Judge Arthur J. Tarnow
Theodore Levin U.S. Courthouse
231 W. Lafayette Blvd., Room 107
Detroit, MI 48226
Courtroom: Room 111
Chambers Telephone: (313) 234-5180
Chambers Fax: (313) 234-5492
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| Case Manager: Michael Lang (313) 234-5182 |
| Court Reporter: Lawrence Przybysz (313) 234-2609 |
| Judicial Assistant: Natie McColley (313) 234-5180 |
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Biography
Tarnow, Arthur J., Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Room 124, Theodore Levin U.S. Courthouse, 231 West Lafayette Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan 48226. Nominated for appointment September 24, 1997 by President Clinton
(D). Confirmed by Senate May 22, 1998. Born February 3, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan.
Education: Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, 1960-63, B.A.; Wayne State University Law School, Detroit, Michigan, 1965, J.D. (Honors).
Career Record: 1965-66 tutor, Contracts and Torts, University of Melbourne Law School, Australia; 1967, Law Clerk to Judges John Fitzgerald, Louis McGregor and Timothy Quinn, Michigan Court of Appeals; 1967-68, Lecturer in Law, Contracts and Sales,
University of Papua, New Guinea Law School; 1969-70, Chief Deputy Defender, Appeals, Legal Aid and Defenders Association of Detroit, Michigan; 1970-72, Foundation Appellate Defender, State of Michigan; 1973-92, Board Member, Team for Justice;
1973, Partner, Cilluffo and Tarnow; 1974-98, sole practitioner. Adjunct Professor in Criminal Procedure, Constitutional Law, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, 1970 and 1980 to 2009.
Awards: Outstanding Contribution Award, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, 1992.
Opinions
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16-20554: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. DIAMANTE ZEBULON FRITTS
ORDER DENYING MOTION TO SUPPRESS STATEMENTS [23]; GRANTING MOTION TO SUPPRESS EVIDENCE [24]; GRANTING MOTION TO SEVER COUNTS [28]
12/6/2016
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12-20028: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. DAWN MARIE ADAMS
ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO DISMISS INDICTMENT [18]
7/12/2016
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07-15369: CONNY MORITZ v. JEFFREY WOODS
OPINION AND ORDER ON REMAND CONDITIONALLY GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART THE PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
3/22/2016
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10-13199: GARY EUGENE WATKINS v. RANDALL HAAS
OPINION AND ORDER GRANTING THE PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
10/23/2015
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14-12272: JAMES MOSS v. KATHLEEN OLSON
OPINION AND ORDER CONDITIONALLY GRANTING THE PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
9/16/2015
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12-14164: Wright v. Rivard
Opinion and Order Conditionally Granting Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
5/28/2015
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13-20848: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. KELVIN ALEXANDER CRUMPTON
ORDER AND OPINION GRANTING DEFENDANT’SMOTION FOR JUDGMENT OF ACQUITTAL [44], DENYING DEFENDANT’S PRO SEMOTION FOR JUDGMENT OF ACQUITTAL [46], AND DENYING THE GOVERNMENT’SMOTION TO STRIKE [47]
2/13/2015
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08-14123: Neal v. Wofenbarger
Opinion and Order Conditionally Granting Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
10/31/2014
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12-13168: Robbennolt v. Washington
Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion to Vacate Order on Summary Judgment
10/20/2014
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09-14539: McGowan v. Burt
Opinion and Order Conditionally Granting the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
8/25/2014
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11-10333: Ro'Kristian Broadnax Hill v. Deputy Sheriff Hoisington
Order Entering Judgment on the Jury Verdict; Finding Moot Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of Judgment on the Jury Verdict [114], Motion for Taxable Costs [115], and Motion for Judgment Not Withstanding the Verdict [122]; and Requiring the Filing of Amended Motions for Costs
7/1/2014
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12-10897: Alexander Aceval v. Duncan MacLaren
