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March 14, 2011
STATE OF NEW JERSEY, PLAINTIFF-RESPONDENT,v.JULIUS D. SIRMANS, DEFENDANT-APPELLANT.
On appeal from the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Somerset County, Indictment No. 07-10-0701.
Submitted March 2, 2011
Before Judges Fisher and Fasciale.
Defendant was charged with second-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS), heroin, with the intent to distribute within 500 feet of a public housing complex, N.J.S.A. 2C:35-7.1, and third-degree possession of CDS with the intent to distribute, N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5b(3). He moved for the suppression of evidence seized during a street encounter with police. Judge Julie M. Marino conducted an evidentiary hearing and denied defendant's suppression motion.
In later proceedings before a different judge, defendant pled guilty to both counts of the indictment. At sentencing, the convictions were merged and an eight-year prison term, subject to a four-year period of parole ineligibility and a three-year period of parole supervision upon release, was imposed.
Defendant appealed. His assigned counsel presents the following arguments for our consideration:
I. THE TRIAL COURT ERRED IN DENYING DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO SUPPRESS BECAUSE THE POLICE LACKED A REASONABLE AND ARTICULABLE BASIS TO SUSPECT THE DEFENDANT OF CRIMINAL WRONGDOING AND THERE WAS INSUFFICIENT ATTENTUATION TO REMOVE THE TAINT OF THE POLICE MISCONDUCT. MOREOVER, THE STATE FAILED TO PROVE THAT EVIDENCE SEIZED AFTER THE DEFENDANT WAS UNJUSTIFIABLY DETAINED HAD BEEN ABANDONED (Partially Raised Below).
A. The Defendant Was Seized Without Reasonable Suspicion That He Was Engaged In Criminal Activity.
B. The Taint of the Police's Unlawful Stop And Detention of the Defendant was Not Attenuated by Any Action of the Defendant.
C. The State Failed to Establish That Evidence That Constituted an Essential Element of the Offense With Which the Defendant Was Charged Was Knowingly and Voluntarily Abandoned.
A. The Sentence is Excessive.
B. The Period of Parole Supervision Must Be Vacated.
Defendant also filed a supplemental pro se brief in which he presents the following argument:
POLICE FAILED TO ESTABLISH ARTICULABLE SUSPICION IN ORDER TO EFFECTUATE AN INVESTIGATORY/TERRY[*fn1 ] STOP THAT ESCALATED INTO A VIOLATION OF DEFENDANT'S 4TH CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
We agree with the argument in Point II(B) -- and the State also concedes -- that the sentencing judge could not lawfully impose a period of parole supervision.*fn2 Otherwise, we find insufficient merit in the remaining arguments in defendant's Point II to warrant discussion in a written opinion. R. 2:11-3(e)(2).
We also reject Point I and the arguments asserted by defendant in his supplemental pro se brief regarding the denial of his suppression motion substantially for the reasons set forth by Judge Marino in her oral decision of August 26, 2008. We add only the following brief comments.
After an evidentiary hearing, at which four police officers and defendant testified, Judge Marino determined that the officers' version was more credible and, based on that determination, made findings as to the manner in which the evidence in question -- a cigarette box containing heroin -- was obtained. In reviewing, we "must uphold the factual findings underlying the trial court's decision so long as those findings are 'supported by sufficient credible evidence in the record.'" State v. Elders, 192 N.J. 224, 243 (2007) (citations omitted); see also State v. P.S., 202 N.J. 232, 250 (2010); State v. Locurto, 157 N.J. 463, 470-71 (1999). In short, we are to "give deference to those findings of the trial judge which are substantially influenced by his opportunity to hear and see the witnesses and to have the 'feel' of the case, which a reviewing court cannot enjoy." State v. Johnson, 42 N.J. 146, 161 (1964). As a result, a trial judge's findings "should be disturbed only if they are so clearly mistaken 'that the interests of justice demand intervention and correction.'" Elders, supra, 192 N.J. at 244 (quoting Johnson, supra, 42 N.J. at 162). Here, Judge Marino had the opportunity to hear and see the witnesses, and her credibility findings, as well as the factual determinations based on that credible evidence, are entitled to our deference.
The judge found that police officers were watching defendant in this high crime neighborhood, known for drug dealing, from a distance in an unmarked vehicle. The officers observed defendant enter and then quickly exit a vehicle while placing an object in his pants pocket. Those officers followed the vehicle and radioed to other officers as to what they had observed. That other group of officers, in plain clothes, arrived in an unmarked vehicle and approached the area on foot. When defendant saw them, he discarded one cigarette box on an outdoor grill, picked up another cigarette box, and started walking away. As the officers approached, one of them picked up and looked into the discarded cigarette box. Because the cigarette box contained what appeared to the officer to be heroin, defendant was arrested.
Considering defendant's quick entry and exit from a car --an act consistent with CDS distribution -- and the fact that the neighborhood was known for drug dealing, Judge Marino concluded that the officers had reasonable suspicion of criminal activity to detain defendant. See State v. Arthur, 149 N.J. 1, 10 (1997). That suspicion justified the seizure and search of the cigarette box and alone warranted denial of the suppression motion.
The judge found an alternative basis for her ruling that we conclude is also legally sound. The judge recognized that the officers had the right to conduct a field inquiry and that the evidence was abandoned, discovered, and examined before the field inquiry ever commenced.
A field inquiry occurs when a law enforcement officer approaches an individual on the street or in a public place and requests that the individual answer some questions. State v. Stovall, 170 N.J. 346, 356 (2002). To be sure, the field inquiry is not without limits, State v. Davis, 104 N.J. 490, 497 (1986), but remains constitutional "so long as the officer does not deny the individual the right to move," State v. Sheffield, 62 N.J. 441, 447, cert. denied, 414 U.S. 876, 94 S. Ct. 83, 38 L. Ed. 2d 121 (1973). See also State v. Privott, 203 N.J. 16, 24 (2010). Here, the judge determined that defendant discarded the cigarette box while the officers were approaching. In other words, the events that led to the discovery of the evidence in question occurred before defendant was detained, and thus, the evidence was not procured as the result of an unlawful detention of an individual.
Lastly, Judge Marino found that defendant abandoned the evidence in question. This conclusion was properly drawn from the facts found by the judge from the officers' testimony. Indeed, defendant also testified that neither the discarded cigarette box nor the outdoor grill it was left upon belonged to him. The judge was entitled to find from the evidence that the cigarette box had been abandoned, and as a result, defendant had no reasonable expectation of privacy in it. See, e.g., State v. Gibson, 318 N.J. Super. 1, 11 (App. Div. 1999); State v. Burgos, 185 N.J. Super. 424, 426-27 (App. Div. 1982).
To summarize, the judge's findings are wholly supported by evidence upon which she was entitled to rely -- and to which we must defer -- and the conclusions drawn from those facts were based on an appropriate application of accepted constitutional principles.
