Charles T. Coleman, Sr. v. Dave Faulkner, Sheriff Tulsa County, Robert Duckert, Captain Tulsa County Jail, Sheriff's Department

After examining the briefs and the appellate record, this three-judge panel has determined unanimously that oral argument would not be of material assistance in the determination of this appeal. See Fed.R. App.P. 34(a); Tenth Cir.R. 10(e). The cause is therefore ordered submitted without oral argument.

This is an appeal from an order of the federal district court dismissing Charles Coleman’s section 1983 1 action for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. See Fed.R.Civ.P. 12(b)(6). Mr. Coleman alleged that the Sheriff of Tulsa County, Oklahoma, and his deputy had deprived…