Hymon v. Williams et al
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ORDER Granting 9 Motion to Dismiss. The petition is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Clerk shall enter judgment accordingly. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a CERTIFICATE OF APPEALABILITY IS DENIED. Signed by Judge Robert C. Jones on 4/21/10. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - EDS)
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