shutterstock.com The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jason Z. Oswald against Rick Watson on May 4. 'Memorandum And Order Severing Case Number 21-360-smy. Signed By Judge Staci M. Yandle On 5/3/2021. (tjk)' 'Complaint Against Rick Watson, Filed By Jason Z. Oswald.(tjk)' 'Motion For Leave To Proceed In Forma Pauperis By Jason Z. Oswald. (tjk)' 'Motion For Recruitment Of Counsel By Jason Z. Oswald. (tjk)' 'Notice From Clerk Instructing Oswald To File Notice And Consent To Proceed Before A Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction Form: Pursuant To Administrative Order No. 257, Within 21 Days Of This Notice, You Must File The Attached Form Indicating Your Consent To Proceed Before A Magistrate Judge Or An Affirmative Declination To Consent. Consent/non-consent To U.s. Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction Form Sent To Oswald On 5/4/2021. Consent Due By 5/25/2021 (tjk)'