WOLOHOJIAN, J.
The defendant appeals from the denial of his motion for new trial, contending that his right to a public trial under the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution was violated when a court officer prevented the defendant's sister from entering the courtroom because "the lawyers were talking to the judge." This occurred on the morning of the first day of trial — but before the trial began. The motion judge found that the sister was turned...
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