March 5, 2026·1:25-CV-03427-LTB-RTG·Panel Decision·By Aisha Johnson
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit dismissed this appeal due to a lack of prosecution by the appellant. The court issued an order stating that no further action would be taken on the case.
Background
Norvell Webster Crump filed an appeal against various Bureau of Prisons agencies and officials. The case originated in the District Court for the District of Colorado.
The court’s reasoning
The court determined that the appellant failed to prosecute the appeal. Consequently, the court exercised its authority under Tenth Circuit Rule forty-two point one to dismiss the case.
What it means going forward
The dismissal ends the appellate proceedings without a decision on the merits of the underlying claims.
