DISTRICT COURT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS
DIVISION OF ST. CROIX
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JOSEPH ETINOFF,
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Plaintiff,
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2001-CV-0061
v.
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GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN
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ISLANDS et al.,
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Defendants.
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TO:
Jesse A. Gessin, Esq., AFPD
Richard A. Schrader, Jr., Esq., AAG
ORDER
THIS MATTER came before the Court upon Plaintiff’s Motion For Emergency
Hearing and Other Relief (Docket No. 71).  A hearing was held on December 18, 2008.  Jesse
A. Gessin, Esq., AFPD, represented Plaintiff.  Richard A. Schrader, Jr., Esq., AAG, appeared
on behalf of the government.  Plaintiff also was present.
Having heard the testimony of the witnesses and the arguments of counsel and
upon due consideration thereof, the Court finds that, while the November 2008 episode
concerning the dispensing of the wrong medication is disturbing, the government is
making a good faith effort to ensure Plaintiff receives his proper medication. 
Consequently, the Court finds that sanctions are not warranted at this time.
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Etinoff v. Government of the Virgin Islands
2001-CV-0061
Order
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WHEREFORE, it is now hereby ORDERED that the Court declines to hold
Defendants in contempt of court.
ENTER:
Dated: December 18, 2008
                                /s/                                   
GEORGE W. CANNON, JR.
U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE
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