Ward v. Payne et al, No. 4:2021cv00036 - Document 24 (E.D. Ark. 2023)

Court Description: ORDER adopting 23 Proposed Findings and Recommendations; dismissing with prejudice Mr. Ward's 2 petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254; denying all requested relief; and declining to issue a certificate of appealability. Signed by Judge Kristine G. Baker on 1/9/2023. (jbh)

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Ward v. Payne et al Doc. 24 THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS CENTRAL DIVISION DUSTEN BLAKE WARD ADC #170459 v. PETITIONER Case No. 4:21-cv-00036-KGB DEXTER PAYNE, Arkansas Division of Correction, et al. RESPONDENTS ORDER The Court has reviewed the Proposed Findings and Recommendations submitted by United States Magistrate Judge Joe J. Volpe (Dkt. No. 23). Petitioner Dusten Blake Ward did not object to the Proposed Findings and Recommendations, and the time for objecting has passed. After careful consideration of the Proposed Findings and Recommendations, the Court concludes that the Proposed Findings and Recommendations should be, and hereby are, approved and adopted in their entirety as this Court’s findings in all respects (Dkt. No. 23). The Court dismisses with prejudice Mr. Ward’s petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254 (Dkt. No. 2). All requested relief is denied. The Court declines to issue a certificate of appealability. See 28 U.S.C. § 2253(c)(2). It is so ordered this 9th day of January, 2023. _________________________________ Kristine G. Baker United States District Judge Dockets.Justia.com

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