Wyoming Court Papers.pdf - KELOLAND.com
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Case 1:12-cv-00210-SWS Document 1 Filed 09/17/12 Page 4 of 22<br />
exculpatory evidence. Two days after Mr. Willoughby's conviction was Affirmed by the<br />
<strong>Wyoming</strong> Supreme <strong>Court</strong>, the exculpatory evidence was finally turned over to the Sublette<br />
County Attorney's Office and Mr. Willoughby's defense counsel. Because ofDefendants'<br />
violation of Mr. Willoughby's constitutional rights and conspiracy to withhold exculpatory<br />
evidence in an attempt to secure a conviction, the District <strong>Court</strong> granted Mr. Willoughby a new<br />
trial, at which a jury of his peers found him Not Guilty. Troy Willoughby spent almost Three<br />
Years incarcerated from the time ofhis arrest until his acquittal.<br />
Jurisdiction- Venue<br />
1. This action arises under the Constitution and laws of the United States and is<br />
brought pursuant to Title 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Jurisdiction is conferred on this <strong>Court</strong> pursuant to<br />
Title 28 U.S.C. § 1331. Jurisdiction supporting Plaintiffs claim for attorney fees and costs is<br />
conferred by 42 U.S.C. § 1988.<br />
2. Venue in this case is proper pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 139l(b). All ofthe events<br />
relevant to the claims contained herein occurred within the State ofWyorning.<br />
Parties<br />
3. At all times pertinent hereto Plaintiff, Mr. Willoughby, was a citizen of the United<br />
States of America and resident ofthe State of Montana (except for the time he was wrongfully<br />
incarcerated in the State of <strong>Wyoming</strong>). Mr. Willoughby presently maintains his residence in<br />
Montana.<br />
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