Justin Furmage v. Warden Harold May

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO EASTERN DIVISON JUSTIN FURMAGE, ) CASE NO. 1:24-cv-02117-JJH ) Petitioner, ) JUDGE JEFFREY J. HELMICK ) v. ) MAGISTRATE JUDGE ) REUBEN J. SHEPERD WARDEN HAROLD MAY, ) ) REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION Respondent. ) ) I. Introduction On November 29, 2024, Petitioner Justin Furmage (“Furmage”) filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2254. (ECF Doc. 1). On January 24, 2025, the matter was assigned to me under Local Rule 72.2. for issuance of a report and recommended decision. (Non- document entry of Jan. 24, 2025).…