HEERLING v. DIXON

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
TALLAHASSEE DIVISION
SHANE MICHAEL HEERLING,
Petitioner,
v. Case No. 4:23-cv-178-AW-ZCB
RICKY DIXON,
Respondent.
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ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
Petitioner Shane Michael Heerling initiated this case by filing a § 2254
petition. The state responded, and the magistrate judge issued a thorough report and
recommendation that concludes the court should deny the petition and deny a
certificate of appealability. ECF No. 17. Heerling has not filed any objection.
Having carefully considered the matter, I now adopt the report and
recommendation and incorporate it into this order. The clerk will enter a judgment
that says, “The § 2254 petition is denied.” A certificate of appealability is DENIED.
The clerk will close the file.
SO ORDERED on June 23, 2026.
s/ Allen Winsor
Chief United States District Judge
Case 4:23-cv-00178-AW-ZCB Document 18 Filed 06/23/26 Page 1 of 1