Opinion
C/A No.: 1:15-1355-TMC-SVH
09-29-2015
Ronald Francis Cameron, Petitioner, v. Warden of Broad River Correctional Institution, Respondent.
ORDER
Petitioner, proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis, brought this petition for writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. Respondent filed a motion for summary judgment on August 19, 2015. [ECF No. 21]. As Petitioner is proceeding pro se, the court entered an order pursuant to Roseboro v. Garrison, 528 F.2d 309 (4th Cir. 1975), on August 19, 2015, advising him of the importance of the motion for summary judgment and of the need for him to file an adequate response by September 24, 2015. [ECF No. 23]. Petitioner was specifically advised that if he failed to respond adequately, Respondent's motion may be granted.
Notwithstanding the specific warning and instructions set forth in the court's Roseboro 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 for summary judgment by October 13, 2015. 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. September 29, 2015
Columbia, South Carolina
/s/
Shiva V. Hodges
United States Magistrate Judge