filing 52 MOTION for Order Directing Service of the Record on Appeal and Waiving Service-Related Fees filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II (Frericks, Michael) Modified text on 10/20/2025 (axm). |
| Filing 51 AFFIDAVIT by Michael Joseph Frericks, II re #50 Notice of Appeal. (Frericks, Michael) Modified event text on 10/20/2025 (axm). |
| Filing 50 AMENDED NOTICE OF APPEAL to the Fifth Circuit by Michael Joseph Frericks, II. 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. (Frericks, Michael) Modified text and linkage on 10/14/2025 (axm). |
| Filing 49 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to #47 Order Accepting/Adopting Findings and Recommendations, #48 Judgment to the Fifth Circuit by Michael Joseph Frericks, II. (Frericks, Michael) Modified event text on 10/14/2025 (axm). |
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Filing 48
JUDGMENT: It is ORDERED that this action is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE and all pending motions are DENIED. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 10/8/2025) (knb)
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Filing 47
ORDER ACCEPTING #20 , #26 FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 10/8/2025) (knb)
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| Filing 45 Second MOTION to Amend/Correct #44 MOTION for Leave to FileThird MOTION for Leave to File amended complaintRICO, #3 Complaint,, RICO 1963 (), Second MOTION for Leave to File amended complaintRICO 1963 filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II (Frericks, Michael) |
| Filing 44 PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE #42 Brief/Memorandum of Law in Support of MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Complaint, #3 Complaint,, RICO (), Third MOTION for Leave to File amended complaintRICO filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) colin budget, #2 Exhibit(s) dallas budget, #3 Exhibit(s) denton budget, #4 Exhibit(s) kaufman budget, #5 Exhibit(s) tarrant budget, #6 Exhibit(s) fort worth budget, #7 Exhibit(s) celina budget, #8 Exhibit(s) plano budget, #9 Exhibit(s) Rockwall Budget that started it all) (Frericks, Michael) Modified text on 10/1/2025 (kaf). |
| Filing 46 ***DISREGARD - Filed in Error*** MOTION to Waive Judge's Copy and Remove Pending Motions from Docket filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II. (knb) Modified text on 10/3/2025 (knb). |
| Filing 43 MOTION to Waive Judges Copies and to Dismiss Pending Motions from Docket filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II. (ndt) |
| Filing 42 Brief/Memorandum of Law in Support of MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Complaint filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Amendment amended complaint) (Frericks, Michael) Modified event text on 9/26/2025 (knb). |
| Filing 41 Joint MOTION to Consolidate All Pending Motions and to Request Summary Judgment or Jury Trial filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II (Frericks, Michael) Modified text on 9/23/2025 (knb). |
| Filing 40 Final MOTION of Revised Settlement Demand or Jury Trial filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II (Frericks, Michael) Modified text on 9/16/2025 (knb). |
| Filing 39 MOTION for Speedy Jury Trial or Settlement Demand filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II (Frericks, Michael) Modified text on 9/15/2025 (knb). |
| Filing 38 MOTION for Terminating Sanctions and Declaratory Relief filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II (Frericks, Michael) Modified on 9/15/2025 (knb). |
| Filing 37 MOTION for Leave to File Under Seal filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II (Frericks, Michael) Modified text on 9/15/2025 (knb). |
| Filing 35 MOTION for Second Writ of Mandamus Compelling Judge to Enter Order on Summary Judgment filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) A - status-conference order, #2 Exhibit(s) B - pending motions) (Frericks, Michael) Modified event text on 9/15/2025 (knb). |
| Filing 34 MOTION to Compel Production of Body-Cam Footage, NOTICE of Intending to File a Writ of Mandamus filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II (Frericks, Michael) Modified event text on 9/12/2025 (kxm). |
| Filing 33 MOTION to Waive Judge's-Copy Requirement and to Vacate Termination of Motions filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II (Frericks, Michael) Modified text on 9/10/2025 (knb). |
| Filing 32 Supplemental Document by Michael Joseph Frericks, II as to #31 Petition for Writ of Mandamus authority appendix. (Frericks, Michael) Modified text on 9/8/2025 (kxm). |
| Filing 31 Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) request police footage, #2 Exhibit(s) discovery request, #3 Exhibit(s) bad faith, #4 Exhibit(s) loss of income, #5 Declaration(s) declaration, #6 Exhibit(s) double jeopardy, #7 Exhibit(s) continue prosecution, #8 Exhibit(s) not stolen had permission, #9 Exhibit(s) damages) (Frericks, Michael) Modified event text on 9/8/2025 (kxm). |
| Filing 30 MOTION to Dismiss state-trial filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II (Frericks, Michael) Modified event text on 9/8/2025 (kxm). |
| Filing 29 MOTION for Reconsideration, MOTION to Vacate re #20 Findings and Recommendations on Case re: #5 Motion for Hearing filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II, #16 Motion to Expedite filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II, #3 Complaint filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II. (Frericks, Michael) Modified event text on 9/8/2025 (kxm). |
| Filing 28 MOTION to Extend Time, MOTION to Compel production of evidence, Proposed MOTION for Sanctions rule 11(b)(3) filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II (Frericks, Michael) Modified event text on 9/8/2025 (kxm). |
| Filing 27 OBJECTION filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II re: #26 Findings and Recommendations on Motion re: #19 Motion to Amend/Correct, filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II, #21 Motion for Summary Judgment,, Motion for Discovery,, Motion to Dismiss, filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II, #18 Motion to Expedi (Frericks, Michael) |
