Simmons v. Black
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The Supreme Court denied a writ of habeas corpus ordering Petitioner's release from the Lorain Correctional Institution where Jennifer Black was the warden, holding that Petitioner was not entitled to relief in habeas corpus.
Petitioner was convicted of sexual battery and gross sexual imposition. After Petitioner was released from prison the Adult Parole Authority found that Petitioner had violated the terms of his postrelease control and imposed a prison term. Petitioner commenced this action seeking his release. The Supreme Court denied the writ, holding that Petitioner's argument did not state a valid claim for relief in habeas corpus.
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