MEMORANDUM AND ORDER
YOUNG, Chief Judge.
I. INTRODUCTION
Erik Downs ("Downs") brings this petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254, challenging his 1998 conviction in the Massachusetts Superior Court sitting in and for the County of Hampden for distribution of cocaine. Downs' petition raises two grounds for relief:
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