HOOVER v. KNIGHT

HOOVER v. KNIGHT

Petitioner:	JESS HOOVER
Respondent:	SUPERINTENDENT STANLEY KNIGHT
Case Number:	2:2012cv00042
Filed:	February 24, 2012
Court:	US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
Office:	Terre Haute Office
Presiding Judge:	Jane Magnus-Stinson
Presiding Judge:	William G. Hussmann
Nature of Suit:	Habeas Corpus (General)
Cause of Action:	28 U.S.C. § 2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State)
Jury Demanded By:	None

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July 19, 2012	Filing 14 ENTRY Discussing Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus - There was no arbitrary action in any aspect of the charge, disciplinary proceedings, or sanctions involved in the events identified in this action, and there was no constitutional infirmity in the proceeding which entitles Hoover to the relief he seeks. Accordingly, Hoover's petition for a writ of habeas corpus must be denied and the action dismissed. Judgment consistent with this Entry shall now issue. Signed by Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson on 7/19/2012. (copy to Petitioner via US Mail) (JKS)
April 13, 2012	Filing 8 ENTRY and Notice - Based on further review of Mr. Hoover's petition for writ of habeas corpus, it is apparent that his second and fourth claims assert violations of prison policies and regulations. Such claims, even if factually supported, d o not state a cognizable claim pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254(a), because they rest on asserted violations of state policies and procedures. Those claims the second and fourth claims are therefore dismissed pursuant to Rule 4 of the Rules Gover ning Section 2254 Proceedings in the United States District Courts. No partial final judgment shall issue at this time as to the claims resolved in this Entry. (See Entry.) Copy to petitioner via US Mail. Signed by Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson on 4/13/2012.(RSF)

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July 19, 2012

Filing 14 ENTRY Discussing Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus - There was no arbitrary action in any aspect of the charge, disciplinary proceedings, or sanctions involved in the events identified in this action, and there was no constitutional infirmity in the proceeding which entitles Hoover to the relief he seeks. Accordingly, Hoover's petition for a writ of habeas corpus must be denied and the action dismissed. Judgment consistent with this Entry shall now issue. Signed by Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson on 7/19/2012. (copy to Petitioner via US Mail) (JKS)

April 13, 2012

Filing 8 ENTRY and Notice - Based on further review of Mr. Hoover's petition for writ of habeas corpus, it is apparent that his second and fourth claims assert violations of prison policies and regulations. Such claims, even if factually supported, d o not state a cognizable claim pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254(a), because they rest on asserted violations of state policies and procedures. Those claims the second and fourth claims are therefore dismissed pursuant to Rule 4 of the Rules Gover ning Section 2254 Proceedings in the United States District Courts. No partial final judgment shall issue at this time as to the claims resolved in this Entry. (See Entry.) Copy to petitioner via US Mail. Signed by Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson on 4/13/2012.(RSF)

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Represented By:	Janine Steck Huffman
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