Mangum et al v. North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission
| North Carolina Eastern District Court | |
| Judge: | James C Dever, III |
| Referred: | Robert T Numbers, II |
| Case #: | 5:25-cv-00636 |
| Nature of Suit | 440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights |
| Cause | 42:1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Case Filed: | Oct 09, 2025 |
| Terminated: | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Last checked: Tuesday Apr 07, 2026 3:36 AM EDT |
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Defendant
North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission
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Represented By
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Plaintiff
Sidney B. Harr
P. O. Box 10153
Raleigh, NC 27605 |
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Plaintiff
Crystal Gail Mangum
0801264 N.C. Correctional Institute for Women 4287 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 |
| Docket last updated: 04/24/2026 11:59 PM EDT |
| Wednesday, April 08, 2026 | ||
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Mail Returned
Wed 04/08 3:42 PM
Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to Crystal Mangum. (Harrison, A) |
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| Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Wed 03/25 2:31 PM
ORDER: The court DENIES as meritless plaintiffs' motion for a more definite statement [D.E. 36] and motion for reconsideration [D.E. 37]. Signed by District Judge James C. Dever III on 3/25/2026. Copy via US Mail to Crystal Gail Mangum0801264 N.C. Correctional Institute for Women 4287 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-4287 and Sidney B. Harr P. O. Box 10153 Raleigh, NC 27605. (Harrison, A) |
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| Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | ||
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respm
Response in Opposition to Motion
Tue 03/17 6:06 PM
RESPONSE in Opposition regarding37 MOTION to Reconsider filed by North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission. (Ali, Faiza) |
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| Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | ||
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motion
Miscellaneous Relief
Wed 02/25 1:22 PM
MOTION for reconsideration filed by Sidney B. Harr, Crystal Gail Mangum. (Harrison, A) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit list,
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Att: 2
Exhibit K - The Chetson Firm booking,
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Att: 3
Exhibit L - The Chetson Firm recipet,
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Att: 4
Exhibit M - Email from Schaeffer,
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Att: 5
Exhibit N1 - Letter to Jodi Harrison,
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Att: 6
Exhibit N1 - Letter to John Schaeffer
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| Thursday, February 12, 2026 | ||
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motion
Miscellaneous Relief
Thu 02/12 10:43 AM
Plaintiffs Pro Se Motion for a More Definite Statement filed by Sidney B. Harr, Crystal Gail Mangum. |
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Att: 1
Exhibits of Evidence,
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Att: 2
Exhibit B - Motion for Bill of Particulars,
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Att: 3
Exhibit C - Motion to Dismiss Indictment,
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Att: 4
Exhibit D - Motion for Bill of Particulars,
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Att: 5
Exhibit E - Order filed on 11/6/2013,
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Att: 6
Exhibit F - The Herald-Sun Newspaper article,
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Att: 7
Exhibit G - Letter from Kendra Montgomery-Binn of the North Carolina Innocence Inquirey Commission,
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Att: 8
Exhibit H - Letter from Lindsey Guice Smith of the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission,
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Att: 9
Exhibit J - Exchange of Letters (Hardy, Shari)
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| Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | ||
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order
Judgment
Tue 02/10 4:47 PM
JUDGMENT. Signed by Peter A. Moore, Jr., Clerk of Court on 2/10/2026. Copies via US Mail to Crystal Gail Mangum 0801264 N.C. Correctional Institute for Women 4287 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-4287 and Sidney B. Harr P. O. Box 10153 Raleigh, NC 27605 (Harrison, A) |
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| Monday, February 09, 2026 | ||
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order
Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel Order on Motion to Compel Order on Motion to Expedite Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief Order on Motion to Dismiss Order on Motion for Summary Judgment Order on Motion for Hearing
Tue 02/10 4:42 PM
