Lorenzo Broadnax seeks to appeal the district court’s order denying relief on his petition filed under 28 U.S.C.A. § 2254 (West 1994 & Supp. 2000). We have reviewed the record and the district court’s opinion and find no reversible error. Accordingly, we deny Broadnax’s motion to proceed in forma pauperis on appeal, deny a certificate of appealability, and dismiss the appeal on the reasoning of the district court. See Broadnax v. Cross, No. CA-99-1377-AM (E.D.Va. Aug. 1, 2000). We dispense with oral argument because the facts and legal contentions are adequately presented in the materials before the court and argument would not aid the decisional process.

DISMISSED.