Dozier v. Ashann-Ra

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
SHERMAN DIVISION
DWAYN DOZIER
v.
ASHANN-RA
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NO. 4:25-CV-01235-SDJ-BD
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
OF UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
On October 20, 2025, pro se plaintiff Dwayn Dozier filed a complaint against Ashann-Ra.
Dkt. 3. On November 13, 2025, the case was transferred to this court. Dkt. 6. But Dozier did not
pay a filing fee, file an application to proceed in forma pauperis, or take any other action to
prosecute the case. On December 18, 2025, the court ordered him to pay the filing fee or file an
application to proceed in forma pauperis within 30 days. Dkt. 9. It warned that “[i]f the plaintiff
fails to do so, the court will recommend that all claims be dismissed without prejudice.” Id. Dozier
received notice of that order on December 20, 2025, Dkt. 10, but failed to comply with it.
It 	is 	RECOMMENDED 	that 	the 	complaint, 	Dkt. 3, 	be 	DISMISSED 	WITHOUT
PREJUDICE.
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Within 14 days after service of this report, any party may serve and file written objections to
the findings and recommendations of the magistrate judge. 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1).
A party is entitled to a de novo review by the district court of the findings and conclusions
contained in this report only if specific objections are made. Id. § 636(b)(1). Failure to timely file
written objections to any proposed findings, conclusions, and recommendations contained in this
report will bar an aggrieved party from appellate review of those factual findings and legal
conclusions accepted by the district court, except on grounds of plain error, provided that the party
has been served with notice that such consequences will result from a failure to object. Id.; Thomas
v. Arn, 474 U.S. 140, 155 (1985); Douglass v. United Servs. Auto Ass’n, 79 F.3d 1415, 1417 (5th Cir.
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1996) (en banc), superseded by statute on other grounds; 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1) (extending the time to
file objections from 10 to 14 days).
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