Anderson v. Kelly

Filing 20

ORDER adopting 15 the proposed findings and recommendations; dismissing with prejudice 1 Anderson's petition for writ of habeas corpus, and denying the relief sought. A certificate of appealability will not be granted because Anderson has not made a substantial showing of the denial of a constitutional right. Signed by Chief Judge Brian S. Miller on 4/27/2017. (kdr)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
PINE BLUFF DIVISION
RICKY R. ANDERSON
ADC #148467
v.

PETITIONER

CASE NO. 5:15-CV-00380 BSM

WENDY KELLEY, Director,
Arkansas Department of Correction

RESPONDENT
ORDER

The proposed findings and recommendations [Doc. No. 15] submitted by United
States Magistrate Judge Patricia S. Harris have been received along with petitioner Ricky
Anderson’s objections [Doc. No. 18]. After careful consideration of the record, the proposed
findings and recommendations are adopted in their entirety. Accordingly, Anderson’s
petition for writ of habeas corpus [Doc. No. 2] pursuant to 28 U.S.C. section 2254 is
dismissed with prejudice, and the relief sought is denied. A certificate of appealability will
not be granted because Anderson has not made a substantial showing of the denial of a
constitutional right. See 28 U.S.C. § 2253(c)(1)-(2).
IT IS SO ORDERED this 27th day of April 2017

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE