Tormes-Ortiz v. United States

OPINION AND ORDER

JAIME PIERAS, Jr., Senior District Judge.

The Court has before it Petitioner Rafael Tormes-Ortiz’s (“Petitioner” or “Tormes”) petition for relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2255 (Nos. 1, 2) and motions for an evidentiary hearing (Nos. 60, 62), and Respondent United States of America’s opposition thereto (No. 21). In his petition, Tormes requests that the Court order an evidentiary hearing, vacate his convictions and order a new trial, or, in the alternative, order a re-sentencing. For the reasons set forth herein, Tormes’ petition and motions for an evidentiary hearing are DENIED.

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