Herrington v. Clarke

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Alexandria Division Donald Herrington, ) Petitioner, ) ) v. ) 1:19cv215 (AJT/IDD) ) Harold W. Clarke, ) Respondent. ) MEMORANDUM OPINION Before the Court is a motion to dismiss Virginia state prisoner Donald Herrington’s petition for writ of habeas corpus. See Dkt. No. 37. Respondent opposes the motion. See Dkt. Nos. 44-45. For the reasons explored below, it is clear that petitioner is not entitled to relief, and respondent’s motion to dismiss must be granted. I. Background This case traces its origins to 2012, when…