Cedric Green v. Travis Pennington
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL
Case No. EDCV 25-0171-JGB (AS) Date January 31, 2025 Title Cedric Green v. Travis Pennington
Present: The Honorable Alka Sagar, United States Magistrate Judge Alma Felix N/A Deputy Clerk Court Reporter / Recorder Attorneys Present for Petitioner: Attorneys Present for Respondent:
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Proceedings: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER REQUIRING PETITIONER TO SHOW CAUSE
WHY THIS ACTION SHOULD NOT BE DISMISSED
On January 22, 2025, Cedric Green (“Petitioner”), a state prisoner proceeding through counsel, filed the pending Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in State Custody Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254 (“Petition”). (Docket (“Dkt.”) No. 1). The Petition raises two grounds for relief. (Petition at 14-27). Ground One alleges Petitioner was denied due process of law when the California Board of Parole Hearings (“BPH”) denied Petitioner parole on September 15, 2021. (Petition at 6, 14-22; see also Petition, Exh. H). Ground Two alleges Petitioner was denied his right to the effective assistance of counsel when defense counsel failed to present mitigating…