Marchak v. Warden, Richland Correctional Institution

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO EASTERN DIVISION AT COLUMBUS MICHAEL MARCHAK, JR., Petitioner, : Case No. 2:22-cv-04001 -vs - District Judge Michael H. Watson Magistrate Judge Michael R. Merz WARDEN, Richland Correctional Institution, : Respondent. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS This habeas corpus case, brought pro se by Petitioner Michael Marchak, Jr., is before the Court for decision on the merits. Relevant pleadings are the Petition (ECF No. 3), the State Court Record (ECF No. 7), the Return of Writ (ECF No. 8), and Petitioner’s Traverse (ECF No. 13). The…