First Circuit -- Bucci v. US

Habeus 6A claim resulting from the partial closure of the courtroom during jury selection (abundance of venirepersons) was procedurally defaulted given lack of objection at trial.

Ineffective assistance claim does not save, as counsel might have reasonably have decided not to object.

No error in conducting 2255 hearing without petitioner.

Remand for hearing as to whether codeft's counsel was in the room at the time.

No Article III violation in the room being closed by clerk.

No Brady violation - no prejudice.

No coercion of prosc. witness.

Bucci v. US