-RSB Lovings v. Warden-ROSP, No. 7:2011cv00325 - Document 35 (W.D. Va. 2012)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Jackson L. Kiser on 2/15/2012. (tvt)

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