Bwondara v. Tarrant County, Texas et al
Plaintiff: Mike Frederick Bwondara
Defendant: Tarrant County, Texas, Judge David Evans, Judge Brian Bolton, Clerk Clarissa Hodges and Armstrong Lab LLC
Case Number: 4:2025cv00813
Filed: July 30, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Reed O'Connor
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
December 11, 2025 Record on Appeal for USCA5 25-11263 (related to #32 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)
December 3, 2025 Filing 34 USCA Case Number 25-11263 in United States Court of Appeals 5th Circuit for #32 Notice of Appeal, filed by Mike Frederick Bwondara. We have docketed the appeal as shown above, and ask you to use the case number above in future inquiries (tle)
November 19, 2025 USCA Case Number 25-11263 in United States Court of Appeals 5th Circuit for #32 Notice of Appeal, filed by Mike Frederick Bwondara. (tle)
November 12, 2025 Filing 33 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis on appeal re #32 Notice of Appeal, filed by Mike Frederick Bwondara. (tle)
November 12, 2025 Filing 32 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to #31 Judgment, to the Fifth Circuit by Mike Frederick Bwondara. 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)
November 10, 2025 Filing 31 FINAL JUDGMENT: It is ORDERED that: 1. This case is DISMISSED with prejudice pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2)(B)(ii)-(iii). 2. The taxable costs of court, as calculated by the clerk of court, shall be borne by the party incurring such costs. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 11/10/2025) (saw) Docket text modified on 11/12/2025 (twd).
November 10, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER ACCEPTING FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE: The undersigned Chief District Judge believes that the #27 Findings and Conclusions of the Magistrate Judge are correct, and they are accepted as the Findings and Conclusions of the Court. Accordingly, the Court DISSMISSES Plaintiff's Complaint WITH PREJUDICE pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2)(B). (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 11/10/2025) (saw)
October 22, 2025 Filing 29 ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS to #28 Response/Objection, by Plaintiff Mike Frederick Bwondara. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s), #2 Exhibit(s)) (Bwondara, Mike)
October 22, 2025 Filing 28 RESPONSE AND OBJECTION filed by Mike Frederick Bwondara re: #27 Findings and Recommendations on Case re: #1 Complaint,, filed by Mike Frederick Bwondara. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s), #2 Exhibit(s) 10, #3 Exhibit(s) 9, #4 Exhibit(s) 3, #5 Exhibit(s) 2, #6 Exhibit(s) 8, #7 Exhibit(s) 6, #8 Exhibit(s) 1, #9 Exhibit(s) 5, #10 Exhibit(s) 5, #11 Exhibit(s) 5, #12 Exhibit(s), #13 Exhibit(s) 4, #14 Exhibit(s) 7) (Bwondara, Mike)
October 17, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 27 FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUGE: For these reasons, the undersigned RECOMMENDS that Chief United States District Judge Reed O'Connor DISMISS Bwondara's Complaint WITH PREJUDICE pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2)(B)(ii)-(iii). Any party who objects to any part of these findings, conclusions, and recommendation must file specific written objections within 14 days after being served with a copy. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 10/17/2025) (hcc)
October 15, 2025 Filing 26 MOTION TO UPDATE DEVELOPMENT re #4 Pittman,,,,, #3 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis, #2 Cert. Of Interested Persons/Disclosure Statement, #5 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party, #1 Complaint,, filed by Mike Frederick Bwondara with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) B, #2 Exhibit(s) C, #3 Exhibit(s) A) (Bwondara, Mike)
September 26, 2025 Filing 25 Supplemental Memorandum on Judicial Bias and Bad Faith in State Proceedings filed by Mike Frederick Bwondara (jnp)
September 26, 2025 Filing 24 RESPONSE filed by Mike Frederick Bwondara re: #22 Judge's Questionnaire (jnp)
September 24, 2025 Filing 23 ***DISREGARD-ENTERED IN INCORRECT CASE*** Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party (wxc) Modified on 9/24/2025 (wxc).
September 24, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 22 DISTRICT COURT'S QUESTIONNAIRE TO PLAINTIFF: Before the Court is Plaintiff Mike Frederick Bwondara's Complaint filed on July 30, 2025. Mr. Bwondara must answer the attached questions in the space provided following each question. Mr. Bwondara shall sign the verification certificate under penalty of perjury and return the answers to the questionnaire to the Clerk of this Court by October 24, 2025. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 9/24/2025) (saw)
September 22, 2025 Filing 21 MOTION for Recusal filed by Mike Frederick Bwondara (Bwondara, Mike)
September 22, 2025 Filing 20 MOTION to Expedite ruling filed by Mike Frederick Bwondara (Bwondara, Mike)
September 21, 2025 Filing 19 Amended MOTION for Leave to File second amended complaint rico MEMORANDUM filed by Mike Frederick Bwondara with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s), #2 Exhibit(s), #3 Exhibit(s), #4 Exhibit(s), #5 Exhibit(s), #6 Exhibit(s), #7 Exhibit(s)) (Bwondara, Mike) Modified to add docket text per filer request on 9/22/2025 (jnp).
