Hudson v. Jones

ORDER DENYING RESPONDENT’S MOTION TO DISMISS AND REQUIRING AN ANSWER TO THE HABEAS PETITION

COHN, District Judge.

I. Introduction

This is a habeas corpus action under 28 U.S.C. § 2254. The habeas petition and exhibits allege that, on April 11, 1985, petitioner was convicted in Wayne County, Michigan of first-degree felony murder, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. On April 24, 1985, the trial court vacated the armed robbery conviction on double jeopardy grounds and sentenced petitioner to life in prison for the murder conviction and two years in prison…