Sterling v. Smith

Filing 11

ORDER ADOPTING 8 Report and Recommendation, denying 3 Motion for relief on basis of reasonable doubt, denying 2 Application to Proceed in District Court without Prepaying Fees or Costs(Written Opinion). Signed by Judge Ann D. Montgomery on 6/29/15. (JME)cc: Adam L Sterling. Modified text on 6/29/2015 (MMP).

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF MINNESOTA
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Adam L. Sterling,
Petitioner,
vs.

ORDER ADOPTING THE
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION

Michelle Smith,
Respondent.

Civ. No. 15-2578 (ADM/LIB)

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Based upon the Report and Recommendation of United States Magistrate Judge Leo I.
Brisbois, and after an independent review of the files, records and proceedings in the above-titled
matter, IT IS ORDERED
1.

Petitioner Adam L. Sterling’s petition for a writ of habeas corpus [Docket No. 1] is
DENIED.

2.

This action is DISMISSED.

3.

Sterling’s application to proceed in forma pauperis [Docket No. 2] is DENIED.

4.

Sterling’s motion for relief on basis of reasonable doubt [Docket No. 3] is DENIED
AS MOOT.

5.

No certificate of appealability is granted.
LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY.

s/Ann D. Montgomery
Ann D. Montgomery, Judge
United States District Court

DATED: June 29, 2015
At Minneapolis, Minnesota

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