Gapen v. Bobby

Filing 26

ORDER - It is ORDERED that a copy of the videotape, and electronic copies of each parties' photographs be provided to the Court without delay. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael R Merz on 5/12/2009. (kopf1, )

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO WESTERN DIVISION AT DAYTON
LARRY GAPEN, Petitioner, - vs DAVID BOBBY, Warden, Respondent. : : Case No. 3:08-cv-280 District Judge Walter Herbert Rice Magistrate Judge Michael R. Merz

ORDER

On April 16, 2009, the parties agreed, and this Court ordered, that on May 12, 2009, the parties would be permitted to videotape and photograph the physical evidence in this Court's possession in this case. (Doc. No. 25.) Over the course of two hours on May 12, 2009, each item of evidence was identified and displayed by Court personnel. Both parties were given an opportunity to photograph each item. Gapen's attorneys, Sharon Hicks and Allen Bohnert, had arranged for one of their investigators to be present to videotape the entire process. It is ORDERED that a copy of the videotape, and electronic copies of each parties' photographs be provided to the Court without delay. May 12, 2009.
s/ Michael R. Merz United States Magistrate Judge

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