ORDER granting21 Motion to Dismiss and denying7 Motion to Appoint Counsel,8 Motion to Compel,11 Motion to Compel,13 Motion to Expedite,15 Motion,24 Motion for Summary Judgment, and26 Motion for Hearing. The clerk shall close the case. Signed by District Judge James C. Dever III on 2/9/2026. Copies via US Mail to Crystal Gail Mangum 0801264 N.C. Correctional Institute for Women 4287 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-4287 and Sidney B. Harr P. O. Box 10153 Raleigh, NC 27605. (Harrison, A) |
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| Thursday, February 05, 2026 | ||
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Letter
Thu 02/05 4:28 PM
Letter to Clerk filed by Sidney B. Harr. (Harrison, A) |
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Att: 1
Envelope
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Letter
Thu 02/05 4:26 PM
Letter to Ms. Hardy filed by Sidney B. Harr. (Harrison, A) |
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Att: 1
Envelope
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Letter
Thu 02/05 4:25 PM
Letter to Clerk filed by Sidney B. Harr. (Harrison, A) |
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Att: 1
Envelope
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| Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | ||
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Response
Wed 01/28 2:12 PM
Pro Se Reply to Defendant's Objection and RESPONSE regarding24 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Sidney B. Harr and Crystal Gail Mangum. (Harrison, A) |
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| Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | ||
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Statement of Material Facts
Tue 01/20 2:03 PM
Statement of Material Facts regarding24 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission. (Ali, Faiza) |
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respoth
Memorandum in Opposition
Tue 01/20 2:01 PM
Memorandum in Opposition regarding27 Response in Opposition to Motion for Summary Judgment filed by North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission. (Ali, Faiza) |
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Response in Opposition to Motion
Tue 01/20 1:57 PM
RESPONSE in Opposition regarding24 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission. (Ali, Faiza) |
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| Thursday, January 15, 2026 | ||
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motion
Hearing
Fri 01/16 8:18 AM
Plaintiff's Pro Se Motion to set Hearing for Oral Arguments on Motions filed by Sidney B. Harr, Crystal Gail Mangum. (Hardy, Shari) |
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| Tuesday, December 30, 2025 | ||
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Rule 12 Letter
Tue 12/30 10:56 AM
Rule 12 Letter Issued as to21 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint [DE 1] . Responses due by 1/15/2026. Copy via us mail to Crystal Gail Mangum 0801264NC Correctional Institute for Women 4287 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 7699-4287 and Sidney B. Harr PO Box 10153 Raleigh, NC 27605 (Harrison, A) |
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motion
Summary Judgment
Tue 12/30 10:47 AM
MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Sidney B. Harr, Crystal Gail Mangum. (Hardy, Shari) |
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Response in Opposition to Motion
Tue 12/30 10:47 AM
RESPONSE in Opposition regarding21 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint [DE 1] filed by Sidney B. Harr, Crystal Gail Mangum. (Hardy, Shari) |
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| Monday, December 22, 2025 | ||
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Memorandum in Support
Mon 12/22 9:49 AM
Memorandum in Support regarding21 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint [DE 1] filed by North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission. (Ali, Faiza) |
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motion
Dismiss
Mon 12/22 9:47 AM
MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint [DE 1] filed by North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission. (Ali, Faiza) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Mon 12/22 9:43 AM
Notice of Appearance filed by Faiza Ali on behalf of North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission. (Ali, Faiza) |
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| Tuesday, December 09, 2025 | ||
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notice
Document
Wed 12/10 8:27 AM
Document: Proof of Service of Summons - Attorney General's Office. (Hardy, Shari) |
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Reply to Response to Motion
Wed 12/10 8:25 AM
REPLY to Response to Motion regarding13 MOTION to Expedite filed by Sidney B. Harr, Crystal Gail Mangum. (Hardy, Shari) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit List,
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Att: 2
Exhibit A - Letter from NCPLS,
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Att: 3
Exhibit B - News Article: The Durham Voice,
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Exhibit C - News Article: News & Observer
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| Monday, December 01, 2025 | ||
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utility
Motion Submitted
Mon 12/01 11:35 AM
