Drennon v. Craven

GUTIERREZ, Judge.

Richard Drennon appeals pro se from the district court’s memorandum decision and order dismissing his petition for a writ of habeas corpus and denying his motion for appointment of counsel. He also appeals from the district court’s order denying his motion for reconsideration. We affirm in part and reverse in part, remanding for further proceedings on the retaliation claim made in Drennon’s habeas corpus petition.

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BACKGROUND

Drennon, an inmate at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution, was denied parole in July 1999. Following the denial, Drennon petitioned for a writ of…