The following excerpt is from Yarbrough v. U.S., 1 F.3d 1248 (9th Cir. 1993):
The decision to deny a petition for habeas corpus is reviewed de novo. Thomas v. Brewer, 923 F.2d 1361, 1364 (9th Cir.1991). "To the extent that it is necessary to review findings of fact, the clearly erroneous standard applies." Id.
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