Shelnutt v. Blakely

VIRGINIA EMERSON HOPKINS United States District Judge

MEMORANDUM OF OPINION

The magistrate judge filed a report on February 5, 2016, recommending that this action be dismissed without prejudice for failing to state a claim upon which relief can be granted, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(b)(1). Although the plaintiff was advised of his right to file specific written objections within fourteen days, he has failed to respond to the report and recommendation.

Having carefully reviewed and considered de novo all the materials in the court file, including the report and recommendation, the Court is of the opinion that the magistrate judge's report is due to be and hereby is ADOPTED and the recommendation is ACCEPTED. Therefore, in accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(b)(1), this action is due to be dismissed without prejudice for failing to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. A Final Judgment will be entered contemporaneously herewith.

DONE and ORDERED this the 1 day of March, 2016.

/s/_________

VIRGINIA EMERSON HOPKINS

United States District Judge