Mallish v. Raemisch

ORDER DENYING CERTIFICATE OF APPEALABILITY *

Carlos F. Lucero, Circuit Judge

Michael Mallish seeks a certificate of appealability (“COA”) to appeal the district court’s denial of his 28 U.S.C. § 2254 petition. We deny a COA and dismiss the appeal.

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Mallish was charged in Colorado state court with felony menacing, attempted escape, criminal mischief, and harassment in connection with a domestic dispute. During pre-trial proceedings, Mallish became convinced that the victim, the prosecutor, and defense counsel knew each other and were conspiring against him. Concerned over Mallish’s paranoia, his…