Bethel v. Warden Ohio State Penitentiary

Filing 27

ORDER FOR STATUS REPORT - It is ORDERED that Petitioner file a fifth status report not later than June 20, 2012. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael R Merz on 6/9/2012. (kpf1)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO
EASTERN DIVISION AT COLUMBUS
ROBERT BETHEL,
:
Petitioner,

Case No. 2:10-cv-391
:

-vs-

District Judge Michael R. Barrett
Magistrate Judge Michael R. Merz

DAVID BOBBY, Warden,
:
Respondent.

ORDER FOR STATUS REPORT

This capital habeas corpus case is before the Court sua sponte. On February 13, 2012,
Petitioner filed his Fourth Status Report, indicating his case remains pending before the Ohio
Supreme Court and promising to file a new status report within sixty days or when the Ohio
Supreme Court acted, whichever occurred first (Doc. No. 18). More than 120 days have expired
since the Fourth Status Report was filed.
It is accordingly ORDERED that Petitioner file a fifth status report not later than June 20,
2012.
June 9, 2012.
s/ Michael R. Merz
United States Magistrate Judge