Sixth Circuit Grants Habeas, Reinforces Right to Present Complete Defense

State trial court makes a series of rulings, including striking defense witnesses for not being disclosed 20 days before trial even though the defense was still receiving new discovery from the prosecution as trial began. The rulings ultimately prevent the defendant foster father from introducing evidence showing his accuser had made very similar false accusations of abuse against previous foster parents. State appeals court: Those are unfortunate mistakes, but they don't require reversal. Sixth Circuit: Those are unfortunate mistakes, which violate the Constitution and does require reversal. Habeas corpus'd!