The following excerpt is from Denney v. Lewis, 891 F.2d 294 (9th Cir. 1989):
We have jurisdiction to hear this appeal from the district court's order denying the petition for writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. 2254. We review the district court's decision de novo. United States v. Popoola, 881 F.2d 811, 812 (9th Cir.1989). "To the extent it is necessary to review findings of fact, the clearly erroneous standard applies." Norris v. Risley, 878 F.2d 1178, 1180 (9th Cir.1989).
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