Roots v. Wainwright

“a transcript of a witness’ testimony in a prior trial is.not within the Jencks Act” | court admitted expert testimony that addict’s credibility is minimal and that his recollection of events while under influence of heroin might be false | defendant waived argument by failing to object and challenge existence of factual predicate; situation did not constitute plain error | no need for recusal where judge saw report following aborted guilty plea | order of proof is in trial court’s discretion | order of proof is in trial court's discretion