Wesley Bethea v. David Ellis

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Wesley Bethea v. David Ellis, 711 F. App'x 173 (4th Cir. 2018)

Wesley Bethea v. David Ellis

Opinion

Unpublished opinions are not binding precedent in this circuit.

PER CURIAM:

Wesley Leon Bethea appeals the district court’s order granting summary judgment in favor of Defendants on his claim for malicious prosecution. On appeal, we confine our review to the issues raised in the Appellant’s brief. See 4th Cir. R. 34(b). Because Bethea’s informal brief does not challenge the basis for the district court’s disposition, namely that the false statements at issue were not material to the determination of probable cause, Bethea has forfeited appellate review of the court’s order. See Williams v. Giant Food Inc,, 370 F.3d 423, 430 n.4 (4th Cir. 2004). Accordingly, we grant leave to proceed in forma pauperis and affirm the district court’s judgment. We dispense with oral argument because the facts and legal contentions are adequately presented, in the materials before this court and argument would not aid the decisional process.

AFFIRMED

Reference

Full Case Name
Wesley Leon BETHEA, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Detective David Chad ELLIS; Detective Jason Corprew; Officer Jesse Emory; Sergeant Reginald Branch; Officer Norma Ruiz; Detective David Stancil; Officer David Seagroves; Officer Russell Winstead; Sergeant Steve Stroud; Wilson Police Department; City of Wilson; C. Bruce Rose, Mayor of the City of Wilson; Thomas P. Hopkins, Police Chief, City of Wilson, Defendants-Appellees
Status
Unpublished