BETHEA v. ELLIS (2018)

Wesley Leon Bethea appeals the district court's order granting summary judgment in favor of Defendants on his claim for malicious prosecution. On appeal, we confine our review to the issues raised in the Appellant's brief. See 4th Cir. R. 34(b). Because Bethea's informal brief does not challenge the basis for the district court's disposition, namely that the false statements at issue were not material to the determination of probable cause, Bethea has forfeited appellate review of the court's order. See Williams v. Giant Food Inc., 370 F.3d 423, 430 n.4 (4th Cir. 2004). Accordingly, we grant leave to proceed in forma pauperis and affirm the district court's judgment. We dispense with oral argument because the facts and legal contentions are adequately presented in the materials before this court and argument would not aid the decisional process.

AFFIRMED

PER CURIAM:

Affirmed by unpublished per curiam opinion. Unpublished opinions are not binding precedent in this circuit.