discussed Cited "see" Ross v. West See Swisher v. True, 325 F.3d 225, 232-33 (4th Cir.), cert. denied, 539 U.S. 971 (2003) (affirming district court’s discretionary decision to elect to deny habeas corpus relief on the merits pursuant to § 2254(b)(2), although claim was “clearly unexhausted”).

discussed Cited "see" Tolson v. Johnson See Swisher v. True, 325 F.3d 225, 232-33 (4th Cir.), cert. denied, 539 U.S. 971 (2003) (affirming district court’s discretionary decision to elect to deny habeas corpus relief on the merits pursuant to § 2254(b)(2), although claim was “clearly unexhausted”).

discussed Cited "see" United States v. Sampson See Swisher v. True, 325 F.3d 225, 232 (4th Cir.) (holding that shank possession combined with threats was sufficient to show future dangerousness under Virginia law and, therefore, petitioner did not demonstrate prejudice for Strickland purposes), ce rt. denied, 539 U.S. 971 , 123 S.Ct. 2668 , 156 L.Ed.2d 679 (2003).