Citation Codes Equivalent Citations citation codes Docket Number File No. 1:07-cv-229. Motions Motion to dismiss : In Part Motion to dismiss : Granted Judges John Garvan Murtha Acts Judiciary And Judicial Procedure — United States Magistrate Judges — Court Officers And Employees — Jurisdiction, Powers, And Temporary Assignment The Public Health And Welfare — Prison Rape Elimination — Findings See more information ... Smart Summary Please sign up to generate summary. JOHN CHINNICI, Plaintiff v. JOHN EDWARDS, ROBERT HOFMANN, OFFICER CHRISTIAN NOLL, Defendants. ORDER J. MURTHA, District Judge The Magistrate Judge's Report and Recommendation was filed July 1, 2008. (Paper 22.) After de novo review and absent objection, the Report and Recommendation is AFFIRMED, APPROVED and ADOPTED.See 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1). The motions to dismiss filed by defendants Edwards (Paper 19) and Hofmann (Paper 17) are GRANTED. Defendant Noll's motion to dismiss (Paper 21) is GRANTED in part with respect to all claims brought against him in his official capacity, and any claims brought pursuant to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the Prison Rape Elimination Act, 42 U.S.C. § 15601(11). The motion is otherwise DENIED. This matter is returned to Magistrate Judge Jerome J. Niedermeier for further proceedings. SO ORDERED.