Wilkes v. Watson

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO EASTERN DIVISION JOSEPH WILKES, CASE NO. 5:23-CV-01773-JRK Petitioner, JUDGE JAMES R. KNEPP, II vs. MAGISTRATE JUDGE DARRELL A. CLAY WARDEN TOM WATSON, REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION Respondent. INTRODUCTION Petitioner Joseph Wilkes, through counsel, seeks a writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2254. (ECF #1, 1-2). The District Court has jurisdiction over the petition under § 2254(a), and the matter is referred to me to prepare a Report and Recommendation. (Non-document entry of Sept. 13, 2023). Respondent Tom Watson, in his official…