Richard Fowler v. Robert Parratt, Warden, Nebraska Penal Complex

McMILLIAN, Circuit Judge.

Richard Fowler appeals the district court’s 1 denial of his petition for a writ of habeas corpus. For reversal Fowler argues that (1) he received ineffective assistance of counsel, (2) he was denied his constitutional right to confront and cross-examine a witness, (3) there was insufficient evidence to support his conviction, and (4) the application of Nebraska’s habitual criminal statute in this case constitutes cruel and unusual punishment in violation of the Constitution. For the reasons discussed below, we affirm the district court’s denial of the petition.

Fowler…