Newspaper barred from juvenile delinquency hearing: state high court finds paper did not show 'compelling reasons' for access
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The South Dakota Supreme Court affirmed the lower court's ruling in In re M.C. in finding that the newspaper requesting access to the juvenile proceedings had not demonstrated the compelling reasons required under the statute enacted in 1991. The newspaper argued that the court was still subject to federal standards that require a showing by the court that closure is necessary and that the order is narrowly tailored. The Supreme Court dismissed these arguments and further found that the nature of the juvenile's crime alone did not constitute a compelling reasons showing.
Publication Name: News Media & the Law
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0149-0737
Year: 1995
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Missouri expands test of cameras in court
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Missouri has selected 11 trial courts in which to experiment with the use of cameras, following similar experiments in the state Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. Several television stations requested, as part of the two-year experiment, to cover a murder trial. Several restrictions were issued, including limiting coverage to opening and closing statements and police testimony, prohibiting coverage of witnesses and defendants, and court review of videotapes. The stations did not agree to all restrictions and withdrew their request.
Publication Name: News Media & the Law
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0149-0737
Year: 1993
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Reno, judges support cameras in courts; some politicians want to pull the plug after Simpson trial
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Review of state laws on cameras in the courtroom and opinions on media access to the justice system indicate that, while some states justify their opposition to cameras based on the O.J. Simpson trial, many others think that the celebrated case demonstrates the value of public access. US Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy believes that public access to trials provides an educational opportunity. US Attorney General Janet Reno notes that public scrutiny can promote accountability in the justice system.
Publication Name: News Media & the Law
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0149-0737
Year: 1995
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