Washington v. Cool

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO EASTERN DIVISION DARIUS WASHINGTON, ) Case No. 3:22-CV-01634-JPC ) Petitioner, ) JUDGE J. PHILIP CALABRESE ) v. ) MAGISTRATE JUDGE JENNIFER DOWDELL ) WILLIAM COOL, Warden, ) ARMSTRONG ) Respondent. ) REPORT & RECOMMENDATION I. INTRODUCTION Petitioner, Darius Washington (“Mr. Washington”), seeks a writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2254. (ECF No. 1). Mr. Washington is serving a sentence of 28 years after being convicted of rape, kidnapping, and felonious assault. Mr. Washington asserts seven grounds for relief. Respondent,…