People v. Pearson, No. 279654 (Mich. Ct. App. March 14, 2008) (unpublished). The Michigan Supreme Court thereafter denied leave to appeal, People v. Pearson, 482 Mich. 988, 755 N.W.2d 642 (2008), and denied reconsideration, People v. Pearson, 483 Mich. 883, 759 N.W.2d 371 (2009). The petitioner signed his initial habeas petition on September 25, 2008, and it was filed by the Court on October 17, 2008.