Johnie Michael Cox v. Larry Norris, Director, Arkansas Department of Correction

ORDER

Petitioner Cox is scheduled to be executed on Tuesday, February 16, 1999. On Saturday, February 13, 1999, petitioner filed a motion for authorization to proceed with a successive habeas corpus petition. On February 15, 1999, petitioner supplemented his motion with additional affidavits, and the respondent submitted suggestions in opposition. The court has carefully reviewed the matter, and the application for authorization to file a successive habeas corpus petition is denied. Petitioner’s motion for a stay of execution is also denied.

Because the pleadings were filed over the weekend and…