Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-02765

#1

Oct 08, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal filed by Claude Obel. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(MA) (Additional attachment(s) added on 10/8/2026: # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) (MA). (Entered: 10/08/2026)

#2

Oct 08, 2026

MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Claude Obel. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(MA) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. (Entered: 10/08/2026)

#3

Oct 09, 2026

ENDORSED ORDER granting 2 Petitioner's application to proceed without prepaying fees or costs. The court has reviewed the application submitted by Petitioner under 28 U.S.C. § 1915 and finds Petitioner qualifies to proceed in forma pauperis. Petitioner may proceed without paying the filing fee. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 10/9/2026. (TLP) (Entered: 10/09/2026)

#4

Oct 09, 2026

ORDER directing service of the habeas petition (Doc. 1) and ordering a response by 10/16/2026. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 10/9/2026. (NMC) (Entered: 10/09/2026)

Oct 09, 2026

Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

#5

Oct 15, 2026

Response to habeas petition

#6

Oct 22, 2026

OPINION AND ORDER. Claude Obel's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) is GRANTED. Within 24 hours of this Order, the government shall release Obel and give him telephone access so he can arrange transportation from the detention facility. The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close the case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 10/22/2026. (NMC)

#7

Oct 23, 2026

Judgment - Prisoner