Case: Graham v. Owens

1:08-cv-00006 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas

Filed Date: Jan. 2, 2008

Closed Date: 2010

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Case Summary

In 2008, a parolee of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice filed this lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, against the Texas Department of Pardons and Paroles. The plaintiff asked the court for injunctive relief, claiming that his constitutional right to procedural due process was violated when sex offender conditions were imposed upon him in December of 2007, even though he had never been convicted of a sex offense. Specifi…

In 2008, a parolee of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice filed this lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, against the Texas Department of Pardons and Paroles. The plaintiff asked the court for injunctive relief, claiming that his constitutional right to procedural due process was violated when sex offender conditions were imposed upon him in December of 2007, even though he had never been convicted of a sex offense. Specifically, the plaintiff claimed that he was denied an appropriate hearing as required by Coleman v. Dretke, 395 FJd 216, 219 (5th Cir. 2004), which held that parolees who have never been convicted of a sex offense have a liberty interest created by the due process clause in not having sex offender conditions placed upon their parole. Coleman also held that absent a conviction for a sex offense, the Department must afford a parolee an appropriate hearing and find that he possesses this offensive characteristic before imposing such conditions.

When the Parole Division recommended that sex offender conditions be placed on the plaintiff, it compiled a packet of information containing everything the Board of Pardons and Paroles, who would make the final decision, would consider in making its determination. Despite requests from the plaintiff's lawyers, the Parole Division refused to allow the plaintiff and his counsel to review the information, failed to give the plaintiff or his counsel notice of any hearing or review, or any opportunity to appear before the Commissioners who made the determination.

On August 6, 2009, the district court (Judge Sam Sparks) held that the state violated the plaintiff's procedural due process rights when it imposed sex offender conditions on him without affording him an appropriate hearing or making an explicit and considered finding that he constituted a threat to society by reason of his lack of sexual control. The court ordered that a new hearing be held on August 10, 2009, in which the plaintiff's counsel be given twenty minutes to make an oral presentation of the plaintiff's defense to the allegations against him. The court further ordered that all persons voting in the plaintiff's case be present at the hearing, that a court reporter be present at the hearing to record the proceedings, and that the plaintiff be awarded attorney's fees under 42 U.S.C. § 1988, should he prevail.

On January 22, 2010, the district court (Sam Sparks) ordered that the plaintiff take nothing on his claims brought under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The district court further ordered that the defendants were required to pay the plaintiff's reasonable attorneys' fees in the amount of $57,548.13, and reasonable costs and expenses in the amount of $18,236.80.

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Gregory Pitt (7/11/2012)

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Aranda, Marco Antonio (Texas)

Bergin, Christopher J (Texas)

Attorney for Defendant

Anello, Robert James (Texas)

Burton, Cynthia Lee (Texas)

Coogan, Kim (Texas)

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Docket (PACER)

Graham v. Owens et al

July 7, 2011

July 7, 2011

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Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint

Feb. 4, 2008

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Complaint
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Order

Aug. 6, 2009

Aug. 6, 2009

Order/Opinion
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Final Judgment

Jan. 22, 2010

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Order/Opinion

Docket

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1 Jan. 2, 2008

COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 420397), filed by Ray Curtis Graham. (Attachments: #(1) Civil Cover Sheet and receipt)(tdk, ) (Entered: 01/07/2008)

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2 Jan. 2, 2008

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Ray Curtis Graham. (Attachments: #(1) Exhibits; #(2) Proposed Order)(tdk, ) (Entered: 01/07/2008)

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3 Jan. 2, 2008

Summons Issued as to Thomas G. Fordyce, Pamela D. Freeman, Tony Garcia, Elvis Hightower, James Paul Kiel, Jr, Edgar Morales, James C. Poland, Lynn Ruzicka, Charles Shipman, Charles C. Speier, Howard A. Thrasher, Sr, Jay Patzke, Frank Beckem, Mark Fryhoff, Rissie Owens, Stuart Jenkins, Jose Aliseda, Jr, Charles Aycock, Conrith Davis, Jackie DeNoyelles, Linda Garcia, Juanita M. Gonzalez. (tdk, ) (Entered: 01/07/2008)

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4 Jan. 7, 2008

SUPPLEMENT to Plaintiffs Application for TRO by Ray Curtis Graham. (Pawgan, Scott) (Entered: 01/07/2008)

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5 Jan. 7, 2008

ORDER denying 2 Motion for TRO. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (dm, ) (Entered: 01/07/2008)

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6 Jan. 21, 2008

RESPONSE to Motion, filed by Thomas G. Fordyce, Pamela D. Freeman, Tony Garcia, Elvis Hightower, James Paul Kiel, Jr, Edgar Morales, James C. Poland, Lynn Ruzicka, Charles Shipman, Charles C. Speier, Howard A. Thrasher, Sr, Jay Patzke, Mark Fryhoff, Rissie Owens, Stuart Jenkins, Jose Aliseda, Jr, Charles Aycock, Conrith Davis, Jackie DeNoyelles, Linda Garcia, Juanita M. Gonzalez, re MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Plaintiff Ray Curtis Graham Defendants' Response to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B Part 1 of 2, # 3 Exhibit B Part 2 of 2, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G, # 9 Proposed Order)(Cunniff, Celamaine) (Entered: 01/21/2008)

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7 Jan. 22, 2008

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Sam Sparks: Motion Hearing held on 1/22/2008 re MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Ray Curtis Graham, 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Ray Curtis Graham (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.). (Court Reporter Lily Reznik.)(dm, ) (Entered: 01/22/2008)

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8 Jan. 22, 2008

Witness List for Defendant. (dm, ) (Entered: 01/23/2008)

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9 Jan. 22, 2008

Sealed Document filed by Ray Curtis Graham. (dm, ) (Entered: 01/23/2008)

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10 Jan. 22, 2008

Sealed Document by Defendant's. (dm, ) (Entered: 01/23/2008)

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11 Jan. 24, 2008

ORDER denying [] Motion for Temporary Injunctive Relief. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (dm, ) (Entered: 01/24/2008)

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12 Jan. 25, 2008

TRANSCRIPT filed of Proceedings held on January 22, 2008. Proceedings Transcribed:Hearing on Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Court Reporter: Lily Reznik. NOTE: Transcript document is not available online. (dm, ) (Entered: 01/25/2008)

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13 Feb. 4, 2008

FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Thomas G. Fordyce, Pamela D. Freeman, Tony Garcia, Elvis Hightower, James Paul Kiel, Jr, Edgar Morales, James C. Poland, Lynn Ruzicka, Charles Shipman, Charles C. Speier, Howard A. Thrasher, Sr, Jay Patzke, Frank Becker, Mark Fryhoff, Rissie Owens, Stuart Jenkins, Jose Aliseda, Jr, Charles Aycock, Conrith Davis, Jackie DeNoyelles, Linda Garcia, Juanita M. Gonzalez, filed by Ray Curtis Graham.(jg3, ) (Entered: 02/05/2008)

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14 Feb. 5, 2008

Letter/Correspondence faxed to Atty Gladden advising of his non-admitted status... (jg3, ) (Entered: 02/05/2008)

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15 Feb. 11, 2008

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Scott Pawgan on behalf of Richard Gladden by on behalf of Ray Curtis Graham. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Pawgan, Scott) (Entered: 02/11/2008)

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16 March 28, 2008

ADVISORY TO THE COURT by Thomas G. Fordyce, Pamela D. Freeman, Tony Garcia, Elvis Hightower, James Paul Kiel, Jr, Edgar Morales, James C. Poland, Lynn Ruzicka, Charles Shipman, Charles C. Speier, Howard A. Thrasher, Sr, Jay Patzke, Mark Fryhoff, Rissie Owens, Stuart Jenkins, Jose Aliseda, Jr, Charles Aycock, Conrith Davis, Jackie DeNoyelles, Linda Garcia, Juanita M. Gonzalez. (Cunniff, Celamaine) (Entered: 03/28/2008)

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17 April 4, 2008

ORDER GRANTING 15 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (dm, ) (Entered: 04/04/2008)

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18 April 24, 2008

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE as to Thomas G. Fordyce, Pamela D. Freeman, Tony Garcia, Elvis Hightower, James Paul Kiel, Jr, Edgar Morales, James C. Poland, Lynn Ruzicka, Charles Shipman, Charles C. Speier, Howard A. Thrasher, Sr, Jay Patzke, Frank Becker, Mark Fryhoff, Rissie Owens, Stuart Jenkins, Jose Aliseda, Jr, Charles Aycock, Conrith Davis, Jackie DeNoyelles, Linda Garcia, Juanita M. Gonzalez. Show Cause Hearing set for 4/30/2008 02:00 PM before Judge Sam Sparks. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (dm, ) (Entered: 04/24/2008)

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19 April 28, 2008

MOTION to Dismiss by Elvis Hightower, Howard A. Thrasher, Sr, Rissie Owens, Stuart Jenkins, Jose Aliseda, Jr, Charles Aycock, Conrith Davis, Jackie DeNoyelles, Linda Garcia, Juanita M. Gonzalez. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Cunniff, Celamaine) (Entered: 04/28/2008)

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20 April 28, 2008

MOTION Defendants Owens, Jenkins, Aliseda, Aycock, Davis, DeNoyelles, Garcia, Gonzalez, Hightower, and Thrasher's Motion for Rule 7(a) Reply re 13 Amended Complaint, by Elvis Hightower, Howard A. Thrasher, Sr, Rissie Owens, Stuart Jenkins, Jose Aliseda, Jr, Charles Aycock, Conrith Davis, Jackie DeNoyelles, Linda Garcia, Juanita M. Gonzalez. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Cunniff, Celamaine) (Entered: 04/28/2008)

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21 April 29, 2008

ADVISORY TO THE COURT by Thomas G. Fordyce, Pamela D. Freeman, Tony Garcia, Elvis Hightower, James Paul Kiel, Jr, Edgar Morales, James C. Poland, Lynn Ruzicka, Charles Shipman, Charles C. Speier, Howard A. Thrasher, Sr, Jay Patzke, Mark Fryhoff, Rissie Owens, Stuart Jenkins, Jose Aliseda, Jr, Charles Aycock, Conrith Davis, Jackie DeNoyelles, Linda Garcia, Juanita M. Gonzalez. (Cunniff, Celamaine) (Entered: 04/29/2008)

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22 April 29, 2008

MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Against Them in Their Official Capacities by Thomas G. Fordyce, Pamela D. Freeman, Tony Garcia, Elvis Hightower, James Paul Kiel, Jr, Edgar Morales, James C. Poland, Lynn Ruzicka, Charles Shipman, Charles C. Speier, Howard A. Thrasher, Sr. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit I, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Proposed Order)(Cunniff, Celamaine) Modified on 4/30/2008 re: text (dm, ). (Entered: 04/29/2008)

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23 April 30, 2008

MOTION to Dismiss Defendants Patzke and Fryhoff's Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Against Them in Their Official Capacities by Jay Patzke, Mark Fryhoff. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Proposed Order)(Cunniff, Celamaine) (Entered: 04/30/2008)

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24 April 30, 2008

MOTION to Dismiss Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to Heck v. Humphrey by Thomas G. Fordyce, Pamela D. Freeman, Tony Garcia, Elvis Hightower, James Paul Kiel, Jr, Edgar Morales, James C. Poland, Lynn Ruzicka, Charles Shipman, Charles C. Speier, Howard A. Thrasher, Sr, Jay Patzke, Mark Fryhoff, Rissie Owens, Stuart Jenkins, Jose Aliseda, Jr, Charles Aycock, Conrith Davis, Jackie DeNoyelles, Linda Garcia, Juanita M. Gonzalez. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Cunniff, Celamaine) (Entered: 04/30/2008)

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25 April 30, 2008

RESPONSE to 18 Order to Show Cause,, by Thomas G. Fordyce, Pamela D. Freeman, Tony Garcia, Elvis Hightower, James Paul Kiel, Jr, Edgar Morales, James C. Poland, Lynn Ruzicka, Charles Shipman, Charles C. Speier, Howard A. Thrasher, Sr, Jay Patzke, Mark Fryhoff, Rissie Owens, Stuart Jenkins, Jose Aliseda, Jr, Charles Aycock, Conrith Davis, Jackie DeNoyelles, Linda Garcia, Juanita M. Gonzalez. (Cunniff, Celamaine) (Entered: 04/30/2008)

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26 April 30, 2008

Memorandum in Support of 18 Order to Show Cause,, in support of partial Default Judgment and sanctions against defendants by Ray Curtis Graham. (Pawgan, Scott) (Entered: 04/30/2008)

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27 April 30, 2008

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Sam Sparks: Show Cause Hearing held on 4/30/2008 (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.). (Court Reporter Lily Reznik.)(dm, ) (Entered: 05/01/2008)

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28 May 1, 2008

MOTION to Dismiss 22 Defendants' Partial Motion to Dismiss by Thomas G. Fordyce, Pamela D. Freeman, Tony Garcia, James Paul Kiel, Jr, Edgar Morales, James C. Poland, Lynn Ruzicka, Charles Shipman, Charles C. Speier. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Cunniff, Celamaine) Modified on 5/2/2008 to create link (dm, ). (Entered: 05/01/2008)

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29 May 1, 2008

MOTION Defendants' Motion for Rule 7(a) Reply re 1 Complaint, 13 Amended Complaint, by Thomas G. Fordyce, Pamela D. Freeman, Tony Garcia, James Paul Kiel, Jr, Edgar Morales, James C. Poland, Lynn Ruzicka, Charles Shipman, Charles C. Speier. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Cunniff, Celamaine) (Entered: 05/01/2008)

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30 May 1, 2008

MOTION for Leave to File Defendants' Original Answer and Jury Demand to 13 Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint by Thomas G. Fordyce, Pamela D. Freeman, Tony Garcia, Elvis Hightower, James Paul Kiel, Jr, Edgar Morales, James C. Poland, Lynn Ruzicka, Charles Shipman, Charles C. Speier, Howard A. Thrasher, Sr, Jay Patzke, Mark Fryhoff, Rissie Owens, Stuart Jenkins, Jose Aliseda, Jr, Charles Aycock, Conrith Davis, Jackie DeNoyelles, Linda Garcia, Juanita M. Gonzalez. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Cunniff, Celamaine) Modified on 5/2/2008 to create link (dm, ). (Entered: 05/01/2008)

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31 May 1, 2008

***DUPLICATE ENTRY. (Proposed Answer, attachment 2 was added) MOTION for Leave to File Defendants' Original Answer and Jury Demand to Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint by Thomas G. Fordyce, Pamela D. Freeman, Tony Garcia, Elvis Hightower, James Paul Kiel, Jr, Edgar Morales, James C. Poland, Lynn Ruzicka, Charles Shipman, Charles C. Speier, Howard A. Thrasher, Sr, Jay Patzke, Mark Fryhoff, Rissie Owens, Stuart Jenkins, Jose Aliseda, Jr, Charles Aycock, Conrith Davis, Jackie DeNoyelles, Linda Garcia, Juanita M. Gonzalez. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Proposed Answer)(Cunniff, Celamaine) Modified on 5/2/2008 (dm, ). (Entered: 05/01/2008)

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32 May 13, 2008

Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Ray Curtis Graham, re 19 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Defendant Charles Aycock, Defendant Elvis Hightower, Defendant Rissie Owens, Defendant Juanita M. Gonzalez, Defendant Howard A. Thrasher, Sr., Defendant Linda Garcia, Defendant Conrith Davis, Defendant Jackie DeNoyelles, Defendant Stuart Jenkins, Defendant Jose Aliseda, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Gladden, Richard) (Entered: 05/13/2008)

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33 May 13, 2008

Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Ray Curtis Graham, re 20 MOTION Defendants Owens, Jenkins, Aliseda, Aycock, Davis, DeNoyelles, Garcia, Gonzalez, Hightower, and Thrasher's Motion for Rule 7(a) Reply re 13 Amended Complaint, MOTION Defendants Owens, Jenkins, Aliseda, Aycock, Davis, DeNoyelles, Garcia, Gonzalez, Hightower, and Thrasher's Motion for Rule 7(a) Reply re 13 Amended Complaint, filed by Defendant Charles Aycock, Defendant Elvis Hightower, Defendant Rissie Owens, Defendant Juanita M. Gonzalez, Defendant Howard A. Thrasher, Sr., Defendant Linda Garcia, Defendant Conrith Davis, Defendant Jackie DeNoyelles, Defendant Stuart Jenkins, Defendant Jose Aliseda, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Gladden, Richard) (Entered: 05/13/2008)

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34 May 15, 2008

Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Ray Curtis Graham, re 22 MOTION to Dismiss Defendants' Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Against Them in Their Official Capacities filed by Defendant Lynn Ruzicka, Defendant Elvis Hightower, Defendant Charles C. Speier, Defendant James Paul Kiel, Jr., Defendant Edgar Morales, Defendant Thomas G. Fordyce, Defendant Pamela D. Freeman, Defendant James C. Poland, Defendant Howard A. Thrasher, Sr., Defendant Tony Garcia, Defendant Charles Shipman (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Gladden, Richard) (Entered: 05/15/2008)

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35 May 15, 2008

Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Ray Curtis Graham, re 23 MOTION to Dismiss Defendants Patzke and Fryhoff's Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Against Them in Their Official Capacities filed by Defendant Mark Fryhoff, Defendant Jay Patzke (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Gladden, Richard) (Entered: 05/15/2008)

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36 May 15, 2008

Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Ray Curtis Graham, re 24 MOTION to Dismiss Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to Heck v. Humphrey filed by Defendant Charles Aycock, Defendant Lynn Ruzicka, Defendant Charles C. Speier, Defendant Edgar Morales, Defendant Howard A. Thrasher, Sr., Defendant Tony Garcia, Defendant Linda Garcia, Defendant Jay Patzke, Defendant Charles Shipman, Defendant Mark Fryhoff, Defendant Elvis Hightower, Defendant Rissie Owens, Defendant James Paul Kiel, Jr., Defendant Pamela D. Freeman, Defendant Thomas G. Fordyce, Defendant Juanita M. Gonzalez, Defendant James C. Poland, Defendant Conrith Davis, Defendant Jackie DeNoyelles, Defendant Stuart Jenkins, Defendant Jose Aliseda, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Gladden, Richard) (Entered: 05/15/2008)

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37 May 16, 2008

Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Ray Curtis Graham, re 29 MOTION Defendants' Motion for Rule 7(a) Reply re 1 Complaint, 13 Amended Complaint, MOTION Defendants' Motion for Rule 7(a) Reply re 1 Complaint, 13 Amended Complaint, filed by Defendant James C. Poland, Defendant Lynn Ruzicka, Defendant Tony Garcia, Defendant Charles C. Speier, Defendant James Paul Kiel, Jr., Defendant Edgar Morales, Defendant Thomas G. Fordyce, Defendant Pamela D. Freeman, Defendant Charles Shipman (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Gladden, Richard) (Entered: 05/16/2008)

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38 May 16, 2008

Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Ray Curtis Graham, re 28 MOTION to Dismiss Defendants' Partial Motion to Dismiss filed by Defendant James C. Poland, Defendant Lynn Ruzicka, Defendant Tony Garcia, Defendant Charles C. Speier, Defendant James Paul Kiel, Jr., Defendant Edgar Morales, Defendant Thomas G. Fordyce, Defendant Pamela D. Freeman, Defendant Charles Shipman (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Gladden, Richard) (Entered: 05/16/2008)

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39 June 3, 2008

Transcript filed of Proceedings held on April 30, 2008, Proceedings Transcribed: Show Cause Hearing. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Lily I. Reznik, Telephone number: (512)916-5564. Parties are notified of their duty to review the transcript to ensure compliance with the FRCP 5.2(a)/FRCrP 49.1(a). A copy may be purchased from the court reporter or viewed at the clerk's office public terminal. If redaction is necessary, a Notice of Redaction Request must be filed within 21 days. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made available via PACER without redaction after 90 calendar days. The clerk will mail a copy of this notice to parties not electronically noticed Redaction Request due 6/24/2008. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/7/2008. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/2/2008. (Reznik, Lily) (Entered: 06/03/2008)

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40 June 23, 2008

ORDER GRANTING 30 Motion for Leave to File; GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART 19 Motion to Dismiss ; MOOTING 20 Motion to Dismiss; DENYING 22 Motion to Dismiss ; DENYING 23 Motion to Dismiss ; DENYING 24 Motion to Dismiss ; MOOTING 28 Motion to Dismiss ; MOOTING 29 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (dm, ) (Entered: 06/23/2008)

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41 June 30, 2008

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Ray Curtis Graham (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Pawgan, Scott) (Entered: 06/30/2008)

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42 July 23, 2008

NOTICE OF INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL as to 40 Order on Motion for Leave to File,, Order on Motion to Dismiss,, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,,,,,,,,,,, by Thomas G. Fordyce, Pamela D. Freeman, Tony Garcia, Elvis Hightower, James Paul Kiel, Jr, Edgar Morales, James C. Poland, Lynn Ruzicka, Charles Shipman, Charles C. Speier, Howard A. Thrasher, Sr, Jay Patzke, Mark Fryhoff, in their official capacities; and Rissie Owens, Stuart Jenkins in their individual capacities. (mh, ) (Entered: 07/24/2008)

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43 July 31, 2008

USCA Appeal Info Sheet received. USCA Case Number 08-50763 for 42 Notice of Appeal - Interlocutory, filed by Mark Fryhoff, Lynn Ruzicka, Elvis Hightower, Charles C. Speier, Rissie Owens, James Paul Kiel, Jr., Edgar Morales, Thomas G. Fordyce, Pamela D. Freeman, James C. Poland, Howard A. Thrasher, Sr., Tony Garcia, Jay Patzke, Stuart Jenkins, Charles Shipman. (mh, ) (Entered: 08/01/2008)

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44 Aug. 14, 2008

TRANSCRIPT NOT REQUESTED as transcript is already on file by Thomas G. Fordyce, Pamela D. Freeman, Tony Garcia, Elvis Hightower, James Paul Kiel, Jr, Edgar Morales, James C. Poland, Lynn Ruzicka, Charles Shipman, Charles C. Speier, Howard A. Thrasher, Sr, Jay Patzke, Mark Fryhoff, Rissie Owens, Stuart Jenkins (jk, ) (Entered: 08/15/2008)

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45 Aug. 18, 2008

Designation of Appellate Record to 42 Notice of Appeal - Interlocutory, by Thomas G. Fordyce, Pamela D. Freeman, Tony Garcia, Elvis Hightower, James Paul Kiel, Jr, Edgar Morales, James C. Poland, Lynn Ruzicka, Charles Shipman, Charles C. Speier, Howard A. Thrasher, Sr, Jay Patzke, Mark Fryhoff, Rissie Owens, Stuart Jenkins. (Cunniff, Celamaine) Modified on 8/18/2008 to correct docket text(dm, ). (Entered: 08/18/2008)

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46 Sept. 11, 2008

NOTICE Defendants' Notice of Substitution of Parties by Thomas G. Fordyce, Pamela D. Freeman, Tony Garcia, Elvis Hightower, James Paul Kiel, Jr, Edgar Morales, James C. Poland, Lynn Ruzicka, Charles Shipman, Charles C. Speier, Howard A. Thrasher, Sr, Mark Fryhoff, Rissie Owens, Stuart Jenkins, Jose Aliseda, Jr, Charles Aycock, Jackie DeNoyelles, Linda Garcia, Juanita M. Gonzalez (Cunniff, Celamaine) (Entered: 09/11/2008)

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47 Sept. 11, 2008

Notice of Substitution of Counsel: Defendants Jenkins, Johnson, and Fryhoff's Notice of Designation of New Attorney in Charge (Garcia, Carol) Modified on 9/11/2008 to create motion. (dm, ). Modified on 3/30/2009 (klw, ) per MR. (Entered: 09/11/2008)

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48 Sept. 11, 2008

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Kim Coogan on behalf of Jay Patzke, Mark Fryhoff, Stuart Jenkins Defendants Jenkins, Johnson, and Fryhoff's Designation of Co-Counsel (Coogan, Kim) (Entered: 09/11/2008)

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49 Sept. 11, 2008

Notice of Substitution of Counsel: Defendants Owens, Aliseda, Aycock, Davis, Denoyelles, Lorraine, Gonzalez, Fordyce, Freeman, Garcia, Hightower, Kiel, Morales, Poland, Ruzicka, Shipman, Speier, and Thrasher's Notice of Designation of New Attorney in Charge (Garcia, Bruce) Modified on 9/11/2008 to create motion. (dm, ). Modified on 3/30/2009 (klw, ) per MR. (Entered: 09/11/2008)

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50 Sept. 11, 2008

DEFICIENCY NOTICE: Regarding Documents #47 and #49. Proposed Orders required. (dm, ) (Entered: 09/11/2008)

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51 Sept. 15, 2008

ATTACHMENT Proposed Order on Notice of Designation of Attorney in Charge (D.E. #49) by Thomas G. Fordyce, Pamela D. Freeman, Tony Garcia, Elvis Hightower, James Paul Kiel, Jr, Edgar Morales, James C. Poland, Lynn Ruzicka, Charles Shipman, Charles C. Speier, Howard A. Thrasher, Sr, Rissie Owens, Jose Aliseda, Jr, Charles Aycock, Conrith Davis, Jackie DeNoyelles, Linda Garcia, Juanita M. Gonzalez. (Garcia, Bruce) (Entered: 09/15/2008)

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52 Sept. 15, 2008

ATTACHMENT Proposed Order on Notice of Designation of New Attorney in Charge (D.E. #47) by Jay Patzke, Mark Fryhoff, Stuart Jenkins. (Garcia, Carol) (Entered: 09/15/2008)

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53 Sept. 15, 2008

REQUEST for certified record on appeal by attorney Celamaine Cunniff, Assistant Attorney General. (mh, ) (Entered: 09/16/2008)

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54 Sept. 16, 2008

Transmitted Record on Appeal to Assistant Attorney General, Celamanie Cunniff. re 42 Notice of Appeal - Interlocutory, (mh, ) (Entered: 09/16/2008)

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55 Sept. 16, 2008

Acknowledgement Receipt for Record on Appeal by Jenna Schmidt for Celamaine Cunniff. re 54 Appeal Record Transmitted. (dm, ) (Entered: 09/18/2008)

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56 Nov. 19, 2008

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL by Jay Patzke, Mark Fryhoff, Stuart Jenkins re 42 Notice of Appeal - Interlocutory, (Garcia, Carol) (Entered: 11/19/2008)

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57 Nov. 25, 2008

ORDER, ( Status Conference set for 12/18/2008 11:00 AM before Judge Sam Sparks.). Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (dm, ) (Entered: 11/25/2008)

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58 Dec. 11, 2008

ORDER of USCA (certified copy) Dismissing appeal only as to Rissie Owens, Thomas Fordyce, Pamela Freeman, Tony Garcia, Elvis Hightower, James Kieler, Jr., Edgar Morales, James C. Poland, Lynn Ruzicka, Charles Shipman, Charles C. Speier, and Howard Thrasher ; re 42 Notice of Appeal - Interlocutory. (Appeal is still pending in 5th USCA.) (jk, ) (Entered: 12/12/2008)

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59 Dec. 18, 2008

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Sam Sparks: Status Conference held on 12/18/2008 (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.). (Court Reporter Lily Reznik.)(td) (Entered: 12/18/2008)

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60 Dec. 19, 2008

ORDER that parties file consent to proceed to magistrate, attached, within 10 calendar days of entry of this order. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (mc2, ) (Entered: 12/22/2008)

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61 Dec. 22, 2008

USCA DECISION ON INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL Dismissing ; re 42 Notice of Appeal - Interlocutory FOR WANT OF PROSECUTION, filed by Mark Fryhoff, Lynn Ruzicka, Elvis Hightower, Charles C. Speier, Rissie Owens, James Paul Kiel, Jr., Edgar Morales, Thomas G. Fordyce, Pamela D. Freeman, James C. Poland, Howard A. Thrasher, Sr., Tony Garcia, Jay Patzke, Stuart Jenkins, Charles Shipman, Appeal Record Returned/Disposed. (mh, ) (Entered: 12/23/2008)

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62 Dec. 30, 2008

NOTICE Concerning Reference to United States Magistrate Judge by Jay Patzke, Mark Fryhoff, Stuart Jenkins. (dm, ) (Entered: 12/30/2008)

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63 Dec. 31, 2008

NOTICE CONCERNING REFERENCE TO U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE (NON-CONSENT) by Thomas G. Fordyce, Pamela D. Freeman, Tony Garcia, Elvis Hightower, James Paul Kiel, Jr, Edgar Morales, James C. Poland, Lynn Ruzicka, Charles Shipman, Charles C. Speier, Howard A. Thrasher, Sr, Rissie Owens, Jose Aliseda, Jr, Charles Aycock, Conrith Davis, Jackie DeNoyelles, Linda Garcia, Juanita M. Gonzalez. (dm, ) (Entered: 01/05/2009)

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64 Jan. 5, 2009

NOTICE regarding Plaintiff's consent to have case tried by Magistrate Judge by Ray Curtis Graham (Pawgan, Scott) (Entered: 01/05/2009)

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65 March 31, 2009

SCHEDULING ORDER: Docket Call set for 5/1/2009 11:00 AM and Trial in the month of May 2009 before Judge Sam Sparks. Discovery due by 4/20/2009. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (dm) (Entered: 03/31/2009)

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66 April 15, 2009

NOTICE of Initial Disclosure to Plaintiff by Jay Patzke, Mark Fryhoff, Stuart Jenkins (Garcia, Carol) (Entered: 04/15/2009)

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67 April 20, 2009

DESIGNATION OF EXPERT WITNESSES by Jay Patzke, Mark Fryhoff, Stuart Jenkins. (Garcia, Carol) (Entered: 04/20/2009)

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68 April 20, 2009

Pretrial Disclosures by Jay Patzke, Mark Fryhoff, Stuart Jenkins. (Garcia, Carol) (Entered: 04/20/2009)

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69 April 21, 2009

MOTION to Stay Trial and Pretrial Deadlines by Thomas G. Fordyce, Pamela D. Freeman, Tony Garcia, Elvis Hightower, James Paul Kiel, Jr, Edgar Morales, James C. Poland, Lynn Ruzicka, Charles Shipman, Charles C. Speier, Howard A. Thrasher, Sr, Rissie Owens. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Order)(Garcia, Bruce) (Entered: 04/21/2009)

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70 April 23, 2009

MOTION to Stay Trial and Pretrial Deadlines by Jay Patzke, Mark Fryhoff, Stuart Jenkins. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Garcia, Carol) (Entered: 04/23/2009)

1 Proposed Order

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71 April 27, 2009

Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Ray Curtis Graham, re 70 MOTION to Stay Trial and Pretrial Deadlines filed by Defendant Mark Fryhoff, Defendant Jay Patzke, Defendant Stuart Jenkins, 69 MOTION to Stay Trial and Pretrial Deadlines filed by Defendant Lynn Ruzicka, Defendant Elvis Hightower, Defendant Charles C. Speier, Defendant Rissie Owens, Defendant James Paul Kiel, Jr., Defendant Edgar Morales, Defendant Thomas G. Fordyce, Defendant Pamela D. Freeman, Defendant James C. Poland, Defendant Howard A. Thrasher, Sr., Defendant Tony Garcia, Defendant Charles Shipman (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Gladden, Richard) (Entered: 04/27/2009)

1 Proposed Order

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72 April 29, 2009

MOTION for Reconsideration re 11 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, 70 MOTION to Stay Trial and Pretrial Deadlines, 5 Order on Motion for TRO, 69 MOTION to Stay Trial and Pretrial Deadlines, Second MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Ray Curtis Graham. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Gladden, Richard) (Entered: 04/29/2009)

1 Proposed Order

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73 April 29, 2009

***STRICKEN FROM RECORD***: DESIGNATION OF EXPERT WITNESSES by Jay Patzke, Mark Fryhoff, Stuart Jenkins FIRST AMENDED. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Garcia, Carol) Modified on 7/29/2009 (dm, ). (Entered: 04/29/2009)

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74 April 30, 2009

ADVISORY TO THE COURT by Thomas G. Fordyce, Pamela D. Freeman, Tony Garcia, Elvis Hightower, James Paul Kiel, Jr, Edgar Morales, James C. Poland, Lynn Ruzicka, Charles Shipman, Charles C. Speier, Howard A. Thrasher, Sr, Rissie Owens (Defendants Owens, Fordyce, Freeman, Garcia, Hightower, Kiel, Morales, Poland, Ruzicka, Shipman, Speier, and Thrashers Contentions). (Garcia, Bruce) (Entered: 04/30/2009)

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75 April 30, 2009

Exhibit List by Thomas G. Fordyce, Pamela D. Freeman, Tony Garcia, Elvis Hightower, James Paul Kiel, Jr, Edgar Morales, James C. Poland, Lynn Ruzicka, Charles Shipman, Charles C. Speier, Howard A. Thrasher, Sr, Rissie Owens.. (Garcia, Bruce) (Entered: 04/30/2009)

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76 April 30, 2009

Witness List by Thomas G. Fordyce, Pamela D. Freeman, Tony Garcia, Elvis Hightower, James Paul Kiel, Jr, Edgar Morales, James C. Poland, Lynn Ruzicka, Charles Shipman, Charles C. Speier, Howard A. Thrasher, Sr, Rissie Owens. (Garcia, Bruce) (Entered: 04/30/2009)

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77 May 1, 2009

***STRICKEN FROM RECORD***: Witness List by Jay Patzke, Mark Fryhoff, Stuart Jenkins. (Garcia, Carol) Modified on 7/29/2009 (dm, ). (Entered: 05/01/2009)

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78 May 1, 2009

***STRICKEN FROM RECORD***: Exhibit List by Jay Patzke, Mark Fryhoff, Stuart Jenkins.. (Garcia, Carol) Modified on 7/29/2009 (dm, ). (Entered: 05/01/2009)

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79 May 1, 2009

MOTION in Limine by Jay Patzke, Mark Fryhoff, Stuart Jenkins. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Garcia, Carol) (Entered: 05/01/2009)

1 Proposed Order

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80 May 1, 2009

Proposed Jury Instructions by Jay Patzke, Mark Fryhoff, Stuart Jenkins. (Garcia, Carol) (Entered: 05/01/2009)

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81 May 1, 2009

Proposed Voir Dire by Jay Patzke, Mark Fryhoff, Stuart Jenkins. (Garcia, Carol) (Entered: 05/01/2009)

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82 May 1, 2009

STATEMENT OF ISSUES by Jay Patzke, Mark Fryhoff, Stuart Jenkins. (Garcia, Carol) (Entered: 05/01/2009)

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83 May 1, 2009

Proposed Jury Instructions by Thomas G. Fordyce, Pamela D. Freeman, Tony Garcia, Elvis Hightower, James Paul Kiel, Jr, Edgar Morales, James C. Poland, Lynn Ruzicka, Charles Shipman, Charles C. Speier, Howard A. Thrasher, Sr, Rissie Owens (Defendant Rissie Owens' Proposed Jury Instructions and Interrogatories. (Garcia, Bruce) (Entered: 05/01/2009)

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84 May 1, 2009

Proposed Jury Instructions by Ray Curtis Graham with Contentions and Proposed Verdict. (Gladden, Richard) (Entered: 05/01/2009)

