Mahmoud Ben-Stone seeks to appeal the district court’s order denying his petition filed under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 (2000). We have reviewed the record and the district court’s opinion and conclude on the reasoning of the district court that Ben-Stone has not made a substantial showing of the denial of a constitutional right. See Ben Stone v. Greene, No. CA-00-1322 (E.D. Va. filed Mar. 20, 2002 & entered Mar. 21, 2002). Accordingly, we deny a certificate of appealability and dismiss the appeal. See 28 U.S.C. § 2253(c) (2000). *181 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.