Westfall v. Steele

Filing 22

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER : In summary, petitioner has failed to establish that the state courts decisions on his claims were contrary to, or an unreasonable application of, clearly established federal law, or based upon an unreasonable determination of t he facts in light of the evidence presented in state court proceedings. 28 U.S.C. § 2254(d). Because the petitioner has failed to make a substantial showing of the denial of a constitutional right, the Court will not issue a certificate of appealability. See Cox v. Norris, 133 F.3d 565, 569 (8th Cir. 1997).. Signed by Honorable Carol E. Jackson on 2/15/11. (KKS)

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