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|This is a discussion on $2 NLHE 6-max: 2 pairs + flush draw facing check-raise on turn within the online poker forums, in the Cash Game Hand Analysis section; 2NL 6-MAX ZOOM PokerStars Hero (CO) has $2.31 Villain (SB) has $2.31 Hero is dealt 8s 6s Villain (SB) posts $0.01 BB posts $0.02 UTG calls $0.02 MP folds Hero raises to $0.10 BTN
$2 NLHE 6-max: 2 pairs + flush draw facing check-raise on turn
2NL 6-MAX ZOOM PokerStars
Hero (CO) has $2.31
Villain (SB) has $2.31
Hero is dealt 8s 6s
Villain (SB) posts $0.01
BB posts $0.02
UTG calls $0.02
MP folds
Hero raises to $0.10
BTN folds
Villain (SB) calls $0.09
BB folds
UTG folds
$0.24 in pot
Flop shows 6c Qs 2s
Villain checks
Hero bets $0.16
Villain calls $0.16
$0.56 in pot
Turn shows 8h
Villain checks
Hero bets $0.32
Villain raises to $0.68
Hero ???
Hero has $1.73 behind, costs $0.36 to call, $1.56 in pot currently.
I would never fold. His line doesn't really make any sense at all, and we have significant equity against everything. Even if he has a set we have plenty of equity and implied odds to get more on the river. I would call and evaluate the river.
well you certainly cannot fold under any circumstance here. He is giving you incredible pot odds on the turn. Even if he accidentally showed u his cards and he had QQ, we are still continuing with the hand. Like the other posts say, his line doesn't make much sense unless he holds a set. Something like 22 or the less likely 66/88. (88 kinda makes the most sense). Even if we just call the turn raise, a Q on the river is the only card that would cause enough concern to make us consider folding. I think the pot odds would be too good to fold to any other river card. Therefore, I think moving in is the best move here.
Good Luck
Not keen with raising an utg limp with this hand even in position. I'm still seeing plenty of utg limp traps with AA and KK in which case you're going to have to fold pre a certain amount of the time.
Anyway as played the SB has flatted oop with the UTG still to act so the SB is either quite strong or a total fish.
So the question for me is do we shove or just call on the turn.
If we shove it's for value right because we are never folding out better. So what do we beat that calls? AQ is very possible and if he's a fish he's calling. The other thing we want a call from are other flush draws, but are those hands raising on the turn? And if we are looking from a call from a FD we actually need it to miss on the end as it's likely to be a better FD than ours.
It makes much more sense to me on such a dry disconnected board that we have flush blocker to that this is a set raising.
I don't rule out QQ here bearing in mind the preflop action, sets of 66 88 22 in the order.
In which case I'm calling and reevaluating on the river rather than turn shoving.
Unfortunately, villain did have QQ. I totally did not expect that.
Fortunately, I hit my flush on the river and won. But results don't matter. What matters is that I misread my opponent.

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'Tis the season for Christmas Tour of the Manor. Join us on December 15 from 5-8pm at Ewing Manor. Step into the past and enjoy the home Davis and Hazle Buck Ewing decorated for the holidays. Parking is located across the street at St. John's Lutheran Church. Cross the light on the corner of Towanda and Emerson.
Christmas at Weber House and Garden
The Weber House is decorated in a style reminiscent of a prosperous 18th century home. As was the custom, decorations are homemade from greens, pine cones, fruits, flowers and assorted sweets. The Christmas trees, although common today, are not historically accurate. They did not come on the scene until Queen Victoria. And then they were small table top trees. So come on in and see Christmas of long ago.
The weather outside is frightful, but the Christmas Feast at Pere Marquette Lodge is so delightful! Enjoy our fabulous, mouth-watering spread! Serving from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Reservations for parties of six or more will be accepted. Brunch Prices: Children 0-3: free, Children 4-11: $9.95, Adults 12 & Up: $26.95. Call (618) 786-2331 ext: 502 to make your reservations.
Fridays and Saturdays, Christmas in the Park features horse drawn carriage rides, Little Toot Train rides, petting zoo, Santa Claus in the Santa House, lots of festive light displays and more!
Tour the animated Christmas boxes and lights, then visit the Lil Red Barn Museum for free cookies, hot chocolate, coffee or tea. Visit with Santa every Friday and Saturday, ride the Polar Express and enjoy 1800s Christmas at Hill's Fort.
The holiday festivities in Bishop Hill begin with Julmarknad, or Christmas Market. This event is based on Scandinavian customs dating back to the Middle Ages when farmers and artisans would gather in the village squares to sell their wares. Bishop Hill businesses will be offering unique gifts, handmade wares, antiques, quilts, collectibles, baked goods, delicious foods, and Swedish imports. Businesses will be open from 10-5pm. Scandinavian foods such as herring, lutfisk, and rye bread are also in abundance. Select from a large array of delicious holiday cookies, homemade by community bakers on Friday and Saturday.
CITY:Bishop Hill
Christmas With the King Starring Brandon Bennett at the Genesee
Back by popular demand, the electrifying Brandon Bennett (star of Chicago's Million Dollar Quartet) mesmerizes with his pure-bred southern charm, powerful voice, and scandalous moves. Named the 'Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist,' Bennett will perform the King's biggest hits, including yuletide favorites like Blue Christmas, Silent Night & Santa Bring My Baby Back to Me. Also jazz up the holiday as award-winning Chicago vocalist Alexis J. Roston sings a soulful Christmas tribute to the legendary Billie Holiday. This is a show not to be missed.
Where did the Lincoln boys hang their stockings for Santa to fill? What might have been in those stockings? What kinds of Christmas goodies were on Lincoln's table? Discover how the Lincoln family celebrated the holidays by taking a tour through the Lincoln Home.
Begin your holiday celebration escaping from the chaos of the season and experiencing the enchantment of Christmas at the "Christmas Wonderland" holiday light display. The "Grandpa Gang" has been at it again transforming Rock Springs Park in Alton, Illinois into a Winter Wonderland. Visitors can drive through the park to view more than 2 million lights, cascading waterfalls of lights, lighted trees and displays, and visit Santa Claus in the Enchanted Forest. Christmas Wonderland 2016 will be open from November 25th through December 27th. The suggested donation is $7 for cars and small vans or $1 per person for vehicles holding more than 10 people. There will also be a special walk-through night (no cars allowed) the first Monday after Thanksgiving. Admission for the walk-through night is $1 per person. For more information about Christmas Wonderland, call (800) 258-6645.
City of Olney Christmas Light Display
Drive through the Olney City Park to see thousands of Christmas lights and displays. Santa will be in the community each Friday and Saturday beginning December 6.
