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Nature of Suit Code: 510
Nature of Suit: Prisoner Petitions - Vacate Sentence
Cause of Action: 28:2255 Motion to Vacate / Correct Illegal Sentenc

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF ALABAMA

NORTHERN DIVISION

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA )

 ) 

 ) CIVIL ACTION NO. 2:05cv412-F v.

) WO

ANTONIO ARNEZ EASTERLY )

O R D E R

On May 3, 2005, Antonio Arnez Easterly, through counsel, filed a motion to vacate,

set aside, or correct sentence pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2255 (Doc. 1) in which he challenges

his 1997 convictions and the sentence imposed upon him for armed bank robbery and

carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. Upon review of Easterly’s

motion, the undersigned concludes that a limited response from the government is necessary

at this time. Accordingly, the CLERK is hereby DIRECTED to serve a copy of Easterly’s

§ 2255 motion upon the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama. The

United States Attorney is

ORDERED to file a response to Easterly’s motion within thirty (30) days from the

date of this order addressing the following matters:

1. Easterly’s claim that he is actually innocent of the crimes for

which he was convicted.

2. The applicability of the one-year period of limitation in this case

pursuant to the provisions contained in 28 U.S.C. § 2255.

The government is advised that its response should contain a detailed procedural

history, all relevant records, and citations to applicable case law necessary for the court to

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assess Easterly’s claim of actual innocence and to determine the applicability of the

limitation period contained in 28 U.S.C. § 2255. Should the government’s response to the

instant order indicate that this case must proceed on the merits, the government will be given

an adequate opportunity to file a response addressing all claims presented in Easterly’s

§ 2255 motion.

Done this 23rd day of May, 2005.

 /s/Charles S. Coody 

CHARLES S. COODY

CHIEF UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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