No. 26-5670 *** CAPITAL CASE ***
 
Title: Robert Carl Foley, Petitioner
v.
Laura Plappert, Warden
Docketed: September 24, 2026
Linked with: 26A20
Lower Ct: United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
   Case Numbers: (25-5887, 25-5892)
   Decision Date: March 4, 2026
   Rehearing Denied: April 30, 2026
 
Proceedings and Orders
Jun 29 2026 Application (26A20) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from July 29, 2026 to September 27, 2026, submitted to Justice Kavanaugh.
Main Document Lower Court Orders/Opinions Lower Court Orders/Opinions Proof of Service
Jul 07 2026 Application (26A20) granted by Justice Kavanaugh extending the time to file until September 27, 2026.
Sep 21 2026 Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due October 26, 2026)
Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis Petition Appendix Proof of Service Other
Oct 21 2026 Brief of respondent Laura Plappert, Warden in opposition filed.
Main Document Proof of Service
Oct 27 2026 Reply of petitioner Robert Foley filed.
Main Document Proof of Service
Nov 05 2026 DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 12/4/2026.
Attorneys
Attorneys for Petitioner
David M. Barron
Counsel of Record
Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy
5 Mill Creek Park
Section 101
Frankfort, KY 40601

david.barron@ky.gov
Ph: 502-782-3601
Party name: Robert Foley


Attorneys for Respondent
Christopher Louis Henry
Counsel of Record
Kentucky Office of the Attorney General
1024 Capital Center Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601

christopher.henry@ky.gov
Ph: (502) 696-5342
Party name: Laura Plappert, Warden