Western District of Kentucky • 3:26-cv-00530

#1

Jul 10, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Victor Harrington. (Filing fee $5 receipt number 300017038.) (KDY) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

#2

Jul 13, 2026

Case Assignment (Random Selection): Case Assigned to Judge Benjamin Beaton. (KDY) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

#3

Jul 13, 2026

NOTICE to Pro se Litigant - The following information is provided to pro se litigants to inform them about rules and procedures governing how they communicate with the Court. (KDY) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

Jul 13, 2026

Remark: Electronic notification of the petition and any subsequent order constitutes valid service on all federal respondents named therein as of the date of this remark pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding and Rule 4 of the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases in the United States District Courts, which the Court is applying to these cases. (KDY)

Jul 13, 2026

Remark (Public)

#4

Jul 14, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jason P. Snyder on behalf of Todd Blanche, Joseph Edlow, Markwayne Mullin, Samuel Olson (Snyder, Jason) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

#5

Jul 14, 2026

TEXT ORDER: In response to the pro se petition for a writ of habeas corpus (DN 1 ), the Court directs the Respondents to show cause, no later than 7/17/26, why the writ should not be granted. See 28 U.S.C. § 2243. The Respondents should address whether, considering the allegations in the petition, the petition is controlled by Lopez-Campos v. Raycraft, 175 F.4th 713 (6th Cir. 2026). Unless the parties file notice that they seek a hearing, the Court will presume that the petition presents no material factual disputes and decide it on the papers. The Clerk of Court shall forward by certified mail, return receipt requested, one copy of the petition and this order on each Respondent who has not been designated by the United States Attorney's Office, as agreed to by the Attorney's Office and the Clerk in the 1/20/26 Memorandum of Understanding, to receive electronic notice and service. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached. cc: counsel, Petitioner (pro se), Respondent Jeff Tindall (via certified mail) w/ DN 1 Petition (JM) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

#6

Jul 14, 2026

Notice (Other)

Jul 14, 2026

Order - TEXT ONLY

#7

Jul 17, 2026

Response to Order to Show Cause

#8

Jul 21, 2026

Notice (Other)

#9

Jul 27, 2026

TEXT ORDER: Under 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(A), the Court refers this matter to Magistrate Judge Edwards for hearing and determining all pretrial matters, including non-dispositive motions. Judge Edwards may conduct a settlement conference in this matter at any time This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached.cc: counsel (JM) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

Jul 27, 2026

Order - TEXT ONLY