Williams v. Ryan et al

Filing 17

ORDER ACCEPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION 16 - The petition for writ of habeas corpus (Doc. 1 ) is denied and dismissed with prejudice. A certificate of appealability and leave to proceed in forma pauperis on appeal are denied. The Clerk is directed to terminate this action. (See document for further details). Signed by Judge David G Campbell on 7/27/17. (LAD)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE DISTRICT OF ARIZONA

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Branden LaRue Williams,

No. CV16-2077 PHX DGC (ESW)

Petitioner,

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ORDER

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vs.

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Charles Ryan, et al.,
Respondents.

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Petitioner Branden LaRue Williams has filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus

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pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. Doc. 1. United States Magistrate Eileen S. Willett has

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issued a report and recommendation (“R&R”) recommending that the petition be denied

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and dismissed with prejudice. Doc. 16. No objection has been filed, which relieves the

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Court of its obligation to review the R&R. See 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1); Fed. R. Civ. P.

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72(b)(3); Thomas v. Arn, 474 U.S. 140, 149 (1985); United States v. Reyna-Tapia, 328

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F.3d 1114, 1121 (9th Cir. 2003). The Court will accept the R&R, deny the petition, and

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dismiss the petition with prejudice.

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IT IS ORDERED:

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The R&R (Doc. 16) is accepted.

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The petition for writ of habeas corpus (Doc. 1) is denied and dismissed
with prejudice.

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A certificate of appealability and leave to proceed in forma pauperis on
appeal are denied.

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The Clerk is directed to terminate this action.

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Dated this 27th day of July, 2017.

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