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Parties Involved:
Wendy Kelley
Defendant
Alonzo Watson
Plaintiff

Document Text:

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS

PINE BLUFF DIVISION

ALONZO WATSON PETITIONER

v. NO. 5:15CV00141 JLH/BD

WENDY KELLEY, Director, 

Arkansas Department of Correction RESPONDENT

ORDER

The Court has reviewed the Recommended Disposition (“Recommendation”) filed

by Magistrate Judge Beth Deere. In addition, the Court has considered Alonzo Watson’s

objections to the Recommendation and has reviewed de novo those portions of the record

relating to Watson’s objections. After careful consideration, this Court adopts the

Recommendation as its own. Petitioner Alonzo Watson’s petition for writ of habeas

corpus (docket entry #1) is denied and dismissed, with prejudice.

When entering a final order adverse to a habeas corpus petitioner, the Court must

issue or deny a certificate of appealability. Rule 11 of the Rules Governing Section 2254

Cases. A certificate of appealability may issue only if a petitioner has made a substantial

showing of the denial of a constitutional right. 28 U.S.C. § 2253(c)(1)-(2). In this case,

there is no basis for this court to issue a certificate of appealability. Accordingly, a

certificate of appealability is denied.

IT IS SO ORDERED this 19th day of August, 2015.

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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