Burress v. Henderson

CURTIN, District Judge.

Petitioner filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus challenging his conviction for felony murder, attempted robbery, and criminal possession of a dangerous weapon. Counsel was appointed to represent the petitioner, and the matter was referred to Honorable Carol E. Heckman, United States Magistrate Judge, for a report and recommendation pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(B). Her report recommends that the petition be denied on the merits without an evidentiary hearing and that no certificate of probable cause be issued. Petitioner has objected to the Magistrate’s…