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Nature of Suit Code: 550
Nature of Suit: Prisoner - Civil Rights (U.S. defendant)
Cause of Action: 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

Plaintiff Anthony Johnson (“Plaintiff”) is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma 

pauperis in this civil rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. This action proceeds on Plaintiff’s 

claim of excessive force in violation of the Eighth Amendment against Defendants Gonzales1and 

Murrieta arising out of an alleged assault following the takedown by Defendant Gonzales on June 9, 

2008. A jury trial is set for April 28, 2015. 

On November 13, 2014, Plaintiff filed a motion for a court order releasing a copy of an 

excessive force DVD made on June 9, 2008, to the Court for evidence at trial. In short, Plaintiff 

would like to play a recording of his June 9, 2008 use of force interview at trial. (ECF No. 126.) On 

December 1, 2014, Defendants responded and indicated that they do not oppose the request to have a 

copy of the DVD available for Plaintiff to use at trial. Defendants also intend to introduce the use of 

 

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 Defendant was sued as “L. Gonzalez.” 

ANTHONY JOHNSON,

 Plaintiff,

v.

L. GONZALEZ, et al.,

Defendants.

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Case No.: 1:09-cv-01264-BAM PC

ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR 

RELEASE OF A COPY OF THE DVD FOR USE 

AT TRIAL

(ECF No. 126)

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force interview into evidence at trial. Defendants further indicate that Plaintiff cannot keep a copy of 

the DVD in his cell for security reasons, but if Plaintiff would like to view the DVD before trial, then 

Defendants will work with the prison’s litigation coordinator to arrange a viewing. (ECF No. 129.)

Based on Defendants’ response, it is HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. Plaintiff’s request to have a copy of the DVD recording of his June 9, 2008 use of force 

interview available at trial is GRANTED; and

2. Defendants shall have a copy of the DVD available for Plaintiff to use at trial. 

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: December 17, 2014 /s/ Barbara A. McAuliffe _

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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