Covello

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 SEDRIC EUGENE JOHNSON, No. 2:21-CV-1605-TLN-DMC-P Plaintiff, v. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS P. COVELLO, et al., Defendants. 16 Plaintiff, a prisoner proceeding pro se, brings this civil rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Pending before the Court is Plaintiff’s motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis, ECF No. 9. The Court finds that Plaintiff has not made the showing required by 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a). Specifically, a review of Plaintiff’s inmate trust account statement reflects that, as of September 29, 2021, Plaintiff has $958.46 in available funds. See ECF No. 9, pg. 4. Plaintiff is thus able to pre-pay the filing fees for this case. / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Based on the foregoing, the undersigned recommends that: 1. Plaintiff's motion for in forma pauperis status, ECF No. 9, be denied; and 2. Plaintiff be…