Defendant claims that the courtroom was improperly closed for the testimony of the undercover officer, without even a hearing on the prosecution's motion. The prosecutor had represented to the court that the undercover was still operating in the vicinity of this particular transaction, and that the prospective witness was concerned about jeopardizing his safety and compromising such continuing operations. The prosecutor noted that "if Defense Counsel objects, we'd ask for...
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