In Re Washington

OPINION

In 2005, the District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania denied Richard Washington’s petition for a writ of habeas corpus with respect to his claim alleging violation of his right to a speedy trial. Washington v. Sobina, 387 F.Supp.2d 460 (E.D.Pa.2005). 1 While his appeal was pending in this Court, Washington pled guilty to the state charges, and we thereby dismissed his appeal. Washington v. Sobina, 475 F.3d 162 (3d Cir.2007).

Meanwhile, Washington filed another habeas petition in the District Court. Washington v. Sobina, E.D. Pa. 06-ev-01437. Washington also filed a motion…