Duckett v. South Carolina Department of Corrections ( 2021 )

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA John Anthony Duckett, ) C/A No.: 1:21-2876-HMH-SVH ) Petitioner, ) ) vs. ) ORDER ) Warden of Wateree River ) Correctional Institution, ) ) Respondent. ) ) Petitioner, proceeding pro se, brought this action requesting a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. Respondent filed a motion for summary judgment on November 10, 2021. [ECF No. 17]. As Petitioner is proceeding pro se, the court entered an order pursuant to , 528 F.2d 309 (4th Cir. 1975), advising him of the importance of a motion and of the need for him to file an adequate response by December 13, 2021. [ECF No. 18]. Petitioner was specifically advised that if he failed to respond adequately, Respondent’s motion may be granted, thereby ending this case. . Notwithstanding the specific warning and instructions set forth in the court’s order, Petitioner has failed to respond to the motion. As such, it appears to the court that he does not oppose the motion and wishes to abandon this action. Based on the foregoing, Petitioner is directed to advise the court whether he wishes to continue with this case and to file a response to Respondent’s motion by December 30, 2021. Petitioner is further advised that if he fails to respond, this action will be recommended for dismissal with prejudice for failure to prosecute. See Davis v. Williams, 588 F.2d 69, 70 (4th Cir. 1978); Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(b). IT IS SO ORDERED. PP Ut Lladger December 16, 2021 Shiva V. Hodges Columbia, South Carolina United States Magistrate Judge