Harrell v. State Of Ohio

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO EASTERN DIVISION WILLIAM HARRELL, ) Case No. 5:24-CV-01391-JJH ) Petitioner, ) JUDGE JEFFREY J. HELMICK ) v. ) MAGISTRATE JUDGE JENNIFER DOWDELL ) STATE OF OHIO, et al. ) ARMSTRONG ) Respondents. ) REPORT & RECOMMENDATION I. INTRODUCTION Petitioner, William Harrell (“Mr. Harrell”), seeks a writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2254. (ECF No. 1). Mr. Harrell was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to six counts of breaking and entering. Mr. Harrell asserts four grounds for relief. Respondents, the State of Ohio…