Black v. Ezell et al

Filing 28

ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION 26 and denying the petition for writ of habeas corpus. Signed by Honorable Vicki Miles-LaGrange on 3/16/2012. (ks)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
WESTERN DISTRICT OF OKLAHOMA
SCOTT ALLEN BLACK,
Petitioner,
vs.
JAMES EZELL, Warden,
Respondent.

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Case No. CIV-11-1130-M

ORDER
On February 22, 2012, United States Magistrate Judge Gary M. Purcell issued a Report and
Recommendation in this action brought pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254, seeking a writ of habeas
corpus. The Magistrate Judge recommended that the Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus be
denied. The parties were advised of their right to object to the Report and Recommendation by
March 13, 2012. Petitioner has filed a timely objection.
Upon de novo review, the Court:
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ADOPTS the thorough and well-reasoned Report and Recommendation issued by
the Magistrate Judge on February 22, 2012;

(2)

DENIES the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus; and

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ORDERS that judgment in favor of respondent issue forthwith.

IT IS SO ORDERED this 16th day of March, 2012.