Adams v. Watson

Filing 46

ORDER denying 45 Motion for Reconsideration re 45 MOTION for Reconsideration re 6 Order Dismissing Case filed by Dominique Herman Adams. Signed by District Judge Michael F. Urbanski on 7/17/2015. (slt)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA
ROANOKE DIVISION
DOMINIQUE HERMAN ADAMS,
Petitioner,

Civil Action No. 7:10-cv-00383

v.

ORDER

BRYAN WATSON,
Respondent.

By:

Hon. Michael F. Urbanski
United States District Judge

On October 14, 2010, the court dismissed Petitioner’s petition for a writ of habeas corpus
pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254 as untimely filed. On March 9, 2011, the United States Court of
Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed Petitioner’s appeal, and it has since repeatedly denied
Petitioner leave to file a successive petition.
Presently before the court is Petitioner’s motion for reconsideration. After reviewing the
record, the court finds that none of the arguments in the motion warrant reopening this action.
Accordingly, Petitioner’s motion for reconsideration is DENIED.
The court takes notice of Petitioner’s repeated, meritless filings in this action. Federal
courts may issue prefiling injunctions when vexatious conduct hinders the court from fulfilling
its constitutional duty. Cromer v. Kraft Foods N. Am., Inc., 390 F.3d 812, 817 (4th Cir. 2004).
Before enjoining the filing of motions in this action, the court will afford Petitioner notice and an
opportunity to be heard. Accordingly, Petitioner is notified of the court’s intention to enter a
prefiling injunction against him, and he may submit opposing argument by July 28, 2015.
The Clerk shall send a copy of this Order to the parties.
It is so ORDERED.
Entered: July 17, 2015

/s/ Michael F. Urbanski
Michael F. Urbanski
United States District Judge