Williams v. Hobbs

Filing 20

ORDER adopting 18 Recommendation. Williams's 19 Objections are overruled. His claims are procedurally defaulted. The Court declines to stay the case while Williams returns to state court because no avenue exists for him to get relief there now on these claims. And no basis exists for a certificate of appealability. Signed by Judge D. P. Marshall Jr. on 12/15/2014. (jak)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
PINE BLUFF DIVISION
MITCHELL L. WILLIAMS
ADC #84270

v.

PETITIONER

No. 5:13-cv-209-DPM-JTR
RESPONDENT

RAY HOBBS, Director, ADC

ORDER
After de novo review, the Court adopts Magistrate Judge Ray's
recommendation. NQ 18; FED. R. CIV. P. 72(b)(3). Williams's objections, NQ 19,
are overruled. His claims are procedurally defaulted. The Court declines to
stay the case while Williams returns to state court because no avenue exists
for him to get relief there now on these claims. And no basis exists for a
certificate of appealability. 28 U.S.C. § 2253(c)(l)-(2).
So Ordered.

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D .P. Marshall
United States District Judge