Walker v. Masquelier

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
WESTERN DISTRICT OF OKLAHOMA
WALTER EDWARD WALKER, )
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Petitioner, )
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v. ) Case No. CIV-26-65-G
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JOHN MASQUELIER, )
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Respondent. )
ORDER
This matter is before the Court for review of the Report and Recommendation issued
by United States Magistrate Judge Shon T. Erwin on January 22, 2026. Judge Erwin
recommends that Petitioner’s application for leave to proceed in forma pauperis be denied
because Petitioner has sufficient funds to pay the $5.00 filing fee. Petitioner has now paid
the required $5.00 fee. See Doc. No. 6. Accordingly, the Court finds that Petitioner’s in
forma pauperis application is moot.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the Report and Recommendation (Doc. No. 5)
is ADOPTED, and Petitioner’s application (Doc. No. 2) is DENIED.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this matter is re-referred to Judge Erwin for
further proceedings consistent with the initial case referral.
IT IS SO ORDERED this 26th day of February, 2026.
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