MONDAY, MARCH 23, 1998

CERTIORARI -- SUMMARY DISPOSITION

96-7726 LEWIS, JAMES M. V. UNITED STATES

The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit for further consideration in light of Lewis v. United States, 523 U. S. _____ (1998).

ORDERS IN PENDING CASES

M-49 VELMA L. BROWN V. GENERAL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA
M-50 BERTHA MAE TABBYTITE V. ANCHORAGE, ET AL.

The motions to direct the Clerk to file petitions for writs of certiorari out-of-time under Rule 14.5 are denied.

M-51 GREGORY L. RICH V. MICHAEL BRUCE
M-53 EDWARD LEON MILLER V. UNITED STATES
M-54 LARRY WINSETT V. ODIE WASHINGTON, WARDEN

The motions to direct the Clerk to file petitions for writs of certiorari out-of-time are denied.

M-52 RIGOBERTO SANCHEZ-VELASCO V. FLORIDA

The motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis without an affidavit of indigency executed by petitioner is denied.

97-634 PA DEPT. OF CORR., ET AL. V. YESKEY, RONALD R.

The motion of Republican Caucus of Pennsylvania House of Representatives for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae is granted.

97-689 GEISSAL, BONNIE V. MOORE MEDICAL CORP., ET AL.

The motion of American Association of Retired Persons for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae is granted. The motion of Solicitor General for leave to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae and for divided argument is granted.

97-873 UNITED STATES V. BALSYS, ALOYZAS

The motion of World Jewish Congress and Holocaust Survivors, et al. for leave to file a brief as amici curiae is granted.

97-7385 IN RE LEON E. COOPER

The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is denied. See Rule 39.8. Petitioner is allowed until April 13, 1998, within which to pay the docketing fee required by Rule 38(a) and to submit a petition in compliance with Rule 33.1 of the Rules of this Court.

97-7386 IN RE LEON E. COOPER

The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is denied. See Rule 39.8. Petitioner is allowed until April 13, 1998, within which to pay the docketing fee required by Rule 38(a) and to submit a petition in compliance with Rule 33.1 of the Rules of this Court.

97-7387 IN RE LEON E. COOPER

The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is denied. See Rule 39.8. Petitioner is allowed until April 13, 1998, within which to pay the docketing fee required by Rule 38(a) and to submit a petition in compliance with Rule 33.1 of the Rules of this Court.

97-7388 IN RE LEON E. COOPER

The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is denied. See Rule 39.8. Petitioner is allowed until April 13, 1998, within which to pay the docketing fee required by Rule 38(a) and to submit a petition in compliance with Rule 33.1 of the Rules of this Court.

97-7821 HUTCHINS, CHARLES V. UNITED STATES

The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is denied. Petitioner is allowed until April 13, 1998 within which to pay the docketing fee required by Rule 38(a) and to submit a petition in compliance with Rule 33.1 of the Rules of this Court.

CERTIORARI GRANTED

97-1056 MARQUEZ, NAOMI V. SCREEN ACTORS GUILD, ET AL.

The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted.

96-1570 NYNEX CORP., ET AL. V. DISCON, INC.

The motion of Association of the Bar of the City of New York for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae is granted. The motion of Consumer Electronics Manufacturers Association for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae is granted. The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted.

97-7597 KNOWLES, PATRICK V. IOWA

The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted.

97-7213 MOSLEY, SYLVESTER V. UNITED STATES

The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted limited to Question 1 presented by the petition. CERTIORARI DENIED

