Larry Eugene Smith, Jr., appeals the district court’s order denying relief on his 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (2000) complaint and denying his motion for reconsideration. We have reviewed the record and find no reversible error. Accordingly, we affirm for the reasons stated by the district court. See Smith v. Pohlman, No. CA-01-759-5H (E.D.N.C. filed Nov. 19, 2002 & entered Nov. 20, 2002; Jan. 31, 2003). We also deny Smith’s motion for appointment of counsel as well as his motion for costs. We dispense with oral argument because the facts and legal contentions are adequately presented in the materials before the court and argument would not aid the decisional process.

AFFIRMED.