Samayoa
Samayoa v. Ayers
Opinion
Opinion
Whelan, J.
ORDER DENYING PETITIONER’S MOTION FOR EVIDENTIARY HEARING [Doc. No. 77]; DENYING PETITIONER’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT [Doc. No. 78]; DENYING THE PETITION
Petitioner Richard Gonzalez Samayoa has moved for an evidentiary hearing and/or summary judgment on several of the claims in his Amended Consolidated Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus; Respondent Robert L. Ayers, Jr. opposes both motions.
Oral arguments were held before U.S. District Judge Thomas J. Whelan on December 11, 2008. Appointed counsel Glen Niemy appeared on behalf of Petitioner, and Deputy Attorney General Marilyn L. George of the California Attorney General’s Office appeared on behalf of Respondent. Upon consideration, the Court DENIES Petitioner’s motion for evidentiary hearing on Claims 1 and 4-10, DENIES Petitioner’s motion for summary judgment on Claims 1 and 6 and DENIES habeas relief as to all claims.
I. PROCEDURAL HISTORY
By an amended complaint filed February 21, 1986, Petitioner Richard Gonzales Samayoa was charged with the special circumstance murders of Nelia and Katherine Silva on December 18, 1985. He was also charged with the crime of burglary with a dangerous weapon. An Information alleging…