The Shawnee Hills Art Council of Anna Arts Center is hosting a Civil War Weekend in Anna, IL. A quick snapshot of the planned events include: the play "Soldier Come Home"; exhibits which include guns and quilts; re-enactors and storytelling; and Civil War era food and music, as well as a Bus tour of Civil War Historical Sites.
The centerpiece of Clayville is the Broadwell Inn, the oldest brick building in Sangamon County, built in 1824 by the Broadwell family as a stage coach stop between Springfield and Beardstown. The Inn is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is surrounded by numerous other historic buildings from Central Illinois moved to Clayville in the 1960s to recreate an early frontier pioneer village. Come see a unique piece of Illinois history.
CITY:Pleasant Plains
Pioneer artisan and craftsman demonstration, historic building tours, kids activities, craft vendors, with food and refreshments. Enjoy period music and audience participation entertainment throughout the weekend in an 1820's pioneer village.
CITY:Pleasant Plains
Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters at Effingham Performance Center
Considered one of the best vocalists of all time, Karen Carpenter captured the attention of a generation with the surprisingly deep material of her unabashedly catchy pop music. Singer and playwright Lisa Rock has compiled a moving tribute to the music and life of Carpenter, and brings it to the stage with her 6-piece band. Dedicated to re-creating the true sound of The Carpenters, Lisa Rock and her band will be singing all of their most memorable hits of the 70s including "We've Only Just Begun," "Rainy Days and Mondays," and of course "Close to You."
Clueless Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
Welcome to the 100th birthday party of Barnabus Baggs, the richest man in Baggs City. There's more to this story than meets the eye in this classic Clue-like murder mystery dinner theater. Featuring kooky characters, angry family members, vengeful business competitors, trampled on employees and, of course, a butler. We challenge you to figure out who dun it. Join us for an exciting evening of murder, mystery and mayhem at our Mystery Dinner Theater, where you can be the star of the show. For more information, call (618) 786-2331.
Celebrate the local peach harvest, sponsored by the Cobden Lions Club. Join us for fresh peaches from local orchards, carnival rides and games, crowning of 'Miss Peach Queen', homemade food and peach cobbler & pie with a 5K run/walk and parade on Saturday. Free admission.
Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood at Genesee Theatre
Armed with nothing but their sharp wit, comedians Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood take to the live stage to create hilarious and original scenes in their two-man show. Known by TV audiences for their work on Whose Line is it Anyway?, Colin & Brad improvise new material every night from audience suggestions and participation.
Celebrate and Discover Colona! Breakfast will be served by the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary chefs beginning at 7 a.m. then peruse over 100 vintage cars at the Show & Shine car show from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join in the fun of the co-ed softball tournament held throughout the weekend at Ty Massey park. Visit for the day and stay for the grand finale fireworks show at dusk. Rise and shine early Sunday morning for the Hennepin Hustle 5K run on Sunday.
Colona Memorial Day Celebration
The Hennepin Canal is home for three days of fun, Colona style. rides, games, and food vendors line the parkway for all to enjoy. Children's activities, a horseshoe contest, beer and food tent with nightly entertainment. Sunday showcases the annual parade held at 2 p.m.!
Community Fine Arts Series: Common Thread Contemporary Dance Company
Since its founding in 2010, the Common Thread Contemporary Dance Company has rapidly become a highly respected professional dance company, with a national reputation for the high quality, artistic variety, grace and strength of its programs. Known for its accessible and uplifting performances, the company's goal is to better the community, and to bring joy and happiness to the audience. We are delighted that one of the lead dancers will be Jacksonville native Laura Roth.
Community Fine Arts Series: Equinox Chamber Players
Founded in 1999, the Equinox Chamber Players ensemble is one of the area's most dynamic chamber music groups. The music of Equinox has a unique flair, featuring both traditional and recent works. The ensemble continues to build new repertoire for the woodwind quintet every year by commissioning new works and arrangements, championing new voices from the U.S. and around the world.
This beautiful and unique amphitheatre is easily accessible from the Constitution Trail. Some of the current programs include: High School Summer Theatre productions, Dress-Up Movie Nights and the outstanding concert series known as the Sounds of the Amphitheatre, which highlights local talent from the Bloomington/Normal area. Programming begins in May and runs through October, weather permitting.
Join us in Effingham, IL for the Largest Corvette Party in the World! Corvette Funfest is 4 days full of Corvette FUN, with thousands of Corvettes flocking to Mid America Motorworks' corporate campus in Effingham, IL. Highlights include Celebrity Choice Awards, a Fall Swapfest swap meet, Expert Seminars, tons of Corvette Vendors, Special Display Corvettes, a Saturday night concert, and much more! For more information or to register, please check out our website: www.corvettefunfest.com
Countdown to Fun and New Year Around the World
Design a party hat, create a noise maker, and get showered with confetti as we find out where in the world it's midnight each hour and countdown to fun! Ring in the New Year all afternoon with this energetic blend of fun, art, and music from Kantorei, the singing boys of Rockford. Included with museum admission. Next door at Burpee Museum of Natural History, join the hourly countdown to ring in 2017 across the globe to celebrate and discover New Year traditions from around the world.
Country Antique Market, Bishop Hill
Join in the gathering of 60 exceptional proprietors showing and selling their wares on the Colony School lawn. Look and peruse through a vast variety of hard to find specialty collectibles and antiques from early country, primitives, folk art, pottery and textiles. This market is the the place you are longing to explore. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., $5
CITY:Bishop Hill
Country Corner Fall Flea Market
Enjoy a large Flea Market with over 20 vendors each day displaying their wares for sale from 10am to 5pm. Hayrack Rides, U-Pick Pumpkins, Corn Maze. Fall Fun Park Hours: 10:30am to 6pm.
Country Corner Farm Market & Pumpkin Patch
Farm, Fresh, Fun! Explore acres of pumpkins, a giant interactive adventure corn maze, farm-fresh produce, a petting zoo, craft barn, tree house and playground. Hayrack and pony rides, Mine for gems, ride the famous cow train. Special event weekends and concessions are also offered.U-pick pumpkins, interactive adventure corn maze and flashlight maze available in the month of October. Ample parking and a nominal charge for activities.
Country Corner Giant Pumpkin Festival
Jack O'Lantern meets Jack and the Beanstalk! Like Jack's plant, a pumpkin can grow, and grow, and grow – until it becomes one of the stars of the annual Giant Pumpkin Festival! See pumpkins weighing over 500 pounds. Most are for sale, so–give yourself the ultimate challenge and wrestle a giant out in our 20-acre pumpkin patch–or just point at one that's been pre-picked at the farmstand. We'll help with the wrestling, weighing and toting. Fall fun park, hayrack rides, corn cannons, our famous "Cow Train" barrel train, "Mining for Gems" ,bounce house, and Kids' Corn Maze. Free admission, ample parking, nominal charge for events. Fall Fun Park open: 10:30am to 6pm.
Crab Orchard Kennel Club AKC Dog Show
This Annual AKC Dog Show boasts many additional amenities. Sign up to bring your dog to the hearing clinic or get their nails trimmed while you wait. Over 100 breeds will try to make it to the Best In Show ring. There will also be vendors of dog treats, toys, beds, blankets and more.
Crappie USA will hold one of its fishing Super Tournaments on Lake of Egypt in Marion, IL. This will be a guaranteed payout of $10,000 and prizes to winners. The tournament starts at 6:30am and will run until 3pm with a weigh-in at 4pm.
Cristian Pastorello, Piano Recital at Aurora University
Pastorello's recital will feature music by Beethoven and Chopin as well as a diverse selection of compositions of the 20th century, including works by Claude Debussy and American composer Philip Glass. See their web site to register for this free event.
Start your cruise and travel the Henry County back roads. Craft Shows, Scavenger Hunts, "Chair"ity Auction, Public Art and Barn Quilt Self Guided Tours and more! Enjoy the drive! Illinois Route 81 begins just one mile west of Lynn Center at the junction of US Route 150, and ends 26 miles east at Kewanee after passing through Andover and Cambridge. It's one of two county highways that start and stop in the same county.
Head to the Depot District on Tuesday, August 6th for a combination of car show and nightlife. Evening begins at 6pm in the Depot District at Windsor & Grove Avenues steps away from the Berwyn Metra Station.
DakhaBrakha is a quartet from Kiev, Ukraine. Reflecting fundamental elements of sound and soul, Ukrainian "ethno chaos" band DakhaBrakha creates a world of unexpected new music. DakhaBrakha was created in 2004 at the Kyiv Center of Contemporary Art "DAKH" by the avant-garde theatre director - Vladyslav Troitskyi - and given the name that means "give/take" in the old Ukrainian language. Theatre work has left its mark on the band performances - their shows are always staged with a strong visual element.
Join us and over 800,000 volunteers nationwide in placing a wreath on a veteran's grave. Invite your family and friends to an experience you will never forget, as we take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season to honor our service men and women and their families.
Danville Symphony Orchestra Presents "Beautiful Women"
Join Maestro Swerling, the Danville Symphony Orchestra, and coloratura soprano Jami Leonard for a program of dazzling talent and sonic beauty as we take you from glittering arias by Rossini and Strauss, to sizzling orchestral masterpieces by Ravel and Bernstein inspired by life in Paris and New York. Don't miss Beautiful Women, an eclectic and exciting program.
Death of a Blackheart Mystery Dinner Theater
We're talkin' Captain Jack Blackheart! Gee. I hope no one kills him off. Join us for an exciting evening of murder, mystery and mayhem at our Mystery Dinner Theater, where you can be the star of the show! Tickets for the show are $45 per person and include dinner, taxes and gratuity. Call (618) 786-2331 for details and to make your reservations.
Olde England comes alive in Historic Downtown Antioch with lifelike figures representing scenes from the Dickens Era. The Dickens Holiday Village is back and the handcrafted Dickens characters made by our volunteer artists will bring a Public Art Program that is free for everyone to enjoy! Antioch will proudly displayed 45 Dickens characters for people to tour. Each character has a plaque describing the scene and also serves as an educational tool for students. Take a self-guided tour with one of our Dickens Walking Brochure Maps or reserve a tour guide for groups of 24 or more. Plus there is plenty of Dickens Fun for everyone in November and December. You may enjoy Dickens Teas, an Antioch "Oliver" dog afternoon, Dress like Dickens event, and much more.
The annual Discover Tinley Expo showcases the community's business and nonprofit organizations, as well as its government services. Visit Discover Tinley to learn more about what your Village has to offer. This free event features entertainment, food samples and giveaways at many of the booths. 10AM-3PM
CITY:Tinley Park
Disenchanted! at Effingham Performance Center
Poisoned apples. Glass slippers. Who needs 'em?! Not Snow White and her posse of disenchanted princesses in the hilarious hit musical that's anything but grimm. Forget the princesses you think you know – the original storybook heroines have come back to life to set the record straight. After multiple sold-out runs nationwide, these royal renegades tossed off their tiaras to bring their hilariously subversive, not-for-the-kiddies musical to you – and what you thought about princesses will never be the same! In addition to the sold-out New York engagement, this fairy tale has gone international.
Dokken, Warrant & Firehouse at the Genesee
At a time when the charts were ruled by pop-metal acts, Dokken's captivating stage presence and high energy style brought us some of the greatest rock music of the 1980s. With Warrant performing hits like Cherry Pie, and Firehouse, performing hits like Love of a Lifetime, this show will rock you.
Drumline Live at Effingham Performance Center
DrumLine Live, the show stopping attraction created by the musical team behind the hit movies, "Drumline" and "Drumline: A New Beat," embodies the soulful, high-stepping style of the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching band experience. With its riveting rhythms, bold beats, and ear grabbing energy, DrumLine Live is a high octane musical roller coaster ride that is guaranteed to touch every emotion in your body. They have a brand new show for the entire family and they promise… you will be on your feet by Halftime!!
Du Quoin Annual Holiday Lights Fair
Three-mile drive through Christmas lights display is open every night. Weekends in December, the beautifully decorated winter wonderland in Expo Hall will have vendors with items for sale, food, kids corner and musical entertainment.
CITY:Du Quoin
Dueling Pianos at Starved Rock Lodge
An experience like no other! Don't miss this wildly entertaining music and comedy dueling piano show. Our interactive musical comedy experience will have you singing, shouting, dancing and laughing so hard you'll be doubled over. Shows: February 20, February 21, April 23, April 24 and April 25 Shows take place on February 20 and 21 at 11:30am.
Eagle Meet and Greet & Raptor Awareness Program
Come see live eagle demonstrations 10 a.m. til 2 p.m. every Saturday in January at the Alton Visitor Center. See a live bald eagle up close and personal! Ask and learn about their species and habitats. Then, grab your official All Around Alton Eagle Watcher's Guide as you journey out along the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway to see eagles in their natural habitat. Free! For more information, call 1-800-ALTON-IL or go to www.VisitAlton.com.
