Of the proposed methods for responding to an unruly defendant in Illinois v. Allen, which did the Supreme Court state should be used as a last resort for fear of prejudicing the jury against the defendant?

A) Bind and gag defendant
B) Cite defendant in contempt
C) Remove all spectators from the courtroom
D) Remove defendant from the courtroom


A) Bind and gag defendant

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