Amended Opinion and Order Granting the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
10/21/2013
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12-10897: Alexander Aceval v. Duncan MacLaren
Opinion and Order Granting the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
9/30/2013
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09-200091: United States of America v. Rufus Robinson
Opinion Incorporating and Expanding on Reasons for Resentencing Given on the Record
9/19/2013
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11-13399: LISA R.MCPHEE v. COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY
Order Adopting in Part the Magistrate Judge's Report and Recommendation [23], Granting in Part and Denying in Part Plaintiff's Motion to Remand [18], and Denying Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment [20]
5/3/2013
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12-13808: John Welch, et. al v. Michael Brown, et. al
Order Granting Motion for Preliminary Injucntion [2]
4/1/2013
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09-14766: Junior Fred Blackston v Lloyd W. Rapelje
Junior Fred Blackston v Lloyd W. Rapelje
12/5/2012
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10-11306: James Drain v. Jeffrey Woods
James Drain v. Jeffrey Woods
11/2/2012
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07-15376: Williams v. Birkett
Williams v. Birkett
10/2/2012
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12-11625: MICHAEL P. HOLMES v. ANGELA T. HOLMES
MICHAEL P. HOLMES v. ANGELA T. HOLMES
8/23/2012
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09-10735: Craig Brown v Kenneth J. Aud, et al
Craig Brown v Kenneth J. Aud, et al
6/18/2012
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12-11461: Valenti et al v Snyder et al
Valenti et al v Snyder et al
4/9/2012
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12-11461: Valenti v. Snyder
Valenti v. Snyder
4/4/2012
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04-73628: PATRICK ROCHOW, Personal Representative of the Estate of DANIEL J. ROCHOW v. LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA
PATRICK ROCHOW, Personal Representative of the Estate of DANIEL J. ROCHOW v. LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA
3/29/2012
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2:07-CV-15376: Murad Williams v Thomas Birkett
Murad Williams v Thomas Birkett
3/6/2012
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09-13886: Dwayne Ballinger, Jr. v John Prelesnik
Dwayne Ballinger, Jr. v John Prelesnik
2/23/2012
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07-15369: CONNY MORITZ v. JEFFREY WOODS
CONNY MORITZ v. JEFFREY WOODS
2/21/2012
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06-15086: Bell v. Howes
Bell v. Howes
1/18/2012
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07-11341: Michael Stokes v. Debra Scutt
Michael Stokes v. Debra Scutt
11/4/2011
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09-13616: Black, Et Al v. Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Et Al
Black, Et Al v. Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Et Al
9/1/2011
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09-13616: Black Et Al v. Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, Et Al
Black Et Al v. Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, Et Al
9/1/2011
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03-80504: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. KYLE E. DRESBACH
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. KYLE E. DRESBACH
8/30/2011
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11-11074: Chrysler v. Moda
Chrysler v. Moda
6/28/2011
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08-14287: JOHN PALAZZOLO v. SHERRY BURT
JOHN PALAZZOLO v. SHERRY BURT
4/22/2011
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06-15086: Bell v Howes
Bell v Howes
12/28/2010
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03-71206: Blackmon v. Booker
Blackmon v. Booker
12/22/2010
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06-13434: David Schauer v. Kenneth McKee
David Schauer v. Kenneth McKee
9/30/2010
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10-CV-13503: DAVID DAVENPORT ET AL., V GENESEE COUNTY ET AL.
DAVID DAVENPORT ET AL., V GENESEE COUNTY ET AL.
9/17/2010
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07-12058: Daniel v. Palmer
Daniel v. Palmer
6/30/2010
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09-11288: Leavey v. City of Detroit, Et Al.
Leavey v. City of Detroit, Et Al.