97-872 ROBERSON, THOMAS V. UNITED STATES
97-878 BIRMINGHAM, AL V. MORRO, SCOTT
97-952 PACE INDUSTRIES, INC., ET AL V. NLRB
97-977 DIAMOND WALNUT GROWERS V. NLRB
97-982 GARNER, GERALD, ET UX. V. FDIC
97-990 RILEY, FLOYD E. V. UNITED STATES
97-993 FLORIDA V. SMITH, RONALD
97-999 SOFTEL, INC. V. DRAGON MEDICAL, ETC., ET AL.
97-1005 DOYLE, VICTORIA, ET VIR V. VOLKSWAGEN OF AM., ET AL.
97-1006 CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY, ET AL V. CULT AWARENESS NETWORK
97-1012 COUPE, ROBERT V. FedEX CORP.
97-1018 MITCHELL, BARBARA, ET VIR V. COLLAGEN CORP.
97-1032 MEEHAN SEAWAY SERVICE CO. V. DIR., OWCP, ET AL.
97-1035 440 CO. vs. FORT LEE, NJ, ET AL.
97-1039 MERRITT, STEVEN, ET UX. V. UNITED STATES
97-1041 SMITH, MAENETTE B., ET VIR vs. MD NATL. CAP. PARK/PLANNING
97-1128 AM. WEST AIRLINES V. NATL. MEDIATION BD., ET AL.
97-1149 NATL. SHIPPING/SAUDIA ARABIA V. MORAN TRADE CORP., ET AL.
97-1171 ODDINO, MARY K. V. ODDINO, JAMES, ET AL.
97-1173 BATES, TOM, ET AL. V. JONES, SEC. OF STATE OF CA
97-1175 ENTERTAINMENT RESEARCH GROUP V. GENESIS CREATIVE GROUP
97-1183 DOVE VALLEY BUS. PARK ASSOC. V. BOARD OF CTY. COMMRS, ET AL.
97-1188 ELLIOTT, THORNTON, ET AL. V. UNITED CENTER, ETC.
97-1189 SMANIA, MARY A. V. FLORIDA BAR
97-1190 YOSHISATO, WAYNE I. V. CALIFORNIA
97-1196 BURGESS, JOHN V. LOGAN, GEORGE, ET AL.
97-1200 WHERRY, JAMES V. IA SUPREME COURT BD. ETHICS
97-1207 MILLET, ROBIN, ETC. V. WOODWARD, JACK, ET AL.
97-1208 MAKAREWICZ, DENNIS, ET AL. vs. AM. EXPRESS FIN. ADVISORS
97-1211 WILLIAMS, CHARLES V. YELLOW FREIGHT SYSTEMS
97-1212 WEBSTER, GEORGE V. BERT BELL/PETE ROZELLE NFL
97-1213 JENKINS, DARLENE V. HEINTZ, GEORGE, ET AL.
97-1214 CHRISTIAN, MARGARET V. ST. ANTHONY'S MEDICAL CENTER
97-1219 TORBECK, VICTOR, ET AL. V. BOZZO, THOMAS, ET AL.
97-1223 NORTH BERGEN, NJ V. NAACP, ET AL.
97-1226 HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY V. REPEAT-O-TYPE STENCIL MFG.
97-1231 TREECE, NAOMI V. LYONS TOWNSHIP HIGH SCH.
97-1232 McDANIEL, JAMES V. APPRAISAL INSTITUTE
97-1233 PAUL, RON, ET AL. vs. A. LEVY & J. ZENTNER CO.
97-1238 BOURGEOIS, ROBERT V. AVONDALE SHIPYARDS, INC.
97-1240 BERNER, SETH V. DELAHANTY, JUDGE, SUPER. CT.
97-1251 AGAN, RAMSEY V. VAUGHN, WARDEN
97-1255 SMITH, STUART V. UNITED STATES
