Charles v. Loudoun Times-Mirror

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Alexandria Division Lawrence Charles, ) Plaintiff, ) ) v. ) Case No. 1:24cev368 (RDA/LRV) ) Loudoun Times-Mirror, et al., ) Defendants. ) MEMORANDUM OPINION and ORDER Lawrence Charles, a Virginia state prisoner proceeding pro se, has filed a civil action against three defendants—Loudoun Times-Mirror; Ogden Newspapers; and Evan Goodenow. Dkt. No. 1. Plaintiff's claims are based upon alleged violations of Virginia statutes. He asserts this Court has jurisdiction under

28 U.S.C. §§ 1332

and 1367. /d. at 1, 4. Section 1332…