Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit June 23, 2016, No. 16-1320 (Kissner v. Palmer)

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Donald Kissner, a pro se Michigan prisoner, appeals from the district court’s order denying his 28 U.S.C. § 2254 petition for a writ of habeas corpus. He seeks a certificate of appealability (“COA”) and requests appointment of counsel.

In 2004, Kissner was convicted of burning real property in violation of Michigan Compiled Laws § 750.73. People v. Kissner, No.