Newell v. Leibach

Filing 66

JUDGMENT ORDER; Petitioner's pro se petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254 1 is DENIED, and this action is DISMISSED. Also, for the reasons set forth in the accompanying memorandum opinion, a COA will NOT ISSUE. Therefore, Petitioner is DENIED leave to proceed in forma pauperis on any subsequent appeal. Signed by District Judge Harry S. Mattice, Jr on 3/30/20. (c/m)(ADA)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE
AT CHATTANOOGA
JIMMY JOSEPH NEWELL,
Petitioner,
v.
BLAIR LEIBACH,
Respondent.

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No.

1:16-CV-00494-HSM-CHS

JUDGMENT O R D E R
In accordance with the accompanying memorandum opinion, Petitioner’s pro se petition
for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254 [Doc. 1] is DENIED, and this action is
DISMISSED. The Clerk is DIRECTED to close the civil file.
Also, for the reasons set forth in the accompanying memorandum opinion, a COA will
NOT ISSUE. Therefore, Petitioner is DENIED leave to proceed in forma pauperis on any
subsequent appeal. 28 U.S.C. § 2253; Rule 22(b) of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
SO ORDERED this 30th day of March, 2020.

____Harry S. Mattice, Jr.__________
HARRY S. MATTICE, JR.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
ENTERED AS A JUDGMENT
s/ John Medearis
CLERK OF COURT