Blair v. Warden, Ross Correctional Institution

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO EASTERN DIVISION AT COLUMBUS JOHNELL BLAIR, Petitioner, : Case No. 2:21-cv-5327 - vs - Chief Judge Algenon L. Marbley Magistrate Judge Michael R. Merz WARDEN, Ross Correctional Institution, : Respondent. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS This habeas corpus case, brought pro se by Petitioner Johnell Blair under 28 U.S.C. § 2254, is before the Court for decision on the merits. The relevant pleading are the Petition (ECF No. 1), the State Court Record (ECF No. 7) , the Return of Writ (ECF No. 8), and the Traverse (ECF No. 9). The…