Bird of Prey shows and family activities at the Starved Rock Visitors Center, Starved Rock Lodge, and Illinois Waterway Visitor Center. Take a short hike to the top of Starved Rock for live eagle viewing or join the park naturalist for a guided eagle viewing tour. 9am-4pm each day. Most activities free, Bird of Prey shows are $3 per person. SATURDAY & SUNDAY EVENTS Starved Rock Lodge Birds of Prey* program by Illinois Raptor Center 10am, 1pm & 3pm Programs at 10:30am and 1:00pm in the LaSalle Room Illinois Waterways Visitor Center John James Audubon presents* "The Washington Eagle—and other raptors I have known" as portrayed by Brian "Fox" Ellis with live birds of prey 10am, 1pm & 3pm Starved Rock Audubon Society will be providing scopes and information on the outside deck Starved Rock Visitors Center The Art & History of Falconry with Falconer Rich Escutia 2pm Kaskaskia Room Guided Eagle Watching Hikes at 11:00am and 1:00pm Children's Activities & Educational Exhibits throughout the weekend in all locations
Take a 45-minute shuttle to spots along the Mississippi River to try to spot some eagles. Pick up will be at the Alton Visitor Center with stops scheduled for Maple Island, Heron Pond, Ellis Island and at the Audubon Center. The shuttle will return to the Alton Visitor Center for drop off. These tours are $5 a person. There will be a guide on board the shuttle who will provide tips on how to eagle watch this season. Shuttles run every Saturday in January at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, and 1:30pm For more information or to receive a free Eagle's Watchers Guide, contact the Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 258-6645.
Join refuge rangers from Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge for a morning of eagle watching. Visit multiple areas at the wildlife refuge that are known for eagles. A personal vehicle will be needed. Attendees are reminded to dress for the weather. Open to all ages. Space is limited, call 618-883-2524 to register in advance. This program will be on December 10th, January 7th & 14th, and February 4th at 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. each day.
EagleMania at the Genesee Theatre
EagleMania performs all of the hits of the Eagles, as well as Don Henley, Glen Frey, and Joe Walsh's solo albums. Their attention to detail and their ability to reproduce the Eagles exactly leaves their fans with an experience that they do not soon forget. People often remark that if they closed their eyes they would think they were listening to the actual Eagles live in concert.
East Peoria Festival of Lights
One of Peoria's biggest holiday traditions returns for the 32nd year - the East Peoria Festival of Lights! Enjoy your favorite light displays; from the Budweiser Clydesdales to the Starship Enterprise, this drive-through event is a holiday season must do!
CITY:East Peoria
Annual Easter Sunrise Service held at the 111 foot Bald Knob Cross, music & refreshments.
CITY:Alto Pass
Elisabeth von Trapp at the Sandwich Opera House
Elisabeth von Trapp's earliest memories are the sounds of music. Born and raised in Vermont, Elisabeth is the granddaughter of legendary Maria and Baron von Trapp, whose story inspired The Sound of Music. Singing professionally since childhood, Elisabeth has performed all over the world, enchanting audiences from European cathedrals to the Kennedy Center. Building on her famed family's legacy, Elisabeth has created her own musical style, at once ethereal and earthy, delicate and powerful.
Michael St. Angel takes the stage as "The King of Rock and Roll." You can rock to the hits that made Elvis famous such as Jailhouse Rock, Hounddog, Love Me Tender and many more. Keep the spirit of Rockin' and Rollin' alive! April 19/Evening; April 20 & 21/Matinees - Matinee shows include lunch and show at $32.00 a person. Evening shows include wine tasting, dinner and show at $37.00 per person. For more information or to book, call 815-220-7386.
Enchanted Railroad at The Morton Arboretum
The popular Enchanted Railroad pulls into The Morton Arboretum this January! Children and families can enjoy our intricate model railroad as it winds through a four-season display. Watch as more than 10 model trains run on a two-level, larger-than-life platform.
Buy a dress, pick out flowers, and find a photographer all in one place. Over 100+ vendors to choose from all under one roof. This annual event is presented by River Radio and held at The Pavilion of the City of Marion.
Join us for an afternoon of wedding bliss. We will have a variety of vendors to help in the planning of your special day. Admission is free. Sample a variety of foods, enjoy a drink from the cash bar and have the chance to win a variety of prizes/wedding discounts. You don't want to miss this!
Join Fermilab for an afternoon of science fun. The Fermilab Family Open House is a party for children of all ages to learn about the world of physics. Watch Mr. Freeze's fabulous cryogenics show! Tour the universe! Explore physics concepts with hands-on activities! Ask a scientist your physics questions! Take a tour, and more! (Advanced registration required only for tours. Sign up on their registration page online.) 1-5pm
Fermilab's Anniversary Open House
Take behind-the-scene tours of the major research facilities at Fermilab. Tour facilities at the lab that the public would normally not get to see. Enjoy a science and innovation fair and dozens of activities for families. This event is free and open to the public. This final anniversary event will look back on half a century of achievements and look forward to a bright future. 10 am - 4 pm
Fermilab's Greatest Hits: Highlights from the First 50 Years
A half-century ago, the Enrico Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory began to grow on the Illinois prairie. Through the intelligence, ingenuity, and industry of many gifted people, it grew into one of the world's great research institutions—a truly national resource for American physicists and a treasured destination for legions of international colleagues. Chris Quigg will trace the lab's evolution from start-up to world-leading center, highlighting landmark research results while recalling iconic moments and extraordinary characters. Tickets for lectures are $7. Program starts at 8 pm.
Festival of Trees at the Midwest Museum of Natural History
The Museum is decked out for the holidays; the trees have twinkle lights, Sam is dressed up, and of course the tree competition! During the month of December the Museum gets dressed up for the holidays. The Festival of Trees features a display of over 20 trees decorated by businesses and non-profit groups.The public can vote for their favorite tree by making a donation in jars in the lobby. The Midwest Museum of Natural History also has 'special events' happening weekly all December long!
Fighting Illini Men's Basketball
It's basketball season all right! Head to the State Farm Center to see one of the leaders in the NCAA - the Fighting Illini Men's Basketball team. Sport your favorite Orange and Blue gear as you cheer on the best of the best in college basketball! Need we remind you that the State Farm Center has undergone over $150 million in renovations? With the iconic Lou Henson court looking better than ever, now is the time to get back into the rich Illini culture!
This family-friendly, alcohol-free event is a Springfield area tradition. Free children's activities from 1 pm - 4 pm at Springfield High School Commons. Fireworks at 8 pm. Over 30 performances around Downtown Springfield from 6 pm-11:15 pm.
Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon
Fly With The Eagles Half Marathon is organized by the River to River Runners Club and is the club's first race on the calendar each year, coming in the late winter season for a cold-weather half marathon that takes runners along the roads and trails of the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge.
This annual reenactment of late-1700s Illinois life on the frontier prairie features blanket traders, merchants, military units, fife and drum corps, and period-style food from more than 20 vendors. The encampment offers military drills, mock battles, along with story telling and children's activities.
Fort Obie Rendezvous and Living History Encampment
Visit the old world featuring a tipi encampment, black powder shoots, pre-1840 demonstrations, bow-shoots, tomahawk and knife throwing, primitive fire-starting and 1840 trade goods. Open: Friday is Educational Day with over 600 students touring the grounds. 10am to 5pm on Saturday, and 10am to 3pm on Sunday. Admission $2.00 per person.
