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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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Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 25(d), Kevin Chappelle is substituted 1

for his predecessor. The Clerk of the Court will be directed to update the docket to reflect the

above caption.

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

WILLIAM A. PROCTOR, No. CIV S-96-1401-JAM-CMK

Petitioner, DEATH PENALTY CASE

vs. ORDER

KEVIN CHAPPELLE, et al.,1

Respondents.

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Petitioner, a state prisoner proceeding with appointed counsel, seeks a writ of

habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. 

Second counsel for petitioner, Jolie Lipsig, Esq., seeks leave to withdraw from

this case (Doc. 321). Good cause appearing therefor, the request will be granted. 

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Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. The Clerk of the Court is directed to update the docket to reflect the new

respondent;

2. Ms. Lipsig’s motion to withdraw as second counsel (Doc. 321) is granted;

and

3. James Thomson, Esq., shall continue as petitioner’s sole counsel. 

DATED: March 16, 2012

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CRAIG M. KELLISON

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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