Pinson v. Martin

Filing 18

ORDER RULING ON REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS. Petitioner's 16 Motion to Dismiss filed by Jeremy Pinson, is GRANTED. This matter is dismissed without prejudice. Signed by Honorable Cameron McGowan Currie on 11/5/09. (kmca)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA GREENWOOD DIVISION Jeremy Pinson, #16267-064, ) ) Petitioner, ) ) v. ) ) M. Martin, Warden FCI ­ Edgefield, ) ) Respondent. ) ___________________________________ ) C/A NO. 8:09-2045-CMC-BHH ORDER

This matter is before the court on Petitioner's pro se application for habeas corpus relief, filed in this court pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241. In accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 636(b) and Local Civil Rule 73.02 (B)(2)(c), DSC, this matter was referred to a United States Magistrate Judge for pre-trial proceedings and a Report and Recommendation. On October 7, 2009, Magistrate Judge Bruce Howe Hendricks issued a Report recommending that this petition be transferred to the Northern District of Alabama. The Magistrate Judge advised Petitioner of the procedures and requirements for filing objections to the Report and Recommendation and the serious consequences if he failed to do so. In response to the Report, Petitioner filed a motion for voluntary dismissal under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41. Petitioner's motion to dismiss is granted. This matter is dismissed without prejudice. IT IS SO ORDERED. s/ Cameron McGowan Currie CAMERON MCGOWAN CURRIE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE Columbia, South Carolina November 5, 2009