United States v. Roger Lathern

Opinion for the Court filed by Circuit Judge GRIFFITH.

GRIFFITH, Circuit Judge:

Roger Lathern appeals the district court’s dismissal of his habeas petition seeking relief for ineffective assistance of counsel. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm the judgment of the district court.

I

On the night of December 29, 2004, in Washington, D.C., police responded to a call from two women who had seen two men carrying firearms exit a car together and walk into a nearby alley. While questioning the women at the scene, a gunshot was heard. The police cordoned off the alley and apprehended Roger…