The following excerpt is from Holguin v. Hughes, 967 F.2d 586 (9th Cir. 1992):
We review the district court's denial of a petition for habeas corpus de novo. Norris v. Risley, 878 F.2d 1178, 1180 (9th Cir.1989). "To the extent it is necessary to review findings of fact, the clearly erroneous standard applies." Id.
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