97-1257 POLYAK, EARLENE V. HOADLEY, THOMAS, ET AL.
97-1258 SIMEON, DAVID, ET AL. V. HARDIN, JAMES, ETC.
97-1260 CLEMENTS, CLYDE V. BABCOCK & WILCOX CO., ET AL.
97-1261 NORTHEN, JOHN V. CHICAGO, IL, ET AL.
97-1273 MILLET, LESTER J. V. UNITED STATES
97-1276 JONES, JOSEPH V. FCC
97-1279 BROWN, WARREN V. IVES, H., ET AL.
97-1290 VELEZ, MIGUEL V. STALDER, WARDEN
97-1293 TAHA, SAMIR V. PORTLAND TAXI CAB, ET AL.
97-1309 GILCHRIST, WILLIAM V. UNITED STATES
97-1313 DAVIS, JACK V. TEXAS
97-1314 DALEY, JOHN, ET AL. V. COMMR., MARINE RESOURCES, ME
97-1326 O'STEEN, PEGGY SUSAN V. CSX TRANSPORTATION, INC.
97-1330 KING, DON V. UNITED STATES
97-1334 PICKREL, JOSEPH, ET AL. V. UNITED STATES
97-1335 SCOTT, DOUGLAS W. V. UNITED STATES
97-1339 BUCHBINDER, BRUCE V. CIR
97-1352 CHAUDHURI, DILIP K. V. TENNESSEE, ET AL.
97-1373 LLOYD, MICHAEL V. LEVINE, RONALD, ETC., ET AL.
97-1383 ROE II, JANE V. BUTTERWORTH, FL ATTY. GEN.
97-5089 BARNES, WILLIAM L. V. NORTH CAROLINA
97-5269 SANIN, JUAN I. V. UNITED STATES
97-5388 MARINELLI, KEVIN V. PENNSYLVANIA
97-5829 GREEN, ERIC D., ET AL. V. UNITED STATES
97-6126 HELM, JAMES B. V. UNITED STATES
97-6207 BELLAMY, TROY V. UNITED STATES
97-6568 SEGIEN, KEITH R. V. UNITED STATES
97-6797 RUDD, OTIS V. FORREST, BILLYE, ET AL.
97-6863 ROMERO, JAMES M. V. UNITED STATES
97-6886 JUVENILE A V. UNITED STATES
97-7065 HORNE, WILLIAM B. V. CROZIER, BRIAN, ET AL.
97-7117 SCOTT, JAMES R. V. CALIFORNIA
97-7193 FRALEY, DENNIS O. V. DEPT. OF JUSTICE, ET AL.
97-7448 ROCHON, RAYMOND V. CAIN, WARDEN, ET AL.
97-7452 CRAIG, ROBERT C. V. USDC WD NC
97-7458 ROBERTS, DONALD J. V. DISTRICT COURT OF NV, ET AL.
97-7459 RIDDLE, SANDRA V. PALMDALE, CA, ET AL.
97-7467 COLEMAN, CLYDELL V. TEXAS
97-7474 NOVOSAD, CHARLES L. V. NM BD. OF PHARMACY, ET AL.
97-7475 LAMBRIGHT, BERNARD V. USCA 4
97-7476 JOHNSON, CHARLES V. CALIFORNIA
97-7480 PEDROSO, ANGEL T. V. CAIN, WARDEN
97-7484 MILIAN, DENNY V. FLORIDA
97-7485 BROWN, ALBERT V. FLORIDA
97-7487 BLACKSHAW, WILLIAM V. OHIO
97-7489 KARAGIANES, GARY vs. KARAGIANES, JANICE L., ET AL.
97-7493 HALL, FLORENCE V. SHELBY COUNTY GOVT., ET AL.
97-7500 HARMON, WILLIAM S. V. OKLAHOMA
97-7504 HOWARD, WALLACE A. V. JOHNSON, DIR., TX DCJ
97-7505 DAVIS, ARTHUR V. DuBOIS, COMM'R, MA DOC
97-7506 GOMEZ, VALDEMAR V. TEXAS
