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Gregory K. Clinton v. Wolfe
Date: 12-19-2024
Case Number: 3:21-cv-58
Judge: Gina M. Groh
Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia (Berkeley County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney's Office in Martinsburg
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Martinsburg, West Virginia pro se Defendant sought to overturn his conviction.
Gregory K. Clinton, a federal prisoner, appeals the district court's order accepting
the recommendation of the magistrate judge and dismissing without prejudice Clinton's
28 U.S.C. § 2241 petition, in which Clinton sought to challenge the validity of his
convictions. We affirm.
Under 28 U.S.C. § 2255(e)'s savings clause, a federal prisoner may challenge the
validity of his conviction in a § 2241 petition only if the remedies afforded in § 2255 are
inadequate or ineffective. The scope of the savings clause is narrow, "covering unusual
circumstances in which it is impossible or impracticable for a prisoner to seek relief from
the sentencing court.†Jones v. Hendrix, 599 U.S. 465, 474 (2023).
Gregory K. Clinton, a federal prisoner, appeals the district court's order accepting
the recommendation of the magistrate judge and dismissing without prejudice Clinton's
28 U.S.C. § 2241 petition, in which Clinton sought to challenge the validity of his
convictions. We affirm.
Under 28 U.S.C. § 2255(e)'s savings clause, a federal prisoner may challenge the
validity of his conviction in a § 2241 petition only if the remedies afforded in § 2255 are
inadequate or ineffective. The scope of the savings clause is narrow, "covering unusual
circumstances in which it is impossible or impracticable for a prisoner to seek relief from
the sentencing court.†Jones v. Hendrix, 599 U.S. 465, 474 (2023).
Outcome:
Affirmed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Gregory K. Clinton v. Wolfe?
The outcome was: Affirmed
Which court heard Gregory K. Clinton v. Wolfe?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia (Berkeley County), WV. The presiding judge was Gina M. Groh.
Who were the attorneys in Gregory K. Clinton v. Wolfe?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney's Office in Martinsburg. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Martinsburg Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was Gregory K. Clinton v. Wolfe decided?
This case was decided on December 19, 2024.