Jackman-Bey v. Bullard - Next Friend Standing Denied

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:42:23 +0000
Judicial Administration

The United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina denied next friend standing to Michelle Jackman-Bey, who filed a 28 U.S.C. § 2254 habeas corpus petition on behalf of Jeremy Raphael Jackman-Bey, an incarcerated prisoner serving a 200-to-249-month sentence for second-degree murder. The Court found that Ms. Jackman-Bey failed to establish two prerequisites for next friend standing: she lacks a significant relationship with the Petitioner and has not demonstrated dedication to his best interests. The petition remains pending before the Court, with the Petitioner potentially able to refile pro se or through licensed counsel.