Thomas Ruffin v. United States

Appellant seeks leave to appeal in forma pauperis from the District Court’s denial of his motion to vacate sentence under 28 U.S.C.A. § 2255. To terminate the attack upon his conviction and to clear the records thereof, the motion for leave to appeal in forma pauperis filed in the District Court, which sets out the nature and date of the order involved and appellant’s desire to appeal therefrom, will be recognized and given effect as a notice of appeal; the appeal will be permitted to be docketed without payment of fee; leave to proceed further in forma pauperis will be denied; and the appeal…