No. 24-6460
Jonathan Mason v. United States
Response WaivedIFP
Tags: bias-testimony confrontation-clause role-facilitation sentencing-hearing sixth-amendment witness-testimony
Latest Conference:
2025-02-28
Question Presented (from Petition)
Can a bias witness testimony, made during a bench trial in an unrelated case be
admitted for its truth at Petitioner's sentencing hearing, to support role
facilitation enhancement?
Does the Confrontation Clause, under the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution apply
at contested sentencing hearings conducted under FRCP 32(i)(2)?
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Can a bias witness testimony, made during a bench trial in an unrelated case be admitted for its truth at Petitioner's sentencing hearing, to support role facilitation enhancement? Does the Confrontation Clause, under the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution apply at contested sentencing hearings conducted under FRCP 32(i)(2)?
Docket Entries
2025-03-03
Petition DENIED.
2025-02-13
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 2/28/2025.
2025-02-06
Waiver of United States of right to respond submitted.
2025-02-06
Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
2024-12-30
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due March 5, 2025)
2024-12-19
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due March 5, 2025)
Attorneys
Jonathan Mason
Jonathan Mason — Petitioner
United States
Sarah M. Harris — Acting Solicitor General, Respondent