Eric O. Blizzard appeals the district court’s order denying relief on his petition filed under 28 U.S.C.A. § 2254 (West 1994 & Supp. 2001). We have reviewed the record and the district court’s opinion and find no reversible error. Accordingly, we deny Blizzard’s motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis, deny a certificate of appealability, and dismiss the appeal on the reasoning of the district court. See Blizzard v. Angelone, No. CA-01-1494-AM (E.D.Va. Oct. 11, 2001). We dispense with oral argument because the facts and *263 legal contentions are adequately presented in the materials before the court and argument would not aid the decisional process.

DISMISSED.