Fountain Square Art Festival is the largest and oldest fine arts fair on Chicago's majestic North Shore. Featuring the eclectic works of more than 150 juried artists, a popular children's art tent with fun activities overseen by the acclaimed Evanston Art Center, food and a soothing jazz-centric music lineup. Location: Church & Sherman in Downtown Evanston.
Explore the history and culture of the area and Pere Marquette State Park at this special art exhibition. Peruse and purchase original works from local artists, enjoy live music, wine tasting and restaurant favorites. There will be no booth fee for participating artists with a $100 cash prize being awarded the Best in Show. Artists who are interested in being a part of this event should email email@example.com with images of their work. The fair starts at 11:00 a.m. and will end at 4:00 p.m.
Francis Park 4th of July Celebration
The festival features annual pancake breakfast, ethnic food fair, arts and craft show, classic car show, steam engine display, antique tractors, a kiddies' tractor pull, entertainment and tours of Woodland Palace. Stay for the evening and at dusk the Kewanee Chamber of Commerce hosts a fireworks spectacular at Northeast Park in Kewanee. Events begin at 6 am.
Wiley Parks' beautiful trees provide shade to view a wide variety of cars, trucks and motorcycles on display. Bring your lawn chair, sit back and enjoy the 50's and 60's music, raffles, and food tent.
Calling all Volkswagens! Funfest for Air-Cooled VW celebrates all eras of the iconic VW June 2-4, 2017. With thousands of Beetles, Buses, Dune Buggies, Ghias and more on display for 3 full days, this is on every VW-lover's bucket list! Highlights include Celebrity Choice Awards, Spring Swapfest swap meet, Slalom races, Expert Seminars, VW club activities, tons of VW vendors, Friday night Fun Run road tour, a Saturday night concert, MY Garage Museum and much more! For more information or to register, please check out our website: www.funfestacvw.com/
Gaelic Storm – Live in Concert at Egyptian Theatre
After nearly two decades and more than 3,000 live shows, Gaelic Storm — the chart-topping, multi-national Celtic band — is looking sharper than ever with their latest release, Matching Sweaters. The new album mixes traditional Irish music with modern influences, creating a sound that's as wide-ranging as the band's own audience. Matching Sweaters follows in that hard-working tradition, dishing up all the ingredients fans have come to expect from Gaelic Storm — the drinking songs, sea shanties, furiously-strummed instrumentals and sing-along melodies — while spiking the mix with newer flavors. Eat it up, but make sure to save some room! There's plenty more where this came from.
Throughout the Kankakee County Museum, Christmas trees are decorated by community organizations. Yearly, a special theme is added for your enjoyment. Come in and view the different arrangements and vote for that special tree.
Galva Freedom Fest Celebration
Come and enjoy a hometown filled with pride. 4th of July events begin at 8am, including a pancake breakfast, 5K/fun run, a parade filled with antique tractors, bands and floats. Stop by the park for an art jam, photo photo show, talent show, food and much more. Stay the for the evening and join us at the park for professional entertainment and spectacular fireworks fired by International award winners Melrose Pyrotechnics.
The weekend of the Gazebo Art Festival, Western Illinois University will host its annual Al Sears Jazz Festival, sharing Chandler Park and providing a vibrant atmosphere for music and art lovers alike! The Macomb Public Library also hosts one of its annual book sales and food vendors are available. The event will be held on September 24 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, for more info please visit wciarts.org.
A family fun car show where your vote counts. Car show attendees will be asked to judge the finalists based on: authenticity, originality, overall styling presentation and crowd appeal. There will also be a family oriented "Gearhead in Golconda" Pin up Contest.
Annual Gem and Mineral Show showing off Indian artifacts, fossils, lapidary displays, shell crafts and much more.
Geneseo Historic Shopping & Art District Spring Open House
Shake off the winter blues and shop historic State Street shops for spring items, dine at the local restaurants, enjoy a cup of coffee and fresh baked goods and have a day filled with Geneseo. Open 4:30 pm to 8 pm
A fun vibrant weekend in historic downtown Geneseo. Friday evening, the famous Doo-Dah Parade kicks off the weekend at 6 p.m. for the family weekend event. Gather in City Park to enjoy the community supper and watch the queen contest. Saturday, run with dad in the Maple City 4, a 4K race. Roam the farmer's market and City Park, filled with arts and crafts, antique tractors, family activities, food, and music! Sunday dine on pancakes, peruse the arts and craft vendors while listening to melodies all day long. Your invited to stay the weekend and enjoy a friendly community with heart!


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July 18, 2012
PAUL C. BOLIN,PLAINTIFF,v.EDMUND G. BROWN, ET AL.,DEFENDANTS.
Plaintiff is a state prisoner proceeding pro se in this civil rights action. This proceeding was referred to this court by Local Rule 302 pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1). Plaintiff is a state death row inmate proceeding against Governors Schwarzenegger and Brown and various state and federal officials and judges for conspiring to cause lengthy delays in the state capital appeals process in violation of his federal rights.
Plaintiff was sentenced to death in 1991 for multiple counts of first degree murder with special circumstances. In 1998, the California Supreme Court issued an opinion affirming his death sentence. The U.S. Supreme Court denied Plaintiff's petition for a writ of certiorari. Plaintiff filed writs of habeas corpus both in the California Supreme Court and this Court. Proceedings remain pending in this Court.
II. Screening Requirement
The Court is required to screen complaints brought by prisoners seeking relief against a governmental entity or officer or employee of a governmental entity. 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(a). The Court must dismiss a complaint or portion thereof if the prisoner has raised claims that are legally "frivolous or malicious," that fail to state a claim upon which relief may be granted, or that seek monetary relief from a defendant who is immune from such relief. 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(b)(1),(2). "Notwithstanding any filing fee, or any portion thereof, that may have been paid, the court shall dismiss the case at any time if the court determines that . . . the action or appeal . . . fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted." 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2)(B)(ii).
"Rule 8(a)'s simplified pleading standard applies to all civil actions, with limited exceptions," none of which applies to section 1983 actions. Swierkiewicz v. Sorema N. A., 534 U.S. 506, 512 (2002); Fed. R. Civ. P. 8(a). Pursuant to Rule 8(a), a complaint must contain "a short and plain statement of the claim showing that the pleader is entitled to relief . . . ." Fed. R. Civ. P. 8(a). "Such a statement must simply give the defendant fair notice of what the plaintiff's claim is and the grounds upon which it rests." Swierkiewicz, 534 U.S. at 512. However, "the liberal pleading standard . . . applies only to a plaintiff's factual allegations." Neitze v. Williams, 490 U.S. 319, 330 n.9 (1989). "[A] liberal interpretation of a civil rights complaint may not supply essential elements of the claim that were not initially pled." Bruns v. Nat'l Credit Union Admin., 122 F.3d 1251, 1257 (9th Cir. 1997) (quoting Ivey v. Bd. of Regents, 673 F.2d 266, 268 (9th Cir. 1982)).
