Blair v. CLINTON CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

DECISION AND ORDER

BIANCHINI, United States Magistrate Judge.

I. Introduction

Petitioner Lawrence Blair (“Blair” or “petitioner”) has filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254 challenging his conviction in Erie County Court on one count of second degree burglary (N.Y. Penal Law § 140.25(2)). The parties have consented to disposition of this matter by the undersigned pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(c)(1).

II. Factual Background and Procedural History

On April 10, 1998, Joseph Meggo (“Meg-go”), an inspector with the United States Customs and Immigration Service, returned…