Case Explained: Captain Rory M. Walsh v. Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of the Navy; Michael W. Hagee; Jerry D. Humble; Michael D. Nordwall, FBI; Alvin M. Winston, Sr., FBI SAIC; Alison J. Ramsdell U.S. Attorney; David J. Gamez, FBI Informant; United States of America; Department of the Navy

Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit Filed: 2026-08-04 The eighth-circuit affirmed the district court’s dismissal of Captain Rory Walsh’s pro se complaint after conducting a de novo review of the record and the parties’ arguments. The court applied the standard of review set forth in *Mitchell v. Dakota Cnty. Soc. Servs.* and adhered to Eighth Circuit Rule 47B regarding unpublished opinions. The practical consequence is that the district court’s dismissal stands, and the plaintiff’s motions for sanctions, entry of default, and default judgment are denied. Do It For The Case Law is a news reporting service. Nothing in this episode constitutes legal advice.