Huff v. Office of the Sheriff, County of Roanoke, Virginia et al, No. 7:2013cv00257 - Document 20 (W.D. Va. 2014)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by District Judge Glen E. Conrad on 1/31/2014. (ssm)

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