In what case did the Supreme Court rule that the defendant does not have a right to receive a copy of the presentence investigation report?
A. Williams v. New York (1949)
B. Mempa v. Rhay (1967)
C. Verdugo v. United States (1968)
D. Gagnon v. Scarpelli (1973)
Answer: A
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