Motion Submitted to District Judge James C. Dever, III regarding7 MOTION to Appoint Counsel,11 MOTION to Compel,15 MOTION to unseal the 18-page document (filed in Durham County Superior Court) and compel delivery of a copy to movants,13 MOTION to Expedite,8 MOTION to Compel. (Harrison, A) |
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| Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | ||
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respoth
Memorandum in Opposition
Tue 11/25 1:47 PM
Memorandum in Opposition regarding13 MOTION to Expedite and to Schedule Prehearing Conference filed by North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission. (Uicker, Kristin) |
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| Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | ||
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Letter
Wed 11/12 10:59 AM
Letter from Sidney B. Harr addressed to Hon. Clerk Moore (Hardy, Shari) |
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Att: 1
Envelope
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| Monday, November 10, 2025 | ||
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motion
Miscellaneous Relief
Mon 11/10 11:56 AM
MOTION to unseal the 18-page document (filed in Durham County Superior Court) and compel delivery of a copy to movants filed by Sidney B. Harr, Crystal Gail Mangum. (Hardy, Shari) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A - Order from Durham County Superior Court
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| Wednesday, November 05, 2025 | ||
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Wed 11/05 1:48 PM
Notice of Appearance filed by Kristin Jo Uicker on behalf of North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission. (Uicker, Kristin) |
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| Tuesday, November 04, 2025 | ||
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motion
Expedite
Tue 11/04 10:45 AM
MOTION to Expedite Proceedings and Schedule Prehearing Conference filed by Sidney B. Harr, Crystal Gail Mangum. (Hardy, Shari) |
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| Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | ||
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Letter
Wed 10/29 2:14 PM
Letter from Sidney B. Harr. (Harrison, A) |
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Att: 1
Envelope
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| Monday, October 27, 2025 | ||
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motion
Compel
Mon 10/27 10:46 AM
Plaintiff's Pro Se Motion to Compel Delivery of Inmate Legal Mail filed by Sidney B. Harr, Crystal Gail Mangum. (Hardy, Shari) |
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| Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | ||
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service
Waiver of Service Executed
Wed 10/22 4:28 PM
Waiver of Service Returned Executed North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission - waiver sent on 10/21/2025, answer due 12/20/2025. (Hardy, Shari) |
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| Friday, October 17, 2025 | ||
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service
Summons Issued
Fri 10/17 11:23 AM
Summons Issued (at intake) as to Attorney General's Office (Legal Counsel for Defendant). (Hardy, Shari) |
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| Thursday, October 16, 2025 | ||
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motion
Compel
Thu 10/16 12:19 PM
Pro Se Motion to Compel EDNC Clerk to Issue Valid Subpoenas filed by Sidney B. Harr, Crystal Gail Mangum. (Hardy, Shari) |
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| Tuesday, October 14, 2025 | ||
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motion
Appoint Counsel
Tue 10/14 11:08 AM
Plaintiff's Pro Se Motion to Compel Assignment of Legal Counsel filed by Sidney B. Harr, Crystal Gail Mangum. (Hardy, Shari) |
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| Thursday, October 09, 2025 | ||
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service
Summons Issued
Fri 10/10 7:27 AM
Summons Issued as to North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission. (Summons issued at intake) . (Rudd, D.) |
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Financial Disclosure Statement
Fri 10/10 7:26 AM
Financial Disclosure Statement filed by Sidney B. Harr. (Rudd, D.) |
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Financial Disclosure Statement
Fri 10/10 7:25 AM
Financial Disclosure Statement filed by Crystal Gail Mangum. (Rudd, D.) |
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notice
Notice of Self-Representation
Fri 10/10 7:25 AM
Notice of Self-Representation filed by Sidney B. Harr. (Rudd, D.) |
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notice
Notice of Self-Representation
Fri 10/10 7:24 AM
Notice of Self-Representation filed by Crystal Gail Mangum. (Rudd, D.) |
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Complaint
Fri 10/10 7:23 AM
COMPLAINT against North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission (Filing fee $405.00 receipt number 5-00019420), filed by Crystal Gail Mangum, Sidney B. Harr. (Rudd, D.) |
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Att: 1
Civil Cover Sheet
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