Motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed by respondent GRANTED. (orders list)

Petition DENIED. (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of June 4, 2009.

Brief of respondent Kobeay Quran Swafford in opposition filed.

Motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed by respondent.

Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due May 8, 2009)

Michigan, Petitioner, represented by Timothy A. Baughman

Kobeay Quran Swafford, Respondent, represented by Craig A. Daly