Quincy Watson v. Warden, Belmont Correctional Institution

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO EASTERN DIVISION AT COLUMBUS QUINCY WATSON, Petitioner, : Case No. 2:25-cv-01027 - vs - District Judge Algenon L. Marbley Magistrate Judge Michael R. Merz WARDEN, Belmont Correctional Institution, : Respondent. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS This habeas corpus case, brought pro se by Petitioner Quincy Watson under 28 U.S.C. § 2254, is before the Court for decision on the Petition (ECF No. 1), the State Court Record (ECF No. 5), and Respondent’s Return of Writ (ECF No. 6). Although Magistrate Judge Vascura set a reply deadline…