Johnson v. McCollum et al

Filing 35

ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION 30 and denying the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Signed by Honorable Vicki Miles-LaGrange on 3/28/2014. (ks)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
WESTERN DISTRICT OF OKLAHOMA
JOSHUA CLIFTON JOHNSON,
Petitioner,
vs.
EDWARD EVANS, Interim Director,
Respondent.

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Case No. CIV-12-1353-M

ORDER
On January 13, 2014, 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.
Petitioner was advised of his right to object to the Report and Recommendation by February 3,
2014.1 On March 05, 2014, petitioner filed his objection, particularly objecting to the Magistrate
Judge’s recommendation in its entirety.
Having carefully reviewed this matter de novo, the Court:
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ADOPTS the thorough and well-reasoned Report and Recommendation issued by
the Magistrate Judge on January 13, 2014;

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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 28th day of March, 2014.

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This Court granted petitioner’s request to file his objection on or before March 05, 2014.