Franklin Dover v. Warden John Palmer

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA Franklin Dover, C/A No. 9:25-cv-02574-JFA-MHC Petitioner, v. MEMORANDUM OPINION AND Warden John Palmer, ORDER Respondent. I. INTRODUCTION Petitioner Franklin Dover, (“Petitioner”), proceeding pro se, brings this action for habeas corpus relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2254. In accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 636(b) and Local Civil Rule 73.02(B)(2) (D.S.C.), the case was referred to the Magistrate Judge for initial review. Specifically, the Magistrate Judge performed an initial review of Respondent’s Return and Motion for Summary Judgment.…