Marcus Ford v. Anastasia Wiley et al.

Summary

The United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana dismissed Marcus Ford’s complaint with prejudice under 28 U.S.C. §§ 1915A and 1915(e)(2), except for the claim concerning allegedly unlawful arrest and imprisonment. The court stayed that claim pending the conclusion of state criminal proceedings, administratively closed the case, and imposed periodic reporting and filing requirements.

Holdings

1. The complaint was denied and dismissed with prejudice under 28 U.S.C. §§ 1915A and 1915(e)(2), except for the claim concerning the allegedly unlawful arrest and imprisonment.
2. The claim regarding Plaintiff's allegedly unlawful arrest and imprisonment was stayed pending the conclusion of the state criminal proceedings.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the complaint should be dismissed under the statutory screening provisions applicable to prisoner and in forma pauperis actions.
2. Whether the claim concerning Plaintiff's allegedly unlawful arrest and imprisonment should be stayed while related state criminal proceedings remain pending.

Disposition

other