Bishop v. Warden Noble Correctional Institution

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO EASTERN DIVISION AT COLUMBUS JAMES K. BISHOP, Petitioner, : Case No. 2:24-cv-4063 - vs - District Judge James L. Graham Magistrate Judge Michael R. Merz JAY FORSHEY, WARDEN, Noble Correctional Institution, : Respondent. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS This habeas corpus case under

28 U.S.C. § 2254

is before the Court for decision on the merits. Relevant pleadings are the Petition (ECF No. 3), the State Court Record (ECF No. 15), the Warden’s Return of Writ (ECF No. 16), and Petitioner’s Amended Reply (ECF No. 21). Litigation…