Hotchkiss v. Billups

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF ALABAMA SOUTHERN DIVISION LEON BUD HOTCHKISS, : Petitioner, : vs. : Civil Action No. 1:17-cv-00019-WS-C PHYLLIS BILLUPS, : Respondent. : REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION Petitioner Leon Bud Hotchkiss, an Alabama prisoner who proceeds pro se, has filed a petition that seeks habeas corpus relief under

28 U.S.C. § 2254

(“2254 petition”). (Docs. 5, 7 & 18). The 2254 petition, which has been fully briefed and is ripe for adjudication, has been referred to the undersigned Magistrate Judge for issuance of a report and recommendation, pursuant…