Julio Mendiola v. James M. Schomig, Warden, Pontiac Correctional Center

224 F.3d 589 (7th Cir. 2000)

Julio Mendiola, Petitioner-Appellant,

v.

James M. Schomig, Warden, Pontiac Correctional Center, Respondent-Appellee.

No. 98-4031

In the United States Court of Appeals For the Seventh Circuit

Argued January 4, 2000

Decided August 10, 2000

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division. No. 98 C 3183--Charles P. Kocoras, Judge.

Before Easterbrook, Manion, and Rovner, Circuit Judges.

Easterbrook, Circuit Judge.

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During the wake for a member of the Latin Kings street gang, four non- members drove by. Incensed, gang members…