United States v. Gordon
District Court, District of Columbia
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION
ROYCE C. LAMBERTH, United States District Judge
Before the Court is petitioner Weldon Gordon’s Motion, ECF No. 268, to vacate, correct, or set aside his sentence pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2255. Mr. Gordon alleges that he was denied his counsel of choice in violation of the Sixth Amendment and that he had ineffective assistance of counsel at his trial and sentencing. Mr. Gordon asks the Court to vacate his conviction and sentence. Upon consideration of the Motion [268], the entire record herein, and the applicable law, petitioner’s Motion will be DENIED.
I. BACKGROUND
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