III. Summary of Complaint
Plaintiff's complaint is lengthy, difficult to decipher, and replete with legal commentary and citations. Plaintiff's central claim appears to be that he is incarcerated under an illegal sentence. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants have engaged in racketeering and in a criminal conspiracy to create "[an] illegal [state capital appeal] process." (Compl, 9:52.) He complains that habeas and collateral challenges have been suspended, creating years of delay in appointment of counsel and proceeding on the merits, ultimately prejudicing his ability to challenge his capital conviction. The process has required that he be represented by attorneys appointed by the state court through the state bar's nonprofit California Appellate Project, creating a conflict of interest and furthering the conspiracy against him. The foregoing, according to Plaintiff, amounts to effective suspension of habeas corpus in violation of the U.S. Constitution, obstructing justice and violating his Fourteenth Amendment rights. Plaintiff seeks unspecified declaratory and injunctive relief.
IV. Analysis
A. Younger Abstention
Under principles of comity and federalism, a federal court should not interfere with ongoing state criminal proceedings absent extraordinary circumstances. See Younger v. Harris, 401 U.S. 37, 43-54 (1971). The rationale of Younger also applies throughout appellate proceedings, requiring that state appellate review of a state court judgment be exhausted before federal court intervention is permitted. See Dubinka v. Judges of the Superior Court, 23 F.3d 218, 223 (9th Cir. 1994)(acknowledging that even if criminal trials were completed at the time of abstention decision, state court proceedings still considered pending). Plaintiff has pending with the California Supreme Court a petition for writ of habeas corpus. Accordingly, the Court will abstain from interfering with Plaintiff's ongoing state proceeding.
B. Heck Bar
When a prisoner challenges the legality or duration of his custody, or raises a constitutional challenge which could entitle him to an earlier release, his sole federal remedy is a writ of habeas corpus. Wilkinson v. Dotson, 544 U.S. 74, 78 (2005); Preiser v. Rodriguez, 411 U.S. 475, 477 (1973); Young v. Kenny, 907 F.2d 874, 876 (9th Cir. 1990). Moreover, when seeking relief for an allegedly unconstitutional conviction or imprisonment, "a § 1983 plaintiff must prove that the conviction or sentence has been reversed on direct appeal, expunged by executive order, declared invalid by a state tribunal authorized to make such determination, or called into question by a federal court's issuance of a writ of habeas corpus." 28 U.S.C. § 2254; Heck v. Humphrey, 512 U.S. 477, 487-88 (1994). "A claim . . . bearing that relationship to a conviction or sentence that has not been so invalidated is not cognizable under § 1983." Id. at 488.
Heck makes it clear that a § 1983 cause of action "attributable to an unconstitutional conviction or sentence does not accrue until the conviction or sentence has been invalidated." Id. at 489-90. Any such claim is not cognizable and therefore should be dismissed. Wilkinson, 544 U.S. at 81-82 (clarifying that Heck applies to cases requesting damages as well as equitable relief); see Trimble v. City of Santa Rosa, 49 F.3d 583, 585 (9th Cir. 1995)(noting that a claim barred by Heck may be dismissed sua sponte without prejudice). The Heck rule usually precludes a prisoner-plaintiff from obtaining damages or equitable relief in a § 1983 action for alleged constitutional violations in connection with his criminal trial. The Heck rule also prevents a person from bringing an action that -- even if it does not directly challenge the conviction or other decision -- would imply that the conviction or other decision was invalid. The practical importance of this rule is that a plaintiff cannot attack his conviction in a civil rights action. The decision must have been successfully attacked before the civil rights action is filed. See Guerrero v. Gates, 442 F.3d 697, 703 (9th Cir. 2006)(Heck barred plaintiff's claims of wrongful arrest, malicious prosecution and conspiracy among police officers to bring false charges against him); see also Valdez v. Rosenbaum, 302 F.3d 1039, 1049 (9th Cir. 2002) (prisoner's Sixth Amendment claim of denial of access to counsel while a pretrial detainee barred by Heck because claim would necessarily imply invalidity of subsequent conviction).
Here, the complaint is first and foremost a challenge to the validity of Plaintiff's underlying conviction and sentence based on ineffective trial counsel and prejudice in post-conviction proceedings. Success on the merits of the complaint would necessarily imply the invalidity of his conviction and sentence. Plaintiff cannot recover monetary damages without first establishing pursuant to Heck that his conviction has been invalidated by "reversal on direct appeal, expungement by executive order, declaration of invalidity by a state tribunal authorized to make such determination, or . . . a federal court's issuance of a writ of habeas corpus." Plaintiff has not made such a showing here.
Plaintiff styles his claim as a challenge to delays in the capital appeals process rather than as a challenge of his conviction. However, his state appeal process is complete. This Court cannot now issue an order providing relief in the state court appeals process. (see e.g., Blair v. Martel, 645 F.3d 1151, 1157-58 (9th Cir. 2011))(citing Hayes v. Ayers, 632 F.3d 500, 523 (2011)). Accordingly, any relief granted by this Court would necessarily be as to the conviction itself rather than the post-conviction capital appeal process.
In addition, it is well-settled that a prisoner seeking relief from a conviction may not bring an action for injunctive and declaratory relief because he has an available remedy in habeas. Williams v. Hill, 74 F.3d 1339, 1340 (D.C. Cir. 1996)(citing Preiser, 411 U.S. at 475); see also Chatman-Bey v. Thornburgh, 864 F.2d 804, 808-10 (D.C. Cir. 1988); see also LoBue v. Christopher, 82 F.3d 1081, 1082-84 (D.C. Cir. 1996)(district court lacked subject matter jurisdiction over a declaratory judgment action where habeas corpus remedy available).
For the reasons stated, Plaintiff's claims for injunctive, declaratory and monetary relief are Heck barred and fail.
C. Sections 1983 and 1985
Plaintiff alleges that the state capital appeals process has caused delays which prejudiced his ability to challenge his conviction in state and federal court. He alleges that these delays violate his federal due process and habeas corpus rights and certain federal criminal statutes, thereby giving rise to claims under 42 U.S.C. §§ 1983 and 1985.
1. Section 1983 Pleading Requirements
To state a civil rights claim under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, a plaintiff must allege two essential elements: (1) that a right secured by the Constitution or laws of the United States was violated and (2) that the alleged violation was committed by a person acting under the color of state law. See West v. Atkins, 487 U.S. 42, 48 (1988); see also Ketchum v. Alameda Cnty., 811 F.2d 1243, 1245 (9th Cir. 1987). Under § 1983, a plaintiff must demonstrate that each defendant personally participated in the deprivation of his rights. Jones v. Williams, 297 F.3d 930, 934 (9th Cir. 2002). This requires the presentation of factual allegations sufficient to state a plausible claim for relief. Ashcroft v. Iqbal, 556 U.S. 662, 684 (2009); Moss v. U.S. Secret Service, 572 F.3d 962, 969 (9th Cir. 2009). . The mere possibility of misconduct falls short of meeting this plausibility standard. Iqbal, 556 U.S. at 684-85; Moss, 572 F.3d at 969.
