Robertson v. Danville Adult Detention Center, No. 7:2012cv00240 - Document 3 (W.D. Va. 2012)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Samuel G. Wilson on 5/31/2012. (tvt)

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