Combs v. Unknown

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Richmond Division EARL COMBS, Petitioner, v. Civil Action No. 3:23CV553 (RCY) UNKNOWN, Respondent. MEMORANDUM OPINION Earl Combs, a civilly committed Sexually Violent Predator (“SVP”), proceeding pro se, brings this petition pursuant to

28 U.S.C. § 2254

challenging his detention. Respondent moves to dismiss on the ground that, inter alia, the one-year statute of limitations governing federal habeas petitions bars the action. For the reasons that follow, the action will be DISMISSED as barred by the statute of limitations.1…