Middle District of Florida • 3:26-cv-00763

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Apr 06, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-24726780) filed by Sonu Kumar. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet)(Pressman, Christian) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

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Apr 07, 2026

NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Wendy W. Berger and Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz. New case number: 3:26-cv-763-WWB-SJH. (AJS) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

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Apr 07, 2026

NOTICE TO COUNSEL Gurpreet Kaur Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the lawyer seeking Special Admission or the motion may be filed in paper format; Pay the Special Admission Fee; (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (AJS) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

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Apr 07, 2026

Appear Pro Hac Vice

Apr 07, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Apr 07, 2026

Notice to Counsel of Local Rule

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Apr 08, 2026

NOTICE TO COUNSEL AND PARTIES: The Middle District of Florida's revised Local Rules become effective November 1, 2025, and can be found on the Court's public website https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/local-rules. Additionally, the undersigned has issued Standing Orders, available at https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/judges/wendy-berger, that apply to all proceedings before the undersigned. For a just and efficient resolution of this case, the parties are DIRECTED to read and comply with the Middle District of Florida's Local Rules and this Court's Standing Orders. See Local Rule 1.01(a). Failure to comply with ANY Local Rules or Court Orders may result in the imposition of sanctions including, but not limited to, the dismissal of this action or entry of default without further notice. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 4/8/2026. (CKS) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

Apr 08, 2026

Order

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Apr 13, 2026

ENDORSED ORDER granting 4 Gurpreet Kaur's Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. If movant has not already done so, movant shall immediately register for a login and password for electronic filing at the Court's website at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. The Court notes that the same day as the instant filing, movant filed three other motions to appear pro hac vice in this Court. See Case Nos. 3:26-cv-756-JEP-SJH; 3:26-cv-761-JEP-MCR; 3:26-cv-762-WWB-SJH. The instant motion is granted under the circumstances, but future requests by movant to appear pro hac vice may not be considered favorably if movant is deemed to have engaged in a general practice of law in Florida precluding special admission. Signed by Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz on 4/13/2026. (CAW) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

Apr 13, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

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Apr 14, 2026

Order to Respond to Habeas Petition

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Apr 28, 2026

Proof of Service

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May 08, 2026

Notice of appearance

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May 08, 2026

Withdraw as Attorney

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May 11, 2026

Proof of Service

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May 12, 2026

Notice of Lead Counsel Designation

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May 12, 2026

Dismiss

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May 14, 2026

Response to habeas petition

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May 19, 2026

ENDORSED ORDER granting 10 Christian M. Pressman's Motion for Leave to Withdraw as Local Counsel, because the Court finds good cause and Petitioner will remain represented by other counsel. The Clerk shall terminate Christian M. Pressman as counsel of record for Petitioner. Signed by Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz on 5/19/2026. (CAW) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

May 19, 2026

Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney

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May 22, 2026

Stipulation of Dismissal

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May 26, 2026

Order