Mr. Kovaleski was convicted of lewd and lascivious acts committed on and in the presence of a minor. The Fourth District Court of Appeal reversed his convictions, agreeing with Mr. Kovaleski that he was denied a public trial when the trial courtroom was partially closed during testimony from his accuser. On retrial, Mr. Kovaleski was again convicted. The 4th DCA upheld the conviction and Mr. Kovaleski asked this Court to review the case.