Rice v. Northeast Correctional Complex et al, No. 2:2020cv00016 - Document 54 (E.D. Tenn. 2021)

Court Description: JUDGMENT ORDER, Plaintiff's pro se complaint for violation of 42 U.S.C. § 1983 is DISMISSED pursuant to Rule 41(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Because the Court has CERTIFIED in the memorandum opinion and order that any appeal from this order would not be taken in good faith, should Plaintiff file a notice of appeal, he is DENIED leave to appeal in forma pauperis. Signed by District Judge Travis R. McDonough on 7/12/21. (c/m)(ADA)

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Rice v. Northeast Correctional Complex et al Doc. 54 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE AT GREENEVLLE JACOB RICE, ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Plaintiff, v. BERT BOYD, SGT. COPELAND, ROGER BAILEY, and C.O. REECE, Case No. 2:20-cv-16 Judge Travis R. McDonough Magistrate Judge Cynthia R. Wyrick Defendants. JUDGMENT ORDER For the reasons set forth in the memorandum opinion and order filed herewith, Plaintiff’s pro se complaint for violation of 42 U.S.C. § 1983 is DISMISSED pursuant to Rule 41(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Because the Court has CERTIFIED in the memorandum opinion and order that any appeal from this order would not be taken in good faith, should Plaintiff file a notice of appeal, he is DENIED leave to appeal in forma pauperis. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3); Fed. R. App. P. 24. The Clerk is DIRECTED to close the file. SO ORDERED. /s/ Travis R. McDonough TRAVIS R. MCDONOUGH UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE ENTERED AS A JUDGMENT: LeAnna R. Wilson Clerk of Court Dockets.Justia.com

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