Williams v. Crouch et al

Filing 7

ORDER denying 6 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Thelma Williams and DISMISSING CASE without prejudice. If pltf. wishes to continue this case, he must submit the statutory $350 statutory filing fee to the Clerk, along with a motion to reopen the case. Signed by Judge Brian S. Miller on 5/24/11. (kpr)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
WESTERN DIVISION
THELMA WILLIAMS, JR.,
ADC #93197
v.

PLAINTIFF

CASE NO. 4:10-cv-02027-BSM-JTK

OFFICER CROUCH, et al.

DEFENDANTS
ORDER

Plaintiff requests leave to proceed in forma pauperis pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915
[Doc. No. 6]. Although Plaintiff has submitted a declaration that makes the showing required
by § 1915(a), his request to proceed in forma pauperis is denied. The Prison Litigation
Reform Act (PLRA), 28 U.S.C. § 1915(g), provides that "[i]n no event shall a prisoner bring
a civil action or appeal a judgment in a civil action or proceeding under this section if the
prisoner has, on 3 or more prior occasions, while incarcerated or detained in any facility,
brought an action or appeal in a court of the United States that was dismissed on the grounds
that it is frivolous, malicious, or fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted,
unless the prisoner is under imminent danger of serious physical injury."
Plaintiff has had more than three complaints dismissed for failure to state a claim. See
5:07cv00178, 5:07cv00179, 5:07cv00180, 5:07cv00181. In addition, in the present case,
plaintiff’s allegations of denial of access to the courts do not support a claim that he presently
is in imminent danger.
THEREFORE, plaintiff’s request to proceed in forma pauperis [Doc. No. 6] is
DENIED. Should plaintiff wish to continue this case, he shall submit the statutory filing fee

of $350 to the Clerk, noting the above case style and number within ten (10) days of the date
of this order, along with a motion to reopen the case. Upon receipt of the motion and full
payment, the case will be reopened. The case is therefore DISMISSED without prejudice.
IT IS SO ORDERED this 24th day of May, 2011.

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE