Jones v. Hobbs et al

Filing 128

JUDGMENT pursuant to 125 Jury Verdict, judgment is hereby entered in favor of Charles Freyder and Ray Hobbs dismissing the complaint of Larry Wayne Jones with prejudice; the requested relief is denied. Signed by Judge J. Leon Holmes on 8/28/12. (vjt)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
PINE BLUFF DIVISION
LARRY WAYNE JONES,
ADC # 70147
v.

PLAINTIFF

No. 5:09CV00157 JLH-JJV

RAY HOBBS, Chief Deputy Director,
Arkansas Department of Correction; and
CHARLES FREYDER, Chaplain, Varner Unit,
Arkansas Department of Correction

DEFENDANTS

JUDGMENT
On the 27th day of August, 2012, this action came before the Court for trial by jury. Larry
Wayne Jones appeared in person and with his lawyer, Phillip M. Brick, Jr. Ray Hobbs and Charles
Freyder appeared in person and with their lawyers, Christine A. Cryer and Shawn J. Johnson. All
parties announced ready for trial. After all of the evidence had been received and the jury had been
duly instructed on the law, the jury returned verdicts as follows:
On Larry Wayne Jones’ free exercise of religion claim against Ray Hobbs, we find in
favor of [check one]:
___ Larry Wayne Jones and award nominal damages in the amount of $____
or
X Ray Hobbs

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On Larry Wayne Jones’ free exercise of religion claim against Charles Freyder, we
find in favor of [check one]:
___ Larry Wayne Jones and award nominal damages in the amount of $____
or
X Charles Freyder

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On Larry Wayne Jones’ equal protection claim against Ray Hobbs, we find in favor
of [check one]:
___ Larry Wayne Jones and award nominal damages in the amount of $____
or
X Ray Hobbs

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On Larry Wayne Jones’ equal protection claim against Charles Freyder, we find in
favor of [check one]:
___ Larry Wayne Jones and award nominal damages in the amount of $____
or
X Charles Freyder
Judgment is therefore entered in favor of Ray Hobbs and Charles Freyder on the claims of
Larry Wayne Jones. The complaint of Larry Wayne Jones is dismissed with prejudice. The relief
requested by Larry Wayne Jones is denied.
IT IS SO ORDERED this 28th day of August, 2012.

J. LEON HOLMES
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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