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Controversy over courtroom photos
Alan Herzberg, Photographer
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Elm Grove | WI | USA | Posted: 6:58 AM on 08.05.10 |
->> That's an interesting article and it poses an interesting question about prior restraint.
At first I thought it was odd that the prosecuting attorney reminded the judge about the "no photography or video" order, but then did not object to it. Perhaps he was concerned about a mistrial occurring if the defense raised the issue after the trial began. |
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Nick Morris, Photographer
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San Diego | CA | USA | Posted: 2:02 PM on 08.05.10 |
| ->> I spend quite a bit of time working for a writer in the court rooms locally and mistake or not I'd be hesitant about publishing the photos only to keep a good working relation with the judge. I doubt there is any real newsworthy need to publish the photos beyond the order by the judge. If they proceed with publishing the photos any future requests may be denied. There will be a time during the closing arguments and sentencing that they can re-shoot the suspect. |
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John Korduner, Photographer
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Baton Rouge | LA | United States | Posted: 3:22 PM on 08.05.10 |
->> This is controversy for the sake of controversy. As a matter of order a judge will always defer to a colleague's initial ruling. If this was really a significant issue, it would have been appealed after the ruling, or that issue would be rerouted to the original judge for a rehearing.
This scenario commonly occurs when someone is unhappy with a bail amount, custody order, injunction, etc. set by one judge so the aggrieved party sidesteps until they find someone more agreeable... It's the same principle of asking permission from your father after your mother says no. |
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