Brundage v. Watson

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO EASTERN DIVISION SCOTT BRUNDAGE, CASE NO. 5:22-CV-02086-BYP Petitioner, JUDGE BENITA Y. PEARSON vs. MAGISTRATE JUDGE DARRELL A. CLAY WARDEN TOM WATSON, REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION Respondent. INTRODUCTION Representing himself, Petitioner Scott Brundage, a prisoner in state custody, filed a petition on November 18, 2022 seeking a writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2254. (ECF #1). The District Court has jurisdiction over the petition under § 2254(a). On November 21, 2022, this matter was referred to me under Local Civil Rule 72.2…