Giurbino

Bradford v. Giurbino

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332 F. App'x 408
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitJuly 28, 2009No. 08-56036California308 words

Opinion

Lead Opinion

MEMORANDUM ***

William Terry Bradford appeals the district court’s denial of his petition under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 , wherein Bradford alleged that his due process rights were violated as a result of the thirteen-year delay between his wife’s murder and his trial for that crime. We affirm.

Bradford has not shown that the state court decision “was based on an unreasonable determination of the facts in light of the evidence presented in the State court proceeding.” 28 U.S.C. § 2254 (d)(2). Nor has he rebutted the state courts’ factual findings by clear and convincing evidence. 28 U.S.C. § 2254 (e)(1); Taylor v. Maddox, 366 F.3d 992, 1000-01 (9th Cir.2004). Given the state courts’ findings, which we presume to be correct, see id., Bradford has not shown that he suffered any actual, non-speculative prejudice. United States v. Lovasco, 431 U.S. 783, 789-90 , 97 S.Ct. 2044 , 52 L.Ed.2d 752 (1977) (“[Pjroof of prejudice is generally a necessary but not sufficient element of a due process claim.”); United States v. Barken, 412 F.3d 1131, 1134 (9th Cir.2005) (“[A] defendant must prove that he suffered actual, non-speculative prejudice from the delay, meaning proof that demonstrates exactly…

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