97-7513 DECKER, KURBY G. V. JOHNSON, DIR., TX DCJ
97-7515 TEFFETELLER, ROBERT V. GRIMES, CHIEF JUSTICE, ETC.
97-7520 AL-AMIN, TAALIBDIN A. V. SEITER, WARDEN
97-7522 BANKS, CHADWICK D. V. FLORIDA
97-7526 WILLIAMS, DARREN C. V. CALIFORNIA
97-7531 OWEN-WILLIAMS, ADOL T. V. MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, ET AL
97-7533 ANZOATEGUI, GUILLERMO, ET AL V. CALIFORNIA
97-7535 BANDRUP, MARIE V. CALIFORNIA
97-7536 CARTWRIGHT, LARRY V. MICHIGAN
97-7537 CUNNINGHAM, BRADLY V. KITZHABER, GOV. OF OR
97-7543 PATZLAFF, LARRY V. E. STEEVES SMITH, P.C.
97-7547 RAMOS, MARCELINO V. CALIFORNIA
97-7552 WEST, DOUGLAS V. FARBER, RICHARD
97-7553 VENTIMIGLIA, AL V. WATTER, CINDY, ET AL.
97-7560 SPREITZ, CHRISTOPHER J. V. ARIZONA
97-7565 OIMEN, JAMES A. V. McCAUGHTRY, WARDEN, ET AL.
97-7568 SHAW, ROBERT M. V. JOHNSON, DIR., TX DCJ
97-7569 PRESTON, WILLIAM V. BRADLEY, CHRISTINE, ET AL.
97-7570 BROWN, DWAYNE M. V. INDIANA
97-7576 KIMBROUGH, DARIUS M. V. FLORIDA
97-7577 BRODEUR, CHRISTOPHER V. NEW YORK CITY, ET AL.
97-7582 VILLARREAL, FRUTOSO V. FL DOC, ET AL.
97-7583 WHITAKER, JAMES M. V. WHITAKER, NANCY P., ET AL.
97-7584 JACKSON, RALPH V. LEWIS, JIMMY, ET AL.
97-7585 BOUFFORD, EDWARD V. FLORIDA
97-7587 WILKINSON, DONNIE R. V. SUMNER, MAGISTRATE JUDGE
97-7591 SMALLEY, LAWRENCE D. V. FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS
97-7595 BENIGNI, KENNETH S. V. COWLES MEDIA COMPANY, ET AL.
97-7601 HENRY, GRAHAM S. V. ARIZONA
97-7604 GOODEN, RICHARD O. V. ARKANSAS
97-7605 GREEN, MELVIN V. ROE, WARDEN, ET AL.
97-7608 FLANAGAN, BRUCE, ET UX. V. WELLS FARGO BANK, ET AL.
97-7609 GRAY, LEON H. V. WHITE, WARDEN
97-7613 ENGLISH, NAPOLEON V. PAGE, WARDEN
97-7616 MacKENZIE, KENNETH V. OWENS, DANIEL L., ET AL.
97-7617 JENKINS, CLEVON J. V. GEORGIA
97-7626 WASHINGTON, DAVID V. DIESSLIN, REG. DIR., CO DOC
97-7629 AGADAGA, OTUMA B. vs. INS
97-7641 COTHREN, TIMOTHY S. V. ALABAMA
97-7648 KING, KELJER V. JOHNSON, DIR., TX DCJ
97-7650 SPANN, ORLANDO V. ILLINOIS
97-7652 SCHWARZ, BARBARA V. WOODRUFF, INC.
97-7659 GASERO, LOUIS J. V. JOHNSON, DIR., TX DCJ
97-7664 PALMER, WILLIAM S. V. MAZURKIEWICZ, SUPT.
97-7692 HENRY, LEWIS C. V. ILLINOIS
97-7695 ALTIMUS, AMY L. V. DEPT. OF DEFENSE, ET AL.
97-7704 WALLACE, SAMUEL B. V. SHALALA, SEC. OF H&HS
