Atwood, et al v. Stewart, et al

Filing 473

ORDER - Before the Court is Petitioner's offer of proof in the form of two declarations from Strickland experts, whose testimony he intended to offer at the impending evidentiary hearing. (Doc. 459 .) Although not captioned as a motion, the o ffer of proof requests that the Court review and consider the declarations in support of Petitioner's ineffectiveness claim. To the extent a formal ruling is necessary, the request is GRANTED. Signed by Judge John C Coughenour on 9/27/13. (LAD)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE DISTRICT OF ARIZONA

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Frank Jarvis Atwood,

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Petitioner,

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DEATH PENALTY CASE

vs.

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No. CV-98-116-TUC-JCC

Charles L. Ryan, et al.,

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ORDER
Respondents.

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Before the Court is Petitioner’s offer of proof in the form of two declarations from
Strickland experts, whose testimony he intended to offer at the impending evidentiary
hearing. (Doc. 459.) Although not captioned as a motion, the offer of proof requests that
the Court review and consider the declarations in support of Petitioner’s ineffectiveness
claim. To the extent a formal ruling is necessary, the request is GRANTED.
DATED this 27th day of September, 2013.

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John C. Coughenour
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE