Pirtle v. Warden, FCI Beaumont Low

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
BEAUMONT DIVISION
DON VONTE PIRTLE §
VS. § CIVIL ACTION NO. 1:25-CV-55
WARDEN, FCI BEAUMONT §
ORDER ADOPTING THE MAGISTRATE
JUDGE’S REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
Plaintiff Don Vonte Pirtle, a prisoner previously confined at the Federal Correctional
Institution in Beaumont, Texas, proceeding pro se, filed this petition for writ of habeas corpus
pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241.
The Court referred this matter to the Honorable Zack Hawthorn, United States Magistrate
Judge, at Beaumont, Texas, for consideration pursuant to applicable laws and orders of this Court.
On January 26, 2026, the magistrate judge recommended dismissing the petition without prejudice
to Petitioner’s ability to file a civil rights action. To date, the parties have not filed objections to the
report and recommendation.
The Court received and considered the Report and Recommendation of United States
Magistrate Judge pursuant to such referral, along with the record, pleadings and all available
evidence. Proper notice was given to Petitioner at his last known address. See FED. R. CIV. P.
5(b)(2)(C). After careful review, the Court finds that the findings of fact and conclusions of law of
the United States Magistrate Judge are correct.
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ORDER
Accordingly, the findings of fact and conclusions of law of the magistrate judge are correct,
and the Report and Recommendation of United States Magistrate Judge [Dkt. 18] is ADOPTED.
A final judgment will be entered in this case in accordance with the magistrate judge’s
recommendation.
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Michael J. Truncale
United States District Judge
SIGNED this 27th day of February, 2026.
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