Webster v. Watson
Petitioner: Clyde R. Webster
Respondent: Warden Tom Watson
Case Number: 1:2025cv01547
Filed: July 25, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Presiding Judge: Solomon Oliver
Referring Judge: Reuben J Sheperd
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus (General)
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State)
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 19, 2025 Copy of Order, mailed to Clyde R. Webster #794437 at North Central Correctional Institution, P.O. Box 1812, Marion, OH 43302 on 11/19/2025. (D,JJ)
November 19, 2025 Opinion or Order Order [non-document]: A review of the Court's docket reveals that the Warden's Return of Writ was filed on October 3, 2025 (ECF Doc. #5 ). The deadline for response has passed, but Petitioner has not yet filed a Traverse to the Return of Writ. The Court therefore establishes a final deadline for Petitioner's Traverse of December 19, 2025, or else risk a recommendation of dismissal. Magistrate Judge Reuben J. Sheperd on 11/19/2025. (D,JJ)
October 3, 2025 Filing 5 Return of Writ/Answer to #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Tom Watson. (Attachments: #1 State Court Record (Exhibits 1-13 bookmarked), #2 State Court Record (Trial Transcripts - bookmarked))(Fosnaught, Jerri)
August 4, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Magistrate Judge's Initial Order: Respondent shall file an Answer (Return of Writ) to the petition within sixty (60) days from the date of this Order; Petitioner shall have thirty (30) days from the filing of Respondent's Return of Writ to file a Reply (Traverse); Respondent shall have fifteen (15) days from the filing of Petitioner's Traverse to respond thereto. Signed by Magistrate Judge Reuben J. Sheperd on 8/4/2025. (D,JJ)
August 4, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Order. Upon consideration, and pursuant to LR 72.2 et seq, this matter is referred for a report and recommendation decision to United States Magistrate Judge Reuben J. Shepherd, which referral shall include the issuance by the Magistrate Judge for any order requiring the respondent to answer, service of the petition or any appropriate order directed to the matter pursuant to Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure governing Habeas Corpus cases. LR 71.1(f). Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 8/4/2025. (R,Sh)
August 4, 2025 Automatic Reference [non-document] of Administrative Action to Magistrate Judge Reuben J. Sheperd pursuant to Local Rule 72.2. Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 8/4/2025. (R,Sh)
August 4, 2025 Copy of mailed to Clyde R. Webster 794437 North Central Correctional Institution P.O. Box 1812 Marion, OH 43302; Tom Watson Warden North Central Correctional Complex P.O. Box 1812 670 Marion-Williamsport Rd East Marion, OH 43301 on 8/4/2025. (R,Sh)
August 4, 2025 Copy of #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2254), and #4 Magistrate Judge's Initial Order, mailed to Tom Watson, Warden at North Central Correctional Complex, P.O. Box 1812, 670 Marion-Williamsport Rd East, Marion, OH 43301, and to Ohio Attorney General at 30 E. Broad St., 14th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215 on 8/4/2025. Copy of #4 Magistrate Judge's Initial Order, mailed to Petitioner Clyde R. Webster #794437 at North Central Correctional Institution, P.O. Box 1812, Marion, OH 43302 on 8/4/2025. (D,JJ)
July 25, 2025 Filing 2 Administrative Track DCM Initial Order. Chief Judge Sara Lioi. (B,Ch)
July 25, 2025 Filing 1 Petition under 28 USC 2254 for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a person in state custody. Filing fee paid $5.00, Receipt number 159392. Filed by Clyde Webster. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Additional Page for Packet Answers, #3 Affidavit, #4 Appendix A, #5 Direct Appeal Brief, #6 Magistrate Order, #7 Decision and Journal Entry, #8 Appendix B, #9 Delayed Application for Reopening, #10 Decision and Journal Entry., #11 Appendix C, #12 Motion for Delayed Appeal, #13 Notice of Appeal, #14 Affidavit of Indigence, #15 Copies of Messages, #16 Copy of Rules, #17 Supreme Court of Ohio Denial of Filing, #18 Appendix D, #19 Trial Counsels Motion for Discovery, #20 Trial Counsels Motion for Bill Particulars, #21 Appendix E, #22 Appellate Counsel Letter Dated 2.22.23, #23 Appellate Counsel Letter Dated 3.10.23, #24 Appellate Counsel Letter Dated 3.8.24, #25 Appellate Counsel Letter Dated 8.11.23, #26 NCCC Letter of Investigation, #27 Letter from Disciplinary Counsels Senior Assistant) (B,Ch)
July 25, 2025 Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. assigned to case. (B,Ch)
July 25, 2025 Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge pursuant to Local Rule 3.1. In the event of a referral, case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Reuben J. Sheperd. (B,Ch)
July 25, 2025 Remark by Clerk: This case was assigned and processed without the filing of a Civil Cover Sheet, which is required by Local Rule 3.13(a)., Copy of #2 Administrative Track DCM Initial Order, #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2254), mailed to Clyde Webster 794437 North Central Correctional Institution PO Box 1812 Marion, OH 43302 on 7/25/2025. Related document(s) #2 , #1 . (B,Ch)

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