Corey Bernard Heard v. Antonio McClain, et al.

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF ALABAMA EASTERN DIVISION COREY BERNARD HEARD, ) AIS 227128, ) ) Petitioner, ) ) v. ) CASE NO. 3:23-cv-418-RAH-SMD ) ANTONIO MCCLAIN, et al., ) ) Respondents. ) MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER I. INTRODUCTION Corey Heard, an inmate proceeding pro se, filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2254. Thereafter, Respondents filed an Answer, arguing that Heard’s claims are time-barred, unexhausted, defaulted, and that he is otherwise not entitled to habeas relief. On September 8, 2023, the Court ordered Heard to show…