Bradley et al v. Big's Trucking et al

Filing 63

ORDER denying 57 Motion to Stay Discovery & 57 Motion to Seek Guidance, as further set out in order. Signed by Honorable Judge Myron H. Thompson on 2/7/2024. (BES)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES FOR THE
MIDDLE DISTRICT OF ALABAMA, NORTHERN DIVISION
DESMOND BRADLEY,
individually and as parent
and next friend of C.B., a
minor and A.B, a minor,
et al.,
Plaintiffs,
v.
BIG'S TRUCKING, et al.,
Defendants.

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CIVIL ACTION NO.
2:23cv122-MHT
(WO)

ORDER
Based on the representations made on the record
during the hearing on February 7, 2024, it is ORDERED
that defendant Ricky Gray’s motion to stay discovery
(Doc. 57) as to himself is denied for the following
reasons.

First, the risk of prosecution is limited, as

the grand jury has twice declined to indict him, and
the local district attorney’s office has stated it has
no present intent to try to indict him again.
though

there

is

a

small

risk

of

future

Second,

prosecution

should the district attorney obtain new evidence, the
length of the requested stay is not definite, and could
be

without

end.

Finally,

Gray’s

right

against

self-incrimination can be adequately protected by his
attorney’s

vigilance

as

to

questioning

during

his

deposition.
It is further ORDERED that Gray’s motion to seek
guidance (Doc. 57) is denied for the reasons stated
during the hearing.
DONE, this the 7th day of February, 2024.
/s/ Myron H. Thompson
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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