Motion for reconsideration of order denying leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed by petitioner DENIED. Justice Souter took no part in the consideration or decision of this motion. (orders list)

Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of May 15, 2008.

Motion for reconsideration of order denying leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed by petitioner.

The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is denied, and the petition for a writ of certiorari is dismissed. See Rule 39.8. Justice Souter took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition. (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of March 21, 2008.

Waiver of right of respondents David H. Souter, Associate Justice, Supreme Court, et al. to respond filed.

Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due March 7, 2008)

Application (07A355) granted by Justice Ginsburg extending the time to file until December 31, 2007.

Application (07A355) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from October 31, 2007 to December 30, 2007, submitted to Justice Ginsburg.

Vincent P. Murray, Petitioner, pro se

David H. Souter, Associate Justice, Supreme Court, et al., Respondent, represented by Paul D. Clement