Monroe v. Kuhlman

SUMMARY ORDER

Petitioner-appellant Victor Monroe appeals from a judgment denying habeas corpus relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2254. We assume the parties’ familiarity with the underlying facts, the prolonged and complex procedural history, and the issues on appeal.

We review the District Court’s denial of the writ de novo. Jimenez v. Walker, 458 F.3d 130, 135 (2d Cir.2006), cert. denied - U.S. -, 127 S.Ct. 976, 166 L.Ed.2d 740 (2007). When a claim has been “adjudicated on the merits in State Court,” our more deferential standard under AEDPA applies. 28 U.S.C. § 2254(d); DeBerry v. Portuondo, 403 F.3d…