Opinion
No. CV17-0033 PHX DGC
11-21-2017
Christopher Lee Saunders, Petitioner, v. Charles L. Ryan, et al., Respondents.
ORDER
Petitioner Christopher Lee Saunders has filed an amended petition for writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. Doc. 6. United States Magistrate Michelle H. Burns has issued a report and recommendation ("R&R") recommending that the petition be denied and dismissed with prejudice. Doc. 12. No objection has been filed, which relieves the Court of its obligation to review the R&R. See 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1); Fed. R. Civ. P. 72(b)(3); Thomas v. Arn, 474 U.S. 140, 149 (1985); United States v. Reyna-Tapia, 328 F.3d 1114, 1121 (9th Cir. 2003). The Court will accept the R&R and deny the petition.
IT IS ORDERED:
1. The R&R (Doc. 12) is accepted.
2. The amended petition for writ of habeas corpus (Doc. 6) is denied and dismissed with prejudice.
3. A certificate of appealability and leave to proceed in forma pauperis on appeal are denied
4. The Clerk is directed to terminate this action.
Dated this 21st day of November, 2017.
/s/_________
David G. Campbell
United States District Judge