Opinion
Civil Action 20-798-SDD-SDJ
03-28-2024
GREGORY D. SEALEY #709363 v. EDWARD BICKHAM, ET AL.
ORDER
SHELLY D. DICK CHIEF JUDGE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
The Court has carefully considered the Report and Recommendations of the Magistrate Judge in the captioned matter, the Petitioner's Objection and has conducted a de novo review of the Magistrate Judge's recommended disposition.
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The Court rejects the recommendation of dismissal of the Magistrate Judge. The Court finds that the interests of justice require an evidentiary hearing regarding the Petitioner's competence to stand trial and the claims of ineffective assistance of counsel.
IT IS ORDERED that this matter will be set for an evidentiary hearing at a date and time to be set by further order of this Court.