Opinion
CIVIL ACTION NO 1:16cv838-MHT (WO)
07-14-2017
RUFUS TERRY McDOUGALD, JR., Petitioner, v. HOUSTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, et al., Respondents.
JUDGMENT
In accordance with the memorandum opinion entered this date, it is the ORDER, JUDGMENT, and DECREE of the court as follows:
(1) The petitioner's objections (doc. no. 21) are overruled.
(2) The United States Magistrate Judge's recommendation (doc. no. 20) is adopted.
(3) The petition for writ of habeas corpus (doc. no. 6) is dismissed without prejudice because petitioner has failed to exhaust state remedies.
It is further ORDERED that costs are taxed against petitioner, for which execution may issue.
The clerk of the court is DIRECTED to enter this document on the civil docket as a final judgment pursuant to Rule 58 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
DONE, this the 14th day of July, 2017.
/s/ Myron H. Thompson
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE