Stephens v. United States Department of Justice, No. 3:2011cv00833 - Document 6 (E.D. Va. 2012)
Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by District Judge Henry E. Hudson on 4/24/12. Copy sent: yes(tdai, )
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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Richmond Division LORENZO DESHON STEPHENS, Plaintiff, Civil Action No. 3:11CV833-HEH v. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, Defendant. MEMORANDUM OPINION (Dismissing Civil Rights Action Without Prejudice) By Memorandum Order entered on January 23, 2012, the Court conditionally docketed Plaintiffs action. The Court directed Plaintiffto affirm his intention to pay the full filing fee by signing and returning a consent to the collection of fees form. The Court warned Plaintiff thata failure to comply with either of the above directives within thirty (30) days of the date of entry thereof would result in summary dismissal ofthe action. Plaintiff has not complied with the order of this Court. Plaintiff failed to return the consent to collection of fees form. As a result, he does not qualify for informa pauperis status. Furthermore, he has not paid the statutory filing fee for the instant complaint. See 28 U.S.C. ยง 1914(a). Such actions demonstrate a willful failure to prosecute. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(b). Accordingly, this action will be DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. An appropriate Order shall issue. M Date: ApnJ ZHWl Richmond, Virginia Isl HENRY E.HUDSON UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
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