97-7707 YOUNG, TERRY L. V. SINGLETARY, SEC., FL DOC
97-7708 STOWE, OTIS V. DALTON, SEC. OF NAVY
97-7710 CHRISTY, CARL R. vs. FBI
97-7736 COLLINS, LaWANDA V. UNITED STATES
97-7748 GRIFFIN, WYMON V. CHARLOTTE MEMORIAL HOSP.
97-7770 PATTERSON, EDWARD C. vs. MSPB
97-7773 LOGAN, LEON V. JOHNSON, DIR., TX DCJ
97-7792 BREWER, HERBERT L. V. SOUTHERN PILOT INSURANCE CO.
97-7798 SNIDER, MICHAEL J. V. UNITED STATES
97-7809 HARTSELL, GENE W., ET AL. V. UNITED STATES
97-7818 SCHERZER, MICHAEL SAUL V. UNITED STATES
97-7823 MANNING, W. EUGENE V. UNITED STATES, ET AL.
97-7824 ANDERSON, CHRISTOPHER E. V. UNITED STATES
97-7827 BAKER, JEROME E. V. UNITED STATES
97-7830 MINNIECHESKE, DONALD J. V. WISCONSIN
97-7832 JONES, WALTER V. UNITED STATES
97-7834 NORMAN T. vs. UNITED STATES
97-7838 PHILLIPS, ANTHONY B. V. UNITED STATES
97-7839 STORY, STEVE V. UNITED STATES
97-7845 PORTER, KERI V. UNITED STATES
97-7848 HEATON, COLIN D. V. UNITED STATES
97-7851 GRAY, WILLIAM R. V. NORTH CAROLINA
97-7854 HOGAN, MICHAEL V. UNITED STATES
97-7858 CRAIG, DONALD L. V. SINGLETARY, SEC., FL DOC
97-7860 WEAVER, JAMES J. V. SCHOOL BOARD OF LEON COUNTY
97-7870 HURST, CLIVE V. NORTH CAROLINA
97-7871 DALY, MICHAEL V. UNITED STATES
97-7879 WESTMORELAND, STANLEY V. UNITED STATES
97-7883 DeWIG, JAMES V. STEWART, DIR., AZ DOC
97-7886 NIMROD, DARYL E. V. UNITED STATES
97-7897 TAYLOR, FRANK E. V. UNITED STATES
97-7899 LUJAN, CARLOS A. V. UNITED STATES
97-7900 MOORE, DONALD R. V. UNITED STATES
97-7903 HOCHSCHILD, THOMAS R. V. UNITED STATES
97-7905 FRANCIS, JOSEPH L. V. UNITED STATES
97-7906 GONZALEZ, ALFREDO V. DeTELLA, WARDEN
97-7909 DONOVAN, ROBERT L. V. STRACK, SUPT., FISHKILL
97-7910 GALLARDO, GARRY D. V. UNITED STATES
97-7911 ESCOBAR-VENZOR, MANUEL V. UNITED STATES
97-7914 GARCIA-ROSELL, ALFREDO C. V. UNITED STATES
97-7917 HERRERA, AXEL V. UNITED STATES
97-7918 RAMIREZ, PEDRO O. V. UNITED STATES
97-7919 RICHMOND, LINNELL V. UNITED STATES
97-7922 LARRY, DeSHAWN V. UNITED STATES
97-7923 McDERMOTT, JANET R. V. UNITED STATES
97-7925 JOHNSON, PAUL N. V. UNITED STATES
97-7927 MILLS, SHAWNAE R. V. CALIFORNIA
97-7929 ANDERSON, MARLESE F. V. UNITED STATES
97-7932 BAHE, JAMES V. UNITED STATES
97-7933 BLACK, GEAROLD V. UNITED STATES
97-7934 TORRES-MONTALVO, OMAR, ET AL. V. UNITED STATES
