In a recent court hearing, Gordon Cleveland was prevented from discussing potential issues with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) paperwork, which could have led to the revelation that the gun store employees altered the form at a later date.
Prosecutors repeatedly objected to Cleveland's testimony, resulting in the judge sustaining their objections and preventing Cleveland from answering questions posed by Abbe Lowell, the defense attorney.
The alteration of the form by the gun store employees in 2021, long after the initial sale, is a crucial point for the defense. However, the judge has previously restricted the defense's ability to fully explore this issue in front of the jury.
