White
White v. Matteson
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 6 BARRY WHITE, Case No. 20-cv-05946-WHO (PR)
Petitioner,
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
v.
GISELLE MATTESON, Respondent.
12 INTRODUCTION Petitioner Barry White, Jr. seeks federal habeas relief from his state convictions for murder, attempted murder, and assault. The second amended petition for habeas relief is now before the Court for review pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2243 and Rule 4 of the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases. The second amended petition states cognizable claims. Accordingly, on or before February 13, 2023, respondent shall file an answer or a dispositive motion in response to the operative habeas petition. BACKGROUND According to the state appellate opinion, in 2017 a San Francisco County Superior Court jury found White guilty of two counts of first degree murder, seven counts of attempted premeditated murder, and six counts of assault with a firearm on a peace officer. (People v. White, No.…