Picariello v. Mincowitz et al

Filing 5

MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Paul W. Grimm on 6/1/2017. (c/m to pla 6/2/17 rss)(rss, Deputy Clerk)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND

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PETER PICARIELLO, #09314634,
Plaintiff,
v.
STUART MINCOWITZ,
REGINA JESSUP, Probation Officer,
Defendants.

Civil Action No. PWG-17-1434

MEMORANDUM OPINION
Peter Picariello is a New Jersey resident who is about to complete a sentence imposed by
Morris County Drug Court Judge Stuart Mincowitz.
pleadings, Picariello has filed a 42 U.S.C.

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For reasons not apparent from the

1983 civil rights complaint in this court, seeking $6

million in damages and the firing of Judge Mincowitz and Regina Jessup, a New Jersey
probation officer.

Compi. 8, at ECF No.1.

A Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis

attached to the Complaint, ECF NO.2, shall be denied for reasons apparent herein.
Under 28 U.S.C.

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1391(b), venue is proper in (1) a judicial district where any defendant

resides, if all defendants reside in the same State, (2) a judicial district in which a substantial part
of the events or omissions giving rise to the claim occurred, or a substantial part of property that
is the subject of the action is situated, or (3) a judicial district in which any defendant may be
found, if there is no district in which the action may otherwise be brought. 28 U.S.c.

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1391(b).

Here, defendants are located in New Jersey, where Picariello resides and where it appears he has
been incarcerated following revocation of parole by the Morris County, New Jersey drug court.
Consequently, this case will be dismissed without prejudice for improper venue.

A copy of

Picariello's Complaint will be returned to him to assist him if he intends to pursue other avenues
of relief in the appropriate New Jersey court.
A separate Order follows.

Paul W. Grimm
United States District Judge

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