Muhammad v. Jarrett et al, No. 1:2019cv00746 - Document 74 (E.D. Va. 2020)
Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by District Judge Liam O'Grady on 12/23/2020. (aott) Modified on 12/23/2020 (aott,c/m 12/28/2020 ).
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Muhammad v. Jarrett et al Doc. 74 Case 1:19-cv-00746-LO-JFA Document 74 Filed 12/23/20 Page 1 of 16 PageID# 594 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Alexandria Division Malcolm Muhammad, PlaintifT, ) ) V. ) ) l:19cv746(LO/JFA) ) William Jarrett, et Defendants. ) ) MEMORANDUM OPINION Under consideration is a motion to dismiss filed by defendants William Jarrett, Gregory L. Holloway, R. Woodson, Chaplain William Jackson, Chaplain Patrick Jones, E. Witt, and Teresa Harvey and joined by defendants Queen Goodwyn and Stacie Turner. See Dkt. Nos. 44- 45, 66-68.' Defendants' motion is filed under Rule 12(b)(6)of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and argues that the allegations in plaintiffs amended complaint[Dkt. No. 7] are insufficient to support his claims for relief under the First, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments as well as the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act("RLUIPA").^ Plaintiff was provided the notice required by Local Rule 7(K)and the opportunity to file responsive materials pursuant to Roseboro v. Garrison. 528 F.2d 309(4th Cir. 1975), and opposes defendants' motion. See Dkt. Nos. 50,70. 'Defendants Goodwyn and Turner have filed a motion to dismiss of their own in which they claim not to have acted under the color of state law and additionally state that "they remain entitled to dismissal for the same reasons as Co-Defendants." Dkt. No. 68. Accordingly, they have "adopt[ed] and incorporate[d] by reference the Co-Defendants' Motion and supporting Memorandum as it relates to the claims against them." Id ^ Defendants, however, simultaneously appear to concede that at least some claims raised against defendants Jackson and Jones will survive the instant motion. Dkt. No.45 (requesting dismissal only of claims for injunctive relief against defendants Jackson and Jones as well as claims raised against them in their official capacity). Dockets.Justia.com Case 1:19-cv-00746-LO-JFA Document 74 Filed 12/23/20 Page 2 of 16 PageID# 595 Case 1:19-cv-00746-LO-JFA Document 74 Filed 12/23/20 Page 3 of 16 PageID# 596 Case 1:19-cv-00746-LO-JFA Document 74 Filed 12/23/20 Page 4 of 16 PageID# 597 Case 1:19-cv-00746-LO-JFA Document 74 Filed 12/23/20 Page 5 of 16 PageID# 598 Case 1:19-cv-00746-LO-JFA Document 74 Filed 12/23/20 Page 6 of 16 PageID# 599 Case 1:19-cv-00746-LO-JFA Document 74 Filed 12/23/20 Page 7 of 16 PageID# 600 Case 1:19-cv-00746-LO-JFA Document 74 Filed 12/23/20 Page 8 of 16 PageID# 601 Case 1:19-cv-00746-LO-JFA Document 74 Filed 12/23/20 Page 9 of 16 PageID# 602 Case 1:19-cv-00746-LO-JFA Document 74 Filed 12/23/20 Page 10 of 16 PageID# 603 Case 1:19-cv-00746-LO-JFA Document 74 Filed 12/23/20 Page 11 of 16 PageID# 604 Case 1:19-cv-00746-LO-JFA Document 74 Filed 12/23/20 Page 12 of 16 PageID# 605 Case 1:19-cv-00746-LO-JFA Document 74 Filed 12/23/20 Page 13 of 16 PageID# 606 Case 1:19-cv-00746-LO-JFA Document 74 Filed 12/23/20 Page 14 of 16 PageID# 607 Case 1:19-cv-00746-LO-JFA Document 74 Filed 12/23/20 Page 15 of 16 PageID# 608 Case 1:19-cv-00746-LO-JFA Document 74 Filed 12/23/20 Page 16 of 16 PageID# 609
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