Middle District of Pennsylvania • 3:26-cv-00928

#2

Dec 29, 2025

CONSENT to Trial/Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge OR District Judge Option, by HA PHAN. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (rjr) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Western on 4/13/2026.] (Entered: 12/29/2025)

#3

Jan 09, 2026

ORDER FOR ADMINISTRATIVE CLOSING: The Clerk shall mark this matter administratively closed (that is not a dismissal) and re-open the matter when the defects (no correct filing fee or completed motion to proceed in forma pauperis) are corrected. Signed by Magistrate Judge Keith A. Pesto on 1/9/2026. Copy mailed to non-ECF user. (bgs) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Western on 4/13/2026.] (Entered: 01/09/2026)

#4

Jan 13, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $5, receipt number 300000892), filed by HA PHAN. (Attachments: # 1 Receipt) (rjr) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Western on 4/13/2026.] (Entered: 01/13/2026)

#5

Jan 13, 2026

BRIEF in Support of 4 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by HA PHAN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (rjr) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Western on 4/13/2026.] (Entered: 01/13/2026)

#6

Jan 13, 2026

MOTION for Leave to File a Traverse by HA PHAN. (rjr) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Western on 4/13/2026.] (Entered: 01/13/2026)

#7

Jan 13, 2026

MOTION for Leave to File One Copy of Pleadings by HA PHAN. (rjr) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Western on 4/13/2026.] (Entered: 01/13/2026)

#8

Jan 13, 2026

RULE and ORDER directing the Marshal to make service of the petition and this Rule and Order on the respondents, the United States Attorney General and the United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania, costs to be advanced by the petitioner. Within sixty days of service, respondent, through the United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania, shall file a response to the allegations in the petition for the writ of habeas corpus, showing cause, if any, why the writ should not be granted. Signed by Magistrate Judge Keith A. Pesto on 1/13/2026. Copy mailed to non-ECF user. (bgs) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Western on 4/13/2026.] (Entered: 01/13/2026)

#9

Jan 15, 2026

CONSENT to Trial/Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge OR District Judge Option, by HA PHAN. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (rjr) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Western on 4/13/2026.] (Entered: 01/15/2026)

#10

Feb 17, 2026

MOTION to Transfer Case by HA PHAN. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Envelope) (rjr) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Western on 4/13/2026.] (Entered: 02/18/2026)

#11

Mar 17, 2026

CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Richard A. Lanzillo on 3/17/2026. (dlh) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Western on 4/13/2026.] (Entered: 03/17/2026)

#12

Mar 18, 2026

ORDER concerning 6 Petitioner's Motion for Leave to File a "Traverse." Construed as a motion to file a Reply, the motion is granted. Although the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases do not automatically apply to petitions brought under 28 U.S.C. § 2241, this Court may apply those rules in its discretion. See Rule 1(b), Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases. Under Rule 5(e), the Court may authorize a petitioner to file a reply to the respondents response or other pleading. The Court finds that permitting the Petitioner to file a reply to the Respondent's forthcoming response will assist in the orderly and efficient resolution of the issues presented in the petition. Accordingly, Petitioner shall file his reply within fourteen (14) days of the filing of the Respondents' response. A printed copy of this text order has been mailed to the Petitioner at his address of record. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Richard A. Lanzillo on March 18, 2026. Text-only entry; no PDF document will be issued. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (jbh) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Western on 4/13/2026.] (Entered: 03/18/2026)

#14

Apr 10, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Adam N. Hallowell on behalf of TODD LYONS, LEONARD ODDO. (Hallowell, Adam) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Western on 4/13/2026.] (Entered: 04/10/2026)

#15

Apr 10, 2026

RESPONSE to Motion re 10 MOTION to Transfer Case filed by TODD LYONS, LEONARD ODDO. (Hallowell, Adam) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Western on 4/13/2026.] (Entered: 04/10/2026)

#16

Apr 10, 2026

ORDER. Petitioner's 10 Motion to Transfer Case is GRANTED as unopposed. See ECF No. 15 (Government's Response). The Clerk of this Court is directed to transfer this matter forthwith to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. A printed copy of this Order has been mailed to the Petitioner at his address of record. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Richard A. Lanzillo on April 10, 2026. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (jbh) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Western on 4/13/2026.] (Entered: 04/10/2026)

#17

Apr 13, 2026

Case transferred electronically in from District of Pennsylvania Western; Case Number 3:25-cv-00562 containing electronic documents. (ea) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

#18

Apr 13, 2026

PRO SE LETTER ISSUED providing the case number and the AO 85 Notice & Consent Form. (Attachments: # 1 AO 85 Notice & Consent Form) (ea) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

#19

Apr 15, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jeffrey Nelson on behalf of Todd Lyons, Leonard Oddo. (Nelson, Jeffrey) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

#20

Apr 15, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time to by Todd Lyons, Leonard Oddo. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Nelson, Jeffrey) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

#21

Apr 16, 2026

ORDER granting 20 Motion to Extend Time to respond to petition. Response due 4/22/26 Signed by Honorable Joseph F. Saporito, Jr on 4/16/26 (ms) (Entered: 04/16/2026)