Johnson v. Kelly

Filing 17

ORDER adopting in their entirety 14 the findings and recommendation; dismissing Johnson's petition, denying all requested relief, and entering judgment for respondent Kelley; denying as moot 16 Johnson's motion for an evidentiary hearing, appointment of counsel, and subpoena; and denying a certificate of appealability. Signed by Chief Judge Brian S. Miller on 12/1/2017. (kdr)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
PINE BLUFF DIVISION
RONNIE JOHNSON
v.

PETITIONER
CASE NO. 5:17-CV-00015 BSM

WENDY KELLEY, Director
Arkansas Department of Correction

RESPONDENT
ORDER

The findings and recommendation [Doc. No. 14] submitted by United States
Magistrate Judge Patricia S. Harris and petitioner Ronnie Johnson’s objections [Doc. No. 15]
have been reviewed. After de novo review of the record, the findings and recommendation
are adopted in their entirety. Accordingly, Johnson’s petition is dismissed, all requested
relief is denied, and judgment is entered for respondent Kelley. Johnson’s motion for an
evidentiary hearing, appointment of counsel, and subpoena [Doc. No. 16] is denied as moot.
Pursuant to Rule 11(a) of the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases, a certificate of
appealability is denied.
IT IS SO ORDERED this 1st day of December 2017.

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE