Petition DENIED. (orders list)

Waiver of right of respondent Virginia to respond filed.

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of October 31, 2008.

Petition for writ of habeas corpus and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed.

, Petitioner, represented by Donald Robert Pilcher

Party name:, Petitioner, represented by Donald Robert Pilcher

Virginia, Respondent, represented by Kathleen B. Martin