Rigole v. VA Doc Sussex I State Prison, No. 7:2012cv00230 - Document 5 (W.D. Va. 2012)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by District Judge Glen E. Conrad on 05/29/2012. (kab)

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