District Court, M.D. Louisiana May 11, 2007, Civil Action 04-122-JJB (Bibbins v. City of Baton Rouge)

RULING AND ORDER

BRADY, District Judge.

This case arises out of a police investigation of the plaintiff, Gene Bibbins (“Bib-bins”), which ultimately resulted in sending an innocent man to prison for 16 years. Bibbins’ lawsuit is based on federal constitutional claims driven by 42 U.S.C. § 1983, as well as claims under Louisiana law.

A number of matters are pending before the court.