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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

RICHARD J. VIEIRA,

Petitioner,

vs.

KEVIN CHAPPELL as Acting Warden of

San Quentin State Prison,*

Respondent.

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Case No. 1:05-cv-1492-AWI

DEATH PENALTY CASE

ORDER TERMINATING

APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT

COUNSEL

On February 21, 2012 the Court appointed John T. Philispborn to serve as independent

counsel and to report to the Court about matters pertinent to the representation of Petitioner Richard

J. Vieira (“Vieira”). Mr. Philipsborn filed a confidential report on May 3, 2012 addressing the issues

about which the Court had inquired. Having received and considered Mr. Philipsborn’s report, the

Court determines Mr. Philipsborn’s services as independent counsel are no longer required. His

appointment has accomplished the Court’s objectives.

For good cause, the appointment of John T. Philipsborn as independent counsel in this matter

is terminated as of the date this order is filed.

IT IS SO ORDERED

Dated May 25, 2012 

 /s/ Anthony W. Ishii 

 Anthony W. Ishii, Chief

United States District Judge

*Kevin Chappell is substituted as Respondent in this matter

05dp1492.OTermApptmtIndptCounsel.Vie.wpd pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 25(d).

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