Gatson v. State of Washington

Filing 6

ORDER DISMISSING FEDERAL HABEAS ACTION by Judge Richard A Jones. (cc: petitioner)(ST)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
AT SEATTLE

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DARIN GATSON,
Petitioner,

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Case No. C16-524-RAJ

v.
ORDER DISMISSING FEDERAL
HABEAS ACTION

STATE OF WASHINGTON,
Respondent.

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The Court, having reviewed petitioner’s petition for writ of habeas corpus, the Report and

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Recommendation of James P. Donohue, Chief United States Magistrate Judge, and the remaining

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record, does hereby find and ORDER:

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(1)

The Court adopts the Report and Recommendation.

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(2)

Petitioner’s petition for writ of habeas corpus (Dkt. 1-1) and this action are

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DISMISSED without prejudice.
(3)

Petitioner's application to proceed with this action in forma pauperis (Dkt. 1) is

STRICKEN as moot.

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ORDER DISMISSING FEDERAL
HABEAS ACTION - 1

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(4)

In accordance with Rule 11 of the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases in the

United States District Courts, a certificate of appealability is DENIED.
(5)

The Clerk is directed to send copies of this Order to petitioner and to the

Honorable James P. Donohue.
DATED this 18th day of May, 2016.

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The Honorable Richard A. Jones
United States District Judge

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ORDER DISMISSING FEDERAL
HABEAS ACTION - 2