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Parties Involved:
Jeremiah Balik
Plaintiff
Fred Upton
Defendant

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

The Court adopted a Findings and Recommendation and closed this case on October 20, 

2015. See Doc. No. 17. Plaintiff’s case was dismissed because the nature of his case was fanciful 

and frivolous. See id. Plaintiff contended that United States Congressman Fred Upton harassed 

him and interfered with Plaintiff’s life, business plans, and relationships with supermodels. See

Doc. Nos. 1 at Ex. A; Doc. No. 20. On July 27, 2016, Plaintiff filed a motion to continue to 

proceed in forma pauperis and a notice of appeal. See Doc. Nos. 19, 20.

Plaintiff’s allegations continue to be fanciful and frivolous. See Denton v. Hernandez, 504 

U.S. 25, 32-33 (1992); Neitzke v. Williams, 490 U.S. 325, 328 (1989). Because Plaintiff’s claims 

are fanciful and frivolous, Plaintiff’s appeal is not taken in good. See id.; 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3). 

The Court will deny Plaintiff’s motion and revoke his in forma pauperis status. See 28 U.S.C. §

1915(e)(2)(B)(i).

JEREMIAH BALIK,

Plaintiff

v.

HON. FRED UPTON, 

Defendant

CASE NO. 1:15-CV-1419 AWI JLT

ORDER DENYING MOTION TO

PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS, 

FINDING APPEAL IS NOT TAKEN IN 

GOOD FAITH PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. 

§ 1915(a)(3), and REVOKING IN 

FORMA PAUPERIS STATUS

(Doc. No. 20)

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Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. Plaintiff’s motion to continue in forma pauperis status (Doc. No. 20) is DENIED ; 

2. Plaintiff’s in forma pauperis status is REVOKED;

3. Per 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3), Plaintiff’s appeal is not taken in good faith; 

4. No motions for reconsideration of this order will be entertained; and

5. This case remains CLOSED. 

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: July 29, 2016 

 SENIOR DISTRICT JUDGE

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