Woodard v. State of Tennessee

Filing 40

ORDER, Petitioner's petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254 [Docs. 1 , 11 , 20 ] is DENIED, and this action is DISMISSED. The Clerk is DIRECTED to close the civil file. Also, for the reasons s et 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 Clifton L Corker on 8/23/22. (c/m Dennis Woodard 339420 TROUSDALE TURNER CORRECTIONAL CENTER 140 MACON WAY HARTSVILLE, TN 37074) (ADA)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE
AT WINCHESTER
DENNIS WOODARD,
Petitioner,
v.
MARTIN FRINK,
Respondent.

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No.

4:16-CV-102-DCLC-CHS

ORDER
In accordance with the accompanying memorandum opinion, Petitioner’s petition for a writ
of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254 [Docs. 1, 11, 20] 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:
s/Clifton L. Corker
United States District Judge

ENTERED AS A JUDGMENT:
s/LeAnna Wilson___________
Clerk of Court

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