IGP Fraud — Backdated Entries, Coerced Signatures, "We Have No History"
IGP Coordinator T. Campbell repeatedly denied grievances by claiming "WE HAVE NO HISTORY" of received-stamped paperwork that Ryan has copies of. Detainees coerced into signing IGPs as "resolved" without resolution. The whole process exists as institutional cover.
Officials named in the evidence
32 people named
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C-2B pod, DC DOC
DC DOC
- Beth Jordan· Grievance Manager
- Chief Anderton· Chief, Detention Operations
- D. Gaskins· DC DOC Official
- Doug Jensen· J6 co-defendant / witness
- J. Mitchell· DC DOC responder
- James McGrew· J6 detainee / witness
- K. Nickens· DC DOC Official
- Lt. Allen· Detention Lieutenant
- Lt. Dowery· Detention Lieutenant
- Lt. Moore· Detention Lieutenant
- Major Reid· Detention Major
- Major Sheila Marr· Detention Major
- Major Talley· Detention Major
- Officer Hampton· DC DOC Mailroom Officer
- Officer J. Johnson· Detention Officer
- Officer Wright· Detention Officer
- Peter Schwartz· J6 co-defendant / witness
- Peter Stager· J6 detainee / witness
- Sgt. Iyamah· Detention Sergeant
- T. Campbell· Grievance Manager
DC DOC / IA
DC DOC Medical
Private counsel
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
U.S. Marshals Service
Evidence on file
133 documents on file
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Ryan96 documents in 90 items
Ryan Nichols' own paperwork — grievances, motions, letters, cell notes.
exhibit · May 20, 2024
IGP Timeline grid: dates/issues/jail responses Nov 2023-May 2024
Detailed Inmate Grievance Procedure (IGP) timeline grid tracking medical and procedural complaints from 11/19/23 through 5/20/24, with columns for date, issue, jail must provide response by, and steps 2-4 of grievance escalation.
grievance_form · Apr 29, 2024
DC DOC Level 1 Appeal 4/29/24 - denied medical visits, coerced signature
DC DOC PP 4030.1 Attachment F Level 1 Appeal by Ryan Nichols 4/29/24 alleging jail officers deliberately denied medical visits and coerced him to sign IGP stating issue was resolved when it wasnt; references IGP# 20240313-316.
grievance_form · Apr 24, 2024
DC DOC Denial of IGP - Nichols 2/29/24 (We Have No History - T. Campbell)
DC DOC PP 4030.1 Attachment B Denial of Inmate IGP Form returning Nichols grievance dated 2/29/24 (received 3/04/24, returned 4/24/24). IGP NUMBER #20240424-654. IGP Coordinator T. Campbell checked Other: WE HAVE NO HISTORY OF THIS GRIEVANCE - directly contradicting that the prior grievance was filed. Critical evidence of the IGP process sabotage Nichols was documenting.
grievance_form · Apr 24, 2024
DC DOC Crystal Report IGP Receipt #2024 0424-678 - Medical, received by T. Campbell
DC DOC Crystal Report IGP Receipt acknowledging receipt of grievance IGP #2024 0424-678 by Ryan Nichols regarding Medical, received by Staff T. Campbell.
grievance_form · Apr 24, 2024
DC DOC Denial of Inmate IGP Form 4/24/24 - IGP Coordinator T. Campbell
DC DOC PP 4030.1 Attachment B Denial of Inmate IGP Form returning Ryan Nichols (DCDC# 376795) grievance dated 3/26/24 (received 3/29/24, returned 4/24/24). IGP Coordinator T. Campbell rejected because issue allegedly addressed in Grievance #20240304-073. Nichols handwrote note that Campbell referenced the wrong IGP - the cited grievance was written on 2/22/24 for a different issue. IGP number disputed: should be 669.
grievance_form · Apr 22, 2024
DC DOC Inmate Formal Grievance (Step 2) - Refusal/Coercion & False Medical Refusal, Apr 22 2024
Ryan Nichols Step 2 formal grievance at DC DOC alleging refusal to be coerced into signing an IGP marked resolved when medical issue had not been resolved; Dr. Aute confirmed Ryan did not refuse the doctor visits.
grievance_form · Apr 22, 2024
DC DOC Inmate Formal Grievance (Step 2) - Coercion to Sign IGP, Apr 22 2024
Ryan Nichols Step 2 formal grievance at DC DOC alleging jail officers coerced him into signing an IGP marked "resolved" on 3/27/24 when issue had not been resolved. Escalation due to no response to informal Step 1 written 3/27/24.
grievance_form · Apr 21, 2024
DC DOC Level 1 Appeal Administrative Remedy - Dental Issue, Apr 21 2024
Ryan Nichols Level 1 Appeal at DC DOC regarding lack of response to formal Step 2 IGP about jail/T. Campbell cancelling dental appointments. References Dr. Aude confirming jail should never cancel dental appointments.
grievance_form · Apr 5, 2024
DC DOC Formal Grievance #20240424-677 - D. Gaskins inaccurate letter, denied
DC DOC Inmate Formal Grievance Form #20240424-677 filed by Ryan Nichols 4/5/24, escalating informal IGP from 3/8/24, alleging D. Gaskins typed letter with inaccurate information about Nichols submissions and escalations; denied 4/24/24.
grievance_form · Mar 29, 2024
DC DOC Formal Grievance 3/29/24 - Iyamah/Wright coercion, Major Reid bodycam
DC DOC PP 4030.1 Attachment D Inmate Formal Grievance (pink copy) by Ryan Nichols 3/29/24, alleging Sgt Iyamah & Officer Wright coerced him to sign IGP with only Resolved box checked, backdated to 3/20/24; Major N. Reid said Capt L. Johnson should not be handling medical IGPs.
grievance_form · Mar 28, 2024
DC DOC IGP Step 1 Complaint - Refusal Is Not Medical Denial, Mar 28 2024
Ryan Nichols Step 1 complaint at DC DOC clarifying that refusal to sign a coerced IGP marked resolved is NOT refusal of medical treatment. Filed approximately 2:30pm on 3/28/24.
grievance_form · Mar 27, 2024
DC DOC IGP Complaint (#2024 0424-672) - Coercion by Sgt Iyamah & Officer Wright, Mar 27 2024
Ryan Nichols Step 1 complaint at DC DOC alleging coercion by Sgt Iyamah on 3/27/24 and Officer Wright to sign IGP as resolved. Names two officers; describes incident as COERCION. Marked Denied 4/24/24.
grievance_form · Mar 26, 2024
DC DOC Inmate Formal Grievance (Step 2) - T. Campbell IGP Mishandling, Mar 26 2024
Ryan Nichols Step 2 formal grievance at DC DOC alleging T. Campbell denied a legitimate grievance about medical visit denials, citing wrong IGP number. Names T. Campbell with allegations of either incompetence or deliberate sabotage/discrimination.
grievance_form · Mar 26, 2024
DC DOC Level 2 Appeal IGP# 20240321-479 - Ryan Nichols 3/26/24
DC DOC PP 4030.1 Attachment G Level 2 Appeal - Deputy Director Form filed by Ryan Nichols (DCDC# 376795, C3A) on 3/26/24, alleging DC DOC and T. Campbell intentionally subverted/sabotaged IGP process.
exhibit · Mar 26, 2024
T. Campbell IGP Issues step dates 1/24/24-3/26/24
Yellow legal pad tracker listing T. Campbell IGP step submission dates: Step 1 (1/24/24), Step 2 (2/22/24), Step 3 (3/19/24), Step 4 (3/26/24).
grievance_form · Mar 21, 2024
DC DOC Level 1 Appeal IGP# 20240321-479 - denied by K. Nickens 3/21/24
DC DOC PP 4030.1 Attachment F Level 1 Appeal - Administrative Remedy filed by Ryan Nichols 3/19/24, denied 3/21/24 by Inmate Grievance Coordinator K. Nickens; alleges T. Campbell sabotaging IGP process.
grievance_form · Mar 19, 2024
DC DOC Level 1 Appeal - Administrative Remedy alleging illusory IGP process
Pink DC DOC Level 1 Appeal Administrative Remedy filed by Ryan Nichols escalating step 1 (1/24/24) and step 2 (2/22/24) IGPs about delays, alleging T. Campbell is making IGP process illusory.
grievance_form · Mar 19, 2024
DC DOC Level 1 Appeal 3/19/24 - Ryan Nichols copy (no DOC response)
Ryan Nichols carbon/inmate copy of the DC DOC Level 1 Appeal Administrative Remedy form he filed 3/19/24 (companion to j6s9-011 which has the K. Nickens denial filled in).
grievance_form · Feb 29, 2024
DC DOC Inmate Formal Grievance - escalation of unanswered 2/1/24 IGP
Pink DC Department of Corrections Inmate Formal Grievance Form filed by Ryan Nichols escalating his step 1 informal IGP written 2/1/24 that was never answered, citing illusory IGP process at DC DOC.
grievance_form · Feb 29, 2024
DC DOC Formal Grievance 2/29/24 Received Stamped, Denied (IGP #20240424-654)
Stamped/filed copy of Nichols Inmate Formal Grievance Form (PP 4030.1 Attachment D) dated 2/29/24. RECEIVED stamp MAR 04 2024. IGP NUMBER #20240424-654. DOC RESPONSE: Denied - See attached. IGP Coordinator signature dated 4/24/24. Same content as j6s8-096 but with denial annotation. This is the IGP that Campbell claimed had no history in j6s8-095.
grievance_form · Feb 29, 2024
DC DOC Inmate Formal Grievance Form 2/29/24 - IGP Escalation
DC DOC PP 4030.1 Attachment D Inmate Formal Grievance Form (Step 2) filed by Ryan Nichols (DCDC# 376795, Unit C3A) dated 2/29/24, escalating his Step 1 Informal IGP written 2/1/24 that was never answered/responded to. Marked Facilities Management and Other. This is the grievance T. Campbell later claimed had NO HISTORY in j6s8-095.
grievance_form · Feb 22, 2024
DC DOC Inmate Formal Grievance Form - testosterone bloodwork follow-up
DC Department of Corrections Inmate Formal Grievance filed by Ryan Nichols as follow-up to IGP #20240212-166, regarding ongoing failure to inform him of testosterone bloodwork results and treatment guidelines.
grievance_form · Feb 22, 2024
DC DOC Inmate Formal Grievance #20240304-073 - Ryan Nichols 2/22/24
DC DOC PP 4030.1 Attachment D Inmate Formal Grievance Form (Step 2) filed by Ryan Nichols 2/22/24 (stamped received 2/29/24), alleging T. Campbell sabotage of IGP process; assigned IGP# 20240304-073.
grievance_form · Jan 24, 2024
DC DOC Informal Resolution Complaint 1/24/24 - prescribed meds, Step 4 missing
DC DOC PP 4030.1 Attachment C Informal Resolution Complaint by Ryan Nichols 1/24/24 alleging T. Campbell intentionally sabotaged grievance process by denying Step 4 escalation; refers to prior IGPs from 2021/2022.
grievance_form · Nov 19, 2023
DC DOC IGP #20231120-116: Informal Resolution - TRT/Vitamin D meds (Nichols)
DC DOC Inmate Informal Resolution Complaint Form by Ryan Nichols re: missing prescribed Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) and Vitamin D for chronic care. Received 11/20/23. Resolved per DOC by scheduling for upcoming Chronic Care appointment.
grievance_form · Oct 20, 2022
Returned Grievance Form 10/20/22 (Control 032562) - Zoloft
Official Rappahannock Regional Jail returned grievance form rejecting Ryan Nichols Zoloft grievance. States while incarcerated, medical/mental health/jail physician serve as PCP and decide medical protocol. Records indicate Zoloft prescription was renewed on 10/13/22. Signed by Ombudsman A. Joyce 10/20/22.
grievance_form · Aug 30, 2022
IGP Formal Grievance 8/30/22: phones turned off and tablet taken
DC DOC Inmate Formal Grievance Form (Step 2) by Ryan Nichols 376795 C2B dated 8/30/22. Escalates 8/8/22 informal grievance about phones turned off and tablet taken which was never responded to. Calls it racial discrimination, retaliation, punishment. Witnessed by Jordan Mink 377189.
motion · Aug 12, 2022
Motion to Dismiss Count Two — selective prosecution examples (p.9 of 21)
Doc 138 p.9 of 21. Lists examples of DOJ not using 1512: Jan 6, 2017 protester yelling during Electoral Vote Count; Code Pink at Kavanaugh hearings; activists accosting Senators in hallways; Kyrsten Sinema bathroom incident; David Hogg outburst June 20, 2022; and DC Jail IGP Coordinator T. Campbell allegedly altering Nichols grievance documents April 11, 2022. Footnote cites Habeas Petition Nichols v. Garland 1:22-cv-02356 ECF 1 at 33:140 and 34:140.
grievance_form · Jul 24, 2022
IGP Calendar tracking grievances 2022
Handwritten IGP (Inmate Grievance Procedure) tracking calendar listing 16+ grievance issues with Step 1-4 dates from March 2022 through July 2022. Tracks business-day deadlines and responses.
grievance_form · Jul 7, 2022
IGP Complaint 7/7/22: A/C out 2-3 days, 80-81 deg, fan area only
DC DOC IGP Complaint by Ryan Nichols 376795 C2B dated 7/7/22. A/C out 2-3 days. Officer checked temperature - 80-81 deg in coolest area in front of fan; cells 5-10+ deg hotter. Almost unbearable. Bricks let heat through, hot air blowing from vents. Informed officers, maintenance not called. Suffering excessively, headaches, sleep aided.
grievance_form · Jul 5, 2022
IGP Step 3 7/5/22: T. Campbell maliciously sabotaging grievance process
DC DOC Wardens Administrative Remedy (Step 3) by Ryan Nichols 376795 C2B dated 7/5/22. In response to T. Campbell sabotaging and subverting (maliciously) the grievance process. Step 1 written 5/24/22, Step 2 6/10/22, Step 2 not responded to in allotted time. Escalating to Warden so IGPs can be looked at and proper response/remedy be made. Months-long issue that should not be happening by law.
grievance_form · Jun 15, 2022
Informal Resolution Response: IGP #20220527-624 re: T. Campbell allegations
Typed Informal Resolution Response from DC DOC regarding Ryan Nichols ID# 376-795, IGP #20220527-624. States after reviewing/investigating the Informal Grievance regarding IGP Coordinator T. Campbell, it was determined that there was no IGP that could be found on file where Ms. Campbell had marked through Step 4 of the Deputy Directors Appeal and labeled the document as Step 1. Asks Nichols to provide a copy of the specific document. Concludes there is no evidence supporting that T. Campbell intentionally or maliciously sabotaged his IGP to going to a Deputy Directors Step 4 Appeal. (No date visible on the document itself.)
