John Davis McNeill v. Marvin Polk, Warden, Central Prison, Raleigh, North Carolina

Affirmed by published opinion. Judge SHEDD wrote the opinion, in which Judge

KING and Judge GREGORY concurred in part. Judge KING wrote an opinion concurring in part and concurring in the judgment. Judge GREGORY wrote an opinion dissenting in part and concurring in part.

OPINION

SHEDD, Circuit Judge:

John Davis McNeill appeals the district court’s dismissal of his petition for writ of habeas corpus. McNeill contends that he is entitled to habeas relief or, at a minimum, an evidentiary hearing on his claims. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm the judgment of the district court.

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