97-7938 PAPPADOPOULOS, KATHERINE V. UNITED STATES
97-7939 REYNA, MIGUEL E. V. UNITED STATES
97-7941 CALDERON, ALBERTO V. UNITED STATES ) 97-7942 ) CADERNO, JUAN V. vs. UNITED STATES with
97-7944 MANSON, CLAYTON F. V. UNITED STATES
97-7949 SOUMPHONPHANKDY, KONGXAY V. UNITED STATES
97-7950 SMITH, DWAYNE H. V. UNITED STATES
97-7951 NEWMAN, EMANUEL T. V. UNITED STATES
97-7952 RUBIO-BARRERO, LEONARDO V. UNITED STATES
97-7954 WILLIAMS, MELVIN L. V. UNITED STATES
97-7955 TINDER, JAMES J. V. UNITED STATES
97-7957 McINTOSH, CEDRIC V. ILLINOIS
97-7963 ANCHICO-MOSQUERA, OMAR A. V. UNITED STATES
97-7967 BRUCE, GARY L. V. UNITED STATES
97-7971 GROSS, RALPH R. V. UNITED STATES
97-7972 DESDUNE, RONALD L. V. UNITED STATES
97-7974 MOORE, KURT E. V. UNITED STATES
97-7975 SANCHEZ, MANUEL D. V. UNITED STATES
97-7980 GONZALES, ABSALON V. UNITED STATES
97-7981 HICKS, CLIFFORD C. V. UNITED STATES
97-7982 DAVIS, LEN E. V. UNITED STATES
97-7984 GONZALEZ-DIAZ, ROBERTO V. UNITED STATES
97-7987 EVERETTE, DERYL C. V. UNITED STATES
97-7992 AHRENS, PAUL D. V. UNITED STATES
97-7994 ROCHELLE, ARTHUR R. V. UNITED STATES
97-7995 SCIARROTTA, JOHN V. UNITED STATES
97-8001 KNIBBS, DWIGHT V. UNITED STATES
97-8003 FITZEN, DWAYNE K. V. UNITED STATES
97-8004 MORA-MEDRANO, HUGO A. V. UNITED STATES
97-8008 CARRILLO, IGNACIO V. UNITED STATES
97-8010 AZUILAR-AVELLAVEDA, JOSE E. V. UNITED STATES
97-8012 BETEMIT, ALBERT V. UNITED STATES
97-8018 WACKER, EDITH F. V. UNITED STATES
97-8021 SMITH, TERRILL V. UNITED STATES
97-8022 BERGER, JAMES A. V. UNITED STATES
97-8024 CAIN, ALBERT D. V. UNITED STATES
97-8039 GRAVENS, DAVID S. V. UNITED STATES
97-8040 HICKMAN, SHAWN V. UNITED STATES
97-8041 GONZALEZ, CRISTELA M. V. UNITED STATES
97-8044 GUTIERREZ-DANIEZ, ALFREDO V. UNITED STATES
97-8045 HERNANDEZ, URIEL V. UNITED STATES
97-8050 MOUDY, BILLY R. V. UNITED STATES
97-8052 BUTLER, JOHNNY L. V. UNITED STATES
97-8053 CERCEO, JOHN M. V. UNITED STATES
97-8062 SMITH, ROBERT L. V. UNITED STATES with
97-8081 BYNES, STEPHEN M. V. UNITED STATES
97-8065 WALKER, EDWARD V. UNITED STATES
97-8066 TOMPKINS, DAVID R. V. UNITED STATES
97-8070 HOYLE, MARK D., ET AL. V. UNITED STATES
97-8080 ANDERSON, WAYNE V. UNITED STATES
97-8088 DOMINGUEZ, LLOYD A. V. UNITED STATES
97-8089 GERARD, WILLIAM J. V. UNITED STATES