grievance_form · Jun 10, 2022
Formal Grievance escalating IGP #20220527-624: Campbell/Talley conduct (6/10/22)
Pink DC DOC Inmate Formal Grievance form (PP 4030.1 Attachment D) filed by Ryan Nichols (DCDC# 376795, C2B) on 6/10/22. Categories: Rules and Regulations, Staff Treatment, Facilities Management, Safety and Security. Escalates Informal IGP #20220527-624 alleging staff misconduct: (1) original IGP not submitted in time because original was in a formal already; (2) T. Campbell literally marked through the informal IGP and changed I to 15 in her own writing; (3) Major Talley received 2 copies of the IGP in question on 5/24/22 after issuing me the IGP and me showing the IGP and she has it on records, she also took a picture on her phone; (4) IGP forms are filled out normally on the bottom. Prepare for legal litigation.
grievance_form · Jun 8, 2022
Warden Admin Remedy: mental health denial on 5/6, sent to worse SHU cell (6/8/22)
Pink DC DOC Warden Administrative Remedy form (PP 4030.1 Attachment F) filed by Ryan Nichols (DCDC# 376795, C2B) on 6/8/22. Escalates Formal IGP # 20220516-377. Two points: (1) Has been asking for Step 3 Warden IGPs for a week without response; numerous IGPs and C2B just received them today, hence the late response. (2) The IGP for mental health is not resolved: he did NOT get seen by mental health provider on 5/6 as stated in Formal response. Was seen by a doctor who then took him to a worse location than SHU; received no mental healthcare on 5/6, which is the day he informed the facility for the 2nd day in a row about suicidal ideation. Mental health staff put him on medical 82.
grievance_form · Jun 6, 2022
Formal Grievance: IGP being subverted by T. Campbell (6/6/22)
Pink DC DOC Inmate Formal Grievance form (PP 4030.1 Attachment D) filed by Ryan Nichols (DCDC# 376795, C2B) on 6/6/22. Escalates Informal IGP written 5/24/22 that was not responded to in 7 business days per policy. Alleges T. Campbell intentionally sabotaged the IGP process by redirecting an IGP intended for the Deputy Director (Step 4) to subvert review. References discrimination based on his identity/personal beliefs.
grievance_form · Jun 1, 2022
Appeal to Deputy Director: Warden IGP #20220527-613 Captain Cobb investigation (6/1/22)
Pink DC DOC Appeal-Deputy Director form (PP 4030.1 Attachment G) filed by Ryan Nichols (DCDC# 376795, C2B) on 6/1/22. Appeals Warden IGP #20220527-613. Captain Cobb came in months back and recorded on body cam that this issue was under investigation. Was never given a copy of the IGP, leaving him with no paper trail. Since that time has sent multiple IGPs asking for a response to the issue only to be ignored. Tired of waiting for an answer to an issue that should have been resolved months ago and has happened since as well with other inmates (COVID-19 related). This appeal to the deputy director serves as my proof that I have tried to resolve this issue with the entire IGP process.
grievance_form · May 27, 2022
Denial of Inmate IGP Form #20220527-604: Returned outside 5-day time frame
DC DOC Denial of Inmate IGP Form (PP 4030.1, Attachment B) returned to Ryan Nichols 5/27/22 by IGP Coordinator T. Campbell. IGP # 20220527-604 dated 5/20/22 (received 5/24/22), denied because grievance/appeal was not submitted within the 5 day time frame. CTF C2B housing.
grievance_form · May 27, 2022
Denial of Inmate IGP Form #20220527-609: Returned outside 5-day time frame
DC DOC Denial of Inmate IGP Form returned to Ryan Nichols 5/27/22 by T. Campbell. IGP # 20220527-609 dated 5/20/22 (received 5/24/22) denied: This grievance/appeal was not submitted within the five (5) day time frame. Same pattern of denial as j6s13-024.
grievance_form · May 27, 2022
Denial of Inmate IGP #20220527-603: Addressed in Grievance #20220512-288
DC DOC Denial of Inmate IGP Form returned to Ryan Nichols 5/27/22 by T. Campbell. IGP # 20220527-603 dated 5/20/22 (received 5/24/22) denied because issue is addressed in Grievance # 20220512-288 (water shutoff). Another instance of redirecting filings under the same umbrella.
grievance_form · May 27, 2022
Denial of IGP #20220527-613: Must place Formal with Informal response
DC DOC Denial of Inmate IGP Form returned to Ryan Nichols 5/27/22 by T. Campbell. IGP # 20220527-613 (Sep 18, 2021 ERT incident) denied with Other: According to posted IGP step program posted on your unit, you will need to provide the following with the next step Place the Formal form with the Informal response.
grievance_form · May 24, 2022
DC DOC Informal Resolution: T. Campbell intentionally sabotaged IGP (5/24/22)
DC DOC Inmate Informal Resolution Complaint Form (PP 4030.1, IGP #20220527-624). Ryan Nichols #376795 C2B 5/24/22 complaint against T. Campbell — alleging Deputy Director appeal response intentionally returned as "Step 1" maliciously to inhibit IGP remedies, exhausting his options. Mail/Evening incident.
grievance_form · May 24, 2022
Inmate Informal Resolution Complaint — IGP Process Malicious (5/24/22)
DC DOC Inmate Informal Resolution Complaint Form (PP 4030.1, Attachment C), filed by Ryan Nichols, DCDC# 376795, C2B, 5/24/22. IGP #20220527-624. Stamped RECEIVED MAY 26 2022. Category: Staff Management, Discrimination, Security. Complaint that staff (T. Campbell) acted maliciously by treating Step 4 Deputy Director IGP as a new Step 1, inhibiting Nicholss ability to exhaust IGP remedies. Notes Informal (3/24/22), Formal (4/13/22), Wardens IGP (4/21/22), Deputy Directors IGP — IGP process at DC DOC is impossible to follow through with. DOC Response: See Attached. IGP Coordinator signature 6/9/22.
grievance_form · May 24, 2022
Crystal Report IGP Receipt: IGP #20220527-612 - Improper Staff Action 5/24/22
DC DOC Crystal Report IGP Receipt (PP 4030.1 Attachment E) confirming receipt of IGP #20220527-612 filed by Ryan Nichols on 5/24/22. Subject of Complaint: Improper Staff Action. Booking# 2021-02168, CTF housing C2B-10. Staff Recipient: T. Campbell. Receipt printed 6/15/2014 (likely auto-printed timestamp).
grievance_form · May 24, 2022
Step 1 IGP #20220527-624: T. Campbell sabotaging mental-health IGP process
DC DOC Step 1 Informal Resolution Form (IGP # 20220527-624) by Ryan Nichols dated 5/24/22 complaining that IGP Coordinator T. Campbell internally sabotaged the mental-health grievance process by treating an escalated Deputy Director IGP as if it were a Step 1 informal. Sent mental health IGPs 3/24/22 (Informal), 4/13/22 (Formal), 4/21/22 (Warden) without resolution.
grievance_form · May 23, 2022
Denial of Inmate IGP Form: #20220523-501 returned (duplicate of #20220512-288)
DC DOC Denial of Inmate IGP Form (PP 4030.1, Attachment B) returned to Ryan Nichols 5/23/22 by IGP Coordinator T. Campbell, denying IGP #20220523-501 (water shutoff Step 2) because the issue is already addressed in Grievance #20220512-288. CTF Housing M96.
