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Nature of Suit Code: 530
Nature of Suit: Prisoner Petitions - Habeas Corpus
Cause of Action: 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State)

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U N ITED STATES DISTRICT COU RT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

VICTOR BENITEZ,

Petitioner,

v.

SCOTT P. RAWERS, Warden,

Respondent.

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1:06-cv-0142-LJO-SMS (HC)

ORDER ADOPTING FINDINGS AND

RECOMMENDATION AND DENYING

RESPONDENT’S MOTION TO DISMISS

PETITION AS MOOT

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Petitioner is a state prisoner proceeding pro se with a petition for writ of habeas corpus

pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. 

On February 22, 2010, the Magistrate Judge issued Findings and Recommendation that

the Motion to Dismiss be DENIED. This Findings and Recommendation was served on all

parties and contained notice that any objections were to be filed within thirty (30) days of the

date of service of the order. 

On March 2, 2010, Respondent filed timely objections to the Findings and

Recommendation.

In accordance with the provisions of 28 U.S.C. § 636 (b)(1)(C), this Court has conducted

a de novo review of the case. Having carefully reviewed the entire file, including Petitioner's

objections, the Court concludes that the Magistrate Judge's Findings and Recommendation is

supported by the record and proper analysis. Petitioner's objections present no grounds for

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questioning the Magistrate Judge's analysis.

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. The Findings and Recommendation issued February 22, 2010, is ADOPTED IN

FULL;

2. Respondent’s Motion to Dismiss is DENIED; and

3. Any objections to the Magistrate Judge’s January 28, 2010, Findings and

Recommendation addressing the merits of the petition be filed within seven (7)

days from the date of service of this order. 

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: March 23, 2010 /s/ Lawrence J. O'Neill 

b9ed48 UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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