Knight v. Director Of Department Of Corrections, No. 7:2014cv00236 - Document 15 (W.D. Va. 2014)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Jackson L. Kiser on 10/21/2014. (tvt)

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