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Case TitleThompson v. Comrs. of Corrections et al
DistrictDistrict of Connecticut
CityNew Haven
Case Number3:2017cv01060
Date Filed2017-06-29
Date Closed2020-04-28
JudgeJudge Vanessa L. Bryant
PlaintiffEarl Thompson
DefendantMake the Road New York
DefendantComrs. of Corrections
DefendantU.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES
DefendantAttorney General of the State of Connecticut
DefendantU.S. Customs and Border Protection
DefendantU.S. Department of State
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2017-06-291PRISCS - PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Earl Thompson.(Fazekas, J.) (Entered: 06/30/2017)
2017-06-29PRISCS - Filing fee received from Earl Thompson: $5.00, receipt number CTXB00008259. (Fazekas, J.) Modified on 6/30/2017 to add prefix (Fazekas, J.). (Entered: 06/30/2017)
2017-06-292PRISCS - ELECTRONIC FILING ORDER - PLEASE ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH COURTESY COPY REQUIREMENTS IN THIS ORDER Signed by Judge Vanessa L. Bryant on 6/29/2017.(Fazekas, J.) (Entered: 06/30/2017)
2017-06-293PRISCS - STANDING PROTECTIVE ORDER Signed by Judge Vanessa L. Bryant on 6/29/2017.(Fazekas, J.) (Entered: 06/30/2017)
2017-06-294PRISCS - STANDING ORDER ON PRISONER ELECTRONIC FILING PROGRAM Signed by Judge Janet C. Hall on 6/29/2017.(Fazekas, J.) (Entered: 06/30/2017)
2017-09-225MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Earl Thompson. (Attachments: # 1 envelope)(Bozek, M.) (Entered: 09/22/2017)
2017-12-056ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re: Writ of habeas corpus. Show Cause Response due by 1/15/2018. Signed by Judge Vanessa L. Bryant on 12/5/17.(Lewis, L.) (Entered: 12/05/2017)
2017-12-267NOTICE of Appearance by JoAnne Sulik on behalf of Comrs. of Corrections (Sulik, JoAnne) (Entered: 12/26/2017)
2018-01-118NOTICE of Appearance by Tamara A. Grosso on behalf of Comrs. of Corrections (Grosso, Tamara) (Entered: 01/11/2018)
2018-01-119First MOTION for Extension of Time until 04/27/2018 to respond to § 2254 Petition 6 Order to Show Cause by Comrs. of Corrections. (Grosso, Tamara) (Entered: 01/11/2018)
2018-01-1210ORDER denying without prejudice 9 Motion for Extension of Time. Pursuant to Local Rule 7(b), "All motions for extensions of time shall include a statement of the movant that (1) the movant has inquired of all non-moving parties and there is agreement or objection to the motion, or that (2) despite diligent effort, including making the inquiry in sufficient time to afford nonmovant a reasonable opportunity to respond, the movant cannot ascertain the position(s) of the non-movant(s)." Defendants' simple admission that they did not contact the Plaintiff does not meet this requirement. Signed by Judge Vanessa L. Bryant on 1/12/2018. (Hoffman, S) (Entered: 01/12/2018)
2018-01-1211First MOTION for Extension of Time until 04/20/2018 to respond to § 2254 Petition 6 Order to Show Cause by Comrs. of Corrections. (Grosso, Tamara) (Entered: 01/12/2018)
2018-01-1612ORDER granting 11 Motion for Extension of Time. Signed by Judge Vanessa L. Bryant on 1/16/2018. (Hoffman, S) (Entered: 01/16/2018)
2018-01-2313MOTION for Summary Judgment by Earl Thompson.Responses due by 2/13/2018 (Payton, R.) (Entered: 01/24/2018)
2018-01-2514MOTION for Summary Judgment by Earl Thompson.Responses due by 2/15/2018 (Payton, R.) (Entered: 01/26/2018)
2018-01-2515MOTION for Summary Judgment by Earl Thompson.Responses due by 2/15/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Appearance of Counsel, # 4 envelope)(Bozek, M.) (Entered: 01/30/2018)
2018-02-0616NOTICE of Change of Address by Earl Thompson (Payton, R.) (Entered: 02/06/2018)
2018-02-0717NOTICE of Change of Address by Earl Thompson (Payton, R.) (Entered: 02/08/2018)
2018-02-0918OBJECTION re 15 MOTION for Summary Judgment, 14 MOTION for Summary Judgment, 13 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Comrs. of Corrections. (Grosso, Tamara) (Entered: 02/09/2018)
2018-02-0919MOTION to terminate improper party re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Comrs. of Corrections.Responses due by 3/2/2018 (Grosso, Tamara) (Entered: 02/09/2018)
2018-02-1220ORDER denying with prejudice 19 Motion to Terminate Improperly Named Party. Respondent must file a motion to dismiss, for summary judgment, or other motion provided for in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Signed by Judge Vanessa L. Bryant on 02/12/2018. (Shafer, J.) (Entered: 02/12/2018)
2018-02-1621MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Earl Thompson. (Payton, R.) (Entered: 02/20/2018)
2018-02-2222OBJECTION re 21 MOTION to Appoint Counsel filed by Comrs. of Corrections. (Grosso, Tamara) (Entered: 02/22/2018)
2018-02-2223Amended OBJECTION re 21 MOTION to Appoint Counsel filed by Comrs. of Corrections. (Grosso, Tamara) (Entered: 02/22/2018)