September 11, 2025 Filing 18 MOTION injunction re #10 O' Connor (FORT WORTH CASES),,, #14 Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis, #13 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, #4 Pittman,,,,, #3 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis, #7 Judge Means,, #8 Supplemental MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MEMORANDUM, #12 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party, #17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, #15 MOTION JUDICIAL NOTICE re #10 O' Connor (FORT WORTH CASES),,, #14 Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis, #13 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, #4 Pittman,,,,, #3 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis, #7 Ju, 6 Court Request For Recusal, #2 Cert. Of Interested Persons/Disclosure Statement, #11 Amended Complaint, #5 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party, #9 Order Reassigning Case, #1 Complaint,, #16 First MOTION for Leave to File SUBPOENASDUES TECUM filed by Mike Frederick Bwondara with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s), #2 Exhibit(s), #3 Exhibit(s), #4 Exhibit(s), #5 Exhibit(s), #6 Exhibit(s), #7 Exhibit(s)) (Bwondara, Mike)
September 4, 2025 Filing 17 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order/AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND STAY against All Defendants filed by Mike Frederick Bwondara. 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. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) EXHIBIT, #2 Exhibit(s) EXHIBIT) (Bwondara, Mike) Modified event and docket text on 9/5/2025 (hcc).
August 21, 2025 Filing 16 First MOTION for Leave to File SUBPOENASDUES TECUM filed by Mike Frederick Bwondara (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s), #2 Exhibit(s), #3 Exhibit(s)) (Bwondara, Mike)
August 21, 2025 Filing 15 MOTION JUDICIAL NOTICE re #10 O' Connor (FORT WORTH CASES),,, #14 Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis, #13 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, #4 Pittman,,,,, #3 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis, #7 Judge Means,, #8 Supplemental MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MEMORANDUM, #12 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party, 6 Court Request For Recusal, #2 Cert. Of Interested Persons/Disclosure Statement, #11 Amended Complaint, #5 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party, #9 Order Reassigning Case, #1 Complaint,, filed by Mike Frederick Bwondara (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s), #2 Exhibit(s), #3 Exhibit(s), #4 Exhibit(s), #5 Exhibit(s), #6 Exhibit(s), #7 Exhibit(s), #8 Exhibit(s), #9 Exhibit(s)) (Bwondara, Mike)
August 5, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS: The Court ORDERS the following: 1. Plaintiff's application to proceed IFP is GRANTED. ECF No. #3 . Plaintiff may proceed in this action without paying the $405 filing and administrative fees. 2. Service of process shall be withheld pending judicial screening under 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2). (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 8/5/2025) (saw)
August 4, 2025 Filing 12 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party (saw)
August 4, 2025 Filing 11 Sworn Affidavit of Evident Suppression & Procedural Fraud filed by Mike Frederick Bwondara. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit(s), #2 Exhibit(s), #3 Exhibit(s)) (Bwondara, Mike) Modified event type on 8/5/2025 (saw).
August 4, 2025 Filing 10 New Case Notes: A filing fee has not been paid. CASREF case referral set (see Special Order 3). Magistrate Judge Ray preliminarily assigned. 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. Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr. (saw)
August 4, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER FOR REASSIGNMENT: The undersigned judge, having taken senior status, desires to have this case re-assigned to an active-status judge. The clerk of the Court is therefore DIRECTED to re-assign this case by random draw to another judge. Case reassigned to Judge Reed C. O'Connor for all further proceedings. Senior Judge Terry R Means no longer assigned to case. (Ordered by Senior Judge Terry R Means on 8/4/2025) (saw)
August 2, 2025 Filing 8 Supplemental MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MEMORANDUM filed by Mike Frederick Bwondara (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s)) (Bwondara, Mike)
August 1, 2025 Filing 13 EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Mike Frederick Bwondara (saw) (Main Document 13 replaced on 8/4/2025) (saw).
August 1, 2025 Filing 7 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. (bdb)
August 1, 2025 Filing 6 Court Request for Recusal: Judge Mark Pittman recused. Pursuant to instruction in Special Order 3-249, the Clerk has reassigned the case to Senior Judge Terry R Means for all further proceedings. Future filings should indicate the case number as: 4:25-cv-813-Y. (bdb)
July 30, 2025 Filing 5 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party (saw)
July 30, 2025 Filing 4 New Case Notes: A filing fee has not been paid. CASREF case referral set (see Special Order 3). Magistrate Judge Cureton preliminarily assigned. 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. All counsel and unrepresented parties are also reminded of the judge-specific requirement that they read and abide by (1) Dondi Properties Corp. v. Commerce Savings & Loan Assoc., 121 F.R.D. 284 (N.D. Tex. 1988);(2) the Local Civil Rules of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas;(3) the Texas Lawyers Creed;(4) the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct;and (5) Judge-Specific Requirements of Judge Pittman. Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton. (saw)
July 30, 2025 Filing 3 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Mike Frederick Bwondara (saw)
July 30, 2025 Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Mike Frederick Bwondara. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated). (saw)
July 30, 2025 Filing 1 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Armstrong Lab LLC, Brian Bolton, David Evans, Clarissa Hodges, Tarrant County, Texas filed by Mike Frederick Bwondara. 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. (saw)

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