Gray v. McHugh

Filing 50

ORDER denying Mr. Gray's request for court-appointed counsel. Mr. Gray is directed to report in writing within seven days from the date of this Order.(1) whether he intends to continue litigating this case and (2) if so, whether he will represe nt himself or retain new legal counsel. Failure to comply with this directive will result in dismissal of his claims without prejudice. The court directs the Clerk to serve a copy of this Order on Mr. Gray at the following address: Russell Gray, 3922 Barrett Street, Augusta, GA 30909. Compliance due by 3/10/2015. Signed by Judge J. Randal Hall on 03/03/2015. (thb)

STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF GEORGIA
AUGUSTA DIVISION

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RUSSEI,], GRAY,
Plaintiff,

cv 1-r3-224

v.
JOHN M. MCHUGH, Secretary,
Department of the ArmY,
Defendant.

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Augusta,

Georgia,

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RANDAL I{ALL
STATES DISTRICT ITUDGE
DISTRICT

OF GEORGIA

March,