2. Due Process
Plaintiff alleges that delay in the state capital appeal process violates his federal due process rights. The procedural guarantee of the Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process Clause applies only when a constitutionally protected liberty or property interest is at stake. See Ingraham v. Wright, 430 U.S. 651, 672-73 (1977). Plaintiff does not have a federal due process right to a speedy state court appeal process. "[N]o clearly established federal law, as determined by the Supreme Court of the United States recognizes a due process right to a speedy appeal." Blair, 645 F.3d at 1158 (citing Hayes, 632 F.3d at 523). Plaintiff's claim that state capital appeal delay has violated his federal habeas rights does not state a cognizable § 193 claim.
3. Suspension of Federal Habeas Corpus
Plaintiff alleges that delay in the state capital appeal process unconstitutionally suspends his federal habeas corpus rights. The federal prohibition on suspension of habeas rights does not apply to delays caused by state action. "[I]t has been decided by the Supreme Court of the United States that [U.S. Const. art 1, § 9, cl. 2] does not apply to state action . . . and that the refusal by state authorities to entertain a petition for a writ of habeas corpus, therefore, does not raise a federal question." Geach v. Olsen, 211 F.2d 682, 684 (7th Cir. 1954). Plaintiff's claim that a state capital appeal delay has violated his federal habeas rights does not state a cognizable § 1983 claim.
4. Federal Criminal Statutes
Plaintiff alleges criminal counts of conspiracy, racketeering, terrorism and treason. Plaintiff may not file a criminal complaint against Defendants. 28 U.S.C. § 547 (stating that the United States Attorney "shall prosecute for all offenses against the United States"); Ivey v. National Treasury Employees Union, No. 05-1147 (EGS), 2007 WL 915229, *5 (D.D.C. Mar. 27, 2007); see also Figueroa v. Clark, 810 F.Supp. 613, 615 (E.D. Pa. 1992)(plaintiff "cannot bring criminal charges against defendants through a private lawsuit.").
Moreover, where, as here, federal statutes contain provisions for criminal penalties, citizen suits, judicial review, or even administrative proceedings alone, the Supreme Court has found the remedial scheme sufficiently comprehensive to foreclose an independent § 1983 cause of action. See City of Rancho Palos Verdes v. Abrams, 544 U.S. 113, 121-22 (2005); see also Buckley v. City of Redding, 66 F.3d 188, 191-92 (9th Cir. 1995). Plaintiff's claim to criminal relief under federal criminal statutes does not state a cognizable § 1983 claim.
5. Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies
Plaintiff has not alleged exhaustion of his administrative remedies through the prison appeals process. Pursuant to the Prison Litigation Reform Act of 1995, "[n]o action shall be brought with respect to prison conditions under [42 U.S.C. § 1983], or any other Federal law, by a prisoner confined in any jail, prison, or other correctional facility until such administrative remedies as are available are exhausted." 42 U.S.C. § 1997e(a). The Act's exhaustion requirement applies to all prison actions. Williams v. Metropolitan Detention Center, 418 F.Supp.2d 96, 100-101 (E.D.N.Y. 2005). Exhaustion of administrative remedies is required regardless of the relief sought by the prisoner. Booth v. Churner, 532 U.S. 731, 741 (2001). Proper exhaustion is required so "a prisoner must complete the administrative review process in accordance with the applicable rules, including deadlines, as a precondition to bringing suit in federal court." Ngo v. Woodford, 539 F.3d 1108, 1109 (9th Cir. 2008)(quoting Woodford v. Ngo, 538 U.S. 81, 87-88 (2006)). Plaintiff has not exhausted his administrative remedies for purposes of § 1983.
6. Section 1985
Plaintiff claims that Defendants have conspired to interfere with his civil rights pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1985. "[T]he absence of a section 1983 deprivation of rights precludes a section 1985 conspiracy claim predicated on the same allegations." Thornton v. City of St. Helens, 425 F.3d 1158, 1168 (9th Cir. 2005)(quoting Caldeira v. County of Kauai, 866 F.2d 1175, 1182 (9th Cir. 1989)). For the reasons noted, Plaintiff's § 1983 claim fails. Accordingly, his § 1985 claim, predicated on the same operative facts and allegations, similarly fails.
V. Conclusion and Recommendation
Plaintiff's claims are barred under Younger and Heck. He fails to allege facts stating any plausible civil rights claim under §§ 1983 and 1985. For the reasons stated, and given the current state of his various proceedings, leave to amend at this time would be futile.*fn1
Accordingly, IT IS RECOMMENDED that the complaint be dismissed without prejudice under Younger and Heck and for failure to state a claim pursuant to §§ 1983 and 1985, and that the Clerk terminate all pending motions and close this case.
These findings and recommendations are submitted to the United States District Judge assigned to the case, pursuant to the provisions of Title 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1). Within thirty days after being served with these findings and recommendations, any party may file written objections with the court and serve a copy on all parties. Such a document should be captioned "Objections to Magistrate Judge's Findings and Recommendations." Any reply to the objections shall be served and filed within ten days after service of the objections. The parties are advised that failure to file objections within the specified time waives all objections to the judge's findings of fact. See Turner v. Duncan, 158 F.3d 449, 455 (9th Cir. 1998). Failure to file objections within the specified time may waive the right to appeal the District Court's order. Martinez v. Ylst, 951 F.2d 1153 (9th Cir. 1991).
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1. Arrange chicken skin side down in a 10-inch round baking dish, with the meaty portions toward the outside of the dish. Combine soy sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, ginger, and cayenne pepper. Brush mixture over chicken. Cover with wax paper. Microwave at Cook Cycle 1 (power level 10) for 13 minutes. Drain the chicken, reserving 1/2 cup of the juices.
2. Arrange chicken skin-side-up in baking dish. Cover with fruit. In a 4-cup glass measure or 1-quart bowl, combine reserved liquid from chicken, 1 cup syrup from fruits, and the flour. Blend until smooth. Pour this mixture over the chicken and stir. Cover chicken and microwave at Cook Cycle 2 (power level 5) for 9 to 13 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked and sauce is thickened, stirring once. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 3109 Calories from Fat 1373
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 152 g234.4%
Saturated Fat 43.3 g216.4%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 911.7 mg303.9%
Sodium 2583.9 mg107.7%
Total Carbohydrates 140 g46.6%
Dietary Fiber 7.6 g30.5%
Sugars 92.3 g
Protein 285 g570.4%
Vitamin A 75% Vitamin C 194.6%
Calcium 28.2% Iron 79.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet