Haywood v. Clarke

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Alexandria Division Kevin John Haywood, ) Petitioner, ) v. ) 1:20cv1091 (LO/IDD) Harold Clarke, et al., Respondents. ) MEMORANDUM OPINION Kevin John Haywood, a local Virginia inmate proceeding pro se, filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254, challenging his December 15, 2016 convictions in the Circuit Court of the City of Alexandria, Virginia for robbery and unlawful wounding. Case No. CF16000181.' On May 24, 2021, Respondent filed a Rule 5 Answer and a Motion to Dismiss, with supporting…