BAILEY v. DIXON

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
TALLAHASSEE DIVISION
JEFFREY BAILEY,
Petitioner,
v. Case No. 4:24-cv-515-TKW-HTC
RICKY DIXON,
Respondent.
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ORDER
This case is before the Court based on the magistrate judge’s Report and
Recommendation (Doc. 22). No objections were filed.
Upon due consideration of the Report and Recommendation and the entire
case file, the Court agrees with the magistrate judge’s determination that Petitioner
is not entitled to habeas relief. The Court also agrees that a certificate of
appealability should be denied. Accordingly, it is
ORDERED that:
1. The magistrate judge’s Report and Recommendation is adopted and
incorporated by reference in this Order.
2. Petitioner’s §2254 habeas petition is DENIED on the merits.
3. A certificate of appealability is DENIED.
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4. The Clerk shall enter judgment in accordance with this Order and close
the case file.
DONE AND ORDERED this 6th day of February, 2026.
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T. KENT WETHERELL, II
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
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