Munoz v. Burge

SUMMARY ORDER

Jose Fernandez Munoz appeals from the denial of his petition for a writ of habeas corpus, raising several claims under 28 U.S.C. § 2254. We assume that the parties are familiar with the underlying facts and procedural posture of the case, as well as the issues on appeal.

When a district court denies a prisoner’s petition for a writ of habeas corpus, “[w]e review ... [that] denial ... de novo. ” Anderson v. Miller, 346 F.3d 315, 324 (2d Cir.2003).

There is insufficient evidence in the record to support the claim that a court officer at Munoz’s trial communicated with jurors in…