Mark D. Turner, 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 that Turner has not made a substantial showing of the denial of a constitutional right. See Turner v. Angelone, No. CA-01-842 7 (W.D.Va. Sept. 27, 2002). Accordingly, we deny a certificate of ap-pealability 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.