Whether unsubstantiated allegations of misconduct introduced in a criminal sentencing proceeding violates the First and Fourteenth Amendments

QUESTIONS PRESENTED I. WHETHER UNSUBSTANTIATED ALLEGATIONS OF MISCONDUCT INTRODUCED IN A CRIMINAL SENTENCING PROCEEDING VIOLATES THE FIRST AND FOURTEENTH AMENDMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION WHERE SUCH UNSUBSTANTIATED EVIDENCE HAS NO RELEVANCE TO THE CHARGED CRIMES OR ISSUES BEING DECIDED IN THE PROCEEDING? Il. WHETHER THE EXCLUSION OF RELEVANT TESTIMONY OF A PROSECUTION’S KEY WITNESS INFRINGES ON THE CONFRONTATION CLAUSE OF THE SIXTH AMENDMENT? Pe |