Booker-Brown v. Gray

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO EASTERN DIVISION ERNEST A. BOOKER-BROWN,1 CASE NO. 5:23-CV-01349-PAB Petitioner, JUDGE PAMELA A. BARKER vs. MAGISTRATE JUDGE DARRELL A. CLAY WARDEN SHELBIE SMITH,2 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION Respondent. INTRODUCTION On July 5, 2023, Mr. Brown, representing himself, petitioned for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. (ECF #1). The District Court has jurisdiction under § 2254(a), and the matter has been referred to me under Local Civil Rule 72.2 to prepare a report and recommendation. (Non-document entry of July 20,…