The following excerpt is from Williams v. Estelle, 912 F.2d 471 (9th Cir. 1990):
We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. Sec. 2253. We generally review de novo the district court's denial of a petition for a writ of habeas corpus. Norris v. Risley, 878 F.2d 1178, 1180 (9th Cir.1989). However, findings of fact are reviewed for clear error. Id.
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