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Federal Habeas Corpus Denied; Must Exhaust “Rule 32” Proceedings

by Brian A. Wilkins
6/9/2009 (links and photo updated November 3, 2018)

I argued in the federal habeas corpus (28 U.S.C. Sec. 2254) petition that exhaustion of Rule 32 proceedings would further violate my civil rights irreparably. The federal judge saw it differently today. They dismissed the petition until Rule 32 (Post-Conviction Relief) is sought in Maricopa County Superior Court.

I can appeal with the Ninth Circuit once this “Rule 32” stuff is exhausted. I can also appeal the district court judge’s decision not to accept the petition immediately with the Ninth Circuit. But I must … Read Entire Article