Carter v. Director of the Virginia Department of Corrections, No. 7:2011cv00401 - Document 8 (W.D. Va. 2011)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by District Judge Michael F. Urbanski on 09/22/2011. (kab)

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