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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 JASON CHARLES KOPP, No. 2:22-CV-0282-TLN-DMC-P Plaintiff, v. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS THOMAS A., Defendant. 16 Plaintiff, who is proceeding pro se, brings this civil rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. On June 6, 2023, the Court directed Plaintiff to show cause why this action should not be dismissed for failure to prosecute by way of default proceedings against the only remaining defendant, Thomas A., who has waived service but not responded to the complaint. See ECF No. 43. As of July 24, 2023, Plaintiff had not complied, and the Court issued findings and recommendations that this case be dismissed for lack of prosecution. See ECF No. 47. Plaintiff filed objections on August 17, 2023. See ECF No. 48. On January 23, 2024, the Court vacated the July 24, 2023, findings and recommendations and granted Plaintiff additional time to initiate default proceedings. See ECF No. 50. …