Maurice Atkinson v. United States
DueProcess
Whether Maurice Atkinson was denied his Sixth Amendment right to a public trial
QUESTIONS PRESENTED I. Whether Maurice Atkinson was denied his Sixth Amendment right to a public trial when the courtroom was completely closed to the public pursuant to the district court’s swa sponte written Order? Il. | Whether the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment was violated when the prosecutor knowingly introduced false testimony against Maurice Atkinson? III. Whether the Trial Judge erred in applying a two level enhancement for obstruction of justice where there was no intent to obstruct justice on the instant offense of conviction? IV. Whether a two level enhancement for body armor was improperly applied when there was no evidence that Maurice Atkinson was ever in possession of body armor or having knowledge of anyone using body armor during drug sales? i