Jean v. United States of America

Filing 20

ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS for 1 Complaint/Petition filed by Eddy Jean ; adopting Report and Recommendations re 12 Report and Recommendations. Denying Motion to Vacate Sentence; Overruling Objections; Closing Case; Certificate of Appealability: DENIED. Signed by Judge Patricia A. Seitz on 12/5/2011. (ls)

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