Andre Lanier v. Warden, Noble Correctional Institution

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO EASTERN DIVISION AT COLUMBUS ANDRE LANIER, Petitioner, : Case No. 2:24-cv-3931 -vs - District Judge Edmund A. Sargus, Jr. Magistrate Judge Michael R. Merz WARDEN, Noble Correctional Institution, : Respondent. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS This habeas corpus case, brought by Petitioner Andre Ranier with the assistance of retained counsel, is before the Court for decision on the merits. Relevant pleadings are the Amended Petition (ECF No. 3), the State Court Record (ECF No. 8), the Return of Writ (ECF No. 9) and Petitioner’s…