Powers vs. Mairorana et al

Filing 6

ORDER (memorandum filed previously as separate docket entry). Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 4/2/15. Petitioner's ifp application is granted for the sole purpose of the filing of this action; Powers' habeas corpus petition is dismissed for lack of jurisdiction; Clerk of Court directed to close this case. (case terminated)(lg)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE
MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA

KENNETH MYRICK POWERS,

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Petitioner
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v.
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C. MAIRORANA, WARDEN, ET AL., :
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Respondents
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CIVIL NO. 4:CV-15-37O
(Judge Brann)

ORDER
April 2, 2015
In accordance with the accompanying Memorandum, IT IS HEREBY
ORDERED THAT:

1.

Petitioner’s in forma pauperis application is
GRANTED for the sole purpose of the filing of this
action with this Court.

2.

Powers’ habeas corpus petition is DISMISSED for lack
of jurisdiction.

3.

The Clerk of Court is directed to CLOSE this case.

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4.

Based on the Court’s conclusion herein, there is no basis
for the issuance of a certificate of appealability.

BY THE COURT:

s/ Matthew W. Brann
Matthew W. Brann
United States District Judge

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