Nelson v. United States

ORDER

FERNANDO J. GAITAN, JR., District Judge.

I. BACKGROUND

On October 14, 1999, Keith Nelson was charged with interstate kidnapping resulting in death and interstate travel with intent to engage in a sexual act with a child under the age of twelve. On October 25, 2001, Nelson entered a plea of guilty to count one and proceeded to the penalty phase of the trial. On November 13, 2001, a jury was selected and trial began the following day. On November 28, 2001, the jury recommended imposition of the death penalty. On December 18, 2001, Nelson filed a Motion for a New Trial. On February 28, 2002,…