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Torts
Writ of Mandate
Writ of Habeas Corpus

Roy Russ v. Robert Withrow, M.D., Executive Director, Coalinga State Hospital (CSH)

Published: Sep. 24, 2016 | Result Date: Aug. 25, 2016 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 1:15-cv-01932-DAD-MJS Bench Decision –  Dismissal

Court

USDC Eastern


Attorneys

Petitioner

Pro Per


Respondent

Yun H. Harper
(Office of the Attorney General)


Facts

Roy Russ filed a pro se habeas petition against Robert Withrow, M.D., Executive Director of Coalinga State Hospital.

Contentions

PETITIONER'S CONTENTIONS:
Petitioner contended that the provision tolling his parole was unconstitutional. Petitioner also alleged violation of separation of powers and the denial of his right to vote.

RESPONDENT'S CONTENTIONS:
Respondents moved to dismiss the petition as a second or successive petition.

Result

The district court granted the motion and dismissed the petition accordingly. Moreover, the court declined to issue a certificate of applicability.


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