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Nature of Suit Code: 535
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Death Penalty
Cause of Action: 28:2254 Ptn for Writ of H/C - Stay of Execution

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

HERBERT JAMES CODDINGTON,

Petitioner, No. CIV S-01-1290 KJM GGH DP

vs. DEATH PENALTY CASE

VINCE CULLEN, Acting Warden,

Respondent. ORDER

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Presently pending is petitioner’s motion for discovery, part of which was filed

under seal. Docs. 107, 110. Respondent timely filed an opposition and a hearing was held

before the undersigned on March 24, 2011. Appearing for petitioner was Jennifer Mann and

Bruce Cohen. Appearing for respondent was Christina Simpson and Eric Christoffersen. 1

On April 4, 2011, the Supreme Court decided Cullen v. Pinholster,131 S.Ct. 1388,

2011 WL 1225705 (2011), that relates to the instant case. Within 14 days, both parties shall file

simultaneous briefing regarding Cullen and its application to the discovery requests. The parties

should address all issues that were raised in the instant discovery motion including the juror

claim. 

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On April 14, 2011, the parties filed a stipulation regarding respondent’s discovery

requests and a proposed protective order. The court will reserve judgment on the stipulation and

proposed protective order until the above briefing has been filed. 

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that within 14 days, both parties shall

file simultaneous briefing regarding Cullen.

DATED: April 19, 2011

 /s/ Gregory G. Hollows

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GREGORY G. HOLLOWS

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

GGH: AB

codd1290.ord.DP

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