Whether the presence of uniformed police officers during a trial involving the death of a police officer violates a criminal defendant's right to due process and a fair trial?

QUESTION PRESENTED Whether the presence of uniformed police officers during a trial involving the death of a police officer violates a criminal defendant’s right to due process and a fair trial? The courts are split on this issue. See Carey v. Musladin, 549 U.S. 70, 76-77 (2006); Holbrook v. Flynn, 475 U.S. 560, 570-572 (1986); Woods v. Dugger, 923 F.2d 1454, 1459 (11th Cir. 1991); Johnson v. Sisto, 327 F. App’x 19, 20 (2009). i TOPICAL INDEX Page QUESTION PRESENTED .2002-01 CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS INVOLVED . 2