Wilkins v. Clarke

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Alexandria Division Cory Jermaine Wilkins, ) Petitioner, ) v. ) 1:20cv1010 (CMH/IDD) Harold W. Clarke, Respondent. ) MEMORANDUM OPINION Before the Court is respondent Harold Clarke’s (“respondent”) Motion to Dismiss a petition for writ of habeas corpus filed by Virginia state prisoner Cory Jermaine Wilkins (“petitioner”). [Dkt. Nos. 11-13]. Petitioner opposes the motion. [Dkt. No. 17]. For the reasons explained below, the Motion to Dismiss will be granted, and the petition will be dismissed. I. Background Petitioner is…