2018-03-0524MOTION for Evidentiary Hearing by Earl Thompson. (Payton, R.) (Entered: 03/05/2018)
2018-03-0625MOTION for Evidentiary Hearing by Earl Thompson. (Payton, R.) (Entered: 03/07/2018)
2018-03-1926MOTION to Compel Attorney Gerald M. Beaudoin to surrender the case file in State of Connecticut vs. Earl Thompson by Earl Thompson. Responses due by 4/9/2018 (Fanelle, Nicholas) (Entered: 03/20/2018)
2018-03-2127ORDER denying 26 Motion to Compel. Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 37 does not apply and Plaintiff has not cited any legal basis for this court to compel a non-party to comply with what is assertedly a state court matter or a matter implicating the Rules of Professional Conduct addressed by filing a grievance. Some of the material sought is presumably a matter of public record which the Plaintiff may obtain independently by filing a motion in the state court case for a copy of the transcripts and material in the court record. Signed by Judge Vanessa L. Bryant on 3-21-18. (Bryant, Vanessa) (Entered: 03/21/2018)
2018-04-2028ANSWER to Complaint by Comrs. of Corrections. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A, # 2 Appendix B, # 3 Appendix C, # 4 Appendix D1, # 5 Appendix D2, # 6 Appendix D3, # 7 Appendix E, # 8 Appendix F, # 9 Appendix G1, # 10 Appendix G2, # 11 Appendix G3, # 12 Appendix G4, # 13 Appendix G5, # 14 Appendix H1, # 15 Appendix H2, # 16 Appendix H3, # 17 Appendix Table of Contents)(Grosso, Tamara) (Entered: 04/20/2018)
2018-07-0929Brief of Petitioner Signed By Earl Thompson filed by Earl Thompson. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment A, # 2 Table of Contents, # 3 Envelope)(Hernandez, T.) (Entered: 07/11/2018)
2018-07-1730Brief of Petitioner - Appellant Signed By Earl Thompson filed by Earl Thompson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B and Transcripts)(Hernandez, T.) (Entered: 07/19/2018)
2018-08-2431RULING denying 13 Motion for Summary Judgment; 14 Motion for Summary Judgment; 15 Motion for Summary Judgment; 24 Motion for an Evidentiary Hearing; and 25 Motion for an Evidentiary Hearing. The 5 Motion for Appointment of a Public Defender and 21 Motion for Appointment of Counsel are denied without prejudice. Signed by Judge Vanessa L. Bryant on 08/24/2018. (Shafer, J.) (Entered: 08/24/2018)
2018-10-3032NOTICE of Change of Address by Earl Thompson (Payton, R.) (Entered: 11/01/2018)
2018-10-3033MOTION to Stay Proceedings by Earl Thompson.Responses due by 11/20/2018 (Payton, R.) (Entered: 11/01/2018)
2018-10-3034MOTION to disregard Motion to withdraw 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Earl Thompson.Responses due by 11/20/2018 (Payton, R.) (Entered: 11/01/2018)
2018-11-0535NOTICE of Department of Corrections Failure to Comply with Memorandum of Understanding with Clerk's Office by Earl Thompson. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(Murphy, Tatihana). (Entered: 11/06/2018)
2019-04-2936Entered in Error - Standing Order re: Initial Discovery Disclosures. Signed by Judge Stefan R Underhill on 4/29/2019. (Velez, F.) Modified on 5/10/2019 to indicate entered in error (Velez, F.). (Entered: 05/10/2019)
2019-05-10Docket Entry Correction re 36 Standing Order re: Initial Discovery Disclosures. (Velez, F.) (Entered: 05/10/2019)
2019-09-1037ORDER denying 33 Motion to Stay and denying 34 Motion to Disregard Motion. Signed by Judge Vanessa L. Bryant on 9/10/2019. (Shafer, J.) (Entered: 09/10/2019)
2019-09-1738MOTION to Withdraw 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Earl Thompson. (Payton, R.) (Entered: 09/18/2019)
2020-04-2839ORDER granting 38 Motion to Withdraw. The Court grants Mr. Thompson's 38 motion to withdraw the petition for writ of habeas corpus without prejudice to filing a new federal habeas petition after he has fully exhausted his state court remedies as to four new grounds for relief. The Clerk is directed to close this case. Signed by Judge Vanessa L. Bryant on 4/28/2020. (Dannenmaier, Katherine) (Entered: 04/28/2020)
2020-04-29JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS SURVEY - FOR COUNSEL ONLY: The following link to the confidential survey requires you to log into CM/ECF for SECURITY purposes. Once in CM/ECF you will be prompted for the case number. Although you are receiving this survey through CM/ECF, it is hosted on an independent website called SurveyMonkey. Once in SurveyMonkey, the survey is located in a secure account. The survey is not docketed and it is not sent directly to the judge. To ensure anonymity, completed surveys are held up to 90 days before they are sent to the judge for review. We hope you will take this opportunity to participate, please click on this link: https://ecf.ctd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/Dispatch.pl?survey (Shafer, J.) (Entered: 04/29/2020)
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