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Filing 26
SUPPLEMENTAL FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE: The Court should deny Frericks's motions for injunctive relief [Dkt. Nos. #18 , #19 ] and the motion for summary judgment [Dkt. No. #21 ]. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L. Horan on 9/5/2025) (knb)
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| Filing 25 Supplemental MOTION to Compel Production of Evidence, to Vacate Magistrate Findings, and to Grant a Preliminary Injunction filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II (Frericks, Michael) Modified text on 9/26/2025 (knb). |
| Filing 24 Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II re #22 Response/Objection, findings and recommendations (Frericks, Michael) |
| Filing 23 Supplemental Document by Michael Joseph Frericks, II as to #22 Response/Objection, findings and recommendations. (Frericks, Michael) |
| Filing 22 RESPONSE AND OBJECTION filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II re: #20 Findings and Recommendations on Case re: #5 Motion for Hearing filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II, #16 Motion to Expedite filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II, #3 Complaint,, filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II. (Frericks, Michael) |
| Filing 21 MOTION for Summary Judgment, Request for Sanctions, Dismissal, and Discovery Order filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) tarrant records & pro se validation, #2 Exhibit(s) dismissal 3 felonies confirmed, #3 Exhibit(s) written pro se request, #4 Exhibit(s) request for discovery) (Frericks, Michael) Modified text on 9/5/2025 (knb). |
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Filing 20
FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE on Case: The Court should deny the motions for injunctive relief (Dkt. Nos. #5 , #16 ). And the Court should dismiss the #3 complaint with prejudice. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Rebecca Rutherford on 9/4/2025) (cea)
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| Filing 19 Amended MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, Preliminary Injunction, and OBJECTION to #17 Order filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) dps records, #2 Exhibit(s) written attempts) (Frericks, Michael) Modified text on 9/5/2025 (knb). |
| Filing 18 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, Preliminary Injunction, and OBJECTION to #17 Order filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II (Frericks, Michael) Modified event text on 9/4/2025 (knb). |
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Filing 17
ORDER denying #10 Emergency MOTION to Produce Records and Evidence; denying #15 MOTION to Compel Production of Phone Call Records. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L. Horan on 9/3/2025) (kcr)
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| Filing 16 MOTION to Expedite Consideration of Motions filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II (Frericks, Michael) Modified text on 9/2/2025 (kxm). |
| Filing 15 MOTION to Compel Production of Phone Call Records filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II (Frericks, Michael) Modified text on 9/2/2025 (kxm). |
| Filing 14 AMENDED DOCUMENT by Michael Joseph Frericks, II. Amendment to #11 Response/Objection,. judge questionairre. (Frericks, Michael) |
| Filing 13 Supplemental Document by Michael Joseph Frericks, II as to #11 Response/Objection, judge questionairre. (Frericks, Michael) |
| Filing 12 NOTICE of supplemental filing re: #3 Complaint filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II (Frericks, Michael) |
| Filing 11 RESPONSE filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II re: #8 Judge's Questionnaire (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) A-0 psychosis episode, #2 Exhibit(s) A-1 notifying location of property, #3 Exhibit(s) A-2 declaration of not stolen, #4 Exhibit(s) A-3 conflict of interest, #5 Exhibit(s) B permission to keep stolen property, #6 Exhibit(s) dps background) (Frericks, Michael) |
| Filing 10 Emergency MOTION to Produce Records and Evidence filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) (A) request for records, #2 Exhibit(s) (B) request for records, #3 Exhibit(s) (C) 2nd request) (Frericks, Michael) |
| Filing 9 NOTICE of Change of Address for Pro Se litigant Michael Joseph Frericks, II. New address: 1701 running river rd Garland TX 75044. (Frericks, Michael) |
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Filing 8
Judge's Questionnaire sent to Michael Joseph Frericks, II. Responses due by 9/15/2025. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L. Horan on 8/15/2025) (knb)
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Filing 7
ORDER granting #4 Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L. Horan on 8/15/2025) (axm)
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| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:7, 8. Fri Aug 15 10:48:33 CDT 2025 (crt) |
| Filing 6 Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by Court Appointed Attorney, Kenda Culpepper, Terry Garrett. (kcr) |
| Filing 5 EMERGENCY MOTION for Expedited Hearing and to Proceed Despite Younger Abstention Under the Bad Faith/Harassment Exception filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II. (kcr) |
| Filing 4 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II. (kcr) |
| Filing 3 COMPLAINT against Court Appointed Attorney, Kenda Culpepper, Terry Garrett, Rockwall County filed by Michael Joseph Frericks, II. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (kcr) |
| Filing 2 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party. (kcr) |
| Filing 1 New Case Notes: A filing fee has not been paid. CASREF case referral set and case referred to Magistrate Judge Horan (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 Horan). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (kcr) |
| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:1, 2. Mon Aug 11 16:58:51 CDT 2025 (crt) |
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