6/24/2010
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07-12348: Williams v. Booker
Williams v. Booker
5/28/2010
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06-12866: Caudill, Et Al v. Sears Transition Pay Plan, Et Al
Caudill, Et Al v. Sears Transition Pay Plan, Et Al
5/27/2010
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07-15376: Williams v. Birkett
Williams v. Birkett
2/26/2010
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09-20052: Smith Opinion and Order
Smith Opinion and Order
2/12/2010
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09-10203: Cary Joel Heller v. Ken Ross, in his official capacity as Commissioner of the Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation for the State of Michigan
Cary Joel Heller v. Ken Ross, in his official capacity as Commissioner of the Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation for the State of Michigan
1/14/2010
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2:06-14511: Pillette vs. Berghuis
Pillette vs. Berghuis
10/2/2009
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2:06-14511: Pillette vs. Berghuis
Pillette vs. Berghuis
9/18/2009
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06-15119: Couch v. Booker
Couch v. Booker
9/3/2009
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06-12233: Wiecek v. LaFler
Wiecek v. LaFler
8/25/2009
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07-11900: Davis v. LaFler
Davis v. LaFler
8/11/2009
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07-15487: Nali v. Phillips
Nali v. Phillips
6/29/2009
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06-14511: Pillette v. Berghuis
Pillette v. Berghuis
6/19/2009
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07-13024: Dittrich v. Woods
Dittrich v. Woods
4/29/2009
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06-10574: King v. Susan Davis, Barbara Sampson, et. al.
King v. Susan Davis, Barbara Sampson, et. al.
3/11/2009
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02-75063: Davis v. Booker
Davis v. Booker
1/22/2009
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06-11552: English v. Romanowski
English v. Romanowski
12/9/2008
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07-1782: Newman v. Metrish
Newman v. Metrish
11/5/2008
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06-CV-10546: KENT JAY GOLDY v. ERICA TIERNEY, ET AL.
KENT JAY GOLDY v. ERICA TIERNEY, ET AL.
4/24/2008
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03-145, 04-103: BONITA CLARK MURPHY v. LEE GILMAN, et al.
BONITA CLARK MURPHY v. LEE GILMAN, et al.
4/24/2008
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04-70830: Eddleman Grant Renewed Unconditional Writ
Eddleman Grant Renewed Unconditional Writ
1/22/2008
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06-CV-10546: Goldy Evidentiary Hearing
Goldy Evidentiary Hearing
11/19/2007
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2:06-CV11552: English Evidentiary Hearing
English Evidentiary Hearing
11/19/2007
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07-20196 : US v Paymon
US v Paymon
10/16/2007
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04-72365: Fleming v Mettrish
Fleming v Mettrish
10/3/2007
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03-73306: JOSHUA KEITH DAVIS vs KURT JONES
JOSHUA KEITH DAVIS vs KURT JONES
9/13/2007
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06-cv-11684: Geoffrey Nels Fieger, et al., v. Michigan Supreme Court, et al.
Geoffrey Nels Fieger, et al., v. Michigan Supreme Court, et al.
9/4/2007
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05-74338: ANDREW GROSJEAN AND GLENDA vs SHARON BOMMARITO ET AL
ANDREW GROSJEAN AND GLENDA vs SHARON BOMMARITO ET AL
8/2/2007
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04-CV-74582: DANIEL ALBERT NEWMAN v. LINDA METRISH
DANIEL ALBERT NEWMAN v. LINDA METRISH
6/15/2007
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04-70505: GEORGE SMILJANICH v. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
GEORGE SMILJANICH v. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
3/9/2007
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04-CV-71573: ROBERT RILEY v. MARY BERGHUIS
ROBERT RILEY v. MARY BERGHUIS
12/22/2006
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05-cv-71722: United States of America v. Detroit Medical Center
United States of America v. Detroit Medical Center
12/1/2006
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04-CV-73366: JAMES A. PICKENS v. CAROL HOWES
JAMES A. PICKENS v. CAROL HOWES
11/30/2006
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05-71519: JOHN DAVID v. THOMAS BIRKETT
JOHN DAVID v. THOMAS BIRKETT
9/15/2006
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03-73490: OYD COLLINS McCRAY v. DOUGLAS VASBINDER,
OYD COLLINS McCRAY v. DOUGLAS VASBINDER,
9/14/2006
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06-cv-12773: Operation King's Dream, et al., v. Ward Connerly, et al.
