Whether the Sixth and Fifth Amendments provide a criminal defendant the right to cross-examine a government witness who testifies during a sentencing proceeding, or if a district court can forbid such questioning because hearsay is admissible in the form of victim impact statements and cross-examination may be unpleasant for the victim

Question Presented A. Do the Sixth and Fifth Amendments provide a criminal defendant with a right to cross-examine a government witness who testifies during a sentencing proceeding or can a district court forbid such questioning because hearsay is admissible in the form of victim impact statements and because cross-examination may be unpleasant for the victim? 1