Alexander v. Wallace

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO EASTERN DIVISION FRANK E. ALEXANDER, ) CASE NO. 3:23-CV-02424-BMB ) ) JUDGE BRIDGET MEEHAN BRENNAN Plaintiff, ) ) v. ) MAGISTRATE JUDGE ) CARMEN E. HENDERSON WARDEN TIMOTHY WALLACE, ) ) REPORT & RECOMMENDATION Defendant, ) I. Introduction Petitioner, Frank E. Alexander, seeks a writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2254. Alexander is an Ohio prisoner who is currently serving an aggregate sentence of mandatory 40 years to life. Alexander asserts four grounds for relief. (ECF No. 1). Respondent, Warden Tom Watson1 filed a return of…