Leonard Scarbrough v. City of Sacramento Sheriff’s Department, et al.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 LEONARD SCARBROUGH 2:25-cv-1897-CKD P Plaintiff, v. ORDER CITY OF SACRAMENTO SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT, et al., 15 Defendants. 16 Plaintiff Leonard Scarbrough, a jail inmate, proceeds without counsel and requests to proceed in forma pauperis. This matter was referred to the undersigned by Local Rule 302. See 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1). For screening purposes, the complaint states claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against Deputy Gonzalez and Deputy Rozo for allegedly using unconstitutionally excessive force against plaintiff. No other claims are stated. Plaintiff may proceed on the excessive force claims against these defendants or plaintiff may file an amended complaint under the guidelines set forth below. I. In Forma Pauperis Plaintiff’s declaration in support of the motion to proceed in forma pauperis makes the showing required by 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a). The motion is granted. By separate order, plaintiff will be assessed an initial…