Martinez v. Otis Bantum Correctional Center et al

Filing 6

CIVIL JUDGMENT: For the reasons stated in the March 5, 2025, order, this action is dismissed. The Court certifies under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3) that any appeal from the Court's judgment would not be taken in good faith, and therefore IFP st atus is denied for the purpose of an appeal. Cf. Coppedge v. United States, 369 U.S. 438, 444-45 (1962) (holding that an appellant demonstrates good faith when he seeks review of a nonfrivolous issue). (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 3/7/2025) (Attachments: # 1 Appeal Package) (km)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
ROMAN MARTINEZ,
Plaintiff,
24cv9603 (LTS)

-againstOTIS BANTUM CORRECTIONAL
FACILITY, ET AL.,

CIVIL JUDGMENT

Defendants.
For the reasons stated in the March 5, 2025, order, this action is dismissed. The Court
certifies under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3) that any appeal from the Court’s judgment would not be
taken in good faith, and therefore IFP status is denied for the purpose of an appeal. Cf. Coppedge
v. United States, 369 U.S. 438, 444-45 (1962) (holding that an appellant demonstrates good faith
when he seeks review of a nonfrivolous issue).
SO ORDERED.
Dated:

March 7, 2025
New York, New York
/s/ Laura Taylor Swain
LAURA TAYLOR SWAIN
Chief United States District Judge