Banks v. Kauffman et al

Filing 16

ORDER (memorandum filed previously as separate docket entry), ORDER DISMISSING CASE.Signed by Honorable Malachy E Mannion on 3/22/18. (bs)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
DENNIS JEROME BANKS,
Petitioner

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:
CIVIL ACTION NO. 3:15-1701

v.

:
(Judge Mannion)

KEVIN KAUFFMAN,
Respondent

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:
ORDER

For the reasons set forth in the Memorandum of this date, IT IS
HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1.

The above captioned petition for writ of habeas
corpus is DISMISSED as untimely under the statute
of limitations. See 28 U.S.C. §2244(d).

2.

The Clerk of Court is directed to CLOSE this case.

3.

There is no basis for the issuance of a Certificate of
Appealability. See 28 U.S.C. §2253(c).

s/ Malachy E. Mannion
MALACHY E. MANNION
United States District Judge
Date: March 22, 2018
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