Grogg v. Knoxville Criminal Court of Appeals

Filing 4

JUDGMENT: this pro se former prisoner's civil rights lawsuit, filed under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, is DISMISSED for failure to state a claim entitling him to relief under § 1983 and because Defendants enjoy immunity from da mages. Should Plaintiff file a notice of appeal from this judgment, he is DENIED leave to appeal in forma pauperis, for the reasons stated in the Memorandum and Order. Signed by District Judge R Leon Jordan on November 20, 2017. (copy mailed to Audie Grogg 526905, SULLIVAN COUNTY DETENTION CENTER, PO BOX 610, BLOUNTVILLE, TN 37617) (AYB)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE
AT KNOXVILLE
AUDIE GROGG,
Plaintiff,
v.
KNOXVILLE CRIMINAL COURT OF
APPEALS, et al.,
Defendants.

)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)

No. 3:16-CV-134-RLJ-HBG

JUDGMENT

In accordance with the accompanying Memorandum and Order, this pro se former
prisoner’s civil rights lawsuit, filed under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, is DISMISSED for failure to state a
claim entitling him to relief under § 1983 and because Defendants enjoy immunity from damages.
28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2). Should Plaintiff file a notice of appeal from this judgment, he is DENIED
leave to appeal in forma pauperis, for the reasons stated in the Memorandum and Order.

IT IS SO ORDERED.
ENTER:
s/ Leon Jordan
United States District Judge

ENTERED AS A JUDGMENT
s/ Debra C. Poplin
CLERK OF COURT