Foryoh, Prince E. v. Banas, Ronald

Order

After he was convicted of harassment by telephone, see 720 ILCS 135/1-1, Prince Foryoh filed this suit under 42 U.S.C.1983 against the officer who arrested him, contending that the officer lacked probable cause and employed excessive force. The district court initially permitted Foryoh to proceed in forma pauperis but later revoked that permission and dismissed the suit under 28 U.S.C.1915(e)(2)(A) after concluding that Foryoh’s financial affidavit was false.

In another of Foryoh’s suits, his mother gave testimony to the effect that she provides about 90% of his support—including meals,…