The following excerpt is from Odoms v. Hatcher, 83 F.3d 428 (9th Cir. 1996):
We review the denial of a habeas corpus petition de novo. Sanders v. Ratelle, 21 F.3d 1446, 1451 (9th Cir.1994). "To the extent it is necessary to review findings of fact, the clearly erroneous standard applies." Thomas v. Brewer, 923 F.2d 1361, 1364 (9th Cir.1991).
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