IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT
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No. 96-50183
Conference Calendar
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VERNON KING, JR.,
Plaintiff-Appellant,
versus
NELSON R. LITTLE, Sgt.;
CHRISTEL ROBINSON;
DONALD G. FREE, II,
Defendants-Appellees.
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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Western District of Texas
USDC No. W-94-CV-328
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June 27, 1996
Before HIGGINBOTHAM, BARKSDALE, and BENAVIDES, Circuit Judges.
PER CURIAM:*
Texas prisoner Vernon King, Jr., #590316, seeks in forma
pauperis (IFP) status to appeal the district court's dismissal of
his civil rights complaint. King argues that his complaint
alleged that the defendants subjected him to cruel and unusual
punishment and that the district court abused its discretion by
failing to appoint counsel.
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Pursuant to Local Rule 47.5, the court has determined
that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent
except under the limited circumstances set forth in Local Rule
47.5.4.
No. 96-50183
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King has failed to identify any error in the district
court's dismissal of his suit. See King v. Little, CA No. W-94-
CA-328 (W.D. Tex. Sept. 26, 1995 and Feb. 26, 1996). Having
reviewed the record and the relevant law, we DENY the motion for
IFP because this appeal does not involve legal points arguable on
their merits. Jackson v. Dallas Police Dep't, 811 F.2d 260, 261
(5th Cir. 1986). Thus, the appeal is frivolous and subject to
dismissal. See Howard v. King, 707 F.2d 215, 219-20 (5th Cir.
1983); 5th Cir. R. 42.2. King's motions for appointment of
appellate counsel, an extension of time, and a judicial
investigation are DENIED. We caution King that any additional
frivolous appeals filed by him will invite the imposition of
sanctions. To avoid sanctions, King is further cautioned to
review any pending appeals to ensure that they do not raise
arguments that are frivolous because they have been previously
decided by this court.
APPEAL DISMISSED. SANCTION WARNING ISSUED.