The petitions for writs of certiorari are denied.

97-715 GUERRA, HECTOR V. CARLO, MARY

The motion of Criminal Justice Legal Foundation for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae is granted. The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied.

97-998 U. S. EX REL. RABUSHKA V. CRANE CO.

The motion of Taxpayers Against Fraud, et al. for leave to file a brief as amici curiae is granted. The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied.

97-1148 AmeriSOURCE CORP., ET AL. V. HJB, INC., ET AL. with
97-1152 ABBOTT LABS, ET AL. V. HJB, INC., ET AL.

Justice O'Connor took no part in the consideration or decision of these petitions.

97-1177 E. J. CO., ET AL. V. AKTIEBOLAG, SANDVIK

The motion of Tool Crib, Inc. for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae is granted. The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied.

97-1202 FLORIDA V. FRANQUI, LEONARDO
97-1203 FLORIDA V. FRANQUI, LEONARDO

The motions of respondent for leave to proceed in forma pauperis are granted. The petitions for writs of certiorari are denied.

HABEAS CORPUS DENIED

97-7947 IN RE KEVIN RONDEAU
97-8005 IN RE GARY EUGENE KUKES
97-8009 IN RE MANUEL CASTANEDA
97-8057 IN RE EDDIE BARRETT

The petitions for writs of habeas corpus are denied.

MANDAMUS DENIED

97-969 IN RE DAVID KEANU SAI, ETC.
97-7512 IN RE JERRY LEE ALSTON, JR.
97-7542 IN RE LARRY PATZLAFF

The petitions for writs of mandamus are denied.

97-7731 IN RE ERNEST LEE JOHNSON

The petition for writ of mandamus and/or prohibition is denied.

PROHIBITION DENIED

97-7572 IN RE LINDSEY K. SPRINGER

The petition for a writ of prohibition is denied.

REHEARINGS DENIED

96-8926 CARSON, MICUAL D. V. CHARTER MEDICAL
97-365 BRANDT, KIMBERLY V. SHOP'N SAVE WAREHOUSE with
97-404 FISHER, CYNTHIA V. VASSAR COLLEGE
97-499 FELTMANN, JUDITH V. SIEBEN, INC.
97-817 MARTIN, RUBEN V. GOODYEAR AUTO SVC. CENTER
97-5757 GRAVETTE, WILLIE F. V. UNITED STATES
97-5823 JORDAN, GEORGE R. V. UNITED STATES
97-6082 GAITHER, LARRY D. V. FRENCH, WARDEN
97-6277 MONROE, LUCRECIA L. V. JOHNSON, DIR., TX DCJ
97-6472 MOORE, GARRY L. V. ANDERSON, SUPT., MS ST. PEN.
97-6486 RODRIGUEZ, THOMAS E. V. WATTS, WILLIAM, ET AL.
97-6567 AKPAETI, IMO J. vs. FL DIST. CT. OF APPEAL
97-6626 POOLE, LORRAINE V. WHITEHURST, WILLIAM, ET AL.
97-6682 DENNEY, DALE M. L. vs. JONES, JEROME R.
97-6696 SIMMONS, JOHN V. GTE NORTH, INC., ET AL.
97-6701 VICENTE-GUZMAN, LEONARDO A. vs. INS
97-6724 CEDILLO, ONESIMO V. UNITED STATES
97-6762 AKPAETI, IMO J. V. KENTUCKY
97-6773 PORTER, ANTHONY V. GILMORE, WARDEN
97-6792 McCOY, MICHAEL V. UNITED STATES
97-6837 TYLER, EDDIE V. SCOTT, FORMER DIR., TX DCJ
97-6842 BANOS, JOHN W. V. JOHNSON, DIR., TX DCJ
97-6894 DARNE, LAURA V. WEBER, FREDRIC
97-7020 SOLIS, ARTURO V. UNITED STATES
97-7028 DARNE, LAURA V. WISCONSIN, ET AL.
97-7055 PALMER, MARQUITA V. CIRCUIT COURT OF IL
97-7265 CROPP, CLYDE G., ET AL. V. UNITED STATES

The petitions for rehearing are denied.

97-832 HINES, GARY V. CALIFORNIA

The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed further herein in forma pauperis is granted. The petition for rehearing is denied.ATTORNEY DISCIPLINE

D-1880 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF MICHAEL RICHARDS JOHNSON Michael Richards Johnson, of Newark, Ohio, having

been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of December 8, 1997; and a rule having been issued requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred; It is ordered that Michael Richards Johnson is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.

D-1883 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF ROBERT G. FIERER

Robert G. Fierer, of Atlanta, Georgia, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of December 8, 1997; and a rule having been issued requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred; It is ordered that Robert G. Fierer is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.

D-1888 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF PATRICK SHAWN MOORE

Patrick Shawn Moore, of Prospect Heights, Illinois, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of December 15, 1997; and a rule having been issued requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred; It is ordered that Patrick Shawn Moore is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.

