Demitris Sullivan v. Alex Villanueva
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
CIVIL MINUTES – GENERAL
Case No.: 2:22-cv-07910-JWH-MAA Date: July 27, 2023 Title: Demitris Sullivan v. Robert G. Luna
Present: The Honorable MARIA A. AUDERO, United States Magistrate Judge
Narissa Estrada N/A Deputy Clerk Court Reporter / Recorder
Attorneys Present for Petitioner: Attorneys Present for Respondent:
N/A N/A
Proceedings (In Chambers): Order to Show Cause Why the FAP Should Not Be Dismissed as Moot
On October 28, 2022, Petitioner Demitris Sullivan (“Petitioner”), acting pro se, filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241. (“Petition,” ECF No. 1.) On February 23, 2023, Petitioner filed the operative First Amended Petition, which alleges four grounds for federal habeas relief: (1) after deeming Petitioner incompetent to stand trial, the state court deferred setting a trial date and therefore denied Petitioner his right to a speedy trial; (2) involuntary commitment to a mental hospital after being found incompetent to stand trial violates Petitioner’s due process rights; (3) involuntary medication is imminent and Petitioner has a liberty interest…