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UNITED STATES v. ROBINSON

No. 86-937.

485 U.S. 25 (1988)

108 S.Ct. 864

99 L.Ed.2d 23

UNITED STATES v. ROBINSON

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided February 24, 1988

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Lawrence S. Robbins argued the cause for the United States. With him on the briefs were Solicitor General Fried, Assistant Attorney General Weld, and Deputy Solicitor General Bryson.

Carolou P. Durham argued the cause for respondent. With her on the brief was Bart C. Durham III.

CHIEF JUSTICE REHNQUIST delivered the opinion of the Court.

During the course of respondent Robinson's mail fraud trial in the Middle District of Tennessee, his counsel urged in closing argument that the Government had not allowed respondent to explain his side of the story. The prosecutor during his summation informed the jury that respondent "could have taken the stand and explained it to you. . . ." App. 27. We hold that the comment by the prosecutor did not violate...

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