Hamlett v. Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center, No. 7:2011cv00267 - Document 5 (W.D. Va. 2011)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Samuel G. Wilson on 06/14/2011. (kab)

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