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Shackling Criminal Defendant Upheld
The petitioner's trial was not rendered unfair by his shackling, since he
assaulted one of the prosecution witnesses when he left the witness stand
in full view of the jury. His left hand was unshackled so he could take
notes and assist counsel, and he was not gagged. The court …
assaulted one of the prosecution witnesses when he left the witness stand
in full view of the jury. His left hand was unshackled so he could take
notes and assist counsel, and he was not gagged. The court …
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