grievance_form · May 20, 2022
Step 2 Formal Grievance #20220527-603: Mail/legal docs taken 1 month, IGP records
DC DOC Step 2 Formal Grievance Form (IGP # 20220527-603) by Ryan Nichols dated 5/20/22, escalating 5/10/22 informal IGPs about property/mail/legal documents taken for almost a month, not returned until 4 days after returning to C2B. DOC Response 5/27/22 Campbell PCM: Non-grievable - See attached. Manager Covid-19.
grievance_form · May 20, 2022
Step 3 Warden Appeal IGP #20220527-604: Officer J. Johnson Group Grievance denial
DC DOC Step 3 Wardens Administrative Remedy Form (IGP # 20220527-604) by Ryan Nichols dated 5/20/22, escalating Officer J. Johnson C2B racial discrimination incident from 11/17/22 (typo for 2021), which was previously denied as a Group Grievance. Wardens Response 5/27/22: NON-grievable - See attached.
grievance_form · May 20, 2022
Step 3 Warden Appeal IGP #20220527-609: Nov 11 2021 OC/pepper spray by LT Moore
DC DOC Step 3 Wardens Administrative Remedy Form (IGP # 20220527-609) by Ryan Nichols dated 5/20/22, escalating Nov 11, 2021 incident where he and many other inmates in C2B were indiscriminately sprayed with OC/pepper spray by LT Moore. Previously denied as Group Grievance. Wardens Response: Non-grievable - See attached, 5/27/22.
grievance_form · May 19, 2022
Step 2 Formal Grievance: Suicidal 5/5/22, mental health ignored, almost 24 hrs - IGP #20220512-289
DC DOC Step 2 Formal Grievance Form (PP 4030.1, Attachment D) by Ryan Nichols dated 5/19/22 escalating Informal IGP # 20220512-289. Documents being suicidal on 5/5/22, informing officers/nurse he needed mental health help, ignored almost 24 hours; finally told 2-3 more officers he needed mental health help and was still suicidal. This matches the 5/10 suicide watch context.
grievance_form · May 19, 2022
Inmate Formal Grievance — Escalating LT Allen Suicide Complaint (5/19/22)
DC DOC Inmate Formal Grievance Form (PP 4030.1 Attachment D), filed by Ryan Nichols, DCDC# 376795, C2B, 5/19/22. Step 2 escalation of Informal #20220512-289 (LT Allen suicide complaint). Categories: Health Care, Staff Treatment, Safety/Security. Faint handwritten text references in response to Informal Grievance #20220512-289 and details around 5/5/22 events. Pencil note at bottom: NO STEP 2 RESP. (no DOC response received).
grievance_form · May 19, 2022
DC DOC Formal Grievance: Lt Allen escalation, no Step 2 response (5/19/22)
DC DOC Inmate Formal Grievance Form (PP 4030.1) — Ryan Nichols #376795 C2B 5/19/22 escalating IGP #20220512-289 (Lt. Allen suicidal ignore incident). Faded handwriting; note at bottom marked "NO STEP 2 RESP." indicating DOC failed to respond at formal level.
grievance_form · May 19, 2022
Step 2 Formal Grievance escalating IGP #20220505-120 and #20220512-288
DC DOC Step 2 Formal Grievance Form (PP 4030.1, Attachment D) by Ryan Nichols dated 5/19/22, escalating informal IGP # 20220505-120 (also written as 142) and informal IGP # 20220512-288 because the IGPs on the issue (water shutoff) were not answered at the time as stated in DC DOC policy.
grievance_form · May 18, 2022
Step 2 Formal Grievance: Discrimination IGP #2209716-289 - never received IGP#260
DC DOC Step 2 Formal Grievance Form by Ryan Nichols dated 5/18/22, in response to Informal IGP # 2209716-289 marked Non-grievable. The DOC attachment claimed the issue was resolved in IGP# 2209716-260, but Ryan never received that IGP. Discrimination department selected.
grievance_form · May 18, 2022
Step 2 Formal Grievance: Water shut 20+ hrs - inmate Walter Michael flooding cell - IGP #20220523-501
DC DOC Step 2 Formal Grievance (PP 4030.1, IGP # 20220523-501) by Ryan Nichols dated 5/18/22 about water being turned off 20+ hours in his cell because officers were punishing another inmate (Walter Michael) for flooding his cell. Walter Michael had medical emergencies during the water shutoff. DOC Response 5/23/22 marked Non-grievable, see attached.
grievance_form · May 16, 2022
Step 2 Formal Grievance: Outstanding IGPs from Wardens & electronic grievances
DC DOC Step 2 Formal Grievance Form (PP 4030.1, Attachment D) by Ryan Nichols dated likely 5/16/22, complaining of outstanding IGPs from Wardens and electronic grievances since Jan 2022. Escalating to Formal because hard copies needed; sent to warden, all kept escalating without resolution. Facilities Management selected.
grievance_form · May 13, 2022
Step 2 Formal Grievance #20220516-377: Mental health post-solitary - D. Jones response
DC DOC Step 2 Formal Grievance Form (IGP # 20220516-377) by Ryan Nichols dated 5/13/22 with DOC RESPONSE filled in. Companion to j6s13-044. DOC Response by D. Jones, DHSA, 5/20/22: Mr Nichols has been seen by an MH provider on the following dates 5/6 and 5/17. Grievance answered. Manager B. Jordan 5/29/22.
grievance_form · May 13, 2022
Step 2 Formal Grievance: Mental health post-solitary, IGP #20220513-291
DC DOC Step 2 Formal Grievance by Ryan Nichols dated 5/13/22, escalating Formal IGP # 20220513-291 and Informal IGP # 22090716-282. Was told he would return to his cell after population on 4/27-4/28 but did not until almost 2 weeks later. Mental health/solitary confinement issues for about 2 weeks regardless; not seen for mental health treatment since 4/27/22. Health Care selected.
grievance_form · May 12, 2022
Denial of IGP #20220512-291: Mixing Medical/MH with Operations - resubmit
DC DOC Denial of Inmate IGP Form returned to Ryan Nichols 5/12/22 by T. Campbell. IGP # 20220512-291 (dated 5/10/22, received 5/12/22) denied with Other: IGP#22090716 (attached) pertains to Medical/mental health, this IGP #20220512-291 pertains to Operations. Please resubmit IGP with clear understanding of complaint.
grievance_form · May 10, 2022
Step 2 Formal Grievance #20220512-291: Denied open pop return 4/27, LT Lancaster
DC DOC Step 2 Formal Grievance Form (IGP # 20220512-291) by Ryan Nichols dated 5/10/22, escalating Informal IGP # 22090716-282 about being told he would return to open population 4/27-4/28/22 but was then told 5/6/22 by LT Lancaster he was not returning. Q: why did the IGP coordinator say to address to warden when LT Lancaster says no? DOC Response 5/12/22 T. Campbell: Non-grievable - See attached. Manager: COVID-19. Notes that IGP signed COVID-19 should not be happening; deliberately done to not be held accountable.
grievance_form · Apr 20, 2022
Step 1 IGP #22090716-282: Original mental health follow-up grievance, return to open pop
DC DOC Step 1 Informal Resolution Form (IGP # 22090716-282) by Ryan Nichols dated 4/20/22 - the foundational mental health follow-up grievance referenced throughout the May 2022 chain. Met with therapist 3/30/22 but no long-term mental health care; meeting consisted of being told he talks about PTSD and conditions of confinement. DOC Response 4/29/22 by Hodges: Seen for Mental Health Follow-Up appointment 4/27/2022, assessment plan was completed and will be returned to open population. Grievance resolved. Manager COVID-19, 5/3/22.
grievance_form · Apr 20, 2022
IGP 2209716-282 Informal Resolution re: Mental Health follow-up nondelivery (4/20/22, resp 4/29/22)
DOC PP 4030.1 Informal Resolution Complaint Form, IGP # 2209716-282, filed by Ryan Nichols (DCDC# 376795, Unit C-2B) on 4/20/22 complaining mental health follow-up promised at 2-week intervals was not happening. DOC response dated 4/29/22: "Seen for Mental Health Follow-Up appointment 4/27/2022. Assessment plan was completed and will be referred to open. Grievance Resolved." Stamped RECEIVED APR 25 2022 and COMPLETED.
grievance_form · Apr 20, 2022
DENIAL of Inmate IGP Form 2209716-259 by T. Campbell (4/25/22)
DOC PP 4030.1 Denial of Inmate IGP Form (Attachment B), grievance # 2209716-259, dated 4/20/2022, denied by IGP Coordinator T. Campbell on 4/25/2022. Returned because the issue is addressed in Grievance # 2209716-260.
grievance_form · Apr 13, 2022
IGP 20220420-921 Formal Grievance re: Mental Health Treatment Denied (CENTRAL EVIDENCE) (4/13/22)
DOC PP 4030.1 Inmate Formal Grievance Form (Attachment D), IGP # 20220420-921, the central mental health grievance referenced throughout the case file. Filed by Ryan Nichols (DCDC# 376795, Unit C2B) on 4/13/22, signed by inmate again 4/13/22. Escalates Informal Grievance # 20220330-526 about mental health appointments being inadequate. DOC Response from DeVera Jones (OMHS) dated 4/19/22, Manager: Beth Jordan, dated 4/20/2022. "Witnessed by Sgt Kenneth Harrison."
grievance_form · Apr 13, 2022
Inmate Formal Grievance — Mental Health Care, USMC Veteran PTSD (4/13/22)
DC DOC Inmate Formal Grievance Form (PP 4030.1, Attachment D), filed by Ryan Nichols, DCDC# 376795, Unit C2B, signed 4/13/22. IGP #20220420-921. Health Care category. Complains 3/25/22 appointment was only 3-5 min to schedule, 3/30/22 was 10 min with therapist who said shed check back. Notes hes an honorably discharged Marine Corps veteran with PTSD; needs more than 10 min every 2 weeks of mental health care. Cites Sgt Kenneth Thornton, USMC Ret. as witness. DOC Response by De Vera Jones, OMSA: Nichols seen 3/25 and 3/30/22 for consultations; Dr. Bowes will reach out for blood work appointment and discuss long-term therapy options. Manager Names not filled out correctly per Ryan.
grievance_form · Mar 28, 2022
DOC Denial of IGP 20220328-491 — T. Campbell
Denial of Inmate IGP Form (PP 4030.1 Attachment B) by IGP Coordinator T. Campbell denying Ryan Nichols IGP # 20220328-491 dated 3/28/22. Marked X: There is no indication that you were personally affected by a Department or facility action or policy/procedure. Note CTF facility, C2B housing.
grievance_form · Mar 21, 2022
DC DOC Informal Resolution: mental health grievance (3/21/22)
DC DOC Inmate Informal Resolution Complaint Form (PP 4030.1, IGP #20220330-526) filed by Ryan Nichols #376795 in unit C2B alleging he was put in a mental-health request after returning from a medical visit on 3/21/22, witnessed by Kenny Harrelson. Resolved 3/25/22 with mental-health appointment scheduled.
grievance_form · Mar 17, 2022
Step 3 Wardens Administrative Remedy 3/17/22 — Formal IGP 22091385-795 with constitutional/due-process case cites
DC DOC Wardens Administrative Remedy Form (Step 3, PP 4030.1 Attachment F) by Ryan Nichols dated 3/17/22 appealing Formal IGP # 22091385-795 [likely 2202(or 220x)1385-795]. Original informal grievance concerned solitary confinement and constitutional/due process violations from solitary confinement of a pretrial detainee. Cites multiple electronic grievances since December that were never answered, and cases: Porter v. PA Dept of Corr (W.D. Pa 2018), Campbell v. McGruder 580 F.2d 521 (DC Cir 1978), Williams v. Secy PA Dept of Corr 848 F.3d 549 (3d Cir 2017), Lock v. Jenkins 641 F.2d 488 (7th Cir 1981), Bell v. Wolfish 441 U.S. 520 99 S.Ct. 1861 60 L.Ed.2d. Witness: blank.
grievance_form · Mar 8, 2022
Step 2 Formal Grievance 3/8/22 — denial of video visits (IGP 22092786-088, Maj Talley, Lt Dowery)
DC DOC Inmate Formal Grievance Form (Step 2) by Ryan Nichols 3/8/22 in response to IGP # 22092786-088 (Discrimination category). Disputes Major Talleys response that CTF is not setup for video visits. States Lieutenant D. Dowery said CTF does have video visit capabilities and uses them in D Pod. Requests opportunity to see his family by video since the facility does not allow his family (wife and 2 young children) to visit in person. Notes mental health side effects caused by prolonged period of isolation from family, wife and children.
grievance_form · Mar 2, 2022
Step 2 Formal Grievance 3/2/22 — IGP 22091955-909 mislabeled as group grievance
DC DOC Inmate Formal Grievance Form (Step 2, PP 4030.1 Attachment D) by Ryan Nichols dated 3/2/22. Appeal of IGP # 22091955-909 which was mistakenly labeled as a group grievance. Nichols clarifies he filed the grievance on behalf of himself only, his question is asked on his own behalf, and the context first explains the issue then second how it applies to him with a resolving question. Not the first time hes had a grievance mislabeled as a group grievance when its not — calls this a convenient way of not having to respond to the legitimate issues at hand. Witness margin: Sean Jenkins(?).
grievance_form · Feb 25, 2022
Denial of IGP 22091955-909: group grievance & exceeds active limit (Mitchell)
DCDOC Denial of Inmate IGP Form (PP 4030.1, Attachment B). Ryan Nichols DCDC#376795, CTF, Unit C2B. Denied because grievance was on behalf of a group and because Nichols already had 5 active grievances pending.
grievance_form · Feb 16, 2022
IGP 20220208-914 COMPLETED 2/16/22: DOC denies ear infection (COVID-19 dept)
DCDOC-completed version of the 2/5/22 ear-infection IGP. IGP #20220208-914. DOC response (2/16/22 by COVID-19 department): "Inmate Nichols has no negligence in the healthcare this inmate is receiving. Outside Consultation did not confirm any abnormalities within this inmates ear. The recommendation was to continue with nasal spray as medically indicated and has been scheduled for chronic care appointment. Grievance resolved." Directly contradicts Howard ENT findings.
grievance_form · Jan 15, 2022
Denial of Inmate IGP — Ryan Nichols 1/15/22 (Grievance 22092746-049 denied as duplicate)
DC DOC Denial of Inmate IGP Form (PP 4030.1 Attachment B) for Ryan Nichols (DCDC# 376795, CTF/C2B), IGP# 22092746-049, dated 1/15/22, received and returned 2/22/22. Denied because issue is addressed in another Grievance — 20220202-800. Signed by IGP Coordinator T. Campbell.
grievance_form · Jan 15, 2022
IGP Receipt — Ryan Nichols #22009746-049 Operations/Non-grievable
DC DOC Crystal Report IGP receipt for Ryan Nichols (DCDC# 376795, Booking# 2021-02168, CTF C2B-10). IGP/IRC dated 2/20/22 (filed late Jan/early Feb), Number 22009746-049, subject Operations/Non-grievable. Received by staff T. Campbell.
grievance_form · Dec 14, 2021
DC DOC Denial of Inmate IGP Form #22112144-412 (issue duplicated in #22112074-230, 12/14/21)
Official DC DOC "Denial of Inmate IGP Form" (PP 4030.1 Attachment B) returning grievance #22112144-412 to Ryan Nichols unresolved. Coordinator T. Campbell marks reason as the issue already addressed in grievance #22112074-230. Date IGP 12/07/2021, received 12/08/2021, returned 12/14/2021.
grievance_form · Dec 7, 2021
IGP #22112104-332 — 2nd vaccine denial RESOLVED, COVID-19 manager response (12/13/21)
White copy of DC DOC Informal Resolution Complaint #22112104-332 (vaccine denial) by Ryan Nichols, dated 12/07/21, received 12/09/21, completed 12/13/21. DOC response from COVID-19 manager: scheduled for second dose within coming week — "GRIEVANCE RESOLVED."
grievance_form · Nov 22, 2021
Denial of Inmate IGP Form #22111223-829 by T. Campbell (11/22/21)
DC DOC PP 4030.1 Attachment B Denial of IGP Form returning Ryan Nichols' grievance #22111223-829 dated 11/17/2021 on grounds it appears to be on behalf of a group; signed by IGP Coordinator T. Campbell on 11/22/2021 (companion denial to the parallel pink form 848).
grievance_form · Nov 22, 2021
Denial of Inmate IGP Form #22111223-848 by T. Campbell (11/22/21)
DC DOC PP 4030.1 Attachment B Denial of IGP Form returning Ryan Nichols' grievance #22111223-848 dated 11/17/2021 on grounds it appears to be filed on behalf of a group; signed by IGP Coordinator T. Campbell on 11/22/2021.
grievance_form · Nov 22, 2021
Denial of Inmate IGP Form #22111223-887 — Lt. Moore OC spray grievance returned by T. Campbell (11/22/21)
DC DOC PP 4030.1 Attachment B Denial of IGP Form returning Ryan Nichols' grievance #22111223-887 (Lt. Moore OC spray attack on C-2B pod, 11/11/21) on grounds it appears to be on behalf of a group; signed by IGP Coordinator T. Campbell on 11/22/2021.
grievance_form · Nov 15, 2021
IGP #22111183-794 ear infection meds — Grievance Resolved by DOC (DOC response 12/6/21)
DC DOC PP 4030.1 Inmate Informal Resolution Complaint #22111183-794 by Ryan Nichols dated 11/15/21 re ear infection denied meds; DOC RESPONSE filled in handwriting 12/6/2021 noting medication delivered 11/16/21, chronic care appointment with ENT referral, no signs of infection, grievance resolved. Stamps RECEIVED 11/18/21 and COMPLETED 12/6/2021.
grievance_form · Oct 15, 2021
Formal Grievance - Religious Services/COVID Vaccine (Oct 15, 2021)
Formal Grievance Form filed by Ryan Nichols on 10/15/2021 regarding denial of religious services due to refusing COVID-19 vaccination. Argues unequal treatment vs attorney visits and persecution for unvaccinated status.
grievance_form · Sep 21, 2021
Denial of Inmate IGP — Duplicate Grievance Issue 9/21/21
DC DOC Denial of Inmate IGP Form (PP 4030.1 Attachment B) for IGP# 22109212-060 to Ryan Nichols-376795 at CTF, Housing C2B. Grievance returned because the issue is already addressed in Grievance #s 22109202-028 and 202109171-935. Signed by IGP Coordinator T. Campbell, 09/21/2021.
grievance_form · Sep 20, 2021
Formal Grievance — Food Service Inadequate Trays 9/20/21
Formal Grievance Form (IGP# 22109212-060, Response ID 106859) by Ryan Nichols (DCDC# 376795, Unit C2B) describing 3rd day in a row of inadequate dinner trays — cardiac/diet trays with no meat, regular trays with thin bologna. Requests Warden and US Marshals visit.
grievance_form · Sep 13, 2021
DCDOC Grievance Response — GTL Tablets (9/13/21)
DCDOC Inmate Informal Resolution Complaint Form response for Ryan Nichols (IGP #22109071-663, Unit C2B) regarding GTL tablet charging issue. Handwritten response: tablets need to be in the charger when not in use even if broken. Responder dated 9/7/21, IGP Coordinator J. Campbell 9/8/2021.
grievance_form · Sep 6, 2021
Informal Grievance — GTL Tablets Charging Issue 9/06/21
Informal Grievance Form (IGP# 22109071-663, Response ID 97788) by Ryan Nichols (DCDC #376795, Unit C2B) as Head Detail. Reports 2 of 9 GTL tablets (#6106, 5C75) not holding charge in officers desk; pod down to 7 tablets for ~35 inmates.
grievance_form · Aug 24, 2021
DC DOC Informal Grievance Response - Case Manager (8/24/21)
DC DOC Inmate Informal Resolution Complaint Form - Tablet Submission Response to Ryan Nichols grievance IGP #22108181-242. DOC dated response 08/24/2021 stating a case manager is on C2B at least 3 or more times each week. Signed by Inmate Grievance Coordinator J. Campbell 8/19/21.
grievance_form · Jul 17, 2021
DC DOC Formal Grievance - missing property after NW3 quarantine (7/17/21)
DC Department of Corrections Inmate Formal Grievance Form (PP 4030.1, Attachment D) filed by Ryan Nichols seeking reimbursement after officers lost his property (radio, batteries, garlic, Sazon) during a transfer to NW3 quarantine.
grievance_form
DC DOC Informal Resolution Response: T. Campbell sabotage denied (IGP #20220527-624)
DC DOC Informal Resolution Response to Ryan Nichols ID #376795 regarding IGP #20220527-624 (the 5/24/22 grievance against IGP Coordinator T. Campbell). DOC determined no IGP could be found on file showing Ms. Campbell marked through Step 4 of Deputy Director Appeal and labeled it Step 1; requests Nichols provide his copy. Concludes no evidence supports intentional or malicious sabotage.
grievance_form
DC DOC Informal Resolution Response — Denies Campbell Sabotage Claim
DC DOC Informal Resolution Response addressed to Ryan Nichols, DCDC# 376795, IGP #20220527-624. Responds to Ryans complaint that IGP Coordinator T. Campbell maliciously sabotaged his Step 4 Deputy Directors Appeal by remarking it Step 1. DOC says no IGP could be found on file with Campbells alleged markings; asks Nichols to provide a copy; concludes no evidence Campbell intentionally sabotaged his IGP.
other
Frigga short note: still in jail, no bail
Brief handwritten note (possibly draft or sample) reading my names Frigga, and Im still here in Jail. I cant go home cause I didn't make bail. with one crossed-out line. Largely blank page.
grievance_form · Nov 19, 20237 pages
DC DOC Testosterone / Vitamin D IGP Appeal Chain
DC Department of Corrections Inmate Informal Resolution Complaint Form filed by Ryan Nichols requesting verification of his testosterone replacement therapy and Vitamin D medication ordered by Dr. Seals.
Co-detainee17 documents
Corroborating witness statements and letters from fellow January 6 detainees.
exhibit · Oct 15, 2022
Witness statement: Cpl O Connor admits understaffing (10/15/22, co-signed John Obarr)
Handwritten sworn witness statement titled "Afternoon Lockdown" by Ryan Nichols #20221663 and co-signed by cellmate John Obarr #20180387, dated 10/15/22. Statement recounts Cpl O Connor twice telling them they were locked down for "Security Reasons" before privately admitting at 1:43 pm to John Obarr that the real reason was understaffing. Both attest the conversation was true; John Obarr signs that he was not paid, tricked, coerced or forced to sign. Critical contemporaneous corroborated evidence of false reasons for confinement.
exhibit · Aug 26, 2022
U.S. Marshal IGP Report - Ricky Rice/Marvin Buckhalter/Chief Anderton (8/26/22)
Handwritten witness statement by Ryan Nichols (DCDC# 376795) dated 8/26/22 documenting a meeting with U.S. Marshal Ricky Rice at DC DOC cellblock C2B. Confirms that the Inmate Grievance Process at both CDF and CTF is broken. References Mr. Marvin T. Buckhalter and Chief Anderton. Co-signed by witnesses Peter F. Stager (DCDC# 376784) and James McGrew (DCDC# 377892).
grievance_form · May 23, 2022
Shane Jenkins — DOC Denial of IGP #20220523-505 (out of time)
DC DOC Denial of Inmate IGP Form (PP 4030.1 Attachment B) returning Shane Jenkins #377186 grievance IGP #20220523-505 (filed 5/19/22 at CTF, Unit C2B) on the grounds that the grievance/appeal was not submitted within the five day timeframe. Signed by IGP Coordinator T. Campbell, 5/23/2022 (form misdates response 05/23/2021).
grievance_form · Apr 13, 2022
DC DOC Formal Grievance: inadequate mental health treatment (4/13/22)
DC DOC Inmate Formal Grievance Form (PP 4030.1, IGP #20220420-921) filed by Ryan Nichols #376795 C2B on 4/13/22 escalating Informal Grievance #20220330-526 — appointments only 3-10 minutes long, asking only to schedule another appointment, no mental-health therapy at DC DOC. Witnessed by Sgt Kenneth Harrelson U.S. Marines.
grievance_form · Mar 29, 2022
IGP #20220330-520 — Shane Jenkins Formal Grievance, lockdown unconstitutional (3/29/22)
DCDOC Formal Grievance Form (Response ID 174908, IGP #20220330-520) by Shane Jenkins (DCDC #377186, C2B) escalating earlier lockdown grievance IGP #20220105-069. Argues 22-hr cell confinement is cruel and unusual punishment for pretrial detainees.
grievance_form · Mar 24, 2022
Grievance 3/24/22 mental health request denied — witnessed by Kenny Harrelson, IGP 20220330-526
DC DOC Informal Resolution Complaint Form by Ryan Nichols 3/24/22 (IGP # 20220330-526). After returning from medical visit on 3/21/22 he put in a mental health request witnessed by Kenny Harrelson. Has not been seen by medical or asked about his mental health status. PTSD - requests to be seen. DOC response: appointment 3/25/2022 - grievance resolved. Witnessed by Kenny Harrelson.
affidavit · Mar 22, 2022
Witnessed narrative — Major Talley conversation 3/22/22 (signed by Kelly Meggs)
Handwritten contemporaneous narrative by Ryan Nichols describing his 3/22/22 conversation with Major Talley at cell 10 Pod CZB regarding the 3/15/22 grievance against Major Marr. Witnessed and signed by Kelly Meggs (Oath Keepers J6 defendant) who attests he heard the entire conversation and was not coerced.
grievance_form · Mar 8, 2022
Shane Jenkins — Step 2 Formal Grievance: nail clippers/hygiene (IGP #22092796-165)
Pink DC DOC Step 2 Formal Grievance Form filed by Shane Jenkins #377186, Unit C2B, escalating the Personal Hygiene complaint that the original IGP #22092796-165 (1/14/22) was unacceptably answered 3/4/22 and asking how it is humane to leave someone 60+ days without toenail clippers, alleging the Barbershop, DC DOC and Federal BOP are denying basic personal hygiene care and the Inmate Grievance Coordinator is abetting the neglect and blocking court access.
grievance_form · Mar 8, 2022
IGP — Shane Jenkins Formal Grievance, mailroom returned grievance (3/8/22)
DC DOC Inmate Formal Grievance Form (PP 4030.1 Att. D), paper version. Shane Jenkins (DCDC #377186, C2B) protests delayed response and mailroom returning his earlier grievance through his lawyer's office. Names Officer Hampton.
grievance_form · Mar 8, 2022
Shane Jenkins — Step 2 Formal Grievance re: mailroom (IGP #20220311-131)
DC DOC Step 2 Inmate Formal Grievance Form filed by Shane Jenkins #377186, Unit C2B, complaining about the mailroom returning his discovery to his lawyer rather than delivering it, alleging mailroom worker Officer Hamil/Hamilton or Hampton mishandled materials and grievances are being delayed and ignored.
grievance_form · Mar 1, 2022
Shane Jenkins — DOC Denial of IGP #22091955-908 (haircut grievance denied as group)
DC DOC Denial of Inmate IGP Form (PP 4030.1 Attachment B) returning Shane Jenkins #377186 haircut grievance IGP #22091955-908 (filed 2/26/22, received 2/28/22) on the grounds that it appears to be a group grievance (not permitted) and that the issue is addressed in another grievance. Signed by IGP Coordinator J. Mitchell, 3/1/22, at CTF.
grievance_form · Feb 15, 2022
Shane Jenkins — Step 2 Formal Grievance: haircut/vaccine mandate (IGP #22092816-279)
DC DOC Step 2 Formal Grievance Form filed by Shane Jenkins #377186, Unit C2B, escalating his haircut complaint from 2-5-22 — calling the archaic vaccine mandates and denial of basic human needs cruel and unusual and noting he has been at DC DOC since 4-13-21 without access to a haircut. Marked as future litigation. Stamped received 2/16/22; assigned IGP #22092816-279.
grievance_form · Feb 1, 2022
Peter Stager — original Informal Grievance Form IGP #20220201-685 (2/1/22, PREA allegation)
Original Informal Grievance Form (Response ID 160504), submitted 2022-01-31 15:49 by Peter Stager (DCDC# 376784, Unit C2B). Hand-annotated "IGP# 20220201-685". RECEIVED stamp: FEB 01 2022. Department: Staff Treatment. Offender: "Female officer". Complaint: came in from rec, sat due to maintenance servicing shower stalls; guard yelled "I need to ask her permission to shower" (Stager: has been in facility since 03/08/21 and never had to ask permission); then "the guard stared at the men showering like they were desert. This peeping tom like behavior is creepy and not a issue out side of her. The other female gaurds dont behave like this." Signed: Peter Stager, 02/01/22.
