Ronald O. Tanks v. D. Samuel

Case 2:22-cv-05240-FLA-PVC Document Filed 11/23/ Page1of6 Page ID #:1042

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

CIVIL MINUTES — GENERAL

Case No. _ CV 22-5240 FLA (PVC) Date: November 23, 2022 Title Ronald O. Tanks v. Danny Samuel, Warden

Present: The Honorable Pedro V. Castillo, United States Magistrate Judge

Marlene Ramirez None Deputy Clerk Court Reporter / Recorder Attorneys Present for Petitioner: Attorneys Present for Respondent: None None

PROCEEDINGS: [IN CHAMBERS] ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY THE

MAGISTRATE JUDGE SHOULD NOT RECOMMEND THAT

THIS ACTION BE DISMISSED BECAUSE IT CONTAINS

UNEXHAUSTED CLAIMS

On July 20, 2022, Ronald O. Tanks (Petitioner), a California state prisoner proceeding pro se, constructive filed a habeas petition pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. (“Petition,” Dkt. No. 1 at 8). The Petition raises five grounds for federal habeas relief: (1) there was a conflict of interest, in violation of the Sixth Amendment, because Petitioner’s appointed counsel was facing criminal charges by the same District…