Lorenzo D. Williams seeks to appeal the district court’s order denying relief on his petition filed under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 (2000). We have reviewed the record and conclude for the reasons stated by the district court that Williams has not made a substantial showing of the denial of a constitutional right. See Williams v. Director of the Dep’t of Corr., No. CA-01-614-AM (E.D.Va. Apr. 15, 2002). Accordingly, we deny William’s motion for a certificate of appealability and dismiss the appeal. See 28 U.S.C. § 2253(c) (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.