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Prisoner Attacker Can't Be Sued Under § 1983, Guard Can

Prisoner Attacker Can't Be Sued Under § 1983, Guard Can

A prisoner who assaulted the plaintiff did not act under color of state law
and the plaintiff's § 1983 claim was therefore frivolous.

The plaintiff's claim that she told an officer that she was being
threatened by her assailant and ...

 

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