Phillips v. Lebo et al

Filing 52

ORDER, Petitioner's pro se petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254 2 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. Signed by District Judge R. Leon Jordan on 10/8/20. (c/m)(ADA)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE
AT KNOXVILLE
JERRY W PHILLIPS,
Petitioner,
v.
RAYMOND BYRD,
Respondent.

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No.

3:18-CV-00062-RLJ-HBG

ORDER
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. 2] 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.

IT IS SO ORDERED.
ENTER:

s/ Leon Jordan
United States District Judge
ENTERED AS A JUDGMENT
s/ John Medearis
CLERK OF COURT