Operation King's Dream, et al., v. Ward Connerly, et al.
8/29/2006
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03-71435: ROBERT FERENSIC v. THOMAS BIRKETT
ROBERT FERENSIC v. THOMAS BIRKETT
8/25/2006
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06-11684: GEOFFREY NELS FIEGER et al. v. MICHIGAN SUPREME COURT, ET AL
GEOFFREY NELS FIEGER et al. v. MICHIGAN SUPREME COURT, ET AL
7/17/2006
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05-CV-71160: LEIGH W. KEYES v. PAUL RENICO
LEIGH W. KEYES v. PAUL RENICO
6/30/2006
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01-72729: DARRELL SIGGERS-EL v. DAVID BARLOW,
DARRELL SIGGERS-EL v. DAVID BARLOW,
4/10/2006
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02-CV-74359-DT: MAURICE D. WHITING v. SHERRY BURT,
MAURICE D. WHITING v. SHERRY BURT,
2/16/2006
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03-CV-70740: DAVID BRADLEY v. THOMAS BIRKETT
DAVID BRADLEY v. THOMAS BIRKETT
1/27/2006
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03-74073: CLEO GILES v. HUGH WOLFENBARGER
CLEO GILES v. HUGH WOLFENBARGER
1/24/2006
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04-cv-71573: Robert Riley v. Mary Berghuis, Order Amending The Court's Dispositive Opinion and Judgment
Robert Riley v. Mary Berghuis, Order Amending The Court's Dispositive Opinion and Judgment
10/3/2005
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04-cv-71573: Robert Riley v. Mary Berghuis, Judgment
Robert Riley v. Mary Berghuis, Judgment
9/15/2005
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04-cv-71573: Robert Riley v. Mary Berghuis, Opinion and Order
Robert Riley v. Mary Berghuis, Opinion and Order
9/15/2005
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05-cv-71160: Leigh W. Keyes v. Paul Renico
Leigh W. Keyes v. Paul Renico
9/2/2005
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04-cv-80200: United States of America v. Richard R. Morris
United States of America v. Richard R. Morris
7/20/2005
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03-cv-71682: Wynn Satterlee v. Hugh Wolfenbarger
Wynn Satterlee v. Hugh Wolfenbarger
6/23/2005
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02-cv-73346: Martinez D. Wade v. Harold White
Martinez D. Wade v. Harold White
4/20/2005
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04-cv-0830: David Eddleman v. Ken McKee
David Eddleman v. Ken McKee
3/22/2005
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04-cv-72303-DT: Jason Brown v. Carmen Palmer
Jason Brown v. Carmen Palmer
3/2/2005
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96-cv-75828: David Patrick Lakin v. Wayne W. Stine
David Patrick Lakin v. Wayne W. Stine
1/25/2005
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02-cv-73447: Traci Lynette McCalvin v. Warden Joan Yukins, Order Addressing Amended Opinion and Order Granting Petitioner's Request for Habeas Corpus Relief
Traci Lynette McCalvin v. Warden Joan Yukins, Order Addressing Amended Opinion and Order Granting Petitioner's Request for Habeas Corpus Relief
1/3/2005
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02-cv-73447: Traci Lynette McCalvin v. Warden Joan Yukins, Amended Opinion and Order Granting Petitioner's Request for Habeas Corpus Relief
Traci Lynette McCalvin v. Warden Joan Yukins, Amended Opinion and Order Granting Petitioner's Request for Habeas Corpus Relief
1/3/2005
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