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85 May 1, 2009

WITNESS/EXHIBIT LIST by Ray Curtis Graham. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Pawgan, Scott) (Entered: 05/01/2009)

1 Exhibit Exhibit A

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86 May 1, 2009

Proposed Voir Dire by Ray Curtis Graham. (Pawgan, Scott) (Entered: 05/01/2009)

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87 May 1, 2009

MOTION in Limine by Ray Curtis Graham. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Pawgan, Scott) (Entered: 05/01/2009)

1 Proposed Order

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88 May 1, 2009

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Sam Sparks: Docket Call held on 5/1/2009. (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.). (Court Reporter Lily Reznik.)(dm) (Entered: 05/01/2009)

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89 May 1, 2009

ORDER, ( Jury Selection set for 5/18/2009 09:00AM before Judge Sam Sparks., Jury Trial set for 5/18/2009 09:00 AM before Judge Sam Sparks.). Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (dm) (Entered: 05/04/2009)

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90 May 8, 2009

ADVISORY TO THE COURT by Thomas G. Fordyce, Pamela D. Freeman, Tony Garcia, Elvis Hightower, James Paul Kiel, Jr, Edgar Morales, James C. Poland, Lynn Ruzicka, Charles Shipman, Charles C. Speier, Howard A. Thrasher, Sr, Rissie Owens. (Garcia, Bruce) (Entered: 05/08/2009)

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91 May 8, 2009

NOTICE (Advisory to the Court) by Thomas G. Fordyce, Pamela D. Freeman, Tony Garcia, Elvis Hightower, James Paul Kiel, Jr, Edgar Morales, James C. Poland, Lynn Ruzicka, Charles Shipman, Charles C. Speier, Howard A. Thrasher, Sr, Rissie Owens (Garcia, Bruce) (Entered: 05/08/2009)

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92 May 8, 2009

ADVISORY TO THE COURT by Jay Patzke, Mark Fryhoff, Stuart Jenkins. (Garcia, Carol) (Entered: 05/08/2009)

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93 May 8, 2009

STATUS REPORT and Announcement of Ready for Trial as Scheduled by Ray Curtis Graham. (Gladden, Richard) (Entered: 05/08/2009)

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94 May 11, 2009

ADVISORY TO THE COURT by Thomas G. Fordyce, Pamela D. Freeman, Tony Garcia, Elvis Hightower, James Paul Kiel, Jr, Edgar Morales, James C. Poland, Lynn Ruzicka, Charles Shipman, Charles C. Speier, Howard A. Thrasher, Sr, Rissie Owens. (Garcia, Bruce) (Entered: 05/11/2009)

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95 May 12, 2009

ORDERED that the trial of this case shall proceed as scheduled with jury selection on May 18, 2009 and trial thereafter. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (dm) (Entered: 05/12/2009)

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96 May 13, 2009

Witness List by Thomas G. Fordyce, Pamela D. Freeman, Tony Garcia, Elvis Hightower, James Paul Kiel, Jr, Edgar Morales, James C. Poland, Lynn Ruzicka, Charles Shipman, Charles C. Speier, Ray Curtis Graham, Howard A. Thrasher, Sr, Jay Patzke, Frank Becker, Mark Fryhoff, Rissie Owens, Stuart Jenkins, Jose Aliseda, Jr, Charles Aycock, Conrith Davis, Jackie DeNoyelles, Linda Garcia, Juanita M. Gonzalez. (dm) (Entered: 05/14/2009)

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97 May 14, 2009

***STRICKEN FROM RECORD***: Exhibit List First Amended by Jay Patzke, Mark Fryhoff, Stuart Jenkins.. (Garcia, Carol) Modified on 7/29/2009 (dm, ). (Entered: 05/14/2009)

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98 May 14, 2009

***STRICKEN FROM RECORD***: Witness List by Jay Patzke, Mark Fryhoff, Stuart Jenkins First Amended. (Garcia, Carol) Modified on 7/29/2009 (dm, ). (Entered: 05/14/2009)

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101 May 14, 2009

ORDER DENYING 69 Motion to Stay; DENYING 70 Motion to Stay. This case shall proceed to trial Monday, May 18, 2009 at 8:30am. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (dm, ) (Entered: 05/15/2009)

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99 May 15, 2009

Exhibit List (Amended) by Thomas G. Fordyce, Pamela D. Freeman, Tony Garcia, Elvis Hightower, James Paul Kiel, Jr, Edgar Morales, James C. Poland, Lynn Ruzicka, Charles Shipman, Charles C. Speier, Howard A. Thrasher, Sr, Rissie Owens.. (Garcia, Bruce) (Entered: 05/15/2009)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Texas

Case Type(s):

Criminal Justice (Other)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Jan. 2, 2008

Closing Date: 2010

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Parolee of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Unknown

Filed Pro Se: Unknown

Class Action Outcome: Unknown

Defendants

State

Owens

Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Other Dockets:

Western District of Texas 1:08-cv-00006

Available Documents:

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Amount Defendant Pays: 75784.93

Order Duration: 2009 - 2009

Issues

General/Misc.:

Sex offender regulation

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