Watts v. Thomas et al
| Jermaine Watts |
| C. Thomas, Chief of Police Neil Noakes, Chris Daniels, City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, FNU Nelson, United States of America, State of Texas, Vaz G, C. White, C. Allred, FNU Goldring, FNU Walker and Unidentified US Marshal |
| 4:2025cv00489 |
| May 5, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas |
| Reed O'Connor |
| Prisoner Pet/Other: Civil Rights |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| None |
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| Mailed paginated copy of docket sheet to Jermaine Watts. [25-10783] (tle) |
| Record on Appeal for USCA5 25-10783 (related to #10 appeal): Record consisting of: 1 ECF electronic record on appeal (eROA) 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. 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. (tle) |
| Filing 15 District Court's copy of Appellant's BRIEF by Jermaine Watts. [25-10783] (tle) |
Filing 14
APPELLATE FILING FEE ORDER: Plaintiff's #12 Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis on Appeal pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915 is GRANTED. The agency having custody of Plaintiff shall, when funds exist in Plaintiff's inmate trust account or institutional equivalent, forward to the Court an initial partial filing fee of $6.00. Plaintiff shall pay $599.00, the balance of the appellate filing fee, in monthly installments as provided in 28 U.S.C. 1915(b)(2). (Clerk to mail this order to the attention of the Inmate Trust Fund Department at the facility where the inmate resides.) (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 7/11/2025) (hcc)
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| Filing 13 Transcript Order Form: re #10 Notice of Appeal, transcript not requested. No hearings held. Reminder: If the transcript is ordered for an appeal, Appellant must also file a copy of the order form with the appeals court. (hcc) |
| Filing 12 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis on appeal with certificate of trust account re #10 Notice of Appeal, filed by Jermaine Watts (hcc) |
| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:14. (Order mailed to Tarrant County Jail inmate accounting office) Fri Jul 11 10:35:01 CDT 2025 (crt) |
| Filing 11 USCA Case Number 25-10783 in United States Court of Appeals 5th Circuit for #10 Notice of Appeal, filed by Jermaine Watts. (tle) |
| Filing 10 NOTICE OF APPEAL to the Fifth Circuit by Jermaine Watts. 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. (tle) |
| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:10. Mailed :Copy Notice of Appeal , Motion/IFP , Transcript Order Form Thu Jun 26 11:34:26 CDT 2025 (crt) |
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Filing 9
FINAL JUDGMENT: Consistent with the order of dismissal signed this date, the claims of Plaintiff, Jermaine Watts, are DISMISSED pursuant to the authority of 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2) and 1915A(b). (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 6/2/2025) (hcc)
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Filing 8
ORDER OF DISMISSAL: Plaintiff's claims are DISMISSED pursuant to the authority of 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2) and 1915A(b). (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 6/2/2025) (hcc)
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| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:8,9. Mon Jun 2 11:43:56 CDT 2025 (crt) |
| Filing 7 AMENDED COMPLAINT against City of Fort Worth, Chris Daniels, FNU Nelson, Neil Noakes, Tarrant County, C. Thomas, United States of America, State of Texas, Vaz G, C. White, C. Allred, FNU Goldring, FNU Walker, Unidentified US Marshal filed by Jermaine Watts. 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. (hcc) (Main Document 7 replaced on 5/30/2025) (hcc). |
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Filing 6
ORDER TO REPLEAD: The Court has reviewed the complaint filed by Plaintiff and finds that he should be required to replead. Plaintiff must complete and return the forms within 30 days to proceed with this action. Failure to comply with this order in any respect may lead to the dismissal of Plaintiff's claims without further notice. FED. R. CIV. P. 41(b). (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 5/6/2025) (Attachments: #1 Additional Page(s) Prisoner's Civil Rights Complaint form) (hcc)
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Filing 5
FILING FEE ORDER: Plaintiff's #2 application to proceed in forma pauperis is GRANTED. The agency having custody of Plaintiff shall, when funds exist in Plaintiff's inmate trust account or institutional equivalent, forward to the Court an initial partial filing fee of $13.00. Plaintiff shall pay $337.00, the balance of the filing fee, in monthly installments as provided in 28 U.S.C. 1915(b)(2). (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 5/6/2025) (hcc)
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| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:5,6. Tue May 6 08:50:18 CDT 2025 (crt) |
| Filing 4 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party (hcc) |
| Filing 3 New Case Notes: A filing fee has not been paid. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the #national and #circuit indexes.) File to: appropriate staff attorney. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge. Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (hcc) |
| Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis with certificate of trust account filed by Jermaine Watts (hcc) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against City of Fort Worth, Chris Daniels, FNU Nelson, Neil Noakes, Tarrant County, C. Thomas, Unidentified Fort Worth Police Officer 1-4, Unidentified Sheriff Deputy, Unidentified United States Federal Marshal 1-2, Bill E. Wayburn filed by Jermaine Watts. 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. (hcc) |
| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:3,4. Mon May 5 15:20:54 CDT 2025 (crt) |
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