Sprouse v. VA Director of Prisons

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Alexandria Division Derek Sprouse, ) Petitioner, ) v. No. 1:24ev327 (RDA/WBP) VA Director of Prisons, ) Respondent. ) MEMORANDUM OPINION Petitioner Derek Sprouse (“Petitioner” or “Sprouse”), a Virginia prisoner proceeding pro se, filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. Dkt. No. 1. The petition failed to comply with Local Civil Rule 83 and Petitioner was then directed to file an amended petition using the proper form. Dkt. No. 4. He complied. Dkt. No. 5. Thereafter, Respondent filed a…