Locust v. Bangart
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ORDER ADOPTING 13 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS. A final judgment will be entered in this case in accordance with the magistrate judge's recommendation. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 6/4/24. (ljw)
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
BEAUMONT DIVISION
JUSTIN LOCUST
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VS.
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OFFICER BANGART
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CIVIL ACTION NO. 1:23-CV-388
ORDER ADOPTING THE MAGISTRATE
JUDGE’S REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
Plaintiff Justin Locust, a prisoner previously confined at the United States Penitentiary in
Beaumont, Texas, proceeding pro se, filed this civil rights action pursuant to Bivens v. Six Unknown
Agents of Federal Bureau of Narcotics, 403 U.S. 388 (1971), against Officer Bangart.
The Court referred this matter to the Honorable Christine L. Stetson, United States Magistrate
Judge, at Beaumont, Texas, for consideration pursuant to applicable laws and orders of this Court.
On April 23, 2024, the magistrate judge recommended dismissing the action without prejudice
pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(b). To date, the parties have not filed objections to
the report.
The Court received and considered the Report and Recommendation of United States
Magistrate Judge pursuant to such referral, along with the record, pleadings and all available
evidence. Proper notice was given to Plaintiff at his last known address. See FED. R. CIV. P.
5(b)(2)(C). After careful review, the Court finds that the findings of fact and conclusions of law of
the United States Magistrate Judge are correct.
ORDER
Accordingly, the findings of fact and conclusions of law of the magistrate judge are correct,
and the Report and Recommendation of United States Magistrate Judge [Dkt. #13] is ADOPTED.
A final judgment will be entered in this case in accordance with the magistrate judge’s
recommendation.
SIGNED this 4th day of June, 2024.
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Michael J. Truncale
United States District Judge
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