Chukwu Obinna v. People of the State of California
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
CIVIL MINUTES – GENERAL
Case No. 2:24-cv-02691-JWH-MAA Date: June 18, 2024 Title Chukwu Obinna v. People of the State of California
Present: The Honorable MARIA A. AUDERO, United States Magistrate Judge
Cindy Delgado N/A Deputy Clerk Court Reporter / Recorder
Attorneys Present for Petitioner: Attorneys Present for Respondent:
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Proceedings (In Chambers): Order to Show Cause Re: Dismissal for Lack of Prosecution
On March 16, 2024, Petitioner Chukwu Obinna, acting pro se, filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal (“Petition”). (Pet., ECF No. 1.) On April 1, 2024, the Ninth Circuit transferred the Petition to this Court, finding that this is the appropriate district for Petitioner to challenge his detention arising out of criminal proceedings in Los Angeles Superior Court. (ECF No. 2.) The Petition alleges two grounds for federal habeas relief: (1) trial court failed to give Petitioner a fair hearing in violation of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution; and (2) judicial and prosecutorial misconduct. (Pet. 4–5.) On April 19, 2024,…