grievance_form · Nov 17, 2021
Informal Grievance Form #135251 page 2 — witness list incl. Jon Mellis, Doug Jensen, Brandon Fellows (11/17/21)
Page 2 of Ryan Nichols' Informal Grievance #135251/IGP #22111223-848 dated 11/17/21 — cites Inmate Handbook page 1 number 8 non-discrimination clause, references unresolved 9/18/21 incident, lists J6 co-detainee witnesses, and requests copy for attorney Joseph McBride.
affidavit
Timothy Hale (Hale-Cusanelli #376441) veteran witness statement (signed)
Timothy Hale veteran statement listing experiences in DC DOC: religious discrimination, ideological repression, no nutrition or gym access, extended solitary, no veterans/mental health services, mail/phone/electronic abuses, denial of legal counsel, mold/insects, targeted political/racial harassment by staff, jailhouse-snitch sabotage, restricted law library, and 1.5 years isolation. Specifically references Ryan Nichols' decline. Signed Timothy Hale #376441.
exhibit · May 17, 2022
Page 4 - Jorden Mink signed statement re DC DOC therapy
Page 4 of Ryan Nichols handwritten witness statement co-signed by Jorden R. Mink. Documents concerns about biased media coverage in DC, therapist allegedly lying, requests for group therapy/workshops/outside therapy at DC DOC being met with no suggestions. Ryan signs as veteran with diagnosed PTSD; Mink attests statements are true and not coerced.
exhibit · Oct 26, 2021
Signed Witness Statement re Thomas Sibick PT 2 (10/26/21)
Part 2 of signed witness statement dated 10/26/21 by Billy Chrestman and Jon Mellis documenting further alleged inappropriate behavior by Thomas Sibick.
Attorney7 documents in 1 item
Defense counsel correspondence (Joseph McBride, Jonathan Gross).
motion · May 9, 20227 pages
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Civil Action 1:22-cv-02356, Nichols v. Garland, filed 8/10/2022, 65 pp.)
Page 34 of habeas petition detailing IGP Step 1/Step 2 grievance failures by Coordinator T. Campbell; mental health appointments Mar 25 and Mar 30 2022 inadequate; therapist Bruce Reid mentioned.
Court9 documents
Court orders, rulings, transcripts, and docket entries.
order · Apr 24, 2024
DC DOC Denial of IGP #2024 0424-672 by T. Campbell - Multiple Issues Reason, Apr 24 2024
DC DOC denial form signed by T. Campbell rejecting Ryan Nichols's grievance IGP #2024 0424-672 on grounds that it contains multiple issues (must address only one per grievance).
order · Apr 24, 2024
DC DOC Denial of IGP #20240424-677 by T. Campbell 4/24/24
DC DOC PP 4030.1 Attachment B official Denial of Inmate IGP Form for grievance #20240424-677, signed by IGP Coordinator T. Campbell on 4/24/24, citing issue already addressed in Grievance #20240304-073.
order · Apr 24, 2024
DC DOC Denial of IGP #20240424-658 by T. Campbell 4/24/24 - untimely + redundant
DC DOC PP 4030.1 Attachment B Denial of Inmate IGP Form #20240424-658, signed by T. Campbell 4/24/24, citing both untimeliness (X grievance not submitted within 5-day timeframe) AND that issue is addressed in Grievance #20240304-073.
order · Apr 24, 2024
DC DOC Denial of IGP #2024 0424-675 by T. Campbell - Statement Denied, Apr 24 2024
DC DOC denial form signed by T. Campbell rejecting Ryan Nichols's grievance IGP #2024 0424-675 with note: "THIS IS A STATEMENT DENIED, PLEASE RESUBMIT WITH YOUR CONCERNS." Date of Grievance 3/28/24.
order · Apr 24, 2024
DC DOC Denial of IGP #2024 0424-676 by T. Campbell - Provide Correct Steps, Apr 24 2024
DC DOC denial form signed by T. Campbell rejecting Ryan Nichols's grievance IGP #2024 0424-676 with note: "PLEASE PROVIDE THE CORRECT STEPS." This appears to be the denial of the 4/18/24 Step 4 Deputy Director appeal.
order · Mar 27, 2024
IGP #20240313-316 with DOC response by L. Johnson 3/27/24 - video review
Completed DC DOC version of IGP #20240313-316 with Step 1 DOC response filled in: "Video camera footage will be reviewed and any policy violations will be addressed," signed L. Johnson 3/27/24, marked Not Resolved (inmate signed 3/28/24).
order · Mar 20, 2024
DC DOC Denial of Inmate IGP Form by T. Campbell (IGP #2024 0320-458), Mar 20 2024
DC DOC denial form signed by T. Campbell (IGP Coordinator) rejecting Ryan Nichols's grievance IGP #2024 0320-458, asserting the issue is addressed in grievance #2024 0313-316. This is the denial Ryan disputed as inappropriate.
order · Jan 17, 2024
DC DOC Denial of IGP #2024 0117-190 by T. Campbell - Late + Already Responded, Jan 17 2024
DC DOC denial form signed by T. Campbell rejecting Ryan Nichols's Step 4 grievance IGP #2024 0117-190 on grounds (1) not submitted within 5-day timeframe, and (2) THIS GRIEVANCE WAS RESPONDED ON 11/21/23.
order · Dec 22, 2023
DC DOC Denial of IGP #2023 1222-349 by T. Campbell - Late + Already Answered, Dec 22 2023
DC DOC denial form signed by T. Campbell rejecting Ryan Nichols's grievance IGP #2023 1222-349 (Step 3) on grounds (1) not submitted within 5-day timeframe, and (2) THIS WAS ANSWERED ON 11/30/23.
Govt response4 documents
Responses from DC DOC, the U.S. Marshals, and federal agencies.
grievance_form · Apr 29, 2024
DC DOC Level 1 Appeal 4/29/24 - T. Campbell improperly denied IGPs
DC DOC Level 1 Appeal by Ryan Nichols 4/29/24 claiming T. Campbell denied both Step 1 and Step 2 stating issue was addressed in IGP #20240304-073 - which Nichols says is a completely different grievance.
grievance_form · Mar 30, 2022
Formal Grievance 3/30/22 — IGP denial appeal (IGP 20220328-441)
DC DOC Inmate Formal Grievance Form filed by Nichols 3/30/22 escalating denial of IGP 20220328-441 (informal). Claims his informal grievance was denied as non-grievable; argues per inmate handbook page 12, denial of access to informal resolution/IGP process is itself a grievable issue, and that prior IGPs have been ignored or unanswered.
grievance_form · Dec 15, 2021
DCDOC Tablet Submission Response — IGP #20220105-053 RESOLVED (Outlaw, 1/11/22)
DCDOC Inmate Informal Resolution Complaint Form — Tablet Submission Response for Ryan Nichols' COVID/Cabbagestalk grievance #20220105-053 (j6s18-011/012). Responder Outlaw / Manager COVID-19 dated 1/11/2022 states the resident tested negative on 12/31/21 and 1/5/22, asymptomatic, temperature checks continuing. "GRIEVANCE RESOLVED." IGP coord signed 1/19/22.
grievance_form · Nov 23, 2021
DCDOC Tablet Submission Response — IGP #22111173-720 ear meds grievance resolved (12/3/21)
DCDOC Inmate Informal Resolution Complaint Form Tablet Submission Response to IGP #22111173-720 (Ryan Nichols, ear/sinus complaint) dated DOC Response 11/23/2021, stamps RECEIVED 11/18/2021 and COMPLETED 12/3/2021; grievance marked resolved with Sudafed delivery and follow-up.
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