Thomas v. USA, No. 8:2013cv00215 - Document 17 (M.D. Fla. 2013)

Court Description: ORDER granting 15 motion to amend/correct; denying 1 Motion to vacate/set aside/correct sentence (2255) as to all claims except Petitioner's claim of ineffective assistance of counsel in failing to file a motion to suppress. The Court def ers ruling on that claim. An evidentiary hearing relating to that claim is scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. (Courtroom TBA). The Government shall ensure that Petitioner is transported to Tampa, Florida area at least 7 days prio r to the hearing. The Govenrment is directed to subpoena AFPD Mary Mills to be present at the hearing as well as any other witnesses deemed necessary. Magistrate Judge Mark A Pizzo is requested to appoint counsel for Petitioner and instruct said counsel to secure the attendance of any witnesses deemed necessary by Petitioner.. Signed by Senior Judge William J. Castagna on 9/11/2013. (RT)