D-1892 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF RICHARD HUGHES PAIRO

Richard Hughes Pairo, of Ocean City, Maryland, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of January 12, 1998; and a rule having been issued and served upon him requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred; and the time to file a response having expired; It is ordered that Richard Hughes Pairo is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.

D-1894 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF ROBERT MICHAEL CHRISTIE

Robert Michael Christie, of East Orange, New Jersey, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of January 12, 1998; and a rule having been issued requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred; It is ordered that Robert Michael Christie is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.

D-1896 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF WILLIAM JOSEPH BARNTHOUSE

William Joseph Barnthouse, of Littleton, Colorado, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of January 12, 1998; and a rule having been issued and served upon him requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred; and a response having been filed; It is ordered that William Joseph Barnthouse is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.

D-1897 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF H. ROGER HANTMAN

H. Roger Hantman, of Bayport, New York, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of January 12, 1998; and a rule having been issued and served upon him requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred; and the time to file a response having expired; It is ordered that H. Roger Hantman is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.

D-1898 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF BENJAMIN A. POREDA

Benjamin A. Poreda, of Trenton, New Jersey, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of January 12, 1998; and a rule having been issued and served upon him requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred; and the time to file a response having expired; It is ordered that Benjamin A. Poreda is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.

D-1899 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF MARK E. GAMMONS

Mark E. Gammons, of Rocky River, Ohio, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of January 12, 1998; and a rule having been issued and served upon him requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred; and the time to file a response having expired; It is ordered that Mark E. Gammons is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.

D-1901 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF MORLEY M. AZORSKY

Morley M. Azorsky, of California, Pennsylvania, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of January 12, 1998; and a rule having been issued and served upon him requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred; and the time to file a response having expired; It is ordered that Morley M. Azorsky is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.

D-1902 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF TIMOTHY MARTIN GARDNER

Timothy Martin Gardner, of Clayton, Missouri, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of January 12, 1998; and a rule having been issued and served upon him requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred; and the time to file a response having expired; It is ordered that Timothy Martin Gardner is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.

D-1904 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF HILLARD JAY QUINT

Hillard Jay Quint, of Atlanta, Georgia, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of January 12, 1998; and a rule having been issued requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred; It is ordered that Hillard Jay Quint is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.

D-1907 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF DAVID H. ROME

David H. Rome, of Longmeadow, Massachusetts, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of January 20, 1998; and a rule having been issued and served upon him requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred; and the time to file a response having expired; It is ordered that David H. Rome is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.

D-1919 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF CHARLES HENRY WHITE, SR.

Charles Henry White, Sr., of New Orleans, Louisiana, is suspended from the practice of law in this Court and a rule will issue, returnable within 40 days, requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.

D-1920 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF BRIAN KEITH SCHANER

Brian Keith Schaner, of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, is suspended from the practice of law in this Court and a rule will issue, returnable within 40 days, requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.

D-1921 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF ROBERT KENNETH BROWN

Robert Kenneth Brown, of Fresno, California, is suspended from the practice of law in this Court and a rule will issue, returnable within 40 days, requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.

D-1922 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF STANLEY Z. GOLDFLAM

Stanley Z. Goldflam, of Los Angeles, California, is suspended from the practice of law in this Court and a rule will issue, returnable within 40 days, requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.

D-1923 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF RICHARD MILES McGOWEN

Richard Miles McGowen, of Los Altos, California, is suspended from the practice of law in this Court and a rule will issue, returnable within 40 days, requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.

D-1924 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF JAMES PAUL MONTAGUE

James Paul Montague, of San Diego, California, is suspended from the practice of law in this Court and a rule will issue, returnable within 40 days, requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.

D-1925 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF ARTHUR THEODORE HINDIN

Arthur Theodore Hindin, of Beverly Hills, California, is suspended from the practice of law in this